Using the Gallery Space to inspire and encourage freedom of expression through yoga.

Patrick John Mills Contemporary Fine Art Gallery
286 Hinchey Ave. Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1M2
Information and Registration: 613-729-0406, Email: mills.erika@gmail.com

Schedule

Classical Hatha Yoga All Levels:

Yoga in the Gallery Winter 2010

Hello everybody,

I wanted to invite you to the Yoga in the Gallery Winter 2010 session which will run on Tuesday evenings from January 12th to March 16th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Classes are open to all levels and intend to teach principles of breath awareness and techniques, movement through flow, stillness, and inverted poses, optimal alignment of the body, somatic practices, relaxation and meditation techniques. I encourage you to bring a journal in order to write any thoughts, insights, or images you wish to remember and/or continue working with.

Drop in: $12
Ten Classes: $100

Looking forward to seing you,
Erika

Yoga in the Gallery
286 Hinchey Ave.
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 1M2
Phone: 613-729-0406
Email: mills.erika@gmail.com


Sincerely,
Erika

Erika Mills M.A., B.F.A.

Erika is yoga teacher certified by the YogaAlliance (Hatha Yoga Training Upward Dog Yoga Center, taught by Yogi Vishvketu and Chetana Panwar, Ottawa, Canada 2008). She obtained her M.A. in Dance Studies (Laban Center for Movement and Dance, London, England 1999) and her B.F.A. in Contemporary Dance (Concordia University, Montreal, Canada 1997)

She has been a dance teacher for over 14 years, has been practicing yoga for over 10 years as well as dancing and choreographing internationally. Her training has included body-mind centering, release technique, butoh, bharata-natyam, pilates, and meditation.

Her love of movement, and understanding of the body, mind and spirit connection brought her to train in Akhanda Yoga. This is a holistic, indivisible, entire, whole and unbroken approach to the traditions of Yoga taught by Yogi Vishvketu through his organization, World Conscious Yoga Family. This approach includes a balanced sequencing of: asana, pranayama, relaxation, mantra, meditation as well as readings on yogic lifestyle and philosophies. This together with her back ground in movement studies and dance inspire Erika’s teaching style for the classes offered in the gallery.

Yes we can all benefit from the practice of yoga. Whatever happens to the body has an effect on the mind and vice versa. Mental tension manifests as stiffness in the body, while stiffness in the body manifests as inflexibility in the mental outlook. The practice of asanas (postures) enhances flexibility, thereby liberating the mind.

Yoga is an integrated system of education for the body, mind, and inner spirit. Yoga can be practiced by anyone regardless of age, sex, or physical ability. It will enhance your studies, reduce stress, increase your physical abilities and help you enjoy your free time. However, if you suffer from any specific medical condition, it is best to check with your doctor before taking up asana practice.

How to prepare for class?

-Bring a yoga mat

-Wear comfortable clothes

-Refrain from wearing any scented products

-Refrain from eating 2 hours before class and 30 minutes after class

-Drink water before and after class

-Please be on time or early

-Turn cell phones and pagers off or set to vibrate if on-call