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Prenatal Yoga Fall 2025
Prenatal Yoga with Anna: 6 Week Session
Interested in Prenatal Yoga? Sign up on our waitlist!
ANNA KOWALESKI
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
Our Prenatal Yoga Series is designed to guide you through your pregnancy and into birth with more ease and comfort. Our sequences are safe for pregnancy and are intelligently created not only to help ease the aches and pains of pregnancy, but also to prepare you for the birth process and postpartum recovery.
You can expect basic pregnancy and birth anatomy, core and pelvic floor work and feel good flows, to leave you feeling prepared, empowered and at ease. Breathwork and relaxation are incorporated into every session, as well as coping tools for labour.
Community is at the heart of prenatal yoga, and each session starts with a group discussion and a weekly focus for class.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost : TBD
**Workshops: Once one registers for a workshop, their space is reserved. To cancel, the workshop the participant must contact the studio (by phone, email to info@lunayoga.ca, or in person) 48 hours or more before the workshop. No credits will be issued within 48 hours of a workshop. If Luna Yoga cancels a workshop the workshop participant may choose a refund or account credit.
Advanced Postures + Assists
Continued Education: Advanced Postures + Assists
March 21st, 22nd + 23rd, 2025
Luna Yoga’s Continued Education Series announces Advanced Postures + Assists, an opportunity to build ways to approach advanced yoga poses, understanding the physical and mental preparation, and the proper assists to teach.
Going beyond the basic poses from our 200-hour teacher training, this training will build your confidence to provide supportive and effective hands-on assists in a flow yoga practice, as well as teaching you the detective tools to assist postures you may not have been taught an adjustment for previously.
Training includes:
A brief review of sun salutation assists for those who may be out of practice.
Two customized 45-min classes building up to advanced arm balances and backbending poses (with intermediate variations) will be explored.
Learn new assists and practice assisting/be assisted throughout the sequence.
Enhance your qualifications as a teacher to apply these hands-on assists immediately in your teaching practice, and obtain tools to be able to think about posture and assists in a new way
This session will motivate you, ensuring you and your students practice safely, as you and your students gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence from meeting new challenges.
This training is part of our Continuing Education series and all hours are Canadian Yoga Alliance certified.
Date: March 21 to 23, 2025
Time: Fri 7-9pm / Sat/Sun 1-7pm
Capacity: 25
Cost: $385
Luna Yoga is a CYA-RYS-CE ( REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL CONTINUING EDUCATION)
Prenatal Yoga Fall 2024
Prenatal Yoga with Léa + Anna: 8 Week Session
Starting Wednesday September 18th at 4:30pm
Our Prenatal Yoga Series is designed to guide you through your pregnancy and into birth with more ease and comfort. Our sequences are safe for pregnancy and are intelligently created not only to help ease the aches and pains of pregnancy, but also to prepare you for the birth process and postpartum recovery.
You can expect basic pregnancy and birth anatomy, core and pelvic floor work and feel good flows, to leave you feeling prepared, empowered and at ease. Breathwork and relaxation are incorporated into every session, as well as coping tools for labour.
Community is at the heart of prenatal yoga, and each session starts with a group discussion and a weekly focus for class.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Cost : $200
LÉA PERRET
Mom of two, Lea has a PhD in Mental Health Research from McGill University, she is a LYTT graduate and certified in prenatal yoga.
ANNA KOWALESKI
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
**Workshops: Once one registers for a workshop, their space is reserved. To cancel, the workshop the participant must contact the studio (by phone, email to info@lunayoga.ca, or in person) 48 hours or more before the workshop. No credits will be issued within 48 hours of a workshop. If Luna Yoga cancels a workshop the workshop participant may choose a refund or account credit.
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga with Anna : 4 week session
Thursdays, starting July 11 at 10 a.m.
Our postnatal yoga series is designed to aid postnatal recovery, as well as build community with other new parents. This series can be started after the initial 6-week postpartum rest period.
The movement practice focuses on core and pelvic floor recovery, as well as exercises and stretches to help counteract potential postnatal discomfort related to feeding or caring for the baby.
Breathing and relaxation are incorporated into each session, as well as discussions on different topics related to the postnatal period.
Expect a well-rounded practice, with community at the heart of each course.
Sessions are parent-oriented, but baby-friendly, meaning most people bring their babies, but classes are designed around the recovery of the person who gave birth.
