Prana Yoga &
Wellness YYC
Meet Maria
A yoga practitioner for many years, I finally made the move to share my love of yoga with others and completed my 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certification in 2020, my 50 hr Yin Yoga Certification in 2021 and in 2024, I became a certified Mindfulness Coach. With a focus on asanas, pranayama and meditation, my driving force is on self love and teaching yoga with a solid focus on the body so that students will be able to practice, safely, for years to come.
CLASSES
Yang/Yin
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00-7:15 pm
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Join me Tuesdays from 6:30- 7:45pm at Yoga Santosha Mission and Thursday at Yoga Santosha Kensington.
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The yin style of long-held passive poses opens your body to more flexibility while engendering a contemplative quality of mind. A more active yang style of vinyasa follows, strengthening and invigorating your body and mind.
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Class level: All levels
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Register at Yoga Santosha.
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Street parking is available in the area or use the parkade off of 18th avenue. Register your vehicle and pay $2.50 for parking at the front desk of the studio.
Yoga Workshop
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Join me at Crescent Heights High School for a 3-part Mindfulness Workshop held in conjunction with the Alberta Teachers' Association.
Session 1: What Is Mindfulness and How to Introduce It In My Classroom?
November 27, 4:30-6pm @ Crescent Heights High School in the Yoga room.
Mindfulness is a term that is heard a lot these days but what is it, really, and how do we practice mindfulness? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and will be led through a series of activities that can be geared toward all ages and any setting. Participants will need a notebook, something to write with, coloured pencils, a reusable cup and should dress in layers and in comfortable clothing; if weather permits, a portion of this workshop will take place outdoors. No prior experience is necessary. Yoga mats and props will be available at Crescent Heights but participants are able to bring their own materials if they prefer.
Register at eventbrite. Registration closes November 22, 2024 and is open to Local 38 teachers only.
Session 2: The Breath: The Science Behind Introducing a Mindful Movement Practice In Schools.
March 12, 4:30-6pm @ Crescent Heights High School in the Yoga room.
“A growing body of empirical evidence shows that health is now more relevant than ever”, Edú-Valsania, S., Laguía, A., & León, J. a. M. (2022). Mindfulness allows you to slow down your thoughts and, with regular practice, can help participants to manage stress and anxiety. In this workshop, participants will be led through a gentle movement practice that will focus on teaching a variety of pranayama (breath) techniques. It will cover how to introduce a mindful movement practice with reluctant participants and will provide ideas for how to introduce a regular mindfulness practice in the classroom and in the school. Participants are encouraged to wear layers and clothing they can move in; no prior experience is necessary. Yoga mats and props will be available at Crescent Heights but participants are able to bring their own materials if they prefer.
Session 3: The Body: The Art Of Listening
April 23, 4:30-6pm @ Crescent Heights High School in the Yoga room.
The word yoga comes from the sanskrit word “yuj” meaning to yoke or unite. In this yoga movement practice, participants will be led through an active asana practice followed by restorative yin practice in order to explore how playing with “opposites” can allow us to sink into stillness a little deeper and unite body, mind and breath. This practice will aim to guide participants into a deep sense of relaxation allowing them to de-stress and reconnect with themselves. Participants are encouraged to wear layers and clothing they can move in; no prior yoga experience is necessary. Yoga mats and props will be available at Crescent Heights but participants are able to bring their own materials if they prefer.
Class level: All levels
PRICING
**Prices for individual workshops have been listed in the workshop description.
Gift certificates can be purchased in any denomination.
*all prices are in Canadian dollars
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All of our packages, auto-pays, and gift certificates are not transferable to other clients, and cannot be combined with other discounted offers. Also, we do not offer cash refunds for our packages, auto-pays, or gift certificates, however we will honor an equal exchange (credit) for other services within our facilities. Missed classes, or outdoor classes cancelled due to weather, can be made up by dropping into any of our other sessions at your convenience.
REGISTRATION
To register for a workshop, follow the link below. Upon registering, payment can be sent via eTransfer to pranayogayyc@gmail.com to secure your spot and receive a meeting link.
WAIVER
If you are new to Prana Yoga YYC, or you have not completed a waiver in the past year you must complete our waiver prior to participating in a class, or workshop.
GIVE THE GIFT OF YOGA
Share the gift of movement with a loved one. Gift certificates are always available for workshops and classes taught through Prana Yoga & Wellness YYC. For purchase; contact me for more information.
Testimonial
Maria moved through the practice with strength, grace and certainty, making her practice honest and truthful.
- Elaine Tutte
Instuctor, Sauble Beach Yoga
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