YOGA in the Alpine

                                                                                                                  with Erica

 

General Info


PRICES

  1. •Pre-registration – Price for a full session is next to each class

  2. •Single Drop-in $18

  3. •10-Class Pass $150

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CLASSES

5:30 PM Classes —

Absolute Beginners, Level 1, Level 2, Slow Flow Resto’ are different levels of classic yoga based on the lineage of Krishnamacharya through the traditions of Pattabhi Jois and BKS Iyengar, with a dash of critical alignment therapy for tension release, and core + spine warm-up and tune-in, meditation and breathing. Progressive over a session. Sessions vary, dependent on the levels and needs of registered students.


7:30 PM Classes —

are yoga-style intelligent movement + Critical Alignment Therapy classes.

Hips Hams Core is designed to make you open, stable and strong.

Better Backs Hips Hams is therapeutic to decompress and mobilize the spine, open very tight bodies, and heal “issues”.


Restorative —

is a hybrid of critical alignment, intelligent stretching and classic (Iyengar/Judith Lassiter style) passive, supported restorative postures – for nervous system healing, immune system boosting, smoothing emotions, and deep release and healing.


Yes, we have yoga mats for your use.

Classes are 1.5 hours. They pay for the yoga space as well as new and maintained props, and are an important source of income. Thank you!


To register or enquire: wallymaltz@mac.com


Thanks!

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PROPS

at reasonable prices!

  1. •Bolsters – Halfmoon rectangular bolsters

  2. •Mats – Halfmoon Studio Mats, B-Mat, Suga Mat

  3. •Other – black spinal straps, silk lavender eye pillows, 4” blocks, Joy-A-Toes, cotton blankets, 10-class passes, gift certificates.

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2023 – $3200

2022 – $1500

2021 – $3000

2020 – $3130

2019 – $3500

2018 – $15,000

2017 – $2300

2016 – $3800

2015 – $3900

2014 – $4400

2013 – $5400


THANK YOU!

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MEDITATION provides a deeper appreciation of the interrelatedness of all things and the part each person plays. The simple rules of this game are honesty with yourself about where you are in your life and learning to listen to hear how it is.

Meditation is a way of listening more deeply, so you hear from a deeper space, exactly how it is. Meditation will help you quiet your mind, enhance your ability to be insightful and understanding and give you a sense of inner peace.

If you meditate regularly, even when you don’t feel like it, you will make great gains, for it will allow you to see how your thoughts impose limits on you. Your resistances to meditation are your mental prisons in miniature.  

When I asked Maharajji how to meditate, he said, “Meditate like Christ.”

I said, “Maharajji, how did Christ meditate?” He became very quiet and closed his eyes. After a few minutes, he had a blissful expression on his face and a tear trickled down his cheek. He opened his eyes and said, “He lost himself in love.”

