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Everyday Mindfulness

Posted: 
Nov 10, 2019

It can be challenging to not suffer from ski town stress. How can I find balance? Will I have enough time? How can I hit the slopes today as well as the xc ski track while juggling drinks with friends, loading a posse of kids in the car and making sure everyone has BOTH skis, mitts, etc.

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health, wellness, fitness, Essential Yoga Studio

The Spark of Dreams

Posted: 
Nov 07, 2019

“Intention is the starting point of every dream,” says Fernie mother of two, Sanne de Groot. “It is the creative power that fulfils all of our wants and our needs, whether for money, relationships, building a dream home, spiritual growth, or love.”

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family, motherhood, wellness, Fernie BC, children

Therapy Balls in Teaching (18 Hours toward Advanced Teaching Training)

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 08 2020.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Saturday, February 8, 2020
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Adding the use of therapy balls into your practice and your classes as a yoga teacher is a great way to empower yourself and your students to adopt self-care methods. Therapy balls can be used at home or as as an enhancement to any class offering.

This training will show you how to:

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Essential Yoga Studio, Yoga, wellness, fitness, Fernie BC

Clarity & Contentment: A Journaling and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 26 2020.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Sunday, January 26, 2020
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Welcoming in the first few days of summer with this incredible workshop of deep self-reflection and community. Bring in this new season with a weekend of exploration and connection. This weekend will provide an opportunity to slow down and reflect on where you are in your life and what's next. Yoga helps cleanse the mind and soul while tempering the fluctuations of our moods. In turn, the practice of yoga and meditation provide an excellent backdrop for journaling and discovering more about yourself.

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Essential Yoga Studio, Yoga, wellness, fitness, Fernie BC

Aerial Yin, Restorative & Nidra Teacher Training: 8 Hour Teacher Training

Event Date: 
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Time: 
8:00am - 4:00pm

Take your students in the silks to their ultimate relaxation place. This 8-hour session will teach you how to use the silks for deeper, longer holds and an ultimate energy recharge. You will get detailed instruction about how to position the silks, how the silks can be integrated into a restorative practice and more.

$105 includes manual, full day and practicum with feedback. Sign up online today.

 

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Essential Yoga Studio, Yoga, wellness, fitness, Fernie BC

Hot Yoga Challenge

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Wed Dec 11 2019.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Friday, November 29, 2019
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Monday, December 2, 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Friday, December 6, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Monday, December 9, 2019
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Maybe you're scared to try Hot Yoga, maybe you already love it. Either way, what's a better way to beat the chilly temperatures of the fall than a full month of hot/heated yoga classes?  This Challenge is all about experiencing the benefits of a style that is challenging and revitalizing.  Some of the benefits include:

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Essential Yoga Studio, Yoga, wellness, fitness, Fernie BC

Chair Yoga Teacher Training

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 24 2019.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Sunday, November 24, 2019
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Chair Yoga Teacher Training with Annette Wertman
Saturday & Sunday (15hrs.)
November 23 & November 24th 2019

Contact: francesca@essentialyogastudio.com

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Essential Yoga Studio, health, fitness, wellness, Fernie BC

Mountain Yoga Retreat

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 03 2019.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Sunday, November 3, 2019
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Recharge your mind, body and soul in the serenity of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and join us at Lizard Creek Lodge for the Yoga in the Mountains Fall Retreat. Join Yogi, Gordana Gigovic, as she leads you through this invigorating all-inclusive weekend.

All Included
4 Yoga Lessons by Yogi Gordana Gigovic
Nature Walk
All meals included
Accommodation in condo style suites at Lizard Creek Lodge

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lizard creek lodge, Yoga, Retreats, wellness, health

Inclusive Care in Medicine

Posted: 
Oct 24, 2019

Inclusive care is certainly an important issue in maternity care as we see that people who belong to marginalized communities have poorer outcomes but it is important in all aspects of medicine. 

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health, wellness, Fernie BC

Grand Opening: Elk Valley Pilates

Event Date: 
Friday, October 4, 2019
Time: 
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Stop in to Elk Valley Pilates as they host their Grand Opening!

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pilates, health, wellness