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Chester Harbour, Nova Scotia

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Leigh Milne RMT, RYT, PFT
Leigh began her journey with Iyengar yoga in the early 1980’s and fell in love with this intelligent approach to body mind awareness; as her practice deepened the spiritual benefits became increasingly important. A massage therapist since 1990, certified Iyengar method yoga instructor and Personal Trainer Leigh has found the combined knowledge of yoga, alternative healing, anatomy of the body and sports physiology to be a rich foundation for her holistic practice. Leigh has traveled to India on three occasions to study yoga at the Iyengar Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, most recently in November 2008, for a combined total of five months. She has studied directly with the Iyengar’s in North America and abroad on several occasions.

Read more about BKS Iyengar Yoga.

John Pece RYT
John first took yoga classes for credit at university; it informed his fitness, strength and focus during an athletic career in team sports that saw him playing at national Ultimate championships in Canada and the US and qualifying for the world competition in 2001. In 1998, he began to focus on Iyengar method yoga, eventually traveling to India in 2003 and 2008 to study yoga at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute. In 2005 John became a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.

Iyengar Method Yoga: Based on the teaching of BKS Iyengar of India and the astanga yoga of Patanjali. These classes are lessons in the study of yoga, focusing on form and alignment to improve flexibility and strength to support health and equanimity. Contrary to popular notion, flexibility is not a requirement to practice yoga but may be a consequence!

Foundational: For the absolute beginner new to yoga. This class will teach you the fundamentals of yoga poses and prepare you for level I/II. This is yoga for everybody. All welcome.

Level I/II: For the experienced beginner and those new to the Iyengar method of yoga. Having studied the fundamentals this class will provide you with a moderate-paced weekly yoga session.

Level II/III: For the experienced student. In this class we will practice longer holdings and more advanced inversions. You will be expected to have a home practice and develop familiarity with the Sanskrit names of asana (poses).

Restorative Yoga: Antaratma sadhana (inner atman) is the deepest level of practice. By working with the breath in supported asana the student moves further inward towards the atman and equanimity. Resting poses, which utilise props, are said to decrease stress and boost immune function. Deeply relaxing.

Youth Yoga: Suitable for 13 to 18. A great way to loosen up and develop strength, stamina and co-ordination. Join with a group of friends. Get agile and stealthy!

Gentle Yoga: Like foundational/level I yoga only milder with no inversions taught.

Yoga for Healthy Aging: This class is a wonderful way to stretch and strengthen with a group of your peers. We will make use of chairs and other props to assist in making the yoga poses more approachable. Open to all. Those with chronic injury and health conditions are welcome with physician clearance.

Healthy Aging slideshow

Available soon: "Yoga for Healthy Aging" DVD - join the mailing list.

RATES:

Drop-in: $16
Youth: $12 (with student card)
Low-income seniors: sliding scale $5 to $10

8 week session: $96 / 1.5 hr class
8 week level II/III: $112 / 2 hr class
8 week youth yoga: $80 / 1 hr class
8 week Healthy Aging: $80 / 1 hr class

Open Studio: Self-directed practice time (no teacher), registered and member students only: $5 drop-in

Monthly member pass: $120
Up to 3 weekly classes plus open studio time.

8 class card (valid for 3 mths): $112

All fees subject to change

Limited work exchange available, please inquire.

Yoga Class Etiquette:

• Mats and other props are provided but you may bring your own.
• Wear shorts or tights and bare feet.
• Clean Feet are essential, during sandal season- a feet washing area is provided. Please use it.
• Do not eat less than 2 hours before your class.
• Arrive early!

CHESTER

CLASS SCHEDULE:
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May through August 2009  Schedule
71 Duke St., Chester NS

MONDAYS:
9:30 to 11:00 am: Gentle Yoga

TUESDAYS:
6 to 7:30 pm: Level 1

WEDNESDAYS:
4:00 to 5:00 pm: Restorative Yoga - Begins July 8
5:30 to 7:00 pm: Foundational/Level I

THURSDAYS:
9:30 - 11:00 am: Level I - Begins July 9

SUNDAYS:
10 to 12 noon: Level II/III

SADHANA SUNDAY’S – 3rd or 4th Sunday of the month
Lectures, workshops, satsang, movies. Check schedule for specifics
By donation ($5 minimum recommended) unless otherwise specified.
Money is reserved to support outreach and in-house special initiatives.