Dates: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $150
ANNA KOWALESKI
Anna, mother of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
**Workshops: Once registered for a workshop, your place is reserved. To cancel, the workshop participant must contact the studio (by phone, email, info@lunayoga.ca or in person) 48 hours or more before the workshop. No credit will be issued within 48 hours of a workshop. If Luna Yoga cancels a workshop, the workshop participant will be able to choose a refund or credit to their account.
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga with Anna: 6 Week Session
Starting Thursday May 16th at 10am
Our Postnatal Yoga Series is designed to aid in the postpartum recovery process, as well as build community with other new parents. This series is intended to be started after the initial 6-week rest period.
The movement practice will focus on core and pelvic floor recovery, as well as exercises and stretches to help counteract the postnatal aches and pains from feeding and caring for your baby.
Breathwork and relaxation are incorporated into every session, as well as discussions about different postpartum topics.
Expect a well-balanced practice, with community at the heart of every class.
Sessions are parent-oriented, but baby-friendly, meaning most people bring their babies, but the classes are designed around the birth person’s recovery.
Registration Deadline: May 9th, 2024
Early Bird: May 2nd (use promo code: BABYBIRD2024
Date: Thursdays
Time: 10am-11:15am
Cost : $150
ANNA KOWALESKI
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
**Workshops: Once one registers for a workshop, their space is reserved. To cancel, the workshop the participant must contact the studio (by phone, email to info@lunayoga.ca, or in person) 48 hours or more before the workshop. No credits will be issued within 48 hours of a workshop. If Luna Yoga cancels a workshop the workshop participant may choose a refund or account credit.
Prenatal Yoga 2024
Prenatal Yoga with Léa + Anna: 6 Week Session
Starting Wednesday May 15th at 4:15pm
Our Prenatal Yoga Series is designed to guide you through your pregnancy and into birth with more ease and comfort. Our sequences are safe for pregnancy and are intelligently created not only to help ease the aches and pains of pregnancy, but also to prepare you for the birth process and postpartum recovery.
You can expect basic pregnancy and birth anatomy, core and pelvic floor work and feel good flows, to leave you feeling prepared, empowered and at ease. Breathwork and relaxation are incorporated into every session, as well as coping tools for labour.
Community is at the heart of prenatal yoga, and each session starts with a group discussion and a weekly focus for class.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Registration Deadline: May 8th, 2024
Early Bird: May 1st (use promo code: BABYBIRD2024
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Cost : $150
LÉA PERRET
Mom of two, Lea has a PhD in Mental Health Research from McGill University, she is a LYTT graduate and certified in prenatal yoga.
ANNA KOWALESKI
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
**Workshops: Once one registers for a workshop, their space is reserved. To cancel, the workshop the participant must contact the studio (by phone, email to info@lunayoga.ca, or in person) 48 hours or more before the workshop. No credits will be issued within 48 hours of a workshop. If Luna Yoga cancels a workshop the workshop participant may choose a refund or account credit.
Prenatal Yoga Winter 2024
Prenatal Yoga with Léa + Anna: 6 Week Session
Are you pregnant and looking for more movement, relaxation, and connection with other pregnant persons? You’re in luck!
Our next 6-week prenatal yoga session with Léa + Anna
Each class is a 75-minute session. We’ll begin by checking in with one another, you can share how you’re feeling that particular day/week and mention any specific movements you’d like to do or not do. We’ll continue with a gentle flow tailored to the needs of the group, and end with a relaxation meditation.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Cost : $150
Sign up before January 31st and get $10 off with promo code: BABYBIRD2024
LÉA PERRET
Mom of two, Lea has a PhD in Mental Health Research from McGill University, she is a LYTT graduate and certified in prenatal yoga.
ANNA KOWALESKI
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
Silent Night Sound Bath
Silent Night Sound Bath
December 17th, 2023 4pm to 6pm
All is calm, and all is bright as the sounds wash over your mind and body, taking you to a deeper state of consciousness.
Bathe yourself in two hours of sound! This relaxing and meditative practice, with gentle movement, and massage assists is the perfect antidote to the holiday stress. Ring in the season with peace and joy as Angela and Anna, guide you through this sensorial experience.
Sound bathing is the practice of mindfully listening to sounds to help relax your body and your mind. Enjoy some restorative yoga with massage assists for a complete holistic session.
Take this opportunity to recharge and reset with this very special workshop!
