FREE YOGA WORKSHOPS!

OCTOBER 13-19, 2009

For One Week Only at Bayview’s Newest Family Educational & Fitness Centre!

Limited Space!

Call (416)-543-9762 to R.S.V.P.

 We are located at:

1517 Bayview Avenue (Corner of Bayview and Millwood)

Adult & Mommy/Daddy Yoga

Overview of Yoga:

Many of the popular techniques found to reduce stress derive from yoga:

• controlled breathing
• meditation 
• physical movement
• mental imagery
• stretching

Yoga, which derives its name from the word, “yoke”—to bring together—does just that, bringing together the mind, body and spirit. But whether you use yoga for spiritual transformation or for stress management and physical well-being, the benefits are numerous.

Yoga’s Effects On the Body:

The following is only a partial list of yoga’s benefits:

• reduced stress
• sound sleep
• reduced cortisol levels
• improvement of many medical conditions
• allergy and asthma symptom relief
• lower blood pressure
• smoking cessation help
• lower heart rate
• spiritual growth
• sense of well-being
• reduced anxiety and muscle tension
• increased strength and flexibility
• slowed aging process

Yoga’s benefits are so numerous, it gives a high payoff for the amount of effort involved.

What’s Involved With Yoga?:

The practice of yoga involves stretching the body and forming different poses, while keeping breathing slow and controlled. The body becomes relaxed and energized at the same time. There are various styles of yoga, some moving through the poses more quickly, almost like an aerobic workout, and other styles relaxing deeply into each pose. Some have a more spiritual angle, while others are used purely as a form of exercise.

What Are The Benefits Of Yoga?:

Virtually everyone can see physical benefits from yoga, and its practice can also give psychological benefits, such as stress reduction and a sense of well-being, and spiritual benefits, such as a feeling of connectedness with God or Spirit, or a feeling of transcendence. Certain poses can be done just about anywhere and a yoga program can go for hours or minutes, depending on one’s schedule.

How Does It Compare To Other Stress Reduction Methods?:

As yoga combines several techniques used for stress reduction, it can be said to provide the combined benefits of breathing exercises, stretching exercises, fitness programs, meditation practice, and guided imagery, in one technique. However, for those with great physical limitations, simple  breathing exercises, meditation or guided imagery might be a preferable option and provide similar benefits. Yoga also requires more effort and commitment than taking pills or herbs for stress reduction.

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·  Our other Family Programs ... it's time to Register!

• YOUTH (6-12 years old) - see our Team Canada Martial Arts Schedule
  & ask Michelle (our dance instructor) about our Hip Hop classes (Hip Hop is only $15 /class)!
• TEEN AND ADULT - our Adult / Teen Kick Boxing & Yoga classes ...10 classes are only $170
• HOMEWORK CLUB - Free Pickup from school in Leaside & Davisville area, free membership & $100 off per month!
• BIRTHDAY PARTIES - book now & save 50%
• MOVIE NIGHT - Drop off Kids for 3 hours of freedom every Friday Night!
• PRE-SCHOOL (3-5 years old) - see program our weekly schedule & register now & save 10% ... starts soon! 

programs: http://www.kidzsmart.ca/programs.html

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Free 2 Week Trial & Team Canada Uniform ... extended:

Those who are currently interested in trying our Team Canada Martial Arts program, you may call to arrange an evaluation class.

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