Fall Yoga!

We're halfway through our fall session. If you'd like to give a class a try, feel free to join us in New Glasgow (Ashlei Ballet) or Scotsburn (Gammon Centre). Drop-in $10.


FALL SCHEDULE

Mon 6pm Gentle Pictou begins Sept 28 Register with Pictou Rec 485-6057
Tues 6pm Gentle Salt Springs begins Sept 22 Register with Raina 754-1768 FULL
Tues 7:30pm Flow Salt Springs begins Sept 22 Register with Raina 754-1768
Wed 7:30pm Gentle Scotsburn begins Sept 23 Register with Raina 754-1768
Thurs 7:30pm Gentle New Glasgow Sept 24 Register with Raina 754-1768
Sun 9am Gentle New Glasgow begins Sept 27 Register with Raina 754-1768
Sun 10:30am Flow New Glasgow begins Sept 27 Register with Raina 754-1768



$75 for fall session (8 classes)
$10 Drop-in available in New Glasgow and Scotsburn
Call Raina to register or with questions:
754-1768 or e-mail at raina.mcdonald@gmail.com

Class Description:
Gentle: Detailed instruction, great for beginners or anyone
looking to strengthen, release and relax. Breathing techniques,
yoga postures, guided meditation.
Flow: A quicker pace incorporating sun salutes &
Pranayama in a flowing sequence (some yoga experience
recommended).

Studio Locations:
New Glasgow: Ashlei Ballet School, 116 North Foord St. (Upstairs Studio)
Salt Springs: Raina's studio, 3228 Hwy #4 (next to Irons Forge shop on the old Trans Can hwy)
Scotsburn: Gammon Recreation Center next to post office

Energy & Alignment Workshops

an in-depth look at various yoga postures with Raina

Sat Oct 17, 3-5pm: Forward folds, back bends & the sun salute
Sat Nov 14, 3-5pm: Stillness, Movement & Balance

Location: Ashlei Ballet (upstairs)
Cost: $50 for both or $30 each

Some yoga experience recommended.
Space is limited.
To register please call or e-mail:
754-0606, raina.mcdonald@gmail.com

Physical alignment & movement of energy within the body will be examined,
inviting participants to explore their full potential in each posture with grace & ease.
The bandhas, or energy locks within the chakra system will be introduced. Raina will
also talk about developing a personal yoga practice and the logistics of sequencing.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions as they arise.

Upcoming workshop

an exploration of the
CHAKRAS
with Naomi Irons and Raina McDonald

Saturday September 26, 2009
2:30 - 5:00 pm
Ashlei Ballet School (Upstairs)
$35


simple yoga postures
breath
chanting
guided meditation



Heightened awareness of the energy within our body can lead to life-altering insight, healing releases &
self-empowerment. This workshop will be both
informative & experiential. Each of the seven
chakras, or energy centres will be explored through desciption, vibration, breath & posture. As Naomi & Raina
share their experience of the chakras, participants will be encouraged to be present to their own bodies,
observing & allowing. The afternoon will conclude with a guided journey through the energy centres.


Great for beginners seeking a new experience as well as those
wishing to deepen their own meditation &/or yoga practice.

To register or if you have any questions please call or e-mail
Naomi: 752-4707, naomiirons@eastlink.ca
Raina : 754-0606, raina.mcdonald@gmail.com
www.nirons.blogspot.com
www.yogawithraina.blogspot.com

Girls Art, Yoga & Nature Camp - A Great Success!

The girls and I had a wonderfully inspiring week creating art, exploring nature & discovering yoga!
Their final art show was awesome!
I look forward to more of these experiences and I thank the girls for spending a week of their summer with me.

ONE WEEK UNTIL Girls Art & Yoga in Nature - STILL SPACE AVAILABLE!!!

a week of exploration and inspiration for girls ages 9-12

Instructor: Raina McDonald
Dates: Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm August 10-14
Location: Raina's studio, 3228 Hwy #4 Saltsprings (beside Irons Forge Blacksmithing Shop)
Cost: $115 (all materials included)

Space limited to 8 girls
Contact Raina with questions or to register: 754-0606, raina.mcdonald@gmail.com

Art making, nature exploring and yoga will be woven together in a weeklong experience of creativity and healthy living. This week will encourage girls to relate to themselves, others and nature in a grounded and positive way. Each morning will begin with a yoga session followed by a trail walk. Upon gathering inspiration from the surrounding nature we will return to the studio to create art. A new project will be introduced each day as we playfully investigate drawing, painting, printmaking and collage. There will be an art exhibit of the girl’s work on Friday at 11:30am. Parents, siblings and friends are all invited to view the week’s creations.

Gazebo Yoga!..taking yoga outdoors

Start your weekend off with the sounds of birds and breeze in the trees...welcoming the day into your body, mind & spirit!


WHERE: the gazebo in Carmichael Park on the West side of George St Bridge (grassy area with war memorials beside the riverfront trail)
WHEN: 9am every Saturday through the summer until August 29th. Rain or shine!
WHO: all ages and abilities, men & women, girls & boys!
cost: $8 per class, pay as you go drop-in
bring: yoga mat and layers of comfy clothing (can be chilly as we finish with a final relaxation)

Visit the New Glasgow Riverfront Farmers’ Market (8am-12pm 110 Provost St.) before or after class and make your Saturday mornings an ode to healthy living!
Hope to see you there!

If you have a group that's interested in a class and a location in mind, let me know and we can discuss bringing yoga to you.

Embrace summer with yoga!

Summer classes in Saltsprings (sessions are now full)

I am looking forward to offering three summer yoga classes at my studio in Saltsprings:

Mondays 5:00pm Gentle June 29 – July 27 5-week session ($50)
Wednesdays 6:00pm Gentle July 1 – July 27 5-week session ($50)
Wednesdays 7:30pm Flow July 1 – July 29 5-week session ($50)

There is space for five in each session. If you’re interested in continuing your yoga experience (this time with a beautiful country view!) please e-mail or phone me to register as soon as possible.