Karen Murtagh Yoga & Ayurveda

Cancelling tomorrow's outdoor class due to cold and windy weather. (Fri. Sep 18th)

Wednesday and Fridays 8:30-9:30 a.m. Yoga behind the Sportsplex in Fergus for August (weather permitting). Let me know if you're interested!

Yoga Outside begins soon for the month of August...possibly longer.

August Zoom classes begin next week - Package price $40. Please inquire if you are interested or have any questions. You can also check out my website at www.karenmurtagh.ca

If you are interested in Zoom yoga classes, an Ayurveda workshop series or a Private Ayurvedic consultation, please get in touch through here or check out my website at www.karenmurtagh.ca. I am also currently offering in-person deck foot massages weather permitting.

With the Township keeping their facilities closed and cancelling the Spring session entirely I know all my classes are also cancelled until July. But, of course keep checking as that may continue to be extended. Missing everyone!

Because I mostly work at a Centre, I don't necessarily have everyone's email and contact information. But, in case anyone is wondering and sees this somehow, I am missing you!!! Think about everyone often. Hoping you are doing well through these unusual and isolating times.

Update: No classes at Victoria Park Centre or Melville until week of April 27th. Of course, this date may change.

Starting back to writing blogs. Hopefully some will resonate with you. Today's blog was about the F-words = Flight, Fight and Freeze. Next up: Tip #1 in deepening your yoga practice.

Yoga classes at Melville tentatively set to resume Thursday, April 9th. Sorry folks, it all feels unreal but I had to call it. Looking forward to getting back to classes as soon as possible.

Victoria Park Centre will be closed until April 5th. I will miss our classes there and will look forward to starting again when they decide its okay to open.

No class at Melville this morning. see you next week!

Yoga talks a lot about our stress responses in the terms of Fight or Flight. We don't hear a lot about the 3rd "F"...Freeze. A lot of us Freeze as a response to the other "F" word...Fear. Yes, I've had some fun with the "F" word(s) but a more serious blog to come shortly on the Freeze response.

Most classes are finished for the Fall session except for next Thursday and Friday at the Centre AND Thursday and Friday at Melville at 9:00-10:30. IF you are interested in trying the Melville classes out, next week are bonus classes (free) so a good opportunity to try it out and/or bring a friend!

Registration for the Winter session has begun at Victoria Park Centre - some classes are full and some are almost full. A couple of them may not run if folks don't register before we make the final decision. If you have any questions about the classes that I do, please feel free to call, email or get in touch with me. We have only a few sentences in the Guide so its not always enough to fully explain what the class involves.

Had a short conversation today with some folks about "diets" (as in ways of eating: keto, low carb, vegan etc.). I've been plagued most of my life with food sensitivities, allergies and so on. I became a bit obsessed with learning about different approaches to eating. Honestly, I do have to watch certain things but avoided omitting entire food groups because I didn't want to become "austere" in my approach. One of the women said if we think we can never have this or that we can become obsessed with the this or that and then indulge out of feelings of lack. I would agree. In Yoga, we talk a lot about balance. This is something good to bring into all areas of our lives. Moderation. Balance. Avoiding extremes and also being kind to ourselves. Really appreciated the reminder.

Remembrance Day: No classes at Victoria Park Centre as it is closed.Remembrance Day: No classes at Victoria Park Centre as it is closed.

No yoga classes with me this Thursday, Oct 31st or Friday, Nov 1st. Happy Halloweening!No yoga classes with me this Thursday, Oct 31st or Friday, Nov 1st. Happy Halloweening!

Mark Saturday October 19th in your Calendar (10:30-12:00 Noon) - Yoga Breathing Workshop with Shirish Nathwani ~ call, on-line or in-person registration with Victoria Park Centre in Fergus. 519-846-9691 x. 204. (only $1.00 drop-in fee).

How I start my day is so important! I've been lazy of late. I've reached for coffee (with cream) before lemon water. I've sat and read when I know without question that I thrive when I exercise (more specifically, when I sweat) first thing. Its really nice sometimes (especially for the Kapha types) to have a friend to get us going! But, not everyone has that external push and you just have to set yourself up the best you can and go for it! I envy the pure Pitta drive!! What am I talking about? This Fall, Ayurveda's Daily Habits at Victoria Park Centre. We have much to talk about.

