Intro to Meditation - 4 week series
Saturdays at 9:30 am starting June 6, 7:30 pm
Want to learn to meditate but don't know where to begin?
Whenever you try to meditate you experience all sorts of obstacles and want to give up?
Meditation is not easy. In essence you are asking the mind to go from a million thoughts in moments to zero. You are conditioned to think constantly. Now you want to recondition the mind to slow down and be quiet.
With this is mind I have developed a 4 week series to explore the basics of meditation, the obstacles that present themselves, emotions that arise and more. Receive guidance and ongoing support to develop a regular consistent meditation practice and feel the life changing effects of this amazing practice.
Please pre-register by contacting me.
Classes will happen online through Zoom.
Week 1
- Explore your "why". Why do you want to meditate? What is your motivation? This is different for everyone. It is easy to give up and knowing these things will help keep you on track.
- The importance of consistency and strategies to keep you on track with a daily meditation practice. (you will have homework, lol, to implement some strategies at home)
- Learn a basic meditation technique, one that is used in Buddhist and Zen meditation practices, that focuses the mind on the breath as you observe without attachment, judgement or evaluation. We will play with mindfulness and awareness to keep the mind focused on the present moment.
Week 2
- Sharing: How is your home meditation practice going, or not going?
- Explore the need for gentleness with yourself and 6 tips to practice to overcome feeling defeated
- We will play with relaxing into your meditation and how to relax into everything that arises within you as you meditate.
- We will continue to practice the meditation technique learned in week 1.
- I will guide you into a meditation intuitively according to what we need today.
Week 3
- Sharing - how is your home meditation is going, or not going?
- Let's discuss 3 main obstacles people experience in developing a personal meditation practice that is consistent.
- We will continue to practice the meditation technique learned in week 1.
- I will guide you into a meditation intuitively according to what we need today.
Week 4
- More wonderful sharing of our experiences with home practice and the obstacles we are encountering.
- We will discuss working with emotions that arise, discovering peace in the mind, and seeing the effects of meditation transferring into your daily life.
- We will continue to practice the meditation technique learned in week 1.
- I will guide you into a meditation intuitively according to what we need today.
$60 + hst = $67.80 for full 4 week session.
Seniors $52 + hst = $58.75 for full 4 week session.
Or, pay what you can manage. These are tough times for many and meditation is a needed tool to help us through this time. Don't let money be your obstacle to join me.
Class Schedule & Registration Info
ONLINE Class Schedule
ONLINE Class Schedule
ONLINE Class Schedule
Contact each Yoga Teacher directly to register.
Mondays:
- 11 am Chair Yoga w Susan
- 6:30 pm Meditation w Susan
- 7:45 pm The 5 Tibetans w Susan ON HOLD
Tuesdays:
- 9:30 am Classical Yoga w Susan
- 7:30 pm Classical Yoga
- 6:30 pm Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
- 7:45 pm Restorative Yoga with Meditation w Stephanie
Wednesdays:
- 9:30 am Meditation w Susan
Thursdays:
- 11 am Chair Yoga w Susan
- 1:30 pm Classical Yoga w Susan ON HOLD
- 6:30 pm Prenatal Yoga w Jen
- 7:45 pm Restorative Yoga w Jen
Fridays:
- 9:30 am Classical Yoga with Mantra w Susan
- 11 am Chair Yoga w Susan
Sundays:
- 7 pm Restorative Yoga with Meditation w Stephanie
Special Friday Relax & Restore Series:
Yoga Nidra with Reiki w Susan
- Apr 10, 17, May 8 at 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Must pre-register, space is limited
Restorative Yoga with Reiki w Susan
- Apr 3, May 22 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Must pre-register, space is limited
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Susan's Classes
ONLINE Class Schedule
ONLINE Class Schedule
To register for Susan's classes:
Contact Susan Ward at 416-571-0447 or info@pathwaystopeaceyoga.com
During our time of self-isolation you are welcome to pay by donation, or you can choose a class option below.
Class Fees - 3 options:
1. Unlimited Classes:
This is a 3 month commitment. Attend as many classes during that 3 month period as you like.
Option to pay monthly. Valid for any of Susan’s classes, excluding Relax & Restore classes, special events and workshops.
Seniors: $270 (or $90 per month). Plus hst.
Non-Seniors: $318 (or $106 per month). Plus hst.
2. Custom Sessions Discount:
Commit to 4, 5, 6 or 7 classes for a discounted rate and attend them within an 8 week period. If you use up the classes before the 8 weeks is done, start another Custom Session. Valid for any of Susan’s classes, excluding Relax & Restore classes, special events and workshops.
4 classes - $52 seniors, $60 non seniors. Plus hst.
