The only authentic Yoga is the one that works for each person according to circumstances and needs, and there are many possibilities.

T.K.V Desikachar
‘The Heart of Yoga’

All classes are rooted in the Kripalu tradition.

Monday	Tuesday	Thursday
10:30 - 11:30am Chair Yoga Marpole Place	10:30 - 11:30am Chair Yoga Kerrisdale Seniors Centre Starts Sept. 14
		6:15 - 7:30pm Gentle Yoga for Back Care Treloar Physiotherapy Yoga Studio

* updated summer 2010

Treloar Physiotherapy Yoga Studio

686 West Broadway (at Heather), Vancouver, BC
604-875-6207
www.treloarphysio.com

gentle yoga for back care

In these gentle flow classes we take a little extra time to explore deep techniques for soothing & aligning back muscles. Since the spine is intimately connected to the pelvis, we will explore this area and the hamstrings to relieve tightness & discomforts and increase flexibility. We also explore unwinding alignment patterns & strengthening the core line.

These techniques will promote good posture while restoring mobility throughout your body. Receive a repertoire of safe, effective yoga poses, plus relaxing breathing techniques, to support a pain-free & mobile spine!

the neck workshop

Get Your Neck In Line! Is Your Neck A Pain, Or A Pleasure?

This practical workshop offers an enjoyable, experiential way to learn how your neck works & aligns with the rest of your body.

Learn how to re-pattern unhelpful habits, allowing a more holistic and integrated way of moving and being in your daily life.

Practise familiar yoga postures & feel more stability & increased ease & comfort in your neck.

Whether you have forward head posture, tension, headaches, tmj disfunction, or injuries such as whiplash, - or none of the above, this workshop will benefit your well being.

restorative yoga

A deeply restful and healing practice, Restorative Yoga will soothe your soul, and help you to heal and feel better. Deep relaxation is good for everyone & highly recommended for stress and anxiety, recovery from surgery or chronic conditions, trauma (such as grief), and fatigue.

Comfortable supported postures, visualizations and breathwork all contribute towards enabling your body/mind to rebalance and become whole and healthy again.

chair yoga

Chair Yoga is for anyone who is not comfortable getting up and down from a yoga mat for any reason.

We usually start standing with a few easy movements to loosen up and ‘arrive’. The body of the class is done sitting on a nice solid, armless chair. Participants are encouraged to work within their level of comfort.

Benefits will be felt from gentle elongation of the spine and opening the chest area. We also do hip openers, hamstring lengtheners and arm & leg strengtheners! Simple breathing techniques calm the mind and relax the body. Tension is released, circulation improves, mobility increases, breath deepens and you feel better! Laughter ensues. It is a great group and we have fun!

corporate yoga

Employees and employers will receive many benefits to improve their enjoyment and efficiency in the work place, including stress reduction, both mental and physical, and a clearer, calmer mind for more focused concentration and better working relations.

Classes will include stretching and strengthening of the spine and core muscles and some guidelines for the care of the spine and lower back while at work. The postures combined with some simple breathing techniques relax tension and improve circulation and respiratory function...resulting in a sense of calm and well-being. The strengthened immune system reduces absenteeism from work.

Each session closes with a luxurious relaxation. Participants leave feeling fully refreshed.

A suitable space is required. A warm, clean, open space large enough to allow the participants to stretch out.

private classes

Private or semi-private classes are available.

A few private classes is a great way to get ready to join a class. Or therapeutic yoga can help with health issues. We work together to design a practice specifically for your needs.

testimonials

“Sylvia's restorative yoga program provided a safe environment for me to go deeper in awareness and truly relax my body. The supported resting postures and breathwork allowed my mind to settle into a stillness that stayed with me for a long while after each session.”

“Sylvia was a gentle, patient, and knowledgeable guide for my healing journey. Her empathetic approach was nourishing to my soul, and the work helped to re-balance troubled muscle and nerve systems.” - Joan W., yoga therapy

“For the past two and a half years, yoga with Sylvia has been a major element in my successful recovery after suffering two herniated disks in the lumbar region. I’m not sure where I would be today without the patience, understanding and attention to working around my limitations that she has shown in helping me to regain strength and mobility after the injury. In retrospect, I wish I had started yoga 30 years ago.” - Dan H., hatha yoga

“It’s hard to put to words how precious these classes are....however I can say Sylvia is a wise and wonderful teacher. I get a good mixture of spirit and strengthening and leave with a deep sense of peace. She helps me cultivate richer subltleties of being. What more could I ask for?” - Sandro A., hatha yoga

“This has been my first time with yoga and because of Sylvia’s techniques, I have become a person who will definitely continue with the classes. Sylvia has guided me into a realization and awareness of the power of breathing and gentle exercise of mind and body.” - Rosalie, chair yoga

“I have been taking Sylvia’s yoga classes for 3 years and they have been very beneficial in relieving my tense neck and upper back muscles as well as helping me with my insomnia. I keep coming back for my yoga fix!” - Colleen, chair yoga