Yoga North
894 Westminster Avenue R3G 1B5 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

H a p p y V a l e n t i n e s D a y

A great interview with Judith Hanson Lasater. It is translated from English to Spanish and is good for people who speak one or both of theses languages! Highly recommend a listen :)

Need some yoga props to support and expand your home practice? We just received a new batch of locally made, colourful bolsters, belts ( 8 and 10 feet long), black foam blocks for shoulder stand platform or to sit on. Half moon B- yoga mats available. Soon we will also have a some new cork blocks and more yoga blankets. Check out our yoga shop on our website for prices: www.yoganorthwinnipeg.ca Email us for payment and pick up at [email protected]

There is still time to join us this Friday as we explore the relationship between the neck, shoulders, arms and upper body! See below.

4 Class Workshop Series, Fridays in February via Zoom Neck & Shoulders Remix with Regan Tataryn... As we age and continue to use more and more technology in our everyday activities, our spine is aging faster and we are losing the spine’s natural curves. This can lead to osteoporosis and arthritis of the neck and upper back, reduce breathing and lung capacity as well as affect the circulation to the heart and brain. Learn poses and practices that help improve mobility, strength, stability and alignment of the neck, shoulders, thoracic and cervical spine and improve the health of the vital organs. Suitable for all levels. Recordings will also be available. DATES: Friday February 5, 12, 19, 26 TIME: 6 pm to 8 pm COST: $147 (All 4 Friday Classes) or $36.75 per class Minimum prop requirement: 2 long belts ( one 8-10 ft. and 1 -6 ft. is fine) 1 bolster 2 Sturdy chairs 2 blankets (more is better if you have) 1-2 bricks (foam, cork or wood) 1 hand towel (from your linen closet) Optional Sandbags if you already have them. A limited amount available to sell from the Yoga North Shop

Try our Men’s Class with Drew at Yoga North! Join Drew for an all levels Men’s class to improve your flexibility, stability, strength and improve your posture starting January 4th, 2021. Mondays from 7:15-8:30pm... January 4-February 27. 2021 ( no classes Louis Riel day) See more

Join us for a WORKSHOP FOR HIPS & BACK 4 class series with Regan December 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 10 am to Noon Improve the function of your hip joints and your low back (sacrum, lumbar spine) by understanding how the mobility of the groins, the alignment and stability of the bones and the strength of the muscles support optimal hip, pelvic and back health.... Props required: 1 bolster 1 long belt (8 or 10ft) OR 2 short belts 1 brick style block (wood, cork, or foam) 1 blanket 2 regular but sturdy chairs 1 Yoga Mat Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays - December 21, 23, 28 & 30, 2020 Time: 10 am to NOON Fee: $36.75 per class or $147 for all four (tax included) Please register before December 16 by sending an email to: [email protected]. Let us know if you need to purchase props ahead of time to ensure we have enough in stock.

On the anniversary of BKS Iyengar's 102 birthday

See below for a class with Abhijata to celebrate Geetaji’s birthday Monday December 7, 2020 from 7:00-8:30am

Come and try our Healing Class at Yoga North: Starts Tuesday January 5, 2021. Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm on Zoom with Regan... Simple practices that address common everyday physical ailments and mental/emotional challenges. This class can help improve mobility, strength and stability for common joint issues and reduce general pain, stress, insomnia, anxiety & depression just to name a few. This class is for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Pose in photo: Pavanamuhktasana on 2 chairs with bolster support. This pose is excellent for relieving back and hip pain and helps both the body and the mind to rest and recover from physical and mental fatigue. email us: [email protected] website: www.yoganorthwinnipeg.ca

Give the gift of health and well-being for the holidays. Contact-less payment and email delivery options available.

R E M I N D E R to students that there will be no Zoom classes on Wednesday, November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day.

Home yoga practice gets better with the right props.