$50 (EARLY BIRD price before December 10th $45) Promo Code SOUNDBIRD
Prenatal Yoga: Four Week Series Nov 29th to Dec 20th
EXTENDED Prenatal Yoga with Léa + Anna: 4 Week Session
Are you pregnant and looking for more movement, relaxation, and connection with other pregnant persons? You’re in luck!
Our next 4-week prenatal yoga session with Léa + Anna
Each class is a 75-minute session. We’ll begin by checking in with one another, you can share how you’re feeling that particular day/week and mention any specific movements you’d like to do or not do. We’ll continue with a gentle flow tailored to the needs of the group, and end with a relaxation meditation.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Wednesdays November 29,
Tuesday December 5
Wednesday December 13
Wednesday December 20
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Cost: $99
Léa Perret
Mom of two, Lea has a PhD in Mental Health Research from McGill University, she is a LYTT graduate and certified in prenatal yoga.
Anna Kowaleski
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
Prop Up Your Practice with Ray
Prop up your Practice with Ray
Saturday, September 30th 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Let’s talk props!
Props aren’t just for beginners! They can be an indispensable part of anyone’s practice, improving alignment, strength, body awareness and unlocking ease in difficult poses.
This two hour workshop that combines hands-on learning and a Flo practice, explores how using accessories such as blocks and straps can elevate the asana practice of beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Increasing reach & improving alignment
Props can also be used as alignment cues.
Building strength
Finding more ease
This workshop aims to give props the props they deserve by showing practitioners how and why they should use them.
Cost: $50
Early Bird $45 with PROMO CODE: PROPUP by September 23rd, 2023.
Prenatal Yoga: Six Week Series
Prenatal Yoga with Léa + Anna: 6 Week Session
Are you pregnant and looking for more movement, relaxation, and connection with other pregnant persons? You’re in luck!
We will be offering a 6-week prenatal yoga session with Léa + Anna starting Wednesdays in September in our wonderful space here at Luna Yoga.
Each class is a 75-minute session. We’ll begin by checking in with one another, you can share how you’re feeling that particular day/week and mention any specific movements you’d like to do or not do. We’ll continue with a gentle flow tailored to the needs of the group, and end with a relaxation meditation.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Dates: Wednesdays
September 6th, 13th, 20st, 27th, Oct 4th + 11th
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Cost: $150
Single session: $28
Léa Perret
Mom of two, Lea is a PhD student in Mental Health Research at McGill University, LYTT graduate and certified in prenatal yoga..
Anna Kowaleski
Anna, mom of two, combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care.
Shiva, Scorpions + Sayonara with Caro
With Musical Guest
Simon Alexandre
Simon Alexandre is a violinist and versatile musician with varied interests. He is equally active on the Early music scene, the Folk music scene as well as the Classical music world. He can be seen performing on the Early music stage with the Ximenez Quartet, l’Ensemble Caprice and Orchestre Galileo. As a multi-instrumentalist, he plays the fiddle and nyckelharpa with Skye Consort and Emma Björling, and Duo La Traverse, two musical groups blending Scandinavian folk music with French Canadian folk music. He is as well a member of Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Symphony Orchestra and regularly performs with Quebec Symphony Orchestra, Agora Orchestra and Violons du Roy. Simon holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Université de Montréal as well as a Graduate Diploma in Performance and an Artist Diploma from McGill University. .
Last Class with Caro: Scorpions, Shiva + Sayonara
Friday, August 18th, 2023, 7pm to 8:30pm
Teaching at Luna is a chapter in my life that is coming to an end; it has given me a voice, and every single student that stepped foot in one of my classes, has helped me become the teacher that I am today. So, this class is my way of saying ‘I am honoured, grateful, and deeply touched for the time you’ve given me. When the clock strikes, class begins, and everything else fades away... I will always remember us this way (a la Gaga). My ode to Luna, and its students in a way.
This final class for Carolina will focus on backbends, and opening the front line of the body, working our way to scorpion, and variations of scorpion, with some playful transitions.
A playlist that will inspire everyone. Vegan goodies for all to enjoy.
Join us for an uplifting, inspiring class, an opportunity to shed and let go deeply and to say goodbye and a chance to celebrate all that we have shared.
Explore Your Pelvic Floor
Explore Your Pelvic Floor Workshop : Everyone Needs a Vagina Coach
Saturday, May 13th, 2023, 2:00 -4:00pm
Celebrate your pelvic floor this Mother’s Day weekend!
