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Workshops
" It is not what I know, but what I have experienced. When you experience, you understand, you apply and then you share with others. So it is not how much information can I give, but how much can I inspire through my own journey and experience to help you to experience."
Saraswathi Vasudevan
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Teacher Training
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Yoga Therapy Toronto offers 300+ hours of in-depth study and practice over a 9 month training period. This unique Teacher Training Programme was developed from many years of direct study in India in the tradition of yoga master Sri T. Krishnamacharya.
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Private Yoga Therapy Sessions
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 All of our sessions are taught on a one-on-one basis, unless there is a specific reason for teaching in a group setting. Instructing on a private basis allows us as Yoga Therapists to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, which will then allow us to plan specifically for your needs.
Once we understand your needs, we develop a personalized home practice that may include some of the following tools:
- counselling
- conscious and mindful breathing
- appropriately sequenced and individualized physical movements
- meditation
- visualization
- use of sound and mantra
- dream yoga
- guided ralaxation & yoga nidra
- ... and more.
Each practice is tailored to suit your specific needs, capabilities, goals, and life circumstances. We will then teach you this personal practice (as well as provide an accompanying diagram) for you to practice on your own. A typical first consultation and yoga session lasts 90 minutes.
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Restorative & Yin Yoga - 20 hour Training in Sep.2012 |
 An experiential and theoretical exploration of the practice and art of teaching Restorative & Yin Yoga. Some of the aspects we will be working with include: conscious breath work; restorative poses (with and without props); visualization; guided meditation; mindfulness practices for stress relief; Yin Yoga poses & meridian system; sound healing; cakra system; hands on healing and therapeutic touch; functional anatomy; philosophy; sequencing and teaching methodology. The training will focus on Restorative Yoga on its own, Yin Yoga on its own, and how to effectively combine the two methodologies in a practice session.
All course texts and handouts will be provided, as well as all necessary props.
No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.
Instructors:
- Felicia Pavlovic, and assisted by Ante Pavlovic
Dates:
- over 2 weekends in the Fall, 2012 - Sat, Sep.8 + Sun, Sep.9 + Sat, Sep.22
- plus 1 Thursday evening where you will be assisting/observing Felicia's Yin Pranayama Restorative Yoga class
Time:
12pm to 6pm each day
Total Cost:
$650 (tax included).
If you are interested, please contact us at info@yogatherapytoronto.com or call 416-850-0015.
Space is limited so please register early as we usually have a waiting list for this training.
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Instructor: Felicia Pavlovic  In this 6-week pre-registered course, we will explore:
- Dreaming & Intuition development
- A flowing yoga class (accompanied by a live drummer)
- Yoga Nidra (guided meditation & relaxation)
By engaging in these practices we then have an opportunity to enter into our waking life more consciously and dream our world into being.
Felicia has been happily offering this course for many years to help others activate their own dream worlds and dream language, bringing the full spectrum of dream work into view.
*Whether you have been working with dreams or have never recalled a dream, this experiential course will deepen your knowledge from where you are at right now – all are welcome.
To find out when the next workshop is being held, please call or email.
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Instructors: Felicia & Ante Pavlovic
In this pre-registered course, participants will:
- Learn how to deepen and transform your personal practice through the various tools and techniques of Yoga Philosophy and Western Psychology
- Develop a better understanding of who you are (ie. why we suffer, how to come out of suffering)
- Understand how to move from gross to subtle in your postures from a psychological perspective
- Enjoy the harmonious effects of chanting with movement (asana), conscious breathing (pranayama) and deep relaxation (yoga nidra) in every class
No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.
To find out when the next course is being held, please call or email.
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Instructors: Felicia & Ante Pavlovic
 Chanting the Veda-s is one of the oldest and most important practices in the Indian tradition and it continues today with great enthusiasm. Handed down from generation to generation through a process of careful listening and exact recitation, Vedic chanting brings about a state of inner silence: a moment of stillness with profound ramifications for our spiritual journeys
The Veda-s are the most ancient Indian text and the source of many of India's great philosophies. Vedic chanting is quite different from singing and from Kirtan. It consists of four notes, emphasizes precise pronunciation and is one of the best tools for developing concentration and peace of mind. It is a practice with many healing and health related benefits.
No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.
To find out when the next course is being held, please call or email.
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Yoga Sutra Study & Chanting |
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Instructors: Felicia & Ante Pavlovic
In this pre-registered course, we will explore the basic concepts and themes presented by Patanjali and other commentators of the Yoga Sutra. Traditionally each student was first taught to chant the sutra-s, and only then did one begin to delve into the deeper meaning and understanding of this ancient philosophy.
Patanjali clearly explains how Yoga refines the quality of mind, clears negative emotions, creates positive habits and behaviours, improves our relationships, and brings forth profound spiritual experiences.
Each class will include approximately 30 minutes of chanting and the remainder will be sutra explanation and discussion as a group.
All study materials will be provided and you will be given your own copy of our Yoga Sutra chanting CD, which will allow you to practice in between sessions.
No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.
To find out when the next course is being held, please call or email.
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Over the course of 5 consecutive Thursday evenings we will explore the basic foundations of yoga practice. Experience being safely guided in a step-by-step manner as we build and add deeper layers from week to week.
All are welcome, especially those students new to Yoga. There are only a few pre-registered students in the class to allow for sufficient personal attention from week to week.
If you are interested, please contact us at info@yogatherapytoronto.com or call 416-850-0015.
Space is limited so please register early.
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The goal of our Mother & Daughter yoga class is to create a time and space each week where moms and their daughters can come together in a unique way surrounded by good energy and positive female role models.
You can expect some posture flows, yoga games, partner poses, guided meditation, and energy work. This class is designed for moms and their 8-12 year old daughters.
Instructor: Dana Chapman
Dates: TBA
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Total Cost: $25 (tax included and covers both Mother & Daughter)
These sessions are intended to be an ongoing pre-registration, but if you would like to try a drop-in Mom & Daughter class, the fee is $25/class and you are welcome to join at anypoint during the sessions.
Space is limited, so please register early.
Note: This is a pre-registered class.
Please contact the studio at 416-850-0015 to inquire about the next available session.
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Every Wednesday afternoon we will explore yoga through song, stories, arts & crafts, and games. Various meditations, visualizations, breathing techniques as well as poses will help further enrich your child's understanding and joy of this ancient practice.
Maximum of 10 children. For ages 6 to 9.
Instructor:
- Sarah Martens
Dates:
- Wednesday afternoons during the school year (September to June)
Time:
4pm to 5pm each Wednesday
Total Monthly Cost:
$60 (tax included) - due on the first Wed of each month and this fee pays for 4 Wednesday classes for that particular month.
Anyone is welcome to try a drop-in Kids class at anypoint during the sessions for $15/class.
If you are interested, please contact us at info@yogatherapytoronto.com or call 416-850-0015.
Space is limited so please register early.
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with Felicia & Certified Therapists
This two hour class will focus on opening and relaxing the body, breath and mind through the timeless practices of Restorative Yoga combined with Ayurvedic Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki and Yoga Nidra meditation.
Feel yourself relax and renew as you drop deeper into your practice.
Space is limited to 16 students to ensure each student receives sufficient personal attention throughout the class from all of the four teachers present. Felicia will facilitate the class along with Alex (certified Ayurvedic Head Massage), Nicole (Aromatherapist), and assistant.
Date: Sat, Feb.25
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Total Cost: $55 (tax included)
If you are interested, please contact us at info@yogatherapytoronto.com or call 416-850-0015. Space is limited so please register early.
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