Class Descriptions

Beginner: students will explore the 3 elements of hatha yoga – breath, postures, and meditation – and how they’re connected.

Intermediate: students will build on their foundation in hatha yoga, cultivating awareness as they work more deeply with postures and breath.

Advanced: a wide-ranging exploration of yoga that will deepen understanding and connection to one’s home practice.

Students of all levels are welcome at these classes:

Introduction to Yoga: learn the fundamental principles of poses, breathing and mediatation as you explore Standing and Seated poses, Forward Bends, Back Bends and Twists.

Yoga for Runners: this class will focus on the key joints and muscles that are most critical for efficient, trouble-free, sustainable running. Additional emphasis on the breath will help you to integrate proper breathing into your runs.

Power Yoga: a vigorous style of yoga that uses posture flows and holding to create heat while building strength, flexibility, and endurance - based on ashtanga yoga primary series.

Yoga For Teens: balance sports and other activities with this dynamic class that works on both the physical and mental levels. increase strength, mobility and energy while removing stress, developing mental focus, and freeing your creativity.

Gentle Yoga: a therapeutic class that uses simple mind/body exercises to help you experience the many healing benefits of yoga.

Restorative Yoga: focus on support and release using bolsters, blankets, straps and your body’s wisdom.

Meditation & Yoga: use meditation, visualization & reflection to focus your mind, simple postures to move into your body, and breath to deepen your experience.

Prenatal Yoga: be nourished and empowered as you prepare for the birth of your child, with postures adapted for all stages of pregnancy - special attention is given to the role of breath in both yoga and labour.

Postnatal Yoga: Moms and babies can explore the practice of yoga together. Focus on recreating strength, stability and flexibility in your body after the birth of your baby. Come with baby or take a break on your own!.

Tai Chi: Tai Chi: a series of slow meditative movements designed to promote inner peace while reducing stress, increasing strength and improving balance.

Nia: a body-mind-spirit fitness practice using expressive movement to music that empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Community Yoga: now trying yoga is easier than ever! This class is only $5 and is open to all-levels. Each week it is taught by a different teacher so that you can have a taste of the variety of teaching styles available here at the Lotus Centre. It's first come, first served so arrive early to get a good spot!

Pilates: this gentle and functional class is for all who are interested in improving core strength, suffering from lower back pain, or recovering from childbirth or injuries.

 
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Workshops and Special Events

Workshops and Special Events: Click here for an online version. Click here for a Summer 2009 printable version. (PDF 262k) Click here for the Late Fall 2009 printable version. All workshops are at the Lotus Centre, 140 Ann Street, London, (519) 642-2378. Pre-registration is recommended. Walk-in registrations welcome when space available. GST included in all workshop fees. Workshop cancellation policy: if you cancel your space with four days or more notice - full credit for another scheduled workshop or refund less 20% of full fee. Less than four days notice - no credit or refund. Special Events cancellation policy varies by event - please inquire when registering.

The final Sunday of each month at the Lotus Centre, we gather as a community for an evening of chanting, meditation, and refreshments. We will often have a special guest to share a talent or interest with us. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome.

Fall 2009 dates for Satsang are: Sep 27th, Oct 25th, Nov 29th
We begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. - please arrive early.

*There is no Satsang scheduled for December.