5 classes - $65 seniors, $75 non seniors. Plus hst.
6 classes - $78 seniors, $90 non seniors. Plus hst.
7 classes - $91 seniors, $105 non seniors. Plus hst.
3. Drop In:
Come to any class and pay per class.
Seniors: $15 per class. Plus hst.
Non-Seniors: $18 per class. Plus hst.
Friday Relax & Restore
Yoga Nidra with Reiki (1 hour) is $20 plus HST per class.
Restorative Yoga with Reiki (2 hours) is $40 plus HST.
Stephanie's Classes
Stephanie's Classes
Stephanie's Classes
To register or for more info about Stephanie's classes:
Contact Stephanie at 905-926-7126 or stephiemassey@gmail.com
or visit her website at https://www.stephiemassey.com/blank-page
Stephanie Massey's Classes -
Gentle Yoga : Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Restorative Yoga with Meditation : Tuesdays 7:45 - 9 pm
Restorative Yoga with Meditation : Sundays 7 - 8:15 pm.
Contact Stephanie about class fees.
Jen's Classes
Stephanie's Classes
Stephanie's Classes
To register or for more info about Jen's classes:
Contact Jen at (289) 240-4134 or info@strongtreeyoga.ca
Or visit her website at http://strongtreeyoga.ca
Jen Lelievre's Classes - of Strong Tree Yoga:
Prenatal Yoga : Thursdays at 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Restorative Yoga : Thursdays at 7:45-9 pm
Contact Jen about class fees.
Class Descriptions
Classical Yoga
Classical Yoga
Classical Yoga
Practice BEING, learning to focus the mind within, observe the self, perhaps glimpsing the Higher Self and just breathe. As we play with traditional postures done in a traditional way - settle in and hold the posture, listen, watch and be in the experience and release - we have the opportunity to apply the practices of yoga philosophy first hand. We hit each category of posture - standing/ balancing poses, back bends, forward bends, inverted, resting and spinal twist - with a few others thrown in for stretching and we finish class with the blissful guided deep relaxation and meditation of Yoga Nidra. Modifications are always shown for more challenge and/or for body restrictions. Yoga at your own pace and your personal abilities. Leave class with greater mental focus, a worked and looser body and feeling at peace.
Chair Yoga
Classical Yoga
Classical Yoga
This is Classical Yoga without getting down onto the floor. Class begins with consciously observing the mind and the breath to train the mind to focus within. Postures begin with a modified sun salutation done standing and progresses into a variety of leg and core work while seated in a chair, includes leg lifts, pike, cat/cow, spinal twist. Class then moves into standing postures including crescent, tree, warriors, chair and more and ends with some gentle stretching both standing and seated in the chair. The finale is a guided deep relaxation and peace meditation while seated. Leaving class you will feel content and peaceful and focused.
The 5 Tibetans
Classical Yoga
Yoga Nidra with Reiki
An intense yogic practice ...
The 5 Tibetans have been around for centuries. It is a practice of 5 yogic exercises designed specifically to awaken the kundalini energies and ignite the chakra system. The 5 Tibetans leave you feeling alert yet peaceful and mentally clear while also experiencing a sense of physical well-being. Each Tibetans is repeated up to 21 times intensely moving in and out of a posture or moving from one posture to another and back again. The movements fire up the muscles, the energies and the heat within. As you gain momentum the experience intensifies. Class includes gentle yogic stretching postures after the Tibetans are performed and class ends with Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra with Reiki
Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Yoga Nidra with Reiki
Relax deeply and completely! Let stress melt away as you are guided into a physical deep relaxation and peace meditation. Yoga Nidra is known as yogic sleep where the body relaxes so completely it falls asleep even though the mind is still conscious as it drifts into a meditative state. It is said that a half hour of yogic sleep is as if the body has had a full nights rest. While you float in that state of deep relaxation of mind and body I offer Reiki to each person to help deepen the experience and balance the energies in the body. Wake feeling refreshed!
Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Prepare to be Bliss! Yes, BE Bliss itself. Restorative Yoga is done completely supported by cushions and your only job is to fully let go and relax. The body opens and stretches very gently all by itself. This form of yoga is meant to restore you body and your mind and nurture your spirit. As you relax in each position Susan goes around the room doing Reiki on each student to help balance energies and deepen the experience of rejuvenation. This 2 hour specialty workshop is offered once or twice a month. Watch for date announcements. Or better yet, join the email list and get notifications on dates and space left in each session. Space is limited so be sure to register early!
Meditation
Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Join us to meditate, to quiet the mind and experience the natural peace you have within you. Each class plays with different guided meditations to help you practice focusing the mind, letting go of the world and going within. The class is appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned meditators.
