For this workshop we are joining with Imagine Art School (http://imagineart.info/index.html) to offer you a unique opportunity of a joint session of yoga practice and an art workshop!

The event will start with the yoga session lead by Tanya from 5 to 6pm:
Sunny day - yoga in the park (Thornhill Park - 2 minute walk from Imagine Art School)
Stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate with yoga in the park. Get in a deep connection with your inner-self, empower your brain, prepare your back and shoulders and fill up with the inspiration for your coming next art session.
Rainy day - no worries, will stay inside and practice an Upright Yoga
- standing and seated postures
- no mat is needed, will use chair instead
- any clothes
- best yoga sequence for those who stay seated for long hours
- reset your spine and improve your posture and release body tensions without leaving a chair
{What to bring: in case of a sunny day, bring your mat if you have one, if not- we will  provide it; rainy day - we will supply you with everything you need}

ART portion of the event will start at about 6:15. We will be teaching a very fitting pointillism technique for this event and painting a gorgeous lotus. Perfect for further relaxation - colourful and stylish!
• 2 hours of exciting instructed art lesson taught by a fine art professional artist
• Everything is supplied (paints, brushes, canvas) 
• Midpoint break with snacks & tea! 
• Great atmosphere & music 
• Special rate now is $40 ( regular price $50 ) 
• Convenient location on Yonge Street, free parking (12 Centre Street, Thornhill, ON) 
• Adults and kids (over 8 years old) are welcome!
SEE YOU SOON!
Imagine Art Team

When
Saturday, 17 September 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:15 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar
Where
Imagine Art School - 12 Centre St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1E9 - View Map

FREE outdoor or studio* YOGA CLASS on

Saturday Sep 17
10 am
at Joseph Aaron Park
(Joseph Aaron Blvd & New Westminster Dr)

Rainy day - will move to the studio at 87 Donisi Ave

Bring your mat & a water bottle

RSVP at anahataheartyogastudio@gmail.com or 647.669.6317

* depending on weather conditions

Anahata Heart Yoga Studio offers you a weight loss program that has been especially designed as a unique blend of yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practice) and mudras (position of fingers) stimulating the metabolism, promoting a deep detox through awakening the vital forces of liver and lungs, activating the thyroid glands, soothing and balancing a stressed mind and resulting in easy and stable weight loss, muscle toning and posture correction.

Yoga posture sequence is build to optimize the strength and cardio combination to ensure the max weight loss during and after practice.

Various pranayamas are embedded into the practice to optimize the hormonal function, balance out the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and alkalize the body.

Yoga hand mudras send the flow of energy into different parts of the body  and active different processes within the system.

The practice should take place in early morning hours before the first meal.

The program will run from June 6 - July 6 and include 13 sessions 1 hour long. The fee is $200 for the whole program including HST. The days of the week and the time would be determined later depending on participant' preferences. 

To sign up, contact us with your preferred day and time.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Celebrate a Holiday Season with a FREE YOGA Class.
Sunday, December 27th at 10-11 am 
at Anahata Heart Yoga Studio 
87 Donisi Ave, Thonrnhill, L4J 6W2
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RSVP by emailing your interest to anahataheartyogastudio@gmail.com

Space is limited

Benefits

refreshes the spinal cord
tones abdominal muscles
strengthens the back muscles
opens up the chest and front of the neck
improves the quality of breath and increases the lung capacity by opening up intercostal muscles
helps with asthma, fatigue, anxiety and mild back pain
regular practice helps with skin disorders and constipation
increases the blood circulation in cervical and thoracic spine
stretches and strengthens the hip flexors
improves posture by opening round shoulders
traditionally used to counterpoise Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) and Halasana (Plow Pose)

How to do the pose

lie down on your back with a straight spine, stretch arms along the sides of your body, palms down
tuck  your arms under your body, elbows as close together as possible
inhale and press your forearms and elbows against the floor, press your shoulder blades into the ribs arching your back and lifting your chest up
release the crown of your head onto the floor
the most of your weight should be on your hips and forearms, avoid crunching your neck and pressing through the crown of the head
to deepen the pose, lift your arms up to a 45-degree angle connecting palms together
draw your navel in and lift the legs up to the same angle, engage through your inner thighs
keep your chest lifted and broad
stay in the pose for 5-7 breaths
lower your arms and legs keeping your core engaged, press through your elbows and forearms and bring your chin to your chest
lower your torso and head onto the floor 
bring your knees to your chest, wrap your arms around them and squeeze yourself into a tight ball
 
