Yoga with Raina CDs!

I have recently recorded my first yoga cds!
These gentle sequences were created for those that are familiar with my classes, in response to their interest in developing a home yoga practice (0thers may be able to follow along just as well.)

Special debut price:
30 minute sequence $10 (reg $15)
1 hour sequence $12 (reg $17)

If you are interested in a CD please call or e-mail: 754-1768, raina.mcdonald@gmail.com

Take a breather this winter...

DROP IN to any of the classes below ($10)
Sessions run until the beginning of March

Sun 9am Gentle New Glasgow (no class Feb 7th)
Sun 10:30am Flow New Glasgow (no class Feb 7th)
Mon 12:10-12:50pm Noon-Hour Yoga, Miss Carla's Dance Studio, NG.
Tues 7pm Gentle Scotsburn
Thurs 6pm Gentle Salt Springs

Studio Locations:
New Glasgow: Ashlei Ballet School, 116 North Foord St (Upstairs Studio)
Miss Carla's Dance Studio, 159 George St (Carla Sinclair: 695-DANC)
Scotsburn: Gammon Recreation Center, next to post office
Salt Springs: West River Fire Hall, Hwy #4

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).
Noon-Hour: a 40-minute class designed to rejuvenate body & mind in the middle of your day. Return to work positively relaxed and energized! All levels welcome. Check out this beautiful new space in the heart of downtown New Glasgow!!

Monday Noon-Hour Yoga at Miss Carla's!

Class cancellations due to weather will be posted here. Feel free to call with any questions: 754-1768

Take time for yourself amidst the bustling holiday season
while honouring the longest night of the year. Connect with
the nurturing, quiet nature of winter through a restorative
yoga experience.
Gentle poses, breathwork & guided meditation.

Sunday Dec 20th, 9:30-11am
Ashlei Ballet School (upstairs)
&
Monday Dec 21st, 7-8:30pm
Central West River Fire Hall

Cost: Suggested donation $10
(proceeds to United Way of Pictou County)

No registration required. Beginners welcome. Arrive 10 minutes early
in comfortable clothes with yoga mat and blanket.

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.