Yoga Class Description
In addition to asanas or postures, Sue's holistic Hatha yoga classes include elements of breath work (pranayama), visualization, affirmation, meditation, mantra, and relaxation. Students are invited to discover and deepen their yoga practice through development of self-awareness and self-acceptance, to experience the power of the breath and proper alignment, and to connect the body, mind, and spirit in a peaceful, healing state of balance. Both yin (cooler, darker) and yang (warmer, lighter) energies and poses are explored.
Sue's classes are suitable for beginners as well as experienced students. To remain healthy and injury free during yoga practice, participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies, perform poses at their own level of ability without forcing anything, and opt out or choose modifications for any poses that cause the breath to become halting or where they feel strain. Benefits include: improved flexibility, strength, balance, muscle tone and stress management, among others.
What to wear: Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and bend. Yoga is best practiced in bare feet. Wearing socks will make it easier to adjust for warmth and comfort in cooler temperatures.
What to bring: Facility temperatures vary and bare floors can feel hard and cold. In addition to a non-slip yoga mat, please bring a small blanket or large towel to help raise your seat, cushion your knees and keep you warm during savasana, our final relaxation. Yoga blocks and bolsters are helpful to enhance ease in the poses. Please bring them if you have them! (CushOm props are used by many of the students. For your convenience, Sue orders these in from a supplier in Ottawa twice a year).
Plan to arrive at class 10 minutes early to get settled and make the most of the experience. Kindly remember to turn your cell phone off, to mute, or flight mode!
Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach. If you are participating in the evening class, it is best to eat your large meal at lunch time or have a light mid-afternoon snack and then eat dinner after the class. Yoga helps the body to detoxify. Drinking a large glass of water after class is recommended. Adding freshly squeezed lemon juice supports the liver in the detoxification process and enhances the flavour. Think of it as spa water! :-)
Due to the pandemic, classes are on hold until further notice!
"Sue's instruction is superb! I have learned a lot from her about yoga, caring for oneself, and self-compassion. My life is better because of her teaching. I am very grateful." ~ D.G.
"Sue's yoga class is cheery, positive, and uplifting. Like a moment suspended in time, you get immersed in it, and in yourself, and too soon it is over. I never feel like I am 'doing it wrong' and by the end of the class, I feel really good." ~ V.C.
"Sue's cues and suggestions are helpful. Her tone of voice is calm and soothing, and it helps me to calm down." ~ A.L.
Click here to follow Sue on Facebook.
Sue's classes are suitable for beginners as well as experienced students. To remain healthy and injury free during yoga practice, participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies, perform poses at their own level of ability without forcing anything, and opt out or choose modifications for any poses that cause the breath to become halting or where they feel strain. Benefits include: improved flexibility, strength, balance, muscle tone and stress management, among others.
What to wear: Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and bend. Yoga is best practiced in bare feet. Wearing socks will make it easier to adjust for warmth and comfort in cooler temperatures.
What to bring: Facility temperatures vary and bare floors can feel hard and cold. In addition to a non-slip yoga mat, please bring a small blanket or large towel to help raise your seat, cushion your knees and keep you warm during savasana, our final relaxation. Yoga blocks and bolsters are helpful to enhance ease in the poses. Please bring them if you have them! (CushOm props are used by many of the students. For your convenience, Sue orders these in from a supplier in Ottawa twice a year).
Plan to arrive at class 10 minutes early to get settled and make the most of the experience. Kindly remember to turn your cell phone off, to mute, or flight mode!
Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach. If you are participating in the evening class, it is best to eat your large meal at lunch time or have a light mid-afternoon snack and then eat dinner after the class. Yoga helps the body to detoxify. Drinking a large glass of water after class is recommended. Adding freshly squeezed lemon juice supports the liver in the detoxification process and enhances the flavour. Think of it as spa water! :-)
Due to the pandemic, classes are on hold until further notice!
"Sue's instruction is superb! I have learned a lot from her about yoga, caring for oneself, and self-compassion. My life is better because of her teaching. I am very grateful." ~ D.G.
"Sue's yoga class is cheery, positive, and uplifting. Like a moment suspended in time, you get immersed in it, and in yourself, and too soon it is over. I never feel like I am 'doing it wrong' and by the end of the class, I feel really good." ~ V.C.
"Sue's cues and suggestions are helpful. Her tone of voice is calm and soothing, and it helps me to calm down." ~ A.L.
Click here to follow Sue on Facebook.
Gomukasana, Cow Face Pose, at the Healing Circle Labyrinth, Johnstown.
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Yoga at the Healing Circle Labyrinth, Johnstown.
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