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Montrealers tend to make the most of their summers; Montreal yogis no less so, as dozens of yoga classes head outside to practice in the open air during our short but precious summer season. Read More---->
“Think of it as a fusion between physiotherapy and psychotherapy,” says Carina Raisman. “People come to regular yoga classes for all kinds of issues: sciatica, lower back pain, depression, to get off medications like antidepressants and sleeping pills, etc. In regular classes, many are benefitting. In private therapeutic yoga sessions, however, teachers can customize the sessions, focusing on breathing and postures that are most beneficial to help the condition, avoiding those that may aggravate it, and addressing the emotional matters that may give rise to the physical issues.” Read More ---->
How You Can Be Part of It
This post celebrates three Montreal yoga teachers who feel that the job description goes far beyond the yoga mat and the inner world, to action in the outer world on environmental and social causes. Read More ---->
In 2008, Lindsay Schonfelder organized the "Spring Day of Yoga" to help her with a Habitat for Humanity project in Tajikistan. Here is a note from Lindsay about the project, and some photos. Read More ---->
The Montreal yoga community marked September 21, the United Nations International Day of Peace, with salutations to the sun, drumming, dance, and dignitary speeches.
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