Ambaa Community Yoga Space Located in the district of St Henri, is a yoga space created by Kate Hudson and Michelle Sands. Our vision is a space with an emphasis on community and connectedness: within the studio, the local community of St. Henri, and Montreal; and extending to a greater universal community, the earth and a divine spark that resides in all of us. Classes offered include dynamic vinyasa flow, hatha, prenatal, mom and baby yoga, kids yoga and community classes. Located at 4660 Notre Dame West, H4C 1S6 (5 mins from Westmount and NDG). Map This Location Tel: 514-996-3620 Website: www.ambaayoga.com E-mail: info@ambaayoga.com

Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga Courses by Carina Raisman Learn anatomical theory to support your yoga practice. Develop core strength, flexibility, alignment and balance. Study physiology to understand the inner functioning of the body and how it is affected and optimized thourgh yoga. Courses offered at various locations in the Montreal region. Consult the yogamontreal events page for the latest courses. Carina Raisman Yoga for You Tel: 514-576-7247 Website: www.yogapourtoi.com

Annick Robinson - Budokon Sensei, yoga teacher, and workshop presenter Annick Robinson, Canada's only certified Budokon Sensei, is now teaching Budokon in Montreal, and is available to give workshops, master classes and private training all over Canada. For more information about Annick Robinson and her daily schedule, please visit: www.annickarts.com To contact Sensei Annick directly, please E-mail: info@annickarts.com

About Budokon The word Bu-do-kon translates directly in Japanese as (Bu) Warrior (Do) Way (Kon) Spirit, or Way of the Spiritual Warrior. The Budokon physical practice draws upon ancient and modern yogic and martial arts styles. The foundation of the Budokon physical practice is precision, alignment and Zen mind. All Budokon techniques are designed to explore the body's full range of motion. The practice dances between agility, control, speed, power, balance, flow, focus, calm, precision, flow and mastery in the body, mind and spirit. The Budokon Zen practice is seated meditation. Zen is about single minded living. Zen is about freedom from our own ideas. This practice is the foundation of Budokon and weaves its way through everything we do. Budokon is a living art. By that I mean it is the art of living. It is your waking and your sleeping, your walking and your sitting, your living and your dying. I cannot say that it is more special than any other art. In fact, it is not special at all. It is the practitioner who brings all that the art is, all that the art will ever be. Budokon is not about gaining ideas. There is nothing to gain from it. It is simply a way. Our way is the Zen way. We are not a religion or a devotional practice. We do not practice to become enlightened. We practice because we are enlightened. If you are seeking something in order to gain something, this is the wrong practice. Budokon is empty of gaining ideas. If you believe there is something to gain from it, you will always be disappointed by it. This is the first lesson in our art. We must come to it, like all things, with a pure mind, free from attachment and gaining ideas. This is why we suffer. Budokon is freedom from suffering, nothing more. For more information on Canadian Budokon programming and teacher training, please visit: www.budokon.ca About Annick Annick is a highly certified health and wellness professional with over 18 years of teaching, study and experience. She is the former host of the daily TV show 'Rendez-Vous Nautilus Plus' from RDS, is an international presenter, certifier and evaluator for the national association, is a life coach, fitness writer, and is belted in two forms of martial arts. She is currently the only Budokon Sensei in Canada. Several years ago, in NYC, Annick met Budokon Founder and Creator, Cameron Shayne, and went on to apprentice with him while assisting him at conferences and retreats all over the world. Sensei Annick eventually earned her teacher-status red belt to become Canada's only Budokon Sensei, and is currently one of only 16 Senseis worldwide in the process of earning the elusive Budokon blue belt.

Anusara Yoga Anusara Yoga is a new paradigm in Hatha Yoga in which the artistic glory of the human heart blends magically with an elegant and sophisticated set of biomechanical principles known as the Universal Principles of Alignment. Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is now one of the fastest growing systems of Hatha Yoga in the world. Anusara Yoga teachers are dedicated to welcoming all students and to looking for the inherent good in everyone. The Anusara Yoga teachers of Montreal are committed to supporting one another and to building a vibrant and thriving community. For more information about Anusara Yoga, please visit www.anusara.com. To find out more about one of the Montreal Anusara Yoga teachers, please select a teacher.