Contradictions

high or low blood pressure
glaucoma
migraine
serious neck or low back injuries

Benefits

strengthens the shoulders, core and glutes
stimulates the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain resulting in tranquil and clear mind
stimulates the flow of oxygenated blood to the chest nourishing and strengthening the heart and lungs
stimulates the thyroid function
balances the hormones
inversion of the internal organs promotes the elimination of toxins
stimulates healthy digestion and increases metabolism helping the weight loss 
fights fatigue of body and mind, increases energy 
helps with respiratory tract disorders, flushes the mucus of the lungs
soothing nervous system, relieving stress
eases symptoms of menopause

How to do the pose

lie down on your back with a straight spine, stretch arms along the sides of your body
press your arms against the ground and on your next exhale lift your legs, flip them overhead in Halasana (Plow Pose)
bend the elbows, bring them closer together and place the hands on your back, fingertips pointing up
slowly raise your legs stretching them up towards the ceiling, engage the inner thighs and point your toes
press your sternum towards the chin
the weight of the body should be on the shoulders, not on the neck
ensure your shoulders, hips and feet are positioned on a straight line perpendicular to the floor
to come out of the posture, low your legs overhead into Halasana and then slowly uncurl your spine and bring your legs on the floor. To compensate for a deep stretch of the neck and to rebalance the upper back finish up with Matsyasana (Fish Pose) or Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) plus some simple twists

Contradictions

high blood pressure
pregnancy (if you are new to this pose don't start exploring it being pregnant)
headache
neck injury 
diarrhea
mentstruation
eye or inner ear infection

FREE YOGA in the Park - September 17, 2016Thank you for everyone sharing this wonderful yoga-in-the-park practice with me! Great energy, lots of prana!!!

Happy Yoga Day and Happy Father's Day!
Be happy and healthy!
Namaste!

Benefits

increases spine flexibility in each vertebrae
gentle massage of abdominal organs improves digestive function, regulates bile secretion
detoxifies the body improving overall health (as all twists do)
tones abdominal oblique muscles
relieves stiffness and tension of the back muscles
improves posture by opening round shoulders
stretches the back muscles and hips
increases circulation to the reproductive organs, helps with menstrual disorders, prevents urinary tract disorders


How to do the pose

start with Dandasana (sit with legs straighten in front of you, spine erect)
bend your right knee and place right foot on the ground over the left knee
bend left knee and place the leg on the ground, foot next to your right buttock, remain your right sitting bone on the ground 
inhale and straighten your left arm up reaching to the sky, exhale and bring your left elbow outside of your right knee, looking over your right shoulder
keep your spine straight and lower belly drawn in
thread the left arm through the window of your right leg and wrap your right arm around your back, bind the arms
relax into the posture as much as possible to facilitate a deeper twist
on every exhale twist a little bit more
stay in the pose for 5-7 breaths
with the last exhale release the pose and counter twist to the left
repeat on the other side

Contradictions

pregnancy
menstruation
slipped disc
shoulder problems - avoid the bind

One of the most widely recognized yoga asanas. It's used a lot in many yoga sequences, including Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). Also, it is an excellent builds-strength-while-stretching pose on its own.

Benefits

fights fatigue, it is a natural energizing pose
stretches arms, legs and back all at once
eliminates back pain, releases compression and stress on the entire spine
promotes extension of the cervical spine and neck
boosts circulation, regulates blood pressure, promote detoxification of the body
encourages kidney function and digestive function of liver and spleen 
helps to relieve menopause symptoms

How to do the pose

start on your hands and knees; knees are under the hips and hands are slightly forward of your shoulders. Hands are shoulder distance apart
spread your fingers wide creating a straight line between the elbows, forearms, and middle fingers. Press through the palms and knuckles
exhale and lift your knees of the floor, keep your knees bend and heels lifted
reach your pelvis up and draw your sit bones toward the wall behind you
straighten your legs without locking your knees, lift your sitting bones towards the ceiling/sky
bring yourself into a letter "A" shape
draw your shoulder blades into your upper back ribs and toward your tailbone
engage your quadriceps, rotate your inner thighs inward as you firm the outer thighs
pull navel to the spine
press your belly towards your thighs, sticking your tailbone out
press your heels out slightly, so the outside edges of your feet are parallel with the outside edges of your mat

Contradictions

late-term pregnancy
carpal tunnel syndrome or wrist arthritis
high blood pressure 
eye or inner ear infection

Benefits

prevents spasm in triceps sural
increases blood circulation in pelvic organs
reduces legs swelling
cleanses 12 major joints
tones leg muscles
improves posture
develops focus and concentration as it improves your balance and coordinatio
helps with asthma 

How to do the pose

get into Tadasana (Mountain pose)
bend knees, place right leg on top and around left one
bring arms forward and place right elbow inside the left one, and connect the palms together
square your hips to the front
inhale and raise your elbows, exhale and bring your hips lower
squeeze arms and legs together
stay in the pose for 5-7 breaths
get back into Tadasana with the last exhale
repeat on the other side

Contradictions

Knees, shoulders, hips injuries