Founded
in 1994, our school was the first in Canada to offer the Bikram Yoga Method.
...there
is good cause for Yoga to have many adherents. It offers the possibility
of controllable experience and, thus, satisfies the scientific
need for 'facts'; and, besides this, by reason of its breadth
and depth, its venerable age, its doctrine and method, which include
every phase of life, it promises undreamed-of possibilities."
-Carl G. Jung
Our
Vision
In our studio we strive to develop and strengthen our body, mind
and spirit. We aim to achieve this by lovingly disciplining ourselves
during our yoga practice to become the best person we can be.
Both self-love and self-discipline are needed. By themselves alone,
these qualities lead to unhealthy extremes; while fusing strength
and sensitivity leads to a balance.
We welcome and invite all of our students to consciously participate
in improving themselves on an ongoing basis. We offer our studio
to be your ashram (centre for learning and practice).
"Postures
strengthen and develop will and body - physical and mental development
are intertwined."
-Bishnu Ghosh
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school is known for its high quality instruction and high standards.
The
Environment
We
have ....
- comfortable
change rooms and chlorine-free showers
- filtered drinking water
- organic, herbal soap and shampoo
- an industrial strength ventilation and air
purification system
- an ozone and negative ion generator to keep air clean
and fresh
- sauna heaters to produce a naturally soft and healthy heat with steam (as needed)
- full spectrum day lights in classroom, good for your eyes
and brain chemistry
- medical non-slip tile floor that is easy to clean, and which inhibits the growth of bacteria and
mold
- our studio is thoroughly cleaned every day
"Faith
in the practice of Yoga and in one's own powers to accomplish
what others have done before, is of great importance to insure
speedy success." --Pancham
Singh
Our
Yoga Series
Through a variety of yoga series at the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
levels, we wish to cultivate depth and breadth, a balanced development of body and mind. Our studio is Canada's Leader in its systematic approach in teaching the
Bishnu Ghosh Tradition.
At this time, the classes we offer are at a Beginner and Intermediate level.
Bishnu 1:
Beginner Hot Yoga class, consisting of 38 yoga exercises and 2 breathing exercises.
Based on the popular Bikram Yoga Method. This is the 1st Series of our Bishnu Yoga Tradition.
The forty yoga exercises systematically move refreshed and oxygenated blood to one hundred percent of your body, thus driving circulation to each organ
and fiber within you, and restoring all systems to healthy working order. Proper weight, muscle tone, vibrant good health, and
a sense of well-being will automatically follow. This class augments and enhances the Bikram Yoga class by introducing the alternation of poses with opposite
effects, a warm up before standing poses (one can't stretch cold tissues safely), upper body and core strengtheners and hip/pelvic openers.
Bishnu 2:
This is the 2nd Series of our Bishnu Yoga Tradition.
Taking a more comprehensive approach, this class consists of over 60 yoga postures and 3 types of breathing exercises.
Built on the Bishnu 1 class as its core, it takes the practice to a new level. Bishnu Yoga is the Original Hot Yoga, from
which Bikram Yoga came about.
Not suitable for beginners. Good foundation is expected. Taught in the traditional Watch and Follow way.
Yin Yoga :
Foundation of a quiet practice. Deep tissue workout for the whole body. A floor
based class in a warm room. Yin Yoga for all bipeds equipped with hips that click or crack sometimes, with backs that ache and nag at night,
and knees that could be functioning better, for Gumby girls and boys, who have the flexibility, but need more stability.
Here mostly floor poses open and defuzz the delicate but cobwebbed nooks and crannies of the yogi, holding postures for 2-6 minutes each. A delicious mixture
of gentle and soothing movements and long held stillness. The mind is at ease, the breath is smooth, while the body is on the mend. The yogi walks on clouds
after each class.
"Live each moment completely and the future
will take care of itself."
--
Paramahansa
Yogananda
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