Is it Kapha or is it Ama? https://yogahealer.com/constitution

Almost the end of July (you're welcome for reminding you of this!). As you begin to think of Fall, please check out my website for upcoming Yoga classes in Fergus. I won't mention it again for another month!! www.karenmurtagh.ca

Enjoyed the long weekend and was more than ready to go back to work today...hope I can make it until September! LOLEnjoyed the long weekend and was more than ready to go back to work today...hope I can make it until September! LOL

After some discussion at class today, I'm told I did the wave correctly. But, that ultimately, none of us know! haha!

In Yoga for Healthy Joints today, for fun, we did "the wave"...only on my way home I realized we did not do that right! So, we'll have to revisit it next week! Sorry, guess I don't get out much :)

Thank you to everyone who came to the breathing (pranayama) workshop yesterday. I did learn some practical things...like the acoustics in that room are not great, etc. lol. But, also some breathing practices to do daily, a variety of options to get our pranic levels higher.

Pranayama (Breathing) workshop with Shirish Nathwani on Saturday, June 1st - 10:30 until Noon at Melville United in Fergus (lower level). $1 to me to help cover costs - donation to him. Please private message me for more details or if you want to come. This is a healing practice, you leave with a 15 minute home practice sequence. (You do not need Yoga experience to participate in this workshop - chairs will be provided but you can also bring your yoga mat and sit on the floor.)

Really enjoying the nuanced difference of Friday morning yoga at Melville. A little more challenging but also more pranayama, savasana and a longer seated meditation.

Reminder: Slow Intermediate Style Yoga (with a bit more umph) starts tomorrow 9-10:30 at Melville in Fergus. Can use your class pass or $15 drop-in.

A few months ago, we shared a story about Miki and Goni. Even though the post received thousands of shares, likes and comments, these two seniors still find the...mselves living in our shelter. This is Miki and Gonis Story... Miki and Goni are mourning the sudden tragic loss of their owner. Their owner was a passionate animal activist with a beautiful soul. Years ago, she rescued them and took them into her home without hesitation, loving them unconditionally every single day. When she suddenly passed, sadly, they became homeless. Our hope was that someone they knew would be willing to take them in, that way they could at least live with a familiar face. Unfortunately, that did not happen and our shelter was their only option. Everyday that goes by we see how they are slowly giving up and beggining to slow down. They are constantly searching for everything that they have lost. Their sense of comfort, their home but most importantly, their person. We see the confusion and hopelessness in their eyes. They feel abandoned and forgotten. Our only wish for them is that we are able to find them that same happiness once again. Miki and Goni are the perfect pair. They get along well with cats, children and calm dogs. They walk amazing on the leash and are always ready to explore. Most of the time you can find them snuggled up together on the same bed or giving puppy eyes for a treat. If given the chance, these special boys have the power to light up your life. They will keep you smiling and laughing every step of the way. It breaks our hearts to see the days pass them by and we cannot stand to see them in a shelter any longer. Please help them by sharing their story in hope's that this time we are able to find them the family theyve been waiting for. Please email [email protected] to learn more about Miki and Goni.

Melville Thursday yoga starts tomorrow at 9:00-10:30. Now until end of July. No class Friday this or next week but will begin after that, on April 26th 9:00-10:30.

After today, Thursday classes at Melville begin again Thursday, April 11th at 9:00. NEW are Friday classes beginning April 12th at 9:00...like Thursday's class but with a bit more challenge (no class April 19th). Classes run until end of July.

Monday yoga classes cancelled. February you have been one tough month (not all hearts and chocolates)!Monday yoga classes cancelled. February you have been one tough month (not all hearts and chocolates)!

You know you love your work when you are sad to cancel classes...you know you're lucky when you have the choice to do so.You know you love your work when you are sad to cancel classes...you know you're lucky when you have the choice to do so.

Its so weird not teaching Thursday nights anymore! Its 4:40 so I think, I have to get ready to teach...wait, no I don't! The variety of my days is great, also hard sometimes when you forget where you're supposed to be, when.

Finalizing the Spring schedule on this lovely freezing cold day!