Schedule, Class Descriptions, & Studio Policy
"Movement is
the song of the body."
~ Vanda Scaravelli
2024
SCHEDULE:
Mondays
Wuwei Qigong
1:00pm-1:45pm
IN-PERSON
Hatha-Qi Yoga
6:45pm-8:00pm
ONLINE
Wednesdays
Hatha-Qi Yoga for Men
5:00pm-6:15pm
IN-PERSON
Hatha-Qi Yoga
6:45pm-8:00pm
IN-PERSON
Thursdays
Hatha-Qi Yoga
1:00pm-2:15pm
IN-PERSON
Fridays
Wuwei Qigong
10:00am-10:45am
ONLINE
Winter: ONLINE/IN-PERSON: January 8th - March 1st (8 weeks)
Spring: ONLINE: April 8th - May 31st (8 weeks)
IN-PERSON: April 16th - June 6th (8 weeks)
Summer: ONLINE: June 24th - August 16th (8 weeks)
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Fall: ONLINE: October 28th - December 13th (7 weeks)
IN-PERSON: November 4th - December 19th (7 weeks)
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ONLINE Classes: *Hatha-Qi Yoga: 75 minutes - $15.00 per class (8 weeks: $120)
*Wuwei Qigong: 45 minutes - $10.00 per class (8 weeks: $80)
Note: 7-week Fall classes: Hatha-Qi Yoga - $105; Wuwei Qigong - $70)
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IN-PERSON Classes: *Hatha-Qi Yoga: 75 minutes - $17.50 per class (8 weeks: $140)
*Wuwei Qigong: 45 minutes - $12.50 per class (8 weeks: $100)
Note: 7-week Fall classes: Hatha-Qi Yoga - $122; Wuwei Qigong - $87)
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*NOTE: Full bursaries are available for each session; please reach out to inquire in full confidence – no questions asked.
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To register, email villageyogastudio@hotmail.com
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Hatha-Qi Yoga
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This class weaves traditional Hatha Yoga and Daoist Qigong practices into a holistic approach to embodiment. As we surrender to the support of the Earth, awaken the spine, explore meditational movement through the breath, and open the energetic pathways of the bodymind through the healing arts, you will:
*nourish flexibility, mobility, strength, alignment, healing, and release
*invite balance, aliveness, presence, connection, and wellbeing
All levels; 75 minutes.
Hatha-Qi Yoga for Men
Affectionately referred to as “Broga”, this class uses the principles of Hatha-Qi Yoga to address imbalances typical to the male body known as upper- and lower-crossed syndrome: tightness in the neck, shoulders, chest, back, hips, hamstrings, and calves that creates underactive muscle stability and energy flow elsewhere.
All levels; 75 minutes.
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Wuwei Qigong
Through the complimentary practices of Qigong, DaoYin, Reiki, and Craniosacral Flow, this class focuses on opening and nourishing the energetic pathways of the body from the concept of wuwei – “effortless effort”. In restoring regenerative balance to the Five Elements (Earth, Water, Wood, Fire, and Metal) within, we come back into wuwei – back into integrity with our interbeing with all of Life.
All levels; 45 minutes.
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STUDIO POLICY:
Due to limited space capacity, we are unable to accommodate drop-ins or make-ups for missed in-person classes; however, a recording of the week’s virtual class can be provided upon request.
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Session fees are due one week prior to the first day of class through etransfer (villageyogastudio@hotmail.com). If cash or cheque is preferred, please make fees payable to Erin Holtz Braeckman and arrange a drop-off time or mail to PO Box 574, Lakefield, ON., K0L 2H0. For online classes, once payment has been received you will be emailed a link and password to attend live (Note: all virtual offerings are recorded and accessible within 24 hours via email).
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Refunds are not available, but credit can be carried over to be used for another session.
All students of The Village Yoga Studio are required to complete a confidential Registration and Waiver Form specific to either in-person or online participation. This document will be provided for students to sign either before (for online) or at (for in-person) the first class of their session. Please reach out if you have any questions/inquiries or would like to register.
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