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Evening class to be announced soon.
Classical Yoga: Emphasis Alignment
Classical Yoga: Emphasis Alignment
Classical Yoga: Emphasis Alignment
Explore common yoga postures in finite detail. How do you hold your pelvis is Tree pose? How do your shoulders sit when in warrior - shrugged up full of tension or perhaps rolled slightly forward? What do you do with the shoulder blades in plank? Or the neck in a spinal twist?
This class is exactly as the title suggests: we will run through a full yoga class, though more slowly, with an emphasis on really consciously placing the body in alignment and feeling our way deeply into each pose. Even if you have little experience with yoga postures this is a great way to learn the nuances of each posture. Repetition and attention to detail will pay off. Let your postures evolve.
Playing with Advanced Postures
Classical Yoga: Emphasis Alignment
Classical Yoga: Emphasis Alignment
For experienced peeps who want to play with new things and more advanced versions of postures.
This is a Classical Yoga class with more time devoted to trying new postures that are typically more advanced like bow pose, crow, headstand and advanced versions of bridge, shoulder stand, fish and triangle. Some of these you have played with before so do not feel it is out of your range of ability. If you are not ready for headstand, then we will find a different posture for you to do. Some postures will be great for you, others you may not be ready for. It is all perfect. Come and see what your body and mind can do with a little nudge and guidance.
Yoga for Beginners with Stephanie
Classical Yoga: Emphasis Alignment
Yoga for Beginners with Stephanie
The basics/ foundation - for newbies and for those wanting to learn or rediscover the foundations of yoga. This class will start at the beginning. What is yoga? What are the main practices that set the foundation for all other practices? How do we breathe in yoga and why is it so important? How do I settle the mind to become present? What is mindfulness? Learn a series of common yoga postures, getting to know the body and the mind and who you are.
You will get the most out of this experience if you sign up for the full session. No worries if you have to miss a class, you will still learn everything you need. ...
To register contact Stephanie at stephiemassey@gmail.com or call 905-926-7126
Prenatal Yoga with Jen
Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
Yoga for Beginners with Stephanie
Prenatal yoga is the perfect way to get your mind and body ready for birthing your new bundle of joy! In this type of session you will learn to control your breath in a calming way, work on releasing the tension that comes from carrying your baby and getting the physical body ready for labor and delivery. No experience necessary. Sessions are typically 8 weeks long.
To register for Jen's classes contact her directly at (289) 240-4134 or info@strongtreeyoga.ca
Restorative Yoga with Jen
Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
This class uses bolsters, blankets, and blocks to prop students in passive poses so that the body can experience the benefits of a pose without having to exert any effort. This is a great way to restore and refresh both the body and the mind. No experience necessary. Sessions are typically 8 weeks long.
To register contact Jen directly at
(289) 240-4134 or info@strongtreeyoga.ca
Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
Gentle Yoga with Stephanie
Get your body moving with this uplifting yet slow and gentle class. Gentle Yoga is designed for those with some yoga experience to seasoned yogis; anyone looking to mindfully move in connection with breath. Class will begin with a pranayama practice (breathwork) or a meditation, followed by a slow and gentle practice. Each pose will be mindfully practiced encouraging strength and stability - by the end you’ll be leaving feeling open, joyful and strong. Modifications are always offered so don’t miss out if you’re looking to getting back to a yoga practice.
To register contact Stephanie at stephiemassey@gmail.com or call 905-926-7126
Sleep + Yoga with Stephanie
Restorative Yoga with Meditation with Stephanie
Restorative Yoga with Meditation with Stephanie
A collaborative series with Dr. Leigha Saunders, Naturopathic Doctor, and Stephanie Massey, Yoga Teacher, to bring you better sleep and combat insomnia! This program includes four 30 minute sessions with Dr. Leigha Saunders and four 60 minute yoga/meditation workshops with Stephanie - and is valued at over $500.
Contact Stephanie for more info and to register: stephiemassey@gmail.com or call 905-926-7126
Restorative Yoga with Meditation with Stephanie
Restorative Yoga with Meditation with Stephanie
Restorative Yoga with Meditation with Stephanie
Spend 75 minutes re-setting your nervous system! This practice is restful and aids with stress, sleep, anxiety and healing. This is also a wonderful practice to keep you connected to your Yoga practice if you are working through an injury. Find peace, calm and deep rest within this class. This form of Yoga is designed for you to fully relax the entire body by using props. Restorative Yoga is known to help slow down the pace of life and encourages mindfulness. Meditation will be added to this class to add depth to a mindfulness based practice.
To register contact Stephanie at stephiemassey@gmail.com or call 905-926-7126