Mother Nurture offers yoga classes for all levels of yoga experience. Whether this is your first yoga experience, you have a dedicated practice, or you are sharing the yoga experience with your growing little ones, MNYW will have yoga classes to meet you and your family’s health and wellness needs.
All yoga classes are currently held in the Moonglow Studio, the studio space on the upper level of 89 Frank St. in Strathroy (studio entrance and parking is out back). Students are asked to bring a bottle of water and are welcome to bring their own mat to be able to surrender in their own space as well as for hygienic reasons. If needed, mats are available for use.
Space is limited in all classes and is based on first come, first served. If you wish to guarantee your spot, register in advance by contacting me. First-time students are asked to arrive at least 5 minutes early to their desired class to complete paperwork and sign in or if you wish, you may register in advance and I can email the health history/consent form to you.
See Fees for information on drop in fees and passes.
Classes, schedule, and fees are subject to change.
Have a question about our yoga classes? Please check our Yoga FAQ or use the handy contact form!
Class descriptions for April-June 2013
Yoga for All
Classes:
Mondays, 8:00-9:00 pm
Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 pm (with Brian Groot of Mindfulness Running, a Moksha-inpsired class)
For those with no experience at all to students with years of practice, this mixed level class offers a moderately vigorous practice that has something for everyone!
Yoga for All classes cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and stress reduction by modifying postures (asanas) to suit your individual ability and by deepening your current physical practice, whatever that may be. Connect body, mind, and spirit while focusing on proper alignment, holding and/or flowing through asanas, breath work (pranayama), deep relaxation, and stilling the mind through meditation.
Yoga for Beginners
Class: Thursdays, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Yoga for Beginners is designed for those with little to no experience practising yoga. Improve flexibility, build strength and stability, and work towards inner peace as you are introduced to the fundamentals of yoga, including postures (asanas), proper alignment, breath work (pranayama), relaxation, and meditation.
In Yoga for Beginners, you will learn at your own pace and receive regular prompts/cuing to guide you as you ease properly and comfortably into asanas. Hands on assistance is also provided if needed and if you are comfortable with this support.
Please Note: Although this class is designated as a class for beginners, it is NOT limited to new students!
Prenatal Yoga
Class: Wednesdays, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Prenatal yoga offers gentle stretching and strengthening postures (asanas), which can massage baby, relieve aches and pains, and help prepare your body for labour and delivery. Prenatal yoga’s breath work (pranayama), deep relaxation, and visualizations can help reduce anxiety, focus the mind, and when practised and used during labour and delivery, can assist in pain management.
You are welcome to bring a body pillow from home for your own comfort, however, body pillows are available for your convenience.
As with starting any new exercise, please consult with your midwife or doctor prior to registration.
Please note: If purchasing a 10-class flex pass and baby arrives early, unused classes can be used towards ANY adult yoga classes (Mommy & Baby Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, or Yoga for All), 6 weeks post-delivery or 8 weeks post-Caesarian and after you’ve consulted with your midwife or healthcare provider.
Mommy & Baby Yoga
Class: NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME – starts again in June
Mommy & Baby Yoga is an ideal class for moms 6 weeks post-delivery (8-10 weeks post-Caesarian) and their pre-crawling babies. Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and ease back into physical/mental shape as you meet other moms and gain a community of support. Awake babies get special bonding time with you as they join you in the poses and participate in your practice. Sleeping babies enjoy their slumber in the cozy and calm studio while you re-charge, relax, and connect with your self.
No experience required, all levels welcome.
At Mother Nurture Yoga & Wellness, we understand what it is like to simultaneously meet your health needs and your baby’s…we are flexible in body and spirit so noises, movement, breaks, diaper changes, and feedings are all par for the course here! Pillows for nursing are available for use at any point during the class.
Mothers MUST be at least 6 weeks post-delivery or 8 weeks post-Caesarian; please consult your midwife or doctor to determine your best start date.
Yoga for Tots (2-5 yrs)
Classes: NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME
Yoga for Tots (2-5 yrs) is a 30 minute fun-filled and lively introduction to yoga where little ones will learn poses, breath work, body awareness, and balance through engaging songs, interactive stories, games, and imaginative play.
Adult participation is required – parents, caregivers, and grandparents are welcome! If your child is at the younger end of the age range, they may need some help getting in and out of poses; if your child is at the older end, they will enjoy modelling you as you do poses and take part in the fun.
Please note: Family discounts are available for those wishing to have more than one of their children attend classes and 6 class passes are available. See Fees for more details.
Yoga for Kids (6-9 yrs)
Class: NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME
Wednesdays, 6:45-7:15 pm
Yoga for Kids (6-9 yrs) is a 30 minute introduction to yoga that integrates a regular yoga practice with some games, stories, songs, and activities to engage your child’s body and mind in a fun, challenging way. Students will improve physical health, gain focus, confidence, and body awareness, and build strength, flexibility, and balance, both individually and with partners. A great way for your child to learn poses, breath work, and how to start to still their busy minds while meeting other kids interested in yoga.
Adults MUST sign in/out students when child is dropped off/picked up.
Please note: Family discounts are available for those wishing to have more than one of their children attend classes and 6 class passes are available. See Fees for more details.
Wake Up Cardi-Yoga
Class: NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME
Wake Up Cardi-Yoga is ideal for the yoga student looking for a class that has an element of cardio blended into their yoga practice!
Wake Up Cardi-Yoga is an invigorating class that combines heart-pumping vinyasa flow, cooling down stretches, detoxifying twists, some challenging postures, and deep relaxation – an energizing way to start your day, to connect your body, mind, and spirit, and to deepen one’s practice.
Teens Only Yoga
Class: NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME
Karma Yoga
Class: NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME
Mother Nurture Yoga & Wellness offers Karma Yoga classes to show continued support to the Women’s Rural Resource Centre. What is a Karma Yoga class? It is a yoga class that gives back!
One Karma Yoga class is FREE and is ONLY for RESIDENTS/CLIENTS of the WRRC. Contact me for the date/time and to register – registration IS required.
One Karma Yoga class is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (see date above). Rather than paying a drop in fee, students are asked to please bring a donation of $10, all of which will go directly to the WRRC. Come out and stretch and strengthen your body and mind while supporting those in need in our community – registration IS required.
Karma Yoga classes are open to all levels, ages 14 years and up. Mats and props are provided, bring bottled water. Parking and Studio entrance is behind 89 Frank St.
Space is limited so please contact me to register in advance.