I am pleased to announce the schedule for Winter 2012.
Bath, St. John's Hall, 5:30pm, Tuesdays starting January 10, 2012 -- Cost per class $10
Wilton Hall, 251 Simmons Road, 10am, Wednesdays starting January 11, 2012 -- Cost per class $10
West Kingston, St. Andrews by the Lake Church, 10am, Fridays starting January 13, 2012 -- Cost per class $15
This winter session will continue until March break. I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Let the stretching begin!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Fall Session -- closing dates
Last class in Wilton will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10am.
Last class in West Kingston will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10am.
Last class in Bath will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 5:30pm.
Stay tuned for information about classes being offered starting in January 2012.
Last class in West Kingston will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10am.
Last class in Bath will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 5:30pm.
Stay tuned for information about classes being offered starting in January 2012.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
My class at St. Andrew's by the Lake Church is cancelled this Friday, November 11.
My apologies for any inconvenience.
My apologies for any inconvenience.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Yoga in Bath starts October 4
I just confirmed with Cathy at St. John’s Hall that I can offer yoga classes there on Tuesdays starting October 4, 2011 at 5:30pm until 7pm.
Class fee will be $10 per class (20% will go to St. John’s).
This session will continue for nine or ten weeks until November 29, 2011 or December 6, 2011.
I am looking forward to seeing you again. Please note the earlier start time.
The class is, as always, open to beginners as well as those with yoga experience.
Monday, August 29, 2011
An Autumn Blessing
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you & yours!
Anonymous, Irish
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you & yours!
Anonymous, Irish
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Fall 2011
Plans are underway for the fall session of yoga in Bath, Wilton and West Kingston.
Bath, St. John's Hall, 5:30pm, Tuesdays starting October 4, 2011 -- Cost per class $10
Wilton Hall, 251 Simmons Road, 10am, Wednesdays starting September 14, 2011 -- Cost per class $10
St. Andrews by the Lake Church, 10am, Fridays starting September 9, 2011 -- Cost per class $15 or $120 for 10 classes
Bath, St. John's Hall, 5:30pm, Tuesdays starting October 4, 2011 -- Cost per class $10
Wilton Hall, 251 Simmons Road, 10am, Wednesdays starting September 14, 2011 -- Cost per class $10
St. Andrews by the Lake Church, 10am, Fridays starting September 9, 2011 -- Cost per class $15 or $120 for 10 classes
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Summer 2011
Summer Yoga
by the Lake
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30pm
Twelve week session:June 8 to August 24, 2011
Cost $120 for session. $15 to drop in.
Led by Still Point certified instructors
Karen Alexander & Jane McDonald
Gentle, flowing hatha yoga suitable for all levels
including beginners.
St. Andrews by the Lake Church (Upper Founders’ Hall),
1 Redden Street, West Kingston
Southwest corner of Days and Front Roads. Access off Front Road on Lakeview.
For more information, please call (613) 386-3673 or
email jmcd@reztel.net
May we exist like a lotus
The lotus plant is a prominent image in Eastern philosophies. In yoga we learn the lotus or half lotus asana. In North America the water lily could be comparable, offering beautiful flowers rooted in swamp waters.
This mantra or blessing might help us along the way to develop and grow from life's suffering or "muddiness".
Here's some interesting information about the actual plant.
All parts of the lotus are edible. The immature seeds can be eaten raw or cooked, they
have chestnut like flavor. Ripe seeds are roasted and ground into flour, or boiled to extract
oil. Lotus roots produce starchy tubers and have the flavor of sweet potato. The young,
unrolled leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Lotus seeds have very hard, impermeable seed coats, and can remain viable for a very
long time. Recently, lotus seeds of 1,200 years from China have germinated. What an incredible plant!
May we exist like a lotus
At home in the muddy water.
May we bow to life as it is.
Here's some interesting information about the actual plant.
