Here area few events that are on the horizon:
- Anonymous contribution based monthly meditation and dialogue circle. Starting this Thursday, 7:30pm at Studio 77 in Pointe Claire. You can find out more and register here: https://www.globaldaana.org/class/204
- Urban Half-Day Retreat will be a deep dive into the theme of 'Cultivating Confidence'. This will be co-facilitated with Stephane Leblanc, former Bombardier VP and current founder of the International Center for Conscious Leadership. There will be some theory, guided meditation practice, journaling and group discussions. 9am to 1pm, Studio 77 in Pointe Claire, $45
- The Simplicity of Mindfulness. 5-week workshop series introducing mindfulness practice. Feb 6th to March 19th, 7:45pm to 9pm at Energie EnCorps in Pointe-Claire, $150
- The Yoga of Thriving: Artha: An exploration of our desire for material abundance from a yogic perspective - meditation, visualization, journaling and dialogue circle. Park Studio, Hudson, 5 to 7pm, $35
- 'The Power of Yoga' Urban Retreat. This will be much more yoga theory and practice based, from a therapeutic (more Western) and philosophical (more Eastern) perspective. This will be co-facilitated with Diana Perez, a highly experienced and knowledgeable yoga teacher. At Studio 77, Pointe Claire, Feb 22 at 10 AM – Feb 23 at 4 PM, $150 (3 meals included)
- The Joy of Being Human Retreat. This retreat in beautiful Le Havre - Val Morin, in an invitation to enjoy the magic of being human, and this incredible reality that we find ourselves in called 'life'. A chance to slow down and appreciate the joy of this precious human birth. Carpooling is organized. Limited to 15 participants. March 6th 5pm to March 8th 3pm. $100 to register + anonymous contribution
Urban Retreat: The Power of Yoga
To register and for specific questions please email Diana Perez at: dianaperezpt@icloud.com
Experience the transformative effects of a weekend yoga retreat without having to sleep away from home.
Guided by two experienced yoga teachers and facilitators Diana Perez & Bhaskar Goswami
• Create a pause in your life that will allow you to recharge and reconnect with yourself.
• Explore many of the yoga practices and techniques: meditation, asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), self-awareness, mindfulness, etc.
• Review how this ancient eastern wisdom is supported by current western science.
• Experience the effects of these practices on your mind, body and soul.
• Learn to use these practices in your everyday life to enhance health and happiness.
• Connect, dialogue, and share experiences with a like-minded community of yoginis.
• Enjoy 3 healthy and scrumptious meals (2 lunches and 1 supper).
Dates & Times: 2020
Saturday Feb. 22 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday Feb. 23 9 am - 4 pm
Location:
Studio Works
275 Lakeshore Road
Pointe Claire Village, Qc.
Cost (including tax and 3 delicious healthy meals):
Early bird: $150 (until Jan. 31)
After Jan. 31: $170
Weekend Schedule:
Saturday
10:00-12:00 am: Overview & Practice
12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm: Power of Yoga Activity 1
2:30-4:00 pm: Power of Yoga Activity 2
4:00-4:30 pm: Break & Connect
4:30-6:00 pm: Gentle Asana & Movement
6:00-7:00 pm: Supper
7:00-8:00 pm: Fireplace Dialogue Circle
Sunday
9:00-11:00 am: Asana Practice + Meditation
11:00-12:00 am: Power of Yoga Activity 3
2:00-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm : Power of Yoga Activity 4
2:30-3:00 pm: Break & Connect
3:0-4:00: Dialogue Circle and Closing
What to bring:
Your own yoga mat*
Water bottle
Pen and notebook
An open inquisitive mind and spirit
*(if you don’t have a mat let us know and we will provide one for you)
How to dress:
Casual clothing that will allow you to move and practice yoga freely (wear layers so that you can stay warm and comfortable)
*No perfumes or scented creams please!
To register and for specific questions please email Diana Perez at: dianaperezpt@icloud.com
Experience the transformative effects of a weekend yoga retreat without having to sleep away from home.