This workshop is a great place to explore, empower and educate women of all ages about your pelvic health and learn how to maintain a strong pelvic floor for healthy living. Pelvic Floor Physical therapy is crucial care for every woman. “Kegels” otherwise known as “pelvic floor contractions” do work when done correctly, consistently, and coordinated with movement. This workshop will explain the female anatomy & pelvic floor and its function, followed by describing the role of a pelvic floor physiotherapist. It will cover some basic functions/dysfunctions and the important role with respect to physical activity.
This workshop will inspire you to optimize your pelvic health at any life stage!
$50
Elisa Donato, BSc PT — Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Elisa Donato graduated as a physiotherapist from McGill University in 2009. She began working in private clinics in Orthopedics and in her area of specialty, pelvic floor rehabilitation. Elisa developed a particular interest for pelvic health and focused her career on working with clients of all ages with various pelvic floor dysfunctions. She was drawn to this physical therapy specialty because pelvic health is an area of significant need which was, and still is today, largely neglected in the medical field. Over the past 14 years, Elisa has been keen on promoting awareness and education on pelvic health within the community and the health care system. She has given numerous conferences on this matter and developed Pelvic Health Programs in various physiotherapy clinics. Elisa continues to be an advocate for pelvic health and has her own private practice, PelviCore Physio. She is also currently working alongside the Meraki Health Centre team. She works with various clienteles to evaluate and treat children and adults with pelvic floor related conditions. She is particularly interested in interdisciplinary work within the Meraki Gender Variance Program to address all physiotherapy related needs.
Elisa is a mother to three beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She loves traveling, playing piano, cooking and keeping fit.
Self Care Sound Bath Workshop
Selfcare Sound Bath Workshop
February 25th, 2023 4pm to 6pm
Make 2023 the year for prioritizing your ele-mental health: the fusion of both your physical and mental wellbeing
Immerse yourself in two hours of deep selfcare - a sound bath experience alongside chanting, gentle movement, and massage assists. Let your worries melt away as you are guided into a state of relaxation by Angela and Anna, as the sun sets on your stress.
Sound bathing is the practice of mindfully listening to sounds to help relax you body and mind. Massage assists will deepen this practice for a full sensorial experience.
Take this opportunity to recharge and reset with this very special workshop!
$50 (EARLY BIRD price before February 11th $45)
SOLD OUT add your name to the waitlist and we’ll contact you if a space opens up
NOTE: This workshop has been postponed to Feb 25th, 2023 due to Covid. We’re so sorry for the inconvience, we’ll see you next week when we’re all healthy again!
Restorative Yoga for Stress Reduction
Restorative Yoga for Stress Reduction with Andrea Peloso
Time: November 20th, 1:30-4pm
Take time out to learn about the gentle but powerful art of Restorative Yoga, a practice that directly empowers us to release stress likely at the level of the nervous system. Students will learn the link between Restorative Yoga and Stress Reduction as well as experience a delicious practice.
“Andrea Peloso’s knowledge of restorative yoga is in-depth, enthusiastic and compassionate. I have taken classes from Andrea as a restorative yoga student and as a restorative teacher trainee and have found a very strong leader in this field of yoga.
Andrea’s care found in details of a pose extends to the care of individual students, to the yoga community and beyond to global affairs, and is in keeping with her passion and commitment.”
A passionate yoga student since the age of fifteen, Andrea is a featured teacher with Yoga International and a trainer in Restorative Yoga, and Yoga. Her digital and live trainings are known across the world.
Andrea has an energetic, gentle and caring teaching style and seeks to make her classes educational, clear, fun and inclusive. Andrea is known for attempting jokes in class which are only sometimes funny, she has a passion for anatomy and finding yoga wisdom in the simple things in life.
Andrea has 18 years of teaching experience, 27 years of practice and over 2000 hours of yoga training with many senior teachers including Ramanand Patel, Francois Raoult, Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty. She has more than 18 years of continuous study with Judith Lasater who she has assisted and studied with since 2004. She has a degree in Philosophy including courses in Eastern and Indian Philosophy.
“Andrea Peloso is a dedicated teacher who I trust to offer excellent instruction. She cares deeply for yoga students and the practice of yoga.”
– Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., PT, yoga teacher since 1971, and author of 9 books.
Education
Andrea has close to a thousand hours of studying with or assisting Judith Hanson Lasater.
Andrea has completed a 200 hour three year teacher training program as well as 60 more hours of study with Ramanand Patel and completed a 200 hour teacher training with Francois Raoult and other guest teachers. She has also studied Vinyyasa yoga, Restorative yoga, as well as Yoga for Spinal Health, and Prenatal yoga.
