P.Y.T. Courses Spring 2008: “Integrated Alignment”

Wednesday, April 9th in News | No comments

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After a brief winter hiatus I am excited and pleased to be offering two progressive Power Yoga Therapy courses for spring 2008!

I am calling this round of classes “Integrated Alignment”.

The focus will be to explain and explore the transformative and beneficial practice of yoga, with special attention to the principles of “whole body” alignment.

In other words, rather than looking at the different areas of the body in isolation, we will be working with the body in its entirety. Our aim will be to experience the body as one biomechanically and energetically balanced system.

Drawing from many different traditions and disciplines (Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, Vijnana, Yin Yoga, Anusara, Myofascial Meridians, Tensegrity, Muscle Balance Function, P.N.F.), and with an emphasis on anatomical education, these courses are designed to provide students with new perspectives and a deeper understanding of Yoga and its effects on the body.

Each class will begin with a brief discussion on theory and anatomy followed by in depth physical application of these concepts to our practice. A workout for both the body and the mind!

Subjects covered include:

- Breath/Pranayama
- Preparatory exercises
- Sun Salutations
- Standing Postures
- Hip Openers
- Backbends
- Inversions
- Meditation

The courses will run for eight weeks with a bonus “make up/review class” in the ninth week.

The two courses are as follows:

Integrated Alignment Level 1

Time: Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date: May 7th to June 25th (bonus class July 2nd)

Location: Vijnana Yoga Studio #2150 Maple St. (@ 6th Ave.)

Price: $149.00 (including gst)

Integrated Alignment Level 2

Time: Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Dates: May 8th to June 26th (bonus class July 3rd)
Location: Open Door Yoga (teacher training studio) #1461 Venables Ave.

Price: $149.00 (including gst)

Both classes will be challenging to all and are open to anyone with a willing body and open mind, but the Level 2 course is designed for the more experienced practitioner who already has a regular Yoga practice.

To register or for more information by phone or e-mail:

jesse@poweryogatherapy.com

#604.999.3742

* Pre-Registration is required for all courses.Thanks and I hope to see you soon!!

Jesse.

Fall Yoga course with Jesse: “Building a Practice”

Thursday, September 20th in News | No comments

Hi Everybody,

I am finally ready to announce my only course for fall 2007!

I’ve had many outstanding inquiries and requests regarding courses and classes with me and I really appreciate your patience.

Due to other commitments I will only be offering one course this fall.

It will be a progressive sign-up class running from 6 - 7:45 p.m. for 8 Mondays beginning October 15th.

The location will be the Open Door Yoga teacher training studio at 1461 Venables (@ McLean Dr.)

The main thrust of the course will be to empower and assist students in the creation of their own safe, intelligent, effective and enjoyable Yoga practice.

Using the Power Yoga Therapy posture sequence as a basic framework and drawing heavily on the teachings of Vijnana Yoga and MuscleBalanceFunction postural rebalancing, we’ll learn how to adapt and integrate the daily practice of Yoga into our lives.

Some of the topics covered:

- safety and alignment
- basic structural anatomy and biomechanics
- myo-fascial meridians(”corelines”) and diaphragms (”domes”)
- “tensegrity” and “anatomical architecture”
- pranayama and “sitting”
I will provide students with a 6 second breath cd, a wooden doweling, a practice sequence and weekly written materials.

While I would never turn an eager student away, this course is designed for people who are serious about learning and practicing and who come with an open mind and a natural compassion for and curiosity about their bodies.

Cost is $140.00 for the 8 week session and class size will be limited to 15 students.

To register or for more info you can contact me at jesse@poweryogatherapy.com or #604-999-3742.

Thanks and I hope to see you soon!

Jesse.

Summer Yoga with Jesse.

Tuesday, June 26th in News | No comments

Hi Yogis and Yoginis!

I will be running 2 Svastha (Power Yoga Therapy) courses over the summer for those wishing to begin or continue working with me:

Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
at Open Door Yoga - 1111 Commercial Drive.
8 weeks beginning July 9th

and

Thursdays 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
At Semperviva City Centre
1985 West Broadway
8 weeks beginning July 12th

Both classes are all levels and will have a heavy emphasis on practicing the Svastha Yoga Sequence.

To register, contact either me or the host studio.
Price: $140(+gst) for the 8 weeks.

As those of you who have studied with me know, this work is complex and challenging amd therefore not always palatable to the general public.
So, if you know of anyone you think might appreciate it please feel free to let them know.

Thank you.

Jesse.

“Svastha” is the original Sanskrit word for health.
“Sva” means ’self’ and “stha” means ‘to be established’.
Health in its highest and fullest sense is “to be established in oneself “.

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Course Date Changes, New Classes and a New Clip!

Sunday, April 8th in News | No comments

Hey Everybody!

To simplify some scheduling conflicts, Tracy and I have decided to change the start date of the Vijnana Yoga Studio Power Yoga Therapy and Intro to Vijnana Courses to:

Friday May 4th for P.Y.T. Intermediate

and

Sunday May 6th for Intro to Vijnana/P.Y.T Level 1.

The start times of the other courses will remain the same.

Sorry for any inconvenience!

To keep you busy until then I’m offering a drop-in class on Fridays at 6 p.m. at Vijnana Yoga Studio(1529 West 6th) until May 4th. The emphasis of this class will be on flowing through the P.Y.T. sequence that I’ve created.

I’m also now teaching an ongoing sign-up class at A-Star Dance studio. near 39th and Oak St. For more info contact me or A-Star at #604.805.0558.

And I will be covering some classes at OpenDoorYoga studio from mid April through June. Check their website for details: www.opendooryoga.bc.ca

In closing here’s a new clip in which we go through the first standing cycle from the Power Yoga Therapy foundation sequence.

Thanks and hope to see you soon!!

Power Yoga Therapy Episode 2 Clip #3 (Standing Sequence)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mZLW_AswkCA&feature=related

Spring Course Dates and New T.V. Clips!!

Monday, March 26th in News | No comments

Hi Everybody!

Thanks for all the inquiries regarding the next set of Power Yoga Therapy courses.

Are you ready for some internal Spring cleaning and “self-massage” work?

Below I’ve posted the basic dates and times.

For a more detailed description, prices and registration info see the “Progressive Sign-up Classes” page on this site.

And if you scroll down a bit further, I’ve also posted the first two clips of the second episode of my guest teaching spot on the Flow Yoga t.v. show. (thanks Kelly and Jason!!)

Enjoy and feel free to call or e-mail me if you need more information.

Hope to see you soon!

Jesse.

Basic Course Info:

Power Yoga Therapy Level 1/Intro to Vijnana: 8 consecutive Sundays from 6 - 7:45 p.m. (starting April 15th @ Vijnana Yoga Studio)

Power Yoga Therapy Level 2/Intermediate: 8 consecutive Fridays from 6 - 7:45 p.m. (starting April 13th @ Vijnana Yoga Studio)

Power Yoga Therapy Level 2/Intermediate: 8 consecutive Sundays from 2 - 3:45 p.m. (starting April 22nd @ Unity Yoga Studio)

Power Yoga Therapy Level 2/Intermediate: 8 consecutive Tuesdays from 4 - 5:45 p.m. (starting April 17th @ Semperviva Yoga City Centre)

Power Yoga Therapy All Levels: 8 consecutive Saturdays from 2 - 3:45 p.m. (starting May 27th @ Flow Yoga Studio)

Flow T.V. show Episode 2 Clip #1 “tensegrity”


Flow T.V. Show Episode 2 Clip #2 “lunges“