Yoga Classes

2024 CURRENT CLASSES (see further down for descriptions, location, and times):

FLUID FLOW: RE-STARTING Sept. 18th, 2024! Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Visit the  Alchemy Studio for details and to sign up.

NEW! HOT YIN: Begins Oct. 3rd, 2024Thursdays 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. in the Hot Room
Visit the Alchemy Studio for details and to sign up.

WORKSHOPS & FALL SERIES:

ZOOM: Live Zoom classes – See details at the top of this page 🙂 

Simply roll out of bed and roll out your mat! All levels welcome to join these gentle flow classes. Some yoga experience is beneficial as in-person classes are more ideal for absolute beginners. Some repetition and accessible variations on Sun Salutations will (hopefully) inspire you to practice on your own too. These classes will offer live instruction so it’s ideal if you can set up your camera so I can see you 👀

Zoom Link & details will be up on the top of THIS PAGE.

Please e-mail me at bpurser@telus.net to register, or simply show up the mornings you can attend and e-transfer after class. Message me for any questions. See you virtually!

FROM THE GROUND UP: Pre-Registered Classes – Dates TBA

Begin or begin again! Whether you are new to yoga or wanting to slow down and re-focus on the foundations of the practice, this series will help you develop & refine balance, strength and flexibility. We will take our time learning safe, individual alignment skills in the classic poses without the overwhelm and confusion of faster paced classes. Experience how yoga postures and breathing exercises strengthen the body, reduce stress, and calm the mind. Pre-Registered only so we can build and grow together.

The Yoga Nidra Experience: Date TBA  

Yoga Nidra is a systematic form of guided meditation. The practice is used to decrease stress, improve sleep, change deeply rooted habits, create and activate intentions. It improves the ability to focus the mind and helps ease challenging transitions in life.
Learn about why this practice is so effective & experience the benefits in this 2 hr workshop.

Surya Namaskar/Sun Salutations: A Closer Look – Stay tuned for 2024 dates. 

Join Beth for this 2 hour workshop exploring the poses in these ancient sequences.

In this class (whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner) you will:

-learn the intention of each pose
-develop and/or refine your alignment
-experience how your own unique anatomy can benefit from variations
-potentially discover repetitive habits that may be injurious
-review essential anatomy related to the postures & movements
-benefit physically by building more strength and length in your body
-benefit energetically through balancing effort with ease; finding flow

-and if nothing else, BREATHE and enhance your experience in this beautiful flow.

Slow down to feel more! ALL levels welcome.

DESCRIPTIONS OF YOGA STYLES:

Yoga Nidra:

Yoga Nidra is an increasingly popular practice that is both a form of mediation and body-mind therapy. It is a systematic, structured form of guided relaxation.

Nidra decreases stress, improves sleep patterns, changes deep-rooted habits, enhances concentration, and eases transitions. It works by shifting focus from external distractions to internal awareness, allowing for personal instruction and desired changes. Nidra reduces sympathetic nervous system activity (fight or flight) by inducing relaxation. This increases parasympathetic activity (release, relax, and regenerate), helping intentions (Sankalpa) reach the subconscious where core beliefs are held.

Yin Yoga: this practice involves long held postures designed to target the deeper connective tissues in the joints. This class is for all levels.

Hot Yin: Experience the transformative power of Hot Yin Yoga in our heated studio, designed to deepen the benefits of classic, long-held yin poses. The warmth allows for a safer, more profound release into the joints, making this practice particularly effective for those who feel exceptionally tight. Embrace the heat as it helps soften your body and enhances your ability to explore new depths in each pose.

Power Yoga: This invigorating class will enliven your day! A faster paced creative flow to awaken your heart (rate), body, and mind. Beginners may be challenged.

Vinyasa Flow/Fluid Flow: Vinyasa Flow is a dynamic yoga practice in which we consciously connect the breath, mind, and body in relation to one another. It can range in intensity depending on the intention of the teacher/series. Please see individual description of series offered for details.

Yinyasa: A fusion of Yin and Vinyasa Yoga, this class pairs the traditional static stretches of Yin with slow, mindful movement. The discipline of Yin opens the joints, increases flexibility, and encourages a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind. Thoughtfully paired with slow yang-like movements to flush the joints and relieve stress and tension, this class is the best of both worlds! This balanced form of sequencing is remarkably therapeutic as the body is encouraged to open intuitively from the inside out. Designed for all levels of practitioners including absolute beginners.

Candlelit Yin & Restorative: A blend of Yin Yoga and Restorative postures to stretch & open the joints, and relax and restore the nervous system. All levels welcome.

Trauma Informed Yoga: – Accessible Yoga for Women & Children
This gentle class blends Slow Flow, Yin, and Yoga Nidra. If you are in a position where a studio doesn’t feel right for you either energetically or financially, this style could be for you. With another colleague we offer 4 classes per month at no charge for women and children – enough space for everyone! Please contact me directly for dates, times, and location for this class. bpurser@telus.net  – 250-814-3679.

Beth rotates her yoga classes throughout the year. Check the schedule for current offerings.