She is certified from the Downward Dog Yoga Center in Vinyasa Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, and has studied intensively with Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty. She has also studied Ashtanga yoga with Matthew Sweeney, Chuck Miller, David Robson, and Ron Reid. She is trained in yoga for pregnancy with Sasha Padron and Judith Lasater and has past initial doula training. Andrea has a love of, and interest in Ayurveda and has studied its application in Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater, as well as completing other studies with Matthew Remski.
Andrea has a bachelor degree with honours in Philosophy including Indian and Eastern Philosophy, and a minor in Women’s Studies (inter sectionalist).
Cost: $55 ($50 by November 13th)
Bring your own pillow + blanket
Prenatal Yoga Nov 18 - Dec 16
Prenatal Yoga with Léa Perret: 4 Week Session
Are you pregnant and looking for more movement, relaxation, and connection with other pregnant persons? You’re in luck!
We will be offering a 4-week prenatal yoga session with Léa Perret starting in September in our wonderful space here at Luna Yoga.
Each class is a one-hour session. We’ll begin by checking in with one another, you can share how you’re feeling that particular day/week and mention any specific movements you’d like to do or not do. We’ll continue with a gentle flow tailored to the needs of the group, and end with a relaxation meditation.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Afraid to miss a class? Or would like to do more yoga? Each class will be recorded and you will have access to all the classes until 1 month after the session ends.
Dates: Fridays November 18th, 25th, Dec 9th, Dec 16th
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $69
*Your Across the Universe membership is applicable to this event!
**Restration due November 11th, 2022
Lea is a PhD student in Mental Health Research at McGill University. She discovered yoga in Thailand during her undergraduate studies and first enjoyed it as a form of physical exercise to build strength and flexibility to further her running skills. She soon discovered the benefits of cultivating mindfulness “on and off the mat” through meditation and her yoga practice. In 2016, after practicing yoga for 8 years she completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Luna Yoga. She enjoys teaching yoga flow both in studio and in community settings. She has also taught various age groups while always taking a similar teaching approach using openness, a lighthearted mood, and mindfulness.
Prenatal Yoga Sept 23 - Nov 4
Prenatal Yoga with Léa Perret: 6 Week Session
Are you pregnant and looking for more movement, relaxation, and connection with other pregnant persons? You’re in luck!
We will be offering a 6-week prenatal yoga session with Léa Perret starting in September in our wonderful space here at Luna Yoga.
Each class is a one-hour session. We’ll begin by checking in with one another, you can share how you’re feeling that particular day/week and mention any specific movements you’d like to do or not do. We’ll continue with a gentle flow tailored to the needs of the group, and end with a relaxation meditation.
We hope you will join our circle of mothers and moms-to-be where we’ll share our pregnancy journeys, move together, and support each other through this important life event.
Afraid to miss a class? Or would like to do more yoga? Each class will be recorded and you will have access to all the classes until 1 month after the session ends.
Dates: Fridays 23rd, September 30th, October 7th, October 21st, October 28th, November 4th
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $99 ($89 before Sept 16th, 2022)
Your Across the Universe membership is applicable to this event!
Lea is a PhD student in Mental Health Research at McGill University. She discovered yoga in Thailand during her undergraduate studies and first enjoyed it as a form of physical exercise to build strength and flexibility to further her running skills. She soon discovered the benefits of cultivating mindfulness “on and off the mat” through meditation and her yoga practice. In 2016, after practicing yoga for 8 years she completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Luna Yoga. She enjoys teaching yoga flow both in studio and in community settings. She has also taught various age groups while always taking a similar teaching approach using openness, a lighthearted mood, and mindfulness.
Refresh your Assists
Refresh your Assists
August 20th, 2022, 3:00PM-6:00PM
Teachers: has it been 2 years (or more!) since you've taught with hands-on assists and you're feeling a little rusty? Yogis: have you missed being assisted during your practice and are looking for an opportunity to learn more first-hand about how adjustments can benefit and deepen your practice? Teachers and students alike: it's time to get a refresher on assists!
During this 3-hour workshop we will review the basic principles of hands-on adjustments, go over how to assist students in the foundational flows (ex: Surya Namaskar A & B) and postures of the yoga practice and, time permitting, explore how to build up to and support students in more advanced asanas.
A minimum of 1 year of established practice is strongly recommended.