YOGA SELF-CARE FOR RMT’S
Take time to take care of yourself. 
This workshop will include a brief overview of common musculoskeletal conditions affecting massage therapists that can benefit from yoga. Key symptoms will be identified. This will be followed by a holistic yoga asana practice targeting relevant muscle groups. This is a practical workshop - come prepared to do yoga. 
Participants will also enjoy a restorative asana pranayama practice to reduce fatigue and increase relaxation. It is also thought to boost the immune system. Deeply relaxing.  Beginners welcome
6 CMTBC, 3 MTANS CEU’s

Workshop Dates and Locations:
June 18th to 20th 2010
Clayoquot Field Station & Tofino Botanical Gardens
$525 advance $580 after May 1st   Brochure  Registration Form

ANATOMY AND YOGASANA For YOGA TEACHERS And MASSAGE THERAPISTS I & II

Register: To register, contact Leigh

• Explore the anatomy, anatomical terms and landmarks for major bones, joints and muscles.
• Identify common observable problems that you would see in class.
• Make corrections using adjustments in yoga poses.
• RYT; ABMP; CMTO; CMTBC, MTANS recognizes this course for CEU's
• Can-Fit-Pro CEC Approved

Here is what some of the participants have said about this workshop:

"[This workshop] fully integrated the intellectual understanding with the physical one. This was thorough, indepthful, precise, useful" Regina W. yoga teacher

"Gave me some added knowledge about homecare and exercises for all ages and ability" Franz S. RMT

"I feel like I can better answer my clients questions and I have reached a deeper level in my own yoga practice" Leanne R. RMT

ANATOMY AND YOGASANA I:
Study the body through yoga from the foundation up

Annamaya Kosa, Study the outer most layers of what we consider self through pratyaksa (direct experience). Identify landmarks for major bones, joints and muscles and learn about relevant anatomical terms like prime movers, synergists and antagonists, to help identify common imbalance you would see in a student or client while in a yogasana.

Workshop Dates and Locations:

Chester Nova Scotia, Canada
Date: October 23rd, 24th, 25th 2010
Cost: $195 before Sept. 15th; $225 after
Friday 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Saturday 10 to 1 pm and 2:30 to 5:30 pm, Sunday 2 to 5 pm
Brochure...

Maui, Paia:
Date: February 11th – 13th 2010
Cost: $225 received before December 15th - $250
Maui, Hawaii, USA
Thursday, Friday afternoon, Saturday all day
Brochure...

1. Lower body, Foundation poses - 3 hrs
2. Pelvic girdle & Hip Openers - 3 hrs
3. Supple spine, Backbends & twists -3hrs
4. Shoulder girdle & Inversions - 3 hrs
Total: 12 hours
  • 6 CMTO & MTANS Credits
  • 12 CMTBC Credits
  • ABMP Credits
  • RYT Credits

ANATOMY AND YOGASANA II Anatomy of the Breath

For Yoga teachers and Massage Therapists who have taken the first workshop.
Or for those who are both Yoga teachers and Massage therapists.
Yoga experience necessary.

In this more advanced and subtle workshop you will study:
1. The anatomy of the breath: from both eastern and western approaches and applications to Pranayama - 3 hrs.
2. The Pelvic Core: Study the anatomy that makes up the pelvic core and yoga asana as well as yoga actions that improve the integrity of this area - 3 hrs.
3. Seeing the student: Observing what is occurring in a pose in more depth and making adjustments - 3 hrs.
4. Case Study: Required for those wanting credit and optional for other participants. You will apply what you have learned in a case study with a client, either yoga or massage therapy, and write a paper on your experience; what you observed, what you learned - 3 hrs.
Total: 9 hours plus optional 3 hour case study (12 hours).
  • 6 MTANS Credits
  • 12 CMTBC Credits
  • ABMP Credits
  • RYT Credits

Location and Dates: TBC

*Pre-registration is up to four weeks prior to the scheduled workshop date.

Recommended reading: The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long, MD.

SHORT WORKSHOP INFORMATION:

• Cost: $35 (unless otherwise stated).
• Most workshops run from 9:30am - 12:30pm.
• Advance registration required for ALL workshops by phone: 902-273-YOGA or email.
• Mail payment to: Leigh Milne, 71 Duke St. Chester, NS B0J 1J0 Canada.
• All workshops have a theoretical as well as practical component.
• Locations vary, please see individual workshops.

Leigh Milne is an IDEAfit Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer, Registered Massage Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. With this background, Leigh enjoys leading yoga workshops that specialize in sports and rehabilitation, where she can utilize her skills to the student's benefit.