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Important Notice for In-Studio & Online Class Participants

Dear Yogis!

Thank you so much for being a part of our growing community of yogis both in the Jasper & Lake Sam Rayburn area, as well as our online community who join us from near and far! It's been almost 7 years since Paradigm Yoga opened and since then, with your support, I've been working hard to create innovative sessions that inspire and support you on your path of yoga.

With the impact of inflation and price increases affecting the studio, I've made the difficult decision to update the public session prices for the first time ever.
These small increases to the single, 5 and 10 class passes will come into effect on 17th January. Passes currently in use or purchased before this date are not affected and will be honored for the duration of the pass.

Single Pass $13

5 Class Pass $60

10 Class Pass $110

Again, I cannot express fully the gratitude I have for you and your support, and how honored I am to share this practice with you.

With love!

Shona

Accupressure Mats to Relax and Unwind

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I'm not going to lie, this is a little weird, but I've found a great new way to relax and unwind, even though it takes a little pranyama (aka breathing) to settle into it

While researching natural ways to reduce joint pain and neck stiffness I came across the centruies old technique of accupressure, and found that there is a simple way to receive the benefits of this practice at home in the form of accupressure massage mats that can help to restore health and balance to your body, bringing with it a sense of calm and wellbeing.

New! Meditation Workshop

Meditation Workshop 2021

We are now taking bookings for our new Meditation Workshops. In this 2 hour workshop you'll learn a technique of meditation that uses silent repetition to focus the mind (mantra meditation). We'll explore your motivations for practicing, ways to establish a successful routine, how to sit comfortably, and prepare to overcome potential obstacles.

Yoga Sculpt is Back!

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We're excited to bring Yoga Sculpt back onto the schedule for the summer.

Join us on Mondays 5.30-6.45pm for this yoga fusion class that combines traditional yoga poses with core work and the option to add hand weights.

This flow is designed to strengthen and tone the body, build lean muscle and boost metabolism. It’s effective as a standalone practice, or to compliment your existing yoga practice.

Creating Your Home Yoga Practice Using The Four Tendencies

The Four Tendencies is a book written by Gretchen Rubin which proposes that we all fit into one of four personality types that shape every aspect of our behavior. Never heard of it? Check it out here The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) and take her free online quiz to see what personality type you fit into.

How can using this framework help you set up your home practice?

Gentle Yoga Is Back!

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We're excited to bring Gentle Yoga back to the weekly schedule every Saturday 8-9am.

Gentle yoga is a practice suitable for beginners, seniors, and regularly practicing yogis looking for a change of pace.

This 60 minute session is designed to stretch areas of the body that are most commonly affected by stiffness and tension. Poses are included to help build strength and balance, and the session concludes with relaxation and a guided meditation.

Live Streamed Yoga Session Info

We are so excited to be able to gather our community of yogis on a virutal platform.as well as in the studio.

There is nothing quite like the energy of being in the studio together to share movement and meditation, however feedback from our first online session was that there is definitely more of a sense of 'practicing together' and community when meeting live than there is with a pre recorded video. We're bringing together yogis from all over the country to share a practice and I feel thankful that it's possible. I'm also grateful to each of you that's willing to give this new platform a try, and invite me (virtually) into your home practice space.

Some tips for gathering on zoom:

Merry Christmas Yogis!

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I'm excited to be offering a full range of classes throughout the Christmas period. Join me in the studio to feel energized and focused (or perhaps to enjoy some peace and quiet!).

Virya: Right effort in Yoga

I have been curious this week in my practice about the yogic principle of virya. The sanskrit word virya is often translated as 'effort' but can also be translated as 'energy', 'diligence' or 'enthusiasm'.

While it seems a simple concept that we of course should apply some effort in our practice, I found it interesting when I really started to look at the idea of 'right effort'.

Do we really apply as much effort as we could or should in some areas of our practice? Or perhaps do we sometimes apply too much effort?

Journal: The External Practice Of Saucha

Saucha Journal This week as we explore the external practice of Saucha/cleanliness our journal reflections encourage you to explore how the state of the space around you affects your inner state. Make a cup of tea (or something similarly delicious) and take some time to journal and contemplate the following questions:

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