$70 ($65 by August 2nd)
With a background in hip hop dance + competitive sport aerobics, Frances began practicing yoga in 2006 when she started working for lululemon athletica. This became her new passion + way of life. To her, dance is very much an outward expression, whereas yoga offers an opportunity for self-reflection. In 2011, Frances completed her 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training with Sharon Gannon + David Life in New York. In January 2013, she became a certified Advanced Jivamukti Teacher + in May 2015 she had the honour + privilege of mentoring the Jivamukti Teacher Training in New York. She draws from experiences + relationships in all areas of her life to bring creativity, compassion, joy + laughter to her classes + teachings.
Lea is a PhD student in Mental Health Research at McGill University. She discovered yoga in Thailand during her undergraduate studies and first enjoyed it as a form of physical exercise to build strength and flexibility to further her running skills. She soon discovered the benefits of cultivating mindfulness “on and off the mat” through meditation and her yoga practice. In 2016, after practicing yoga for 8 years she completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Luna Yoga. She enjoys teaching yoga flow both in studio and in community settings. She has also taught various age groups while always taking a similar teaching approach using openness, a lighthearted mood, and mindfulness.
Anatomy
Anatomy with Patricia Letendre
Friday, June 3th, 2022, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 4th & 5th, 2022, 1:00 - 7:30pm
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you do yoga? Function meets form in this weekend workshop devoted to asanas and your anatomy. Explore structure — including spine, upper and lower limbs and breath-work — language used and movements and find out how yoga transforms your body each time you practice.
Learn about the main muscle groups, which ones are activated or stretched in the basic postures, with special attention to typical injures, and more!
Schedule:
Friday
7:00-9:00pm: Anatomical language: the planes and directions of movement
Saturday
1:00-1:30pm: Meditation, body scan, revision
1:30-2:30pm: The types of contraction and the pillars of movement
2:30-3:00pm: Spine flow practice, movements of the vertebral column
3:30-4:30pm: Anatomy of the spinal column of the trunk
4:30-5:00pm: Break
5:00-5:30pm: Exercises and practice
5:30-6:30pm: Anatomy of the breath
6:30-7:30pm: Exercises and practice
Sunday
1:00-1:30pm: Revision, Q & A
1:30-2:30pm: Anatomy of the lower limbs
2:30-3:00pm: Exercises and practice
3:00-4:30 : Anatomy of the upper limbs
4:30-5:00 : Break
5:00-5:30pm: Exercises and practice
5:30-6:30pm: Contraindications and modifications
16:30-7:30pm: Q & A or practice
$375 + tax
Patricia-Saraswati Letendre has been teaching since 2010, having done more than 1000 hours of training and eighteen years of personal practice. With an extensive knowledge of the human body a passion for therapeutic practices, Patricia strives to help students develop a more holistic understanding of yoga through creative movements, breath-work, and awareness. Having studied and taught various branches of yoga (Hatha, Hatha flow, Vinyasa, Yin, Therapeutic, and Restorative), Patricia hopes to be a guide for anyone interested in exploring the powerful healing effects of yoga on overall health and wellness.
Anatomy
Anatomy with Patricia Letendre
Friday, June 4th, 2021, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 5th & 6th, 2021, 1:00 - 7:00pm
Learn about the main muscle groups, which ones are activated or stretched in the basic postures, considerations to keep in mind for typical injures, and more!
Schedule:
Friday
6:00-7:00pm: Asana practice
7:15-9:00pm: Anatomical language: the planes and directions of movement
Saturday
1:00-1:30pm: Meditation, body scan, revision
1:30-2:30pm: The types of contraction and the pillars of movement
2:30-3:00pm: Spine flow practice, movements of the vertebral column
3:30-4:30pm: Anatomy of the spinal column of the trunk
4:30-5:00pm: Break
5:00-5:30pm: Exercises and practice
5:30-6:30pm: Anatomy of the breath
6:30-7:00pm: Exercises and practice
Sunday
1:00-1:30pm: Revision, Q & A
1:30-2:30pm: Anatomy of the lower limbs
2:30-3:00pm: Exercises and practice
3:00-4:30 : Anatomy of the upper limbs
4:30-5:00 : Break
5:00-5:30pm: Exercises and practice
5:30-6:30pm: Contraindications and modifications
16:30-7:00pm: Q & A or practice
$375 + tax
*Note that this weekend will be live-streamed via Zoom.