Please join us as we continue with online classes via the Zoom app for January 4-February 27.2021. In addition to our existing classes we have added the following classes: Monday 7:15pm Men's with Drew Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Ignite with Regan Wednesday 9:30am Pranayama with Drew... Please see below for more information regarding registration, full schedule, details and cost. Yoga North ONLINE CLASSES with ZOOM 2021 Winter Session 1 January 4 to February 27, 2021 Mondays* 9:30 am All Levels with Regan $132.30 11:30 am All Levels Gentle with Regan $132.30 1:30 pm Restorative with Regan $132.30 7:15 pm Men’s Class with Drew $132.30 *No classes Monday February 15, Louis Riel Day Tuesdays 5:30 6:30 pm Iyengar IGNITE with Regan $134.40 7 pm 8:30 pm Healing Class with Regan $184.80 Wednesdays 9:30 10:30 am Pranayama with Drew $134.40 5:30 pm Level 2-3 with Andrea $151.20 7:15 pm Level 1-2 with Andrea $151.20 Thursday 10 to 11:30 am Women’s Class with Regan $184.80 Fridays 9:30 am All Levels with Regan $151.20 11:30 am All Levels Gentle with Regan $151.20 Saturdays 9:30 am Level 2-3 with Andrea $151.20 11:30 am Level 1-2 with Regan $151.20 All classes 1.25 hours unless otherwise indicated Minimum prop requirement for classes: mat, belt, block & blanket. Props can be purchased at our Yoga Shop by appointment. REGISTER for classes by email to: [email protected] before December 19, 2020. Once we receive your registration, we will send you payment information by email. If you have room for a mat, you have room to practice yoga at home or anywhere! The photo below is from a camping trip a few years back and I am in our camper trailer!! ' Baddhakonasana in nirlamba sarvangasana I'

G R E A T N E W S! With the first half week of classes on the Zoom app under our belt, we are very happy to report that students are enjoying the online format and have commented on how similar it is to an actual classroom experience. We are so happy to hear this, and are very grateful for your continued support. If you would like to join a class, there is still plenty of time! Just send us an email to: [email protected] with your class choice and we will follow up. Click on the link below for the current schedule: https://yoganorthwinnipeg.ca/schedule/

Some wise words and wisdom here from Birjoo Mehta who studied with BKS Iyengar for over 45 years. This is a discussion from early on in the pandemic which still has meaning today and always.

Due to new restrictions applied by the Manitoba Government for the Winnipeg Health Region, Yoga North Winnipeg has decided to make the following changes effective Monday November 2, 2020: FALL SESSION 2 - November 2 to December 19 All classes for the Fall Session 2 starting Monday November 2 will move to an ONLINE FORMAT called ZOOM.... Please download the ZOOM app from zoom.us. The ZOOM app is FREE, user friendly and works very well for delivering quality sound and visual for a "virtual class". You will have the opportunity to continue your classes taught by Yoga North's highly qualified teachers. FOR ALL FALL SESSION 2 REGISTERED STUDENTS: For all students currently registered and paid for the Fall Session 2, we will send you a class link for your scheduled ZOOM classes by Sunday evening. You will use this same link to connect to your class every week. Here is our slightly modified class schedule: MONDAY 9:30 am All Levels 11:30 am All Levels Gentle 1:30 am Restorative Tuesday 7 pm to 8:30 pm Healing Class Wednesday 5:30 pm Level 2-3 7:15 pm Level 1-2 Thursday 10 am to 11:30 am Women's Class Friday 9:30 am All Levels 11:30 am All Levels Gentle Saturday 9:30 am Level 2-3 11:30 am Level 1-2 **CANCELLED CLASSES** Monday 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm Men's Wednesday 9:30 am and 11:30 am Students registered for classes that are cancelled, please select another class to attend that works for you. PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR NEW CLASS CHOICE BY EMAILING US AT: [email protected]. **For students not currently registered, and who would like to register for any of the upcoming Zoom classes, please send us an email with your class choice(s) at [email protected] and you will be contacted with payment information.

A few spots still remain for our new 7 week schedule starting Monday November 2 to December 19, 2020: Mondays: 1:30 restorative with Regan 3 spots... 5:30pm All Levels with Paul 5 spots 7:15pm Men's with Paul 2 spots Tuesdays: Healing class with Regan 7-8:30pm 1 spot Wednesday 11:30am All levels Gentle with Wendy 2 spots 7:15 Level 1/2 with Andrea 2 spots Call us at 204 779 6895 or email us at [email protected] to register or ask for further information. www.yoganorthwinnipeg.ca/schedule

After careful consideration, Yoga North has decided to make masks mandatory at all times including during classes. If you have any medical issues that make it difficult for you to wear a mask for a long period of time, you will be exempt from this new measure of safety. We ask that you advise us ahead of time. With the rising number of COVID-19 cases, these added measures have been put in place to ensure that you continue to feel safe attending your classes at Yoga North. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during these uncertain times.

Yippee!!! A new batch of yoga bolsters has arrived, just in time for the holidays and to augment your home practice while we hunker down and stay safe. Email the studio if you would like one put on hold for you for curb side pick-up: [email protected]

Way to go Hana and Raenel - we knew you'd do it!

Here are some practices from Light on Yoga for those of you wanting to practice in between classes. Of course the best thing to practice over the week is what you learned in class a few more times; And here are some more options.