– Ram Dass 

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Schedule Located in the heart of Whitehorse since 2007 Classes are designed for beginner + intermediate students who want to learn classic yoga, intelligent movement + critical alignment for better health, performance, aging, self-study and spiritual growth. Classes are generally 1.5 hours (90 minutes) and emphasize: release of tension for a healthy spine, strong body slow, fluid movement breath for lightness, strength + integration self-awareness verbal guidance + some hands-on guidance REGISTER or enquire: wallymaltz@mac.com (867.335.9385) DROP INS — Welcome __________________________________________________________________________________ 2024 __________________________________________________________________________________  MAR 3- SPRING YOGA APR 19 7 weeks . $98 Drop-ins will be welcome. Thank you! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration required. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Introduction to Kundalini w/ Dave . $98 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration required. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Better Backs Hips Hams – All Levels . $98 Critical Alignment Therapy and floor-supported, therapeutic work for healing + subtle core work for strength. This class will not be offered every session so if it’s one of your favourites, sign up early. Pre-registration required. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration required. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration required. SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration required. __________________________________________________________________________________  APR 19 SOUND JOURNEY with Dave Haddock 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Pre-registration mandatory. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com EARTH DAY – An experience of aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________ April 20-27 . no classes __________________________________________________________________________________ APR 28- SPRING JUN 14 into SUMMER 7 weeks . $98 Pre-registration recommended + appreciated. Drop-ins welcome. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 7:30-9 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Dave . $98 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 7:30-9 pm . Yoga for Runners, Bikers, Hikers, Skiers. $98 Stretch, strengthen and breathe Oxygen Advantage style – for resilience, stamina, optimum physical and mental performance and strength; for general health and functional longevity; and for success (oxygenadvantage.com). With Philippe Mouchet. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration appreciated. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. __________________________________________________________________________________  MAY 14 Mother’s Day Restorative SUN 10:30am-12:30pm . $20 Pre-registration needed. Thanks! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  MAY 17 CLEANSING THE ENERGY MERIDIANS Transpersonal Breathwork and Sound Journey with Philippe Mouchet 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com One and a half to two hour sessions start with transpersonal breathing to open and prime the body for the vibrations of sound, followed by live sound currents and vibrations of gong, singing bowls, didgeridoo, jaw harp, flute, and drum. Transpersonal Breathing is anything from Tumo or Wim Hof to kriya, qigong and the different schools of pranayama. Sound vibration is well-proven to have a powerful effect on our minds and bodies. Research shows sound healing can slow down our brainwaves and put our bodies in a very relaxed, dreamlike state, and help with physical and mental health conditions and pain. Sessions are led by Philippe Mouchet. He first discovered the power of focussed or intentional breathing in 2010 practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, and again with the Wim Hof Method. The study of breath became a focus in all his pursuits as he personally experienced that it enhances self-awareness, upgrades health and human physiology, releases mental, emotional and physical blockages, and elevates mood.  Philippe is an Oxygen Advantage instructor  (oxygenadvantage.com). He teaches a variety of breathwork including Kundalini kriya, pranayama, Buteyko clinic exercises, Wim Hof Method, and yoga. Breathwork led him to his second passion — sound and vibration – which he has practiced from the mountaintops of the Yukon to the Himalayas of Nepal. Breath is the sound of life in the body.  Sound is the vibration of life in the universe. Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  MAY 31 POWER OF BREATH with Philippe + Erica 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com “The doorway to your soul is your breath” Power of Breath is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time (1 hour in our sessions), in a safe setting.  Your life holds unlimited potential for growth. Nature teaches us that in order to grow, the old must first be released into the endless cycle of death and rebirth. If you are ready for change and in need of some inspiration, come breathe with us. Based on breathwork that occurs in all cultures and many practices ancient and modern – among others Kundalini, indigenous breathwork, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s famous holotropic breathwork, Soma Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Dreamwise Breathwork, and many more versions – holotropic means “moving towards wholeness” – the breathing ultimately quiets and empties your mind, giving you access to natural inner healing of your psyche; shifts in your life force and energetics: insights into yourself and the universe; access to solutions and creativity.  These sessions could be considered a collaboration between you the breather, and the evocative music that first keeps you breathing, and then supports your post-breathing experience. Generally, this music is a playlist of great music but occasionally, the music is live. Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  JUN 14 SOUND JOURNEY with Dave Haddock 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com Experience aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________ June 15-23 . no classes __________________________________________________________________________________  JUN 24- SUMMERYOGA JUL 31 6 weeks . $84 Register: wallymaltz@mac.com DROP-INS WELCOME! MON 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini w/ Dave Haddock . $84 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Hips Hams Core . $84 Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 7:30-9 pm . Yoga for Runners, Bikers, Hikers, Skiers. $84 Stretch, strengthen and breathe Oxygen Advantage style – for resilience, stamina, optimum physical and mental performance and strength; for general health and functional longevity; and for success. With Philippe Mouchet. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. WED 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto‘ Yoga . $84 Stretch, breathe, flow + restore – a great mid-week injection of self-care to reboot for the rest of the week. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Like Honey . $84 Tight hips put undue load on the back and cause overuse of the spine. Additionally, hips are considered the seat of emotions, they hold tension, memories and stored energy from past and current experiences, Opening the hips leads to better blood circulation, reduces stiffness in the back reducing the chances of back pain, and releases stored emotions and energy for greater emotional balance and freedom. Our work will run the gamut from gentle, somatic and strengthening which will necessarily be core strengthening and will work with quadraceps and hamstrings. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini w/ Dave Haddock . $84 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. __________________________________________________________________________________ August . no classes __________________________________________________________________________________  SEP 3 - FALL INTO OCT 21 YOGA 7 weeks . $98 Unless stated otherwise in descriptions below, advance registration is required for this session. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration required. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Dave . $98 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration required. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Better Backs Hips Hams – All Levels . $98 Critical Alignment Therapy and floor-supported, therapeutic work for healing + subtle core work for strength. This class will not be offered every session so if it’s one of your favourites, sign up early. Pre-registration required. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Stretch + Breathe w/ Carrie . $98 A slow-paced class to stretch the body. Focus is on spine, pelvis, and fascia with slow fluid movements to increase range of motion and ease of movement. Breath work will also be introduced to calm the mind and reduce stress after a busy day. With Carrie Ekholm. Pre-registration required. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration required. SAT SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration required. __________________________________________________________________________________  SEP 15 SOUND JOURNEY 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Pre-registration required. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com An experience of aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________  OCT 6 POWER OF BREATH w/ Philippe + Erica 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com “The doorway to your soul is your breath” Power of Breath is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time (1 hour in our sessions), in a safe setting.  Your life holds unlimited potential for growth. Nature teaches us that in order to grow, the old must first be released into the endless cycle of death and rebirth. If you are ready for change and in need of some inspiration, come breathe with us. Based on breathwork that occurs in all cultures and many practices ancient and modern – among others Kundalini, indigenous breathwork, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s famous holotropic breathwork, Soma Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Dreamwise Breathwork, and many more versions – holotropic means “moving towards wholeness” – the breathing ultimately quiets and empties your mind, giving you access to natural inner healing of your psyche; shifts in your life force and energetics: insights into yourself and the universe; access to solutions and creativity.  These sessions could be considered a collaboration between you the breather, and the evocative music that first keeps you breathing, and then supports your post-breathing experience. Generally, this music is a playlist of great music but occasionally, the music is live. Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  OCT 20 SOUND JOURNEY with Dave Haddock 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Pre-registration required. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com An experience of aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  NOV 3 POWER OF BREATH w/ Philippe + Erica 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com “The doorway to your soul is your breath” Power of Breath is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time (1 hour in our sessions), in a safe setting.  Your life holds unlimited potential for growth. Nature teaches us that in order to grow, the old must first be released into the endless cycle of death and rebirth. If you are ready for change and in need of some inspiration, come breathe with us. Based on breathwork that occurs in all cultures and many practices ancient and modern – among others Kundalini, indigenous breathwork, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s famous holotropic breathwork, Soma Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Dreamwise Breathwork, and many more versions – holotropic means “moving towards wholeness” – the breathing ultimately quiets and empties your mind, giving you access to natural inner healing of your psyche; shifts in your life force and energetics: insights into yourself and the universe; access to solutions and creativity.  These sessions could be considered a collaboration between you the breather, and the evocative music that first keeps you breathing, and then supports your post-breathing experience. Generally, this music is a playlist of great music but occasionally, the music is live. Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  NOV 11 Remembrance Day Restorative Mini-Retreat 1-5 pm . $50 Advance registration required Ahh, November. A time to retreat, regroup, centre and restore; to slip away to nurture body, mind and spirit; to connect to your higher self and remember that, and those, important in your Life journey. Take a few hours to surrender to gentle guided stretch, breathwork, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra, in a peaceful place, with peaceful sounds + silence, tea + treats, and others also wanting a time-out. Sign up for a little time away. __________________________________________________________________________________ Oct 22-27 . no classes __________________________________________________________________________________  OCT 28- WINTER YOGA DEC 15 7 weeks . $98 Pre-registration required, please + thanks! When enough registrations have been received to establish a class, drop-ins are welcome in classes with space. Thank you! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration required. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Introduction to Kundalini w/ Dave . $70 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration required. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Better Backs Hips Hams – All Levels . $98 Critical Alignment Therapy and floor-supported, therapeutic work for healing + subtle core work for strength. This class will not be offered every session so if it’s one of your favourites, sign up early. Pre-registration required. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Stretch + Breathe w/ Carrie . $98 A slow-paced class to stretch the body. Focus is on spine, pelvis, and fascia with slow fluid movements to increase range of motion and ease of movement. Breath work will also be introduced to calm the mind and reduce stress after a busy day. With Carrie Ekholm. Pre-registration required. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration required. SAT SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration required. __________________________________________________________________________________  DEC 8 POWER OF BREATH w/ Philippe + Erica 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com “The doorway to your soul is your breath” Power of Breath is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time (1 hour in our sessions), in a safe setting.  Your life holds unlimited potential for growth. Nature teaches us that in order to grow, the old must first be released into the endless cycle of death and rebirth. If you are ready for change and in need of some inspiration, come breathe with us. Based on breathwork that occurs in all cultures and many practices ancient and modern – among others Kundalini, indigenous breathwork, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s famous holotropic breathwork, Soma Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Dreamwise Breathwork, and many more versions – holotropic means “moving towards wholeness” – the breathing ultimately quiets and empties your mind, giving you access to natural inner healing of your psyche; shifts in your life force and energetics: insights into yourself and the universe; access to solutions and creativity.  These sessions could be considered a collaboration between you the breather, and the evocative music that first keeps you breathing, and then supports your post-breathing experience. Generally, this music is a playlist of great music but occasionally, the music is live. Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  DEC 15 SOUND JOURNEY with Dave Haddock 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Pre-registration mandatory. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com An experience of aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________ Dec. 16-25 . no classes __________________________________________________________________________________  Happy, healthy, peaceful holidays! __________________________________________________________________________________ DEC 26-30 5 DAYS OF YOGA Christmas Session Thursday-Monday 5:30-7 pm . $100 This is a Christmas fundraiser Advance registration recommended. Thank you. Drop-ins also welcome, $20 per class. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz(@)mac(.)com A mellow mix of stretch, asana, meditation and restoration at an accessible level – not too much but just enough to make a noticeable smoothing and soothing difference to skin, eyes, body, mind, mood and spirit. A rare chance to connect with yourself on all these levels five days in a row to make your holiday season better. Come together with family and friends. All proceeds go to inspiring organizations that take care of the planet and improve the plight of beautiful beings. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2025 __________________________________________________________________________________  JAN 1 New Year’s SANKALPA Guided Meditation, Yoga and Deep Intention-Setting Wednesday . Noon-4 pm . $50 Please pre-register. Thank you! SANKALPA . SETTING RESOLVE — A powerful and informative afternoon of contemplative movement, inquiry and silence for those wanting, on the first day of their new year, to take time to sit within their space; to listen for a calling within that has not been fully heard; to remember a string of small victories in 2023 that haven’t been truly celebrated; to remember the most important things they learned; to hone their custom-crafted message to guide into the future. The afternoon is a special mix of grounding, clearing, stretching, inquiring, contemplation, restorative yoga and yogic sleep. We start by grounding, clearing and stretching into our physical bodies to centre, stimulate and tune into our subtler bodies and sensations — the portal to the detached and conscious presence needed to look at the past and dream the future. A meditation guides us to reflect on the past year, dream about the year to come, and from this formulate our one guiding resolution for the year. Followed by some movement to move our sankalpa through our being. A silent break for lunch, coffee, tea and personal meditation or contemplation to feel/write anything arising from the meditation and to refine our Sankalpa. A few deeply relaxing restorative yoga poses drop us into the para-sympathetic nervous system in preparation for yoga nidra. Yoga nidra plants our Sankalpa deeply so it comes to us throughout the year, to guide our direction and choices. __________________________________________________________________________________  JAN 1-3 Radiance for a New Year Wednesday-Friday with Dave Haddock 5:30-7 pm . $50 for 3 or $18 each Please pre-register for one, two or all three classes. Drop-ins also welcome. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com Three consecutive classes of Kundalini Yoga to build, strengthen and magnify your inner light with breath, active exercise sets, and focussed meditation. Come to one, two, or all three classes to build momentum for your practice moving into the new year. __________________________________________________________________________________  JAN 5- NEW YEAR FEB 21 YOGA 7 weeks . $98 Pre-registration required. Thank you! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration required. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Introduction to Kundalini w/ Dave . $70 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration required. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Better Backs Hips Hams – All Levels . $98 Critical Alignment Therapy and floor-supported, therapeutic work for healing + subtle core work for strength. This class will not be offered every session so if it’s one of your favourites, sign up early. Pre-registration required. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration required. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration required. SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration required. __________________________________________________________________________________  JAN 7- NEW YEAR FEB 23 YOGA 7 weeks . $98 Pre-registration required. Drop-ins welcome to classes with space. Thank you! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration required. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Introduction to Kundalini w/ Dave . $70 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration required. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Better Backs Hips Hams – All Levels . $98 Critical Alignment Therapy and floor-supported, therapeutic work for healing + subtle core work for strength. This class will not be offered every session so if it’s one of your favourites, sign up early. Pre-registration required. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration required. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration required. SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration required. __________________________________________________________________________________  JAN 26 SOUND JOURNEY with Dave Haddock 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com An experience of aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 24-Mar 2 . no classes __________________________________________________________________________________  MAR 8 POWER OF BREATH w/ Philippe + Erica 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com “The doorway to your soul is your breath” Power of Breath is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time (1 hour in our sessions), in a safe setting.  Your life holds unlimited potential for growth. Nature teaches us that in order to grow, the old must first be released into the endless cycle of death and rebirth. If you are ready for change and in need of some inspiration, come breathe with us. Based on breathwork that occurs in all cultures and many practices ancient and modern – among others Kundalini, indigenous breathwork, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s famous holotropic breathwork, Soma Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Dreamwise Breathwork, and many more versions – holotropic means “moving towards wholeness” – the breathing ultimately quiets and empties your mind, giving you access to natural inner healing of your psyche; shifts in your life force and energetics: insights into yourself and the universe; access to solutions and creativity.  These sessions could be considered a collaboration between you the breather, and the evocative music that first keeps you breathing, and then supports your post-breathing experience. Generally, this music is a playlist of great music but occasionally, the music is live. Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  MAR 15 SOUND JOURNEY with Dave Haddock 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Pre-registration mandatory. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com An experience of aural and vibrational flow conducive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. We have mats, blankets, bolsters and more, but bring anything special you want in the way of blanket, shawl, meditation cushion, to lie or sit for an hour-plus immersion in crystal bowls, singing bowls, gong, hand pans, tuning forks, crystal pyramid, bells, percussion and voice. Advance registration required at wallymaltz@mac.com  MAR 3- SPRING YOGA APR 19 7 weeks . $98 Drop-ins will be welcome. Thank you! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com MON 5:30-7 pm . Absolute Beginners – Intro . $98 Introduction to yoga with Erica. Progressive class that introduces principles of alignment, movement, and breath, and teaches beginner poses in a workshopping style. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Hips Hams Core – All Levels . $98 Can be fairly strong classes with an emphasis on breath and “slower is stronger”. Designed to dramatically increase core strength; stabilize, strengthen and open hips; and safely regain hamstring mobility. Pre-registration required. TUE 5:30-7 pm . Intermediate – Level 2 . $98 Explore alignment, form and breath in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences, always with an eye to moving from, and into, the central channel. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Introduction to Kundalini w/ Dave . $98 Introduction to kriyas (exercise and meditation series), chanting of mantras and meditations that focus on awareness of life energy throughout the body. These practices can bring a sense of calm, strength, vitality and overall balance to the system. With Dave Haddock. Pre-registration required. WED 5:30-7 pm . Beginner w/ Experience – Level 1 . $98 Assumes some familiarity with Sun Salutation A+ B and their components, foundational standing poses like Samastithih (Tadasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Extended side angle (Parsvakonasana), Warriors 1 + 2 (Virabhadrasanas). We use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities, and use those principles to widen our repertoire of poses. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9 pm . Better Backs Hips Hams – All Levels . $98 Critical Alignment Therapy and floor-supported, therapeutic work for healing + subtle core work for strength. This class will not be offered every session so if it’s one of your favourites, sign up early. Pre-registration required. THU 5:30-7 pm . Kundalini Yoga w/ Nancy. $98 We use movement, breathwork, meditation and sound to balance the nervous and glandular systems for increased vitality and wellness. With Nancy Meagher. Pre-registration required. FRI 5:30-7 pm . Slow Flow Resto – All Levels . $98 Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-registration required. SUN 10:30 am-Noon . Restorative Yoga – All Levels $98 Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply into the privacy of your body for nervous system, structural, muscular, endocrine and emotional restoration. Pre-registration required. __________________________________________________________________________________  MAR 31 Easter Restorative Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm . $20 Pre-registration mandatory. Thanks! Register: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________  APR 12 LIVE MUSIC POWER OF BREATH Lonnie Powell + Philippe Mouchet 7:20-9:30 pm . $25 Please pre-register. Thank you. Register: wallymaltz@mac.com “The doorway to your soul is your breath” Power of Breath is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time (1 hour in our sessions), in a safe setting.  Your life holds unlimited potential for growth. Nature teaches us that in order to grow, the old must first be released into the endless cycle of death and rebirth. If you are ready for change and in need of some inspiration, come breathe with us. Based on breathwork that occurs in all cultures and many practices ancient and modern – among others Kundalini, indigenous breathwork, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s famous holotropic breathwork, Soma Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Dreamwise Breathwork, and many more versions – holotropic means “moving towards wholeness” – the breathing ultimately quiets and empties your mind, giving you access to natural inner healing of your psyche; shifts in your life force and energetics: insights into yourself and the universe; access to solutions and creativity.  These sessions could be considered a collaboration between you the breather, and the evocative music that first keeps you breathing, and then supports your post-breathing experience. Generally, this music is a playlist of great music but occasionally, the music is live. One of the great drummers for breathwork is Byron Metcalfe. Question: is Lonnie Powell our Byron Metcalfe? Hmmm. There is really only one way to find out.  Registration: wallymaltz@mac.com __________________________________________________________________________________ http://oxygenadvantage.com/Schedule_files/droppedImage.pdfSchedule_files/droppedImage_1.pdfSchedule_files/droppedImage_2.pdfSchedule_files/droppedImage_3.pdfSchedule_files/droppedImage_4.pdfSchedule_files/droppedImage_5.pdfSchedule_files/droppedImage_6.pdfshapeimage_3_link_0

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