Mobility, Movement, Mindfulness: An Introduction to Movement
With the goal of establishing mindful movement techniques, this workshop will have an emphasis on the building blocks and some of the most fundamental techniques of movement. Challenge your proprioception and find the balance between effort and ease, as you prepare your body to move through space with a strong emphasis on coordination, alignment and awareness. Designed to bring you back in touch with your innate movement skills, this workshop will challenge the senses and change how you think about movement in your yoga practice and how you move in world.
Be prepared to move!
MORGAN REID
Choreographer, Dancer, Composer, and Guitarist
Morgan Reid was born in 1989 in Toronto, Canada.
He started his dance education with the Toronto Dance Theater at the age of 12 and attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts and the National Ballet School of Canada, moving to Europe in 2007 to attend the Rotterdam Dance Academy in the Netherlands. In 2009, Morgan moved to Barcelona to dance with IT Dansa, since then he has danced with both the Landestheater Linz and the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz (Munich).
Morgan Reid’s choreographic efforts began in 2006 with a Solo: “Movement Forces”. In 2007, Morgan showed two separate works “Mad Rush” and ” Bound Flow” choreographed to the music of Philip Glass. At the age of 17 he received the Bailey Bird Memorial Award for Choreography in Toronto. While in Barcelona he created works such as “Tool” (2010), “The Void…Between” (2010 live music performed by MR), “Artificial Sun Projections” (2011) and “Understanding Survival” (2010 original composition for Lucie Burton in Brussels).
Morgan worked as a freelance choreographer and teacher in Toronto creating a new work “Fusion” (Jan. 2012) commissioned by the Toronto based company “The Parahumans” 12 dancers with original music composition by Morgan Reid performed at the “Dance Ontario Weekend”. Shortly after his arrival in Linz, Morgan arranged music/dance improvisation performances for the “Lange Nacht der Bühne” in both 2012 and 2013.
He has since choreographed, in partnership with Tine Schmidt, 4 pieces under the company name of PHASE-ZERO Productions. You can read about them all under the “Productions” Tab.
Alongside his dance career, Morgan Reid has been working as a professional guitarist and composer, investing his time in his own creations and collaborations. In 2013, Morgan placed in multiple international guitar competitions such as: Top 10 in JTC competition 2015, Final 8 in Guitar Idol (Live Performance in London England). Won 5th in Per Nilsson’s Guitar Messenger Solo Competition, 6th prize in the 2013 French Guitar Contest and 3rd in the Guitar On Sky 2 guitar competition.
Morgan is also playing with melodic death metal heavyweights Bloodshot Dawn (UK).
Morgan has been practicing Ashtanga yoga since 2004 and has a 2nd-degree black belt in Shotokan karate from the Japan Karate Association (JKA).
Saturday November 03, 2018 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
With : Morgan Reid
Cost: $35.00
HST will be added
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Intro to Yoga Workshop
This course is designed to introduce new students to the physical practice of yoga. A smaller class size allows for more individual attention, detailed instructions, adjustments and questions.This 4 week absolute beginner workshop is recommended for those who are new to Yoga
Mondays: Nov 19, 26, Dec 3 & 10 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
With : David Gellineau
Cost: $89.00 for all 4 weeks or $25 for single drop- ins
HST will be added
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11th Anniversary of the
A Chocolate Holiday:
Annual Led Primary Series Class
11th Anniversary…Where does the time go? In this invigorating class students are guided through the traditional sequence of the Primary Series, from sun salutations through standing, seated postures, to backbends and closing poses. After class stay for awhile and let’s have some chocolate. People are required to bring all their chocolates, their love for practicing, and dental floss to share. Chocolates and cupcakes will also be provided.
Tuesday December 25, 2018 | 7:30 am - 9:00 am
With : David Gellineau
Regular class fees apply. No pre-registration for this event , as this is a drop in style class.