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Hello Everyone! Starting the week of January 5th (unless noted otherwise) to February 27th. All classes are 1 hour and run for 8 weeks unless indicated:   Mondays 10:00am - Tai Chi (10 weeks ending March 9th - 1.25 hours - $200 + HST) 12:00pm - Nia (4 weeks ending January 26th - $80 + HST) 1:30pm - Sleep Specialty Course (Start date TBD - 6 weeks, 1.25hours - $225 + HST)   Tuesdays 10:00am - Therapeutic Chair Yoga ($250 + HST) 11:30am - Pilates ($160 + HST) 6:00pm - Evening M

Review Papers Effects of Exercise Training Interventions on Executive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Chen FT, Etnier JL, Chan KH, Chiu PK, Hung TM, Chang YK.Sports Med. 2020 Aug;50(8):1451-1467. [ full text  ] Yoga for infirmity in geriatric population amidst COVID-19 pandemic: Comment on “Age and Ageism in COVID-19: Elderly mental health-care vulnerabilities and needs”. Mohanty S, Sharma P, Sharma G.Asian J Psychiatr. 2020 Jun 13;53:102199.

Review Papers Mindfulness Training and Yoga for the Management of Chronic Non-malignant Pain: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness [Internet]. Lachance CC, McCormack S.Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2019 Sep 20. [ full text  ] Yoga for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain Management: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines [Internet]. Gray C, McCormack S.Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drugs and Tec

Review Papers Modern postural yoga as a mental health promoting tool: A systematic review. Domingues RB.Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 May;31:248-255. [ abstract  ] Yoga Therapy and Polyvagal Theory: The Convergence of Traditional Wisdom and Contemporary Neuroscience for Self-Regulation and Resilience. Sullivan MB, Erb M, Schmalzl L, Moonaz S, Noggle Taylor J, Porges SW.Front Hum Neurosci. 2018 Feb 27;12:67. [ full text  ] The Effects of Yoga on Positive Mental Health Among

Review Papers Reducing Allostatic Load in Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Physical Activity and Yoga Practice as Add-On Therapies.D’Alessio L, Korman GP, Sarudiansky M, Guelman LR, Scévola L, Pastore A, Obregón A, Roldán EJA.Front Psychiatry. 2020 Jun 4;11:501. [ full text  ] Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brinsley J, Schuch F, Lederman O, Girard D, Smout M, Immink MA, Stubbs B, Firth J, Davison

Hello Everyone!   Starting the week of November 3rd (unless noted otherwise) to December 19th. All classes are 1 hour and run for 7 weeks unless indicated. If spaces are still available, class prices will be prorated: ​​ Mondays 10:30am - Tai Chi, classes are 1:15min (10 weeks - started Oct. 6 - Dec. 15) 12:30pm - Restorative yoga (4 weeks - $80 + HST ​ Tuesdays 10:00am - Therapeutic Chair Yoga for Shoulders, Neck & Chest with individual pre and post assessments ($325 + HST)