Serene Yoga Studio
891 St. Mary's Road R2M 3E2 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Take a moment to pause & look around you right now, Can you find something that you can be grateful forthe sunshine, a beautiful piece of art in your home, a favourite blanket? Take 3 full, mindful breaths and feel into the gratitude. A gratitude practice is scientifically proven to change the brain for the better. Explore finding little moments through your day to feel & breath into your gratitude.

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Yoga Actions Personal Development Workshops TRANSFORMING THE SUBTLE BODY: Creating Space For Organic Healing... December 12, 2020 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pm (Only available virtually at this time) There are many practices or therapies dedicated to healing our physical body the Annamaya kosha. However, yoga is the only practice that specifically creates healing for the organs of the body. In yoga, an organic practice moves away from the Annamaya kosha of bones and muscular tissue (the earth element) into the water and air elements. The flow of circulation and breath through the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, stomach and respiratory diaphragm is its fundamental focus. Through enhancing the circulatory system, we directly feed energy into and heal the organic system. In this workshop, our focus is on creating breathing space in and around the organs in the torso and pelvis. The activation and release of organic subtle energy requires longer holds and often more supports than we might use in other forms of practice. Thus, transforming from the organic body invites more restorative poses. Pranayama, Pratyahara and Meditation are also practised in the workshop timeframe. Note: For 200 RYTs these Specialty Class can also be credited towards Serene Yoga Studio Yoga Actions Advanced Teacher Training Program! Cancellation Policy: Workshops can be cancelled 7 days prior to the workshop date and students will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable.

Monday morning Yin Class, 10:45 (virtual) What can you expect? Rita offers this little taste: "As a dedicated Yinster - someone who commits to a regular practice of Yin Yoga - I am convinced that this practice, which combines ancient wisdom teachings with modern science, is a beautiful antidote to the challenging times that we presently find ourselves enveloped in. In the coming weeks the focus of my Monday morning offering will be to build up the Immune System through ...poses and breath work that ensure we stay in the 'tend-and-befriend' aspect of our nervous system. It is only when we maintain parasympathetic dominance that we can restore our bodily systems and accumulate resources. So while the poses will invite compassionate stress to connective tissues that is necessary for wellness, clever use of the breath will ensure we nudge blockages to regain energetic flow. This is not difficult yoga but it does require both intention and attention. And, as we continue to BE and DO all we can in the face of this pandemic, perhaps some quiet reflection on these words will generate hope "All shall be well and all manner of things shall be well For there is a force of love moving through the Universe that holds us fast and will never let us go." Saint Julien of Norwich" Please see our website for all of our virtual offerings. www.sereneyogastudio.com

Happy Sunday! Perhaps spend some time today (through an Instaclass) or this week (at a live virtual class) exploring mindfulness for the sake of the health of your brain. Even 5 to 10 minutes/day of dedicated mindfulness practice can make significant structural changes in your brain, leading to better function - including improved memory, sleep, stress reduction & emotional balance. https://www.inc.com//neuroscience-shows-that-50-year-olds-

We have added an Instaclass on Sundays! What better way to enjoy the weekend and a day of self-care than to do a Relax & Restore or Mindful Movement & Meditation class on a Sunday? www.sereneyogastudio.com

While we (probably) won't be jumping into any lakes anytime soon, what kinds of unplanned adventures can you bring into your life this weekend? A midnight walk in the park to look at the stars? A last minute road trip to see a local site? Bringing joy into our lives is yoga living.

Science shows that silence is very important for our brains. Silence helps us move from the "fight or flight" response to a calmer approach to life. If you find silence too daunting, try listening to the sounds of nature. Anything that brings you calm, and into the moment.

Did you know that Serene Yoga Studio offers private classes for individuals, families or organizations? These classes can be offered In-Studio, Virtual or On Location (subject to Provincial COVID-19 guidelines) These classes can be customized to your needs and level/style of yoga practiced (Beginner, All Levels, Relax & Restore, etc). We can accommodate small groups in-studio, larger groups virtually or at your location. You may be interested if you:... ~ Are a school: we can offer recurring classes for school staff &/or students, or a one-time class for professional development ~ Are a part of a homeschooling group ~ Would like to offer agility, strength and stress reduction to your family ~ Own or work for a local / international business & would like to support your staff. Whatever your situation, or number of participants, we can help you find the best class fit for you. If you or your organization are interested in private yoga classes, please contact the studio and let us know! [email protected]

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Serene Yoga Studio's 2020/21 200-hour Yoga Actions Teacher Training registration is coming in January! Have you been thinking about teaching yoga or even just deepening your own personal practice? Serene Yoga Studio offers comprehensive Teacher Training that builds a strong sense of community, furthers your study of the physical asanas as well as of yoga philosophy. If you are interested, contact the studio for more information. [email protected]

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