Guided by two experienced yoga teachers and facilitators Diana Perez & Bhaskar Goswami
• Create a pause in your life that will allow you to recharge and reconnect with yourself.
• Explore many of the yoga practices and techniques: meditation, asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), self-awareness, mindfulness, etc.
• Review how this ancient eastern wisdom is supported by current western science.
• Experience the effects of these practices on your mind, body and soul.
• Learn to use these practices in your everyday life to enhance health and happiness.
• Connect, dialogue, and share experiences with a like-minded community of yoginis.
• Enjoy 3 healthy and scrumptious meals (2 lunches and 1 supper).
Dates & Times: 2020
Saturday Feb. 22 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday Feb. 23 9 am - 4 pm
Location:
Studio Works
275 Lakeshore Road
Pointe Claire Village, Qc.
Cost (including tax and 3 delicious healthy meals):
Early bird: $150 (until Jan. 31)
After Jan. 31: $170
Weekend Schedule:
Saturday
10:00-12:00 am: Overview & Practice
12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm: Power of Yoga Activity 1
2:30-4:00 pm: Power of Yoga Activity 2
4:00-4:30 pm: Break & Connect
4:30-6:00 pm: Gentle Asana & Movement
6:00-7:00 pm: Supper
7:00-8:00 pm: Fireplace Dialogue Circle
Sunday
9:00-11:00 am: Asana Practice + Meditation
11:00-12:00 am: Power of Yoga Activity 3
2:00-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm : Power of Yoga Activity 4
2:30-3:00 pm: Break & Connect
3:0-4:00: Dialogue Circle and Closing
What to bring:
Your own yoga mat*
Water bottle
Pen and notebook
An open inquisitive mind and spirit
*(if you don’t have a mat let us know and we will provide one for you)
How to dress:
Casual clothing that will allow you to move and practice yoga freely (wear layers so that you can stay warm and comfortable)
*No perfumes or scented creams please!
To register and for specific questions please email Diana Perez at: dianaperezpt@icloud.com
About your Facilitators:
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Diana Perez, PT (physiotherapist), yoga teacher, certified yoga therapist, functional medicine and wellness consultant
Diana has been a PT since 1985, and practicing yoga since 2000. She has been teaching yoga since 2002 (Hatha certified 2002; Ashtanga certified 2005). One of Diana’s greatest passions is in teaching people to use yoga for their physical, mental and spiritual health, and to this aim teaches classes, gives workshops and runs both local and international retreats. She also has a great interest in empowering yoga teachers in the areas of yoga anatomy, alignment and injury prevention. She is a faculty member in various Teacher Training (TT) Programs in Montreal (Sun & Moon 200 hr Yoga TT, Moksha WI Yin TT, Happy Tree 300 hr Yoga TT, Happy Tree Advanced Yin TT.) Clinically, Diana has been using yoga to treat her patients since 2002 and became a Certified Professional Yoga Therapist in 2017. She is the founder of the Canadian Institute of Yoga Therapy, and has developed and teaches Medical Yoga Therapy courses to health care professionals, showing them how to integrate yoga into health care. She has also pursued training in the areas of Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Naturopathic and Functional Medicine, and Functional Nutrition. Learn more: dianaperezpt.com |
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Bhaskar Goswami, teacher, speaker & yogipreneur Bhaskar Goswami is an impactful speaker and a senior yoga and meditation teacher from Assam, India. He has led numerous international retreats, having presented in prestigious organizations and events like COP22 (UN Global Climate Change Summit, Morocco). In 2007 he founded BODHI, a multiple award-winning company dedicated to offering genuine wellbeing to people in their homes, businesses, schools and special care places. He is also the founder of daana (CBC Media Prize 2016, Startup of the Year), a non-profit organization making wellness accessible to all by creating anonymous contribution activities around the world. He has published two international albums, Open Yoga and Wisdom Stories, and is the author of Wisdom Stories - Book 1
Bhaskar has a Masters Honors in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham (England) and a 10-year international engineering career. He lives in Montreal with his family of three children. Learn more: bhaskargoswami.com |