The Yoga Connection

Lemon Mint Water- an Ayurvedic recipie

Yoga Connection — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:56:13 +0000

Lemon Mint Water

Ingredients: lemons, water, mint (or basil) leaves

Directions: start drinking early in the morning and continue to drink through the day (set an alarm)

Benefits:

-great for the lymphatic system if sipped lukewarm.
-If sipped throughout the day, allows better elimination of toxins from the body.
-If sipped ½ hour before food, promotes weight loss.
-In order to promote better digestion, do not drink water (or any liquids) during or right after a meal.

Sunrise Sadhana- Fall 2016

Yoga Connection — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:01:21 +0000

Experience the awakening of the body as the sun rises. In India this is considered the Ambrosial hour, the time to inhale the ionized morning prana and clear the subconscious of negative thought. This sets us up for the day to rid ourselves of anxiety patterns, and get onto the wavelength of beauty, love and devotion to self and its connection with the universe. Twenty minutes Gurmukhi-Sanskrit recitation infuses the space with sacred energy, followed by 45 minutes yoga , deep relaxation with the gong and then one hour of chanting and singing. These mantras move the energy through the chakras, expand consciousness, connect deeply into the psyche and connect with the totality of existence, the oneness. 5:00: Recitation, 5:30-6:15 Kundalini yoga, 6:15 – 7:15 Mantric Yoga. Come for all or part of it. Bring breakfast snack to share afterwards. Yogi Tea will be served, bring a cup. Doors open at quarter to five. The Yoga Connection, 39 Gore st. E. (come through the arches between Fall Fashions and Classy cuts )
For the fall , Sadhana will be held the last Friday of every month except November because of American thanksgiving. So : Sept. 30^th, Oct. 28^th and Nov. 25^{th. .}December is yet to be determined. Phone Parmatma for further details or questions 613-326-0989

By donation

Free Yoga Day, Wednesday, Sept. 14. 7:30am – 8:00 pm, 2016

Yoga Connection — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:45:19 +0000

Please join us for our annual event and sample our exciting and diverse array of yoga classes. No need to register. Just come, bring a friend, a loved one. Attend as many classes as you would like.

The Yoga Connection Back Story- Spring 2016

Yoga Connection — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:01:23 +0000

For those of you who might be curious about the reasons behind the Yoga Connection’s decision to move to the newly renovated Perth Courier Building… here’s a link to a one page blog that gives the back story behind our move.

http://www.yoga-therapy.ca/yoga-connection-back-story

Embody Love Workshop – why it works by Janie Hickman

Yoga Connection — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:07:12 +0000

In 2015 I read about Dr. Melody Moore and the research she was conducting on body image. I was instantly intrigued due to my lengthy history with an eating disorder. This condition gravely impacted me physically and emotionally, not to mention my family and friends. Finally, the word is out and people are openly talking about what was once never discussed, eating disorders and body image. I learned early on in this healing journey that the only person who could ultimately make me healthy was me, as tough as that was to do. In the fall of 2015 I participated in the facilitators workshop in Philadelphia. It opened my eyes and mind, allowing me to realize that how I think and speak to myself, really does affect those around me. I experienced a “true awakening” upon first participating in the exercises that were conducted in the workshop. I had previously envisioned that I was not affecting or hurting anyone other than myself. Little did I know that how I think and speak to myself speaks volumes on how I choose to relate to others and how others might perceive me. With that being said I also know that I would never speak to others the way I speak to myself. Self harm comes in many forms.

This workshop strongly addresses how powerful our thoughts and words are, not only to ourselves but those closest to us. Awareness is the first step to change, for those who are directly affected as well as those who are indirectly impacted. Our society as a whole needs to be reeducated in the area of body image since research has recently stated that over 90 percent of women speak negatively to themselves on a routine basis. What a sad reality.

This learning forum may be of benefit for you whether you suffer from an existing eating disorder or experience an array of negative mixed emotions when you look in the mirror. Consider participating in this workshop so that you can become more “comfortable with your uncomfortable”. Know that there is support and teaching tools out there which may help maximize your positive self esteem and your ultimate happiness.

Nancy in Portugal

Yoga Connection — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:45:40 +0000

I am going to try and find this place to practice my yoga.

Classes that I needed to cancel:
Let Your Yoga Dance: Feb. 16 to March 29 inclusive
Ground and Relax: Feb. 22 to March 21 inclusive
Stretch>Breathe>Meditate: Feb. 17 to March 23 inclusive

Classes with Andrew subbing:
Monday, 9 am Gentle Yoga and Wednesday, 10 am Kripalu Yoga: Feb. 17 to March 9 inclusive

Missing Kundalini this winter?

Yoga Connection — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:15:23 +0000

While there are no Kundalini Yoga classes at The Yoga Connection this winter, you are invited to give Parmatma a call at 613-326-0989 to find out about some winter classes that she is leading for the weeks she is not in India.

Andrew is Back

Yoga Connection — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:56:31 +0000

Andrew is back from India with many new ideas. Come out and learn.

Breast Care Workshop, November 21- learning, sharing, building community

Yoga Connection — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 22:17:10 +0000

Andrew is in India

Yoga Connection — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:29:55 +0000

Andrew is spending the month in Mysore taking Hatha yoga teacher training with therapeutic aspects. Here the website for the school he is attending: http://mysoreyoga.in/. He will be back November 30.