All the details and information will be sent via email.*
Patricia-Saraswati Letendre has been teaching since 2010, having done more than 1000 hours of training and eighteen years of personal practice. With an extensive knowledge of the human body a passion for therapeutic practices, Patricia strives to help students develop a more holistic understanding of yoga through creative movements, breath-work, and awareness. Having studied and taught various branches of yoga (Hatha, Hatha flow, Vinyasa, Yin, Therapeutic, and Restorative), Patricia hopes to be a guide for anyone interested in exploring the powerful healing effects of yoga on overall health and wellness.
Yoga, Meditation & Reaffirmation with Bram Levinson
Yoga, Meditation & Reaffirmation with Bram Levinson
Sunday, June 14th, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00pm
It's time to come together as a community and chat, move, focus and breathe together. How the mind, body and spirit process uncertain times can be unpredictable and difficult to manage. Let's spend a couple of hours together to find commonality, move through a gentle yoga practice and end with a Yoga Nidra practice that will help bring the nervous system back to its default settings. Meeting volatility with wisdom is the path, and we are here to accompany each other along the way.
$40 + tax ($35 + tax by June 7th)
*Note that this workshop will be live-streamed via Zoom.
All the details and information will be sent via email.*
Anatomy
Anatomy with Patricia Letendre
Friday, June 5th, 2020, 4:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th, 2020, 1:00 - 7:00pm
Learn about the main muscle groups, which ones are activated or stretched in the basic postures, considerations to keep in mind for typical injures, and more!
Schedule:
Friday
4:30-5:30pm: Asana practice
6:00-8:00pm: Anatomical language: the planes and directions of movement
Saturday
1:00-1:30pm: Meditation, body scan, revision
1:30-2:30pm: The types of contraction and the pillars of movement
2:30-3:00pm: Spine flow practice, movements of the vertebral column
3:30-4:30pm: Anatomy of the spinal column of the trunk
4:30-5:00pm: Break
5:00-5:30pm: Exercises and practice
5:30-6:30pm: Anatomy of the breath
6:30-7:00pm: Exercises and practice
Sunday
1:00-1:30pm: Revision, Q & A
1:30-2:30pm: Anatomy of the lower limbs
2:30-3:00pm: Exercises and practice
3:00-4:30 : Anatomy of the upper limbs
4:30-5:00 : Break
5:00-5:30pm: Exercises and practice
5:30-6:30pm: Contraindications and modifications
16:30-7:00pm: Q & A or practice
$375 + tax
*Note that this weekend will be live-streamed via Zoom.
All the details and information will be sent via email.*
Patricia-Saraswati Letendre has been teaching since 2010, having done more than 1000 hours of training and eighteen years of personal practice. With an extensive knowledge of the human body a passion for therapeutic practices, Patricia strives to help students develop a more holistic understanding of yoga through creative movements, breath-work, and awareness. Having studied and taught various branches of yoga (Hatha, Hatha flow, Vinyasa, Yin, Therapeutic, and Restorative), Patricia hopes to be a guide for anyone interested in exploring the powerful healing effects of yoga on overall health and wellness.
Pelvic Floor Workshop
Pelvic Floor Workshop : Everyone Needs a Vagina Coach
Saturday, May 9th, 2020, 2:00 - 3:30pm
What better way to celebrate women on Mother’s Day then learning about your “Pelvic Floor”!
The objective of this workshop is to have us come together and learn about Pelvic Health, and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy pelvic floor throughout our lifespan. This workshop is to empower and educate women of all ages about their lady parts and to accept our bodies and learn how to maintain a strong pelvic floor for proper bladder & bowel function and intimacy. Pelvic Floor Physical therapy should be standard care for every woman. “Kegels” otherwise known as “pelvic floor contractions” got a bad rap because these contractions were done incorrectly over the years. Kegels do work! Kegels work when they are done correctly, consistently, and coordinated with movement. This workshop will explain how to do so. The workshop will begin by explaining the female anatomy & pelvic floor and its function, followed by describing the role of a pelvic floor physiotherapist. It will cover some basic functions/dysfunctions and the important role with respect to physical activity.
I hope this workshop inspires you to optimize your pelvic health at any life stage!
$30 + tax ($25 + tax by May 2nd)
*Note that this workshop will be live-streamed via Zoom.
All the details and information will be sent via email.*
Unable to attend the live-stream for this event?