Teachers Robin Golt Certified teacher Son of the Wind Yoga, Montreal Barrie Risman Certified teacher Montreal Francine LaFramboise & Philippe Perottin Affiliated Anusara Yoga teachers Centre de Yoga Namaste, Ste-Julie and Montreal Karen Claffey Anusara-Inspired teacher Heaven Studio, Pierrefonds Nathalie Keiller Anusara-Inspired teacher Montreal Tracey Peever Anusara-Inspired teacher Montreal

AMALIA Bi-weekly Sivananda- Hatha Yoga classes, combining relaxation,Pranayama, asanas,meditation, gentle therapeutic movements, and mantra chanting. Small groups to allow good support for everyone. Unwind, relax, and enjoy! Open to beginners and intermediate levels. SSF-IIIHS Centre (a non-profit spiritual foundation) 1974 de Maisonneuve West, Montreal. Tel: 514-937-8359. E-mail: iiihs@iiihs.org.

Ashtanga Yoga Montreal Ashtanga Yoga Montreal is made up of 16 people who bring experience from various fields of knowledge – yoga, meditation, dance, massage therapy and other healing arts. Our studio offers daily Ashtanga flow yoga classes, morning Mysore practice, workshops with local and international teachers, acro-yoga fusion courses and Yoga Alliance certified teacher training programs. Come enjoy yoga with us in the heart of downtown Montreal! Studio directors Allison Ulan, Eugene Poku and Jessica Goldberg look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful studios. Let us share with you the wonderful practice of Yoga. May Yoga Benefit All. Ashtanga Yoga Montreal Belgo Building, Suite 118, 372 Ste Catherine, Montreal. Map This Location. Tel:514-875-9642. Website: www.ashtangamontreal.com E-mail: info@ashtangamontreal.com

B e n e s s e r e: S T U D I O VIA NIA In practicing Nia you fall in love with being and moving in your body.... O u r   a p p r o a c h: The JOY of MOVEMENT Explore your body's natural rhythms with the Nia Technique, an expressive movement practice for body, mind and spirit. This unique fusion of dance blends concepts from the East and West to deliver a richly diverse energy experience; it is infused with the spirit of: HEALING arts [YOGA, Moshe Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique] DANCE arts [Modern, Jazz, Duncan] MARTIAL arts [T'ai-Chi, Tae-Kwon-Do, Aikido] This combination creates a synergy that no isolated technique can match. Nia is done barefoot to inspirational music and is a rewarding compliment to asana practice. It is a worldwide fitness and lifestyle program with 25 years of technical advancement. In Nia, you become aware that every movement in life is a part of your dance and that each and every movement can be used to self-heal. Nia is movement as medicine. At Studio Via Nia we offer the Nia experience: Classes makes use of music, imagery and literature as a source for aiding students to connect with their bodies, step into their true self, and learn how to move their whole body more powerfully and elegantly. As a student you are encouraged to further develop the basic elements of space, time, breath, energy, and form while increasing suppleness and strength of body, mind, spirit and heart. When you experience the primary lesson of Nia - that life should be lived through sensation - you become connected. Contact info: info@studioviania.com, or call Katia at 514-485-1508, 514-774-1242 Website: www.studioviania.com

Bikram Yoga Montreal Bikram Yoga is an intense workout, challenging for both beginners and experienced yoga practitioners. The room is heated to 42 degrees Celsius during a 90 min class. If you want to improve your stamina, increase your muscle tone and lose weight/inches, Bikram Yoga is for you. This is not a meditative class, be prepared to sweat and work hard! Large recently renovated studio with changing rooms, showers (!). Mats, water, and towels available. 721 Walker Avenue (a few steps from Lionel Groulx metro) Map this location Tel: 514-989-7642 Introductory Special (one week unlimited Yoga) $25 New: Bikram on the Plateau! Bikram Yoga Plateau, 435 Laurier Est, Montreal QC H2J 2P3. Metro Laurier Tel: 514-303-6013 Map this location Website: www.bikramyogamtl.com

Susan Halle, certified wellness coach, yoga teacher/therapist and personal trainer. www.blissworks.ca Tel: 514-488-1072

Blissworks Blissworks provides health and healing through yoga, holistic fitness and wellness coaching. My customized wellness programs for individuals combine therapeutic and conventional yoga, fusion fitness (pilates, core strength training and yoga) and the support of wellness coaching. I am available for small groups, corporate programs, seniors, pregnancy and chronic pain specialty classes. "the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are" Joseph Cambell Follow Your Bliss! Look out for Yoga Trance Dance (as taught by Shiva Rea) coming soon!

Breathe

Studio Breathe 1313 rue Shearer Montréal, