Workshops / Events

Enjoy Your Journey: An Ashtanga Weekend

2017 Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome

BYC’s Blythe will make sure everyone is warmed up for the 2017 Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome on Sat May 13 at 10:00. This annual event draws energy and power to the healing component of yoga and walking in the balance of mental health and physical wellness. Please come out and support the cause!

http://www.dsat.ca/buddywalk

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

International Yoga Day

June 21 is the Summer Solstice in Toronto. As well, June 21 was declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. The declaration came after the call for the adoption of 21 June as International Day of Yoga by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

On Wed June 21, come celebrate with us the gift that keeps on giving, Yoga. All classes scheduled that day will be free.

See regular class times.

Introduction to Aruveyda – The Sister Science of Yoga

Known as the “sister science of yoga”, Ayurveda is the science of “life-knowledge”. A healing systemt that originated thousands of years ago in India, Ayurveda is based on the notion that good health depends on the balance between mind, body, and spirit. Considered a complementary health approach in the North America, Ayurveda focuses on restoring balance in the body through a personalized plan that can include massage, specialized diets, herbs, aromatherapy and physical activity.

Pitta, Vata or Khapa, whats your dosha? How to determine your dosha, as well as the theory of the five elements of Ayurveda and its impact of our daily lives and your Yoga practice will be introduce in this lecture. Ayurvedic principles, relevant to your practice both on and off the mat will be explained, further demonstrating how this ancient system, can enrich and sustain your physical Yoga practice. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Ayurveda and how it relates and ties into your physical Yoga practice.

With Monica Jacome
Ayurvedic Life Style Consultant
American Institute of Vedic Studies

Walking Meditation Workshop

Walking meditation is a yogic practice to bring our attention to the mind and body together in motion. We take one step and are mindful of the in breaths and the out breaths. We are mindful of the present moment. We are solid and free has people and free from daily distractions. Our movement is pleasant and enjoyable. Our energy in the body becomes stronger and concentrated. Breathing in we are aware we are alive. Breathing out we are aware we are free and at home completely in our body. 
Walking meditation is an opportunity to be aware of all the small muscles in our feet and the big muscles in our hips that help us move. It is a yoga practice for daily life combined with gatas (small poems) it focuses attention to help us recover from any illness or injury and assists circulation in the body pumping more oxygen to all our muscles helping us maintain our center, solidity, and freedom of movement. It connects and grounds us with each step we take. Mindful of the chakras. In our fast lives, we need time to bring ourselves home to moving in the present moment and enjoying the energy of being fully alive and awake.

Join Karen as she guides you in practice, learning how to meditate, meditation techniques, practice session, and discussion.