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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic, flowing practice combining asana (posture), pranayama (breath), relaxation and mediation to renew and refresh the practitioner. Each flowing class can be done in either an energetic or gentle fashion, depending on the needs and abilities of the students attending. Students are encouraged to follow the flow of their breath and go at their own pace in order to get the most benefit out of their practice.
Chakra Healing and Therapeutic Yoga
Are you feeling as though you have an "energy block" but don't know who to ask about this? Do you think a journey through your chakra system may reveal healing answers to some of your physical, mental, emotional or spiritual limitations or ailments? Using chakra healing and therapeutic yoga techniques, Julie guides clients through their chakra system, allowing them to feel & understand where energy is blocked - where they are holding on to past emotions that need to be released, areas they need to work on to develop strength or chakra centers that are constantly crying out to be heard but the message is just not getting through. These sessions can be both healing and renewing for clients as they release in a safe and respected space for practice.
Available in private 90 minute sessions.
Private Practice
Whether you wish to deepen your practice physically through asana (posture) or meditatively, or whether you wish to create a program targeting areas of the body you want to work, private sessions are catered to you. Taking into consideration your intentions for practice, physical (or otherwise) limitations and level of practice, Julie can help you go into your practice making your experience on the mat much more rewarding. $75 per 90 minute session or 5 sessions for $300 (prepaid). Semi-private and group session rates also available.
Corporate Yoga
Are you an employer? Or do you have a really great employer? You may consider implementing a corporate yoga program into your active working day. Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes taught to all levels of practitioner to relax, renew and refresh you and your employees/coworkers.
Yoga has many benefits! Those who practice yoga become...
- More relaxed, as they learn techniques they can use on and off the mat to release tension & stress.
- Healthier & happier, as their focus shifts from external stress relievers to internal ones (deep breathing, stretching, meditation).
- More productive in their work day, as having a break before, during or after work to stretch and breathe clears the mind, calms the body and better prepares employees for their work day.
Kapal Bambu/John Hardy Jewelry (Bali, Indonesia), Brant County Health Unit (Brantford, ON) and Lansdowne Children's School (Brantford, ON) have all benefited through corporate yoga programs with Julie Sumerta.
Yoga Mala Workshop
Yoga Mala is a flowing rhythm of 108 sun salutations done as a group. Why 108? 108 is an auspicious number - prayer beads traditionally have 108 beads representing 108 repetitions of a mantra or prayer. Yoga Mala is said to be the most spiritual hatha (physical) yoga practice there is as each repetition acts as a meditative practice. Yet it is obviously a very physical, rigorous practice and is extremely cleansing for the body. It is however NOT a race to see who can get to the end fastest! We stay in rhythm with each other. The practice is broken down into 4 sets of 27 repetitions with short "breaks" in between. Students are encouraged to only do as much as they can and to stop if they need to, joining in again when they are ready to.
Each time I have done this practice it has been very rewarding for everyone - especially the deep relaxation that follows the practice. This practice is appropriate for healthy practitioners who regularly are involved in some sort of yoga or other physical practice. It is not appropriate for those suffering from a recent injury or those with serious joint problems.
Yoga Product
Beautiful yoga bags designed by Fiona Willis are available especially for our practice. Yoga bags are $30 each. Please contact Julie if you would like to see the bags.