Register and receive a link to the recording after the workshop. (by May 9th at 4pm)
Elisa Donato graduated as a physiotherapist from McGill University in 2009. She began working in private clinics in Orthopedics and in her area of specialty, pelvic floor rehabilitation. Elisa developed a particular interest for pelvic health and focused her career on working with clients of all ages with various pelvic floor dysfunctions. She was drawn to this physical therapy specialty because pelvic health is an area of significant need which was, and still is today, largely neglected in the medical field. Over the past 10 years, Elisa has been keen on promoting awareness and education on pelvic health within the community and the health care system. She has given numerous conferences on this matter and developed Pelvic Health Programs in various physiotherapy clinics.
Elisa continues to be an advocate for pelvic health and has recently opened up her private practice, PelviCore Physio. She is also currently working alongside the Meraki Health Centre team where she works with various clienteles to evaluate and treat children and adults with pelvic floor related conditions. She is particularly interested in interdisciplinary work within the Meraki Gender Variance Program to address all physiotherapy related needs.
Elisa is a mother to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She loves traveling, playing music, cooking and keeping fit.
Introduction to iRest® Yoga Nidra with Bram Levinson
Introduction to iRest® Yoga Nidra with Bram Levinson
Saturday June 9, 2018, 2:00-4:00pm
This workshop will introduce students to iRest® Yoga Nidra, a simple and elegant guided relaxation process, a research-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry that releases negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and develops a deep capacity to meet any and all circumstances you may encounter in life. Based on an ancient practice, and developed for therapeutic use by psychotherapist and Yogic scholar Richard Miller, PhD., iRest® Yoga Nidra releases stress and helps to resolve traumatic symptoms. Engaging in meditative inquiry while in a deep state of rest, the iRest® Research shows that iRest® Yoga Nidra effectively reduces Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, insomnia, Attention Deficit Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, chronic pain, chemical dependency, and daily stress levels. It is also helpful with increasing energy levels, focus and attention span, confidence, clarity, and an overall sense of calm and peace.
$40 + tax ($35 + tax by June 2)
Fundamentals of Yoga with Andrea Rubin
Fundamentals of Yoga with Andrea Rubin
Mondays February 5 - 26, 2018, 7:30-8:30pm
Fundamentals of Yoga 4-week series is perfect whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to strengthen the foundation of your existing yoga practice.
A steady yoga practice will help you build strength, flexibility, balance, focus and inner peace.
Each week will introduce a new series of yoga poses, the fundamentals of healthy and safe alignment, and connect poses and breath in moving meditation. All classes provide hands-on alignment and will include the use of props (blocks, straps, etc.) to deepen and fine-tune the practice.
The course will build progressively on lessons learned in previous weeks and will prepare you to step confidently into any of Yoga Flo 1 classes.
You can choose any of the classes, individual classes or take on the entire series.
Week 1: Sun Salutations & Breath
Week 2: Standing Poses
Week 3: Forward Bends
Week 4: Backbends & Twists
$60 + tax (full series)
$20 + tax (individual class)
Introduction to iRest® Yoga Nidra with Bram Levinson
Introduction to iRest® Yoga Nidra with Bram Levinson
Sunday October 15, 2017, 5:00-7:00pm
This workshop will introduce students to iRest® Yoga Nidra, a simple and elegant guided relaxation process, a research-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry that releases negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and develops a deep capacity to meet any and all circumstances you may encounter in life. Based on an ancient practice, and developed for therapeutic use by psychotherapist and Yogic scholar Richard Miller, PhD., iRest® Yoga Nidra releases stress and helps to resolve traumatic symptoms. Engaging in meditative inquiry while in a deep state of rest, the iRest® Research shows that iRest® Yoga Nidra effectively reduces Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, insomnia, Attention Deficit Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, chronic pain, chemical dependency, and daily stress levels. It is also helpful with increasing energy levels, focus and attention span, confidence, clarity, and an overall sense of calm and peace.
$40 + tax ($35 + tax by October 8)
Meditation with Athanassia Bitzakidis
Meditation with Athanassia Bitzakidis
Friday, September 8, 2017, 7:15-9:00pm
Meditation is a practice aimed to produce inner peace and to progress towards a calm mind. It's essentially about training the mind, in a similar way that we train for a sport or to learn to play a musical instrument, with the goal of liberating the mind from stressful or harmful thoughts, and above all, reconnecting to a state of mindfulness. In this introduction, we will explore the origins of meditation, the different types and the basic techniques.
This workshop is by donation.
This workshop is in French.