Seeded in muddy waters, the lotus rises above the mud and produces beautiful and
fragrant flowers. The big showy bloom may be 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) in diameter. The
flowers open for just three days. Then each petal falls silently into the water, one by one, at
a short period. The large green seed head or pod remains on the top of the stalk for a long
time as it darkens and ripens. The pod then falls to the water, where it floats face down releasing its seeds to take hold in the mud. The seeds then germinate in the following
Spring and give rise to new plants.
fragrant flowers. The big showy bloom may be 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) in diameter. The
flowers open for just three days. Then each petal falls silently into the water, one by one, at
a short period. The large green seed head or pod remains on the top of the stalk for a long
time as it darkens and ripens. The pod then falls to the water, where it floats face down releasing its seeds to take hold in the mud. The seeds then germinate in the following
Spring and give rise to new plants.
All parts of the lotus are edible. The immature seeds can be eaten raw or cooked, they
have chestnut like flavor. Ripe seeds are roasted and ground into flour, or boiled to extract
oil. Lotus roots produce starchy tubers and have the flavor of sweet potato. The young,
unrolled leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Lotus seeds have very hard, impermeable seed coats, and can remain viable for a very
long time. Recently, lotus seeds of 1,200 years from China have germinated. What an incredible plant!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday yoga
Classes at St.Andrews by the Lake held on Friday mornings at 10am are cancelled for Friday April 22 (Good Friday) and Friday April 29 (royal wedding!). These decisions were made by consensus of the regulars.This means that our next class will be held on the first Friday in May.
Happy Easter and Happy Wedding Watching.
Happy Easter and Happy Wedding Watching.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Spring Session begins week of March 28, 2011!
Start yoga with Jane for 8 weeks starting the week of March 28 ending in mid May.
Please feel free to drop in to any class in Wilton or West Kingston.
Bath, Tuesdays, 6pm at St. John's Hall * ($60 + tax for 8 class session) No per class rate. Sponsored by Loyalist Recreation Department
Wilton, Wednesdays, 10am at Wilton Hall, 251 Simmons Rd, Wilton ($10 per class)
Amherstview, Thursdays, 6pm at Community Hall *($60 + tax for 8 class session) No per class rate. Sponsored by Loyalist Recreation Department
West Kingston, Fridays, 10am at St. Andrew's by the Lake Church, 1 Redden Street, West Kingston ($15 per class, 10 classes for $120)
Please feel free to drop in to any class in Wilton or West Kingston.
Bath, Tuesdays, 6pm at St. John's Hall * ($60 + tax for 8 class session) No per class rate. Sponsored by Loyalist Recreation Department
Wilton, Wednesdays, 10am at Wilton Hall, 251 Simmons Rd, Wilton ($10 per class)
Amherstview, Thursdays, 6pm at Community Hall *($60 + tax for 8 class session) No per class rate. Sponsored by Loyalist Recreation Department
West Kingston, Fridays, 10am at St. Andrew's by the Lake Church, 1 Redden Street, West Kingston ($15 per class, 10 classes for $120)
To register for classes in Bath or Amherstview,
please call
Amy Purvis
Recreation Programs Coordinator
Loyalist Township Recreation Department
322 Amherst Drive
Amherstview, ON K7N 1S9
613.389.3648 ext. 211
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year
Namaste*, everyone.
The New Year is a chance for all of us to re-connect with our body-mind-spirit and stretch everything out. I hope you will join us for classes in yoga. These classes are designed by and for adults of a "certain age", just like me. They are non-competitive and fun for men and women. If you want any additional information, please contact me.
Here's a New Year's blessing from the Dalai Lama to share with you.
May the poor find wealth,
Those weak with sorrow find joy.
May the forlorn find new hope,
Constant happiness and prosperity.
May the frightened cease to be afraid,
And those bound be free.
May the weak find power
And may their hearts join in friendship.
*Namaste is a Hindu greeting, literally translated meaning The light in me honours the light in you.
The New Year is a chance for all of us to re-connect with our body-mind-spirit and stretch everything out. I hope you will join us for classes in yoga. These classes are designed by and for adults of a "certain age", just like me. They are non-competitive and fun for men and women. If you want any additional information, please contact me.
Here's a New Year's blessing from the Dalai Lama to share with you.
May the poor find wealth,
Those weak with sorrow find joy.
May the forlorn find new hope,
Constant happiness and prosperity.
May the frightened cease to be afraid,
And those bound be free.
May the weak find power
And may their hearts join in friendship.
*Namaste is a Hindu greeting, literally translated meaning The light in me honours the light in you.
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