Workshops

Workshop Policies

• To register for one of our workshops you may come down to the studio in person, or register over the telephone using a credit card.

• Workshops can be paid for by cheque, debit, credit card or cash as with all courses at Ashtanga Yoga Montreal.

• Please note: should a participant need to cancel their spot in a workshop, an administration fee will be deducted from the refund or credit. For workshops $50 or under, a $10 administration fee will be applied. For workshops over $50, a 25% administration fee will be charged.

Yoga for Beginners

An 8 Week Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga

Jan.10 – Feb. 28, 2012 Tuesdays ~~ 6:00 – 7:30pm
with Sheryl Hoo

Jan.16 – Mar.5 ,2012 ~~ 7:15 – 8:45pm Mondays
with Julien Gagnon

Jan.26 – Mar.11 ,2012 ~~ 7:15 – 8:45pm Thursdays
with Julien Gagnon

For the Yoga beginner:
Learn effective techniques to become fitter, stronger, healthier, and calmer.
Yoga for Beginners

Material for the Spine (Steve Paxton's Technique) with Allison Ulan

Saturday Study Sessions 2012 dates:
January 7, 14, and 28, February 4, 11, and 25.
10 am – 12:30 pm

Investment: $20 per session (drop in fee) or $90 for all 6 sessions.

Steve Paxton developed this material over the last 30 year from his curiosity in how awareness and perception work. As the creator of Contact Improvisation and from his experience in dance, yoga, aikido and meditation over 50 years, his material covers a diverse spectrum yet specifically centers on spinal function. The material trains a person to become more aware of their spine, increase awareness in motion, detangle habitual patterns that are limiting movement/alignment, heighten agility and explore improvisation scores that elucidate the body as it is.
Material for the Spine (Technique Steve Paxton) Info

The Art of Meditation, Tuesday night sessions with Allison Ulan

Buddhist meditation and dialogue practices to enhance mind and body awareness to support better engaged living.

Every Tuesday night from 7:40 to 8:50 pm

Join Allison on Tuesday evenings for Vipassana meditation sessions in the Theravada tradition. This meditation form is a perfect compliment to Asana yoga practice because it introduces students to the inner limbs of Yoga (sensory gathering, concentration, contemplation, insight and samadhi.) These meditation techniques reduce stress and gather one’s attention to effectively center the mind in the present moment for optimal living.

Starting in September we will continue our sitting meditation, walking meditation and dialogue practices with the support of studying the Four Noble Truths and the Four Immeasurables (base teachings of the Buddha). Then in November and December to expand our understanding of viewpoints, we will study ancient text, The Bhagavad Gita from a Buddhist perspective.
Practitioners of all levels of experience are welcome to join in at anytime.
Investment: $10 per course or by donation.
Meditation Information and Bio/Old info.

Intro to Acro Yoga with Jessica Goldberg and Eugene Poku

Sundays
January 15,22,29 ~~ Februsry 5, 2012 ~~ 1:30 – 3:00pm

The fundamentals of Acro Yoga are presented
here in a safe nurturing environment.
Come experience the stillness of the moment, in balance with another. The challenging and confidence-building practice of Acro Yoga will connect you to your strength and inner calm in the company of like minded individuals.
Intro to Acro Yoga Information
Acro Yoga Website
Video

Valentine's Day Partner Yoga Workshop with Annik Mendez and Costa Koutrokois

Sunday February 12, 2012 2 – 4 pm

This special workshop is not only for romantic partners but also for friends who care deeply about one another.

Valentine’ s Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’ s Day this year? Well, break out of your routine and, while everyone else is going out for dinner and a movie, be creative and share in something that will last longer than just one day a year!

Come and join us in creating some memorable moments by trying something fun for yourself and your partner and explore a wonderful sense of play and union through partner yoga.
Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga

Upper Body Expressions with Allison Ulan and Julien Gagnon

Part 1: Shoulder Openers and Stabilization with Allison Ulan
Feb.18, 2012 (Saturday) 2:30 – 5:30pm
This workshop will focus on finding a sense of balance within the spine to aid in balance in the shoulder girdle. Key elements to be understood will be how to release tension, reduce effort, find neutral alignment, strengthen weaknesses and experience the liberation of the shoulders. We will also take a look at how tightness in the shoulders can affect the rest of the body.

Part 2: Arm Balances and Handstands with Julien Gagnon
Feb.25, 2012 (Saturday) 2:30 – 5:30pm
The art of arm balances and handstands, as yoga teaches us, comes from balance and alignment rather than force and rigidity. Yes we do need arms strength, but we will explore how the hips, core and breath hold the key to arm balancing… and they respond best to smooth and conscious movement!
Upper Body Expressions Information

Acro Expressions: Creative Flow Yo! with Jessica Goldberg and Eugene Poku

Mar. 3,4 (Saturday and Sunday) 9:00am. – 5:00pm.
What is the creative process? What is my personal physical vocabulary? How can I use this to develop and evolve a unique yet accessible partner and group body balancing style? Come and explore the creative process, the creative flow within, in the company of like-minded individuals through two days of innovation and technical refinement. Develop an eye that sees failures and mistakes as chance happenings with potential.
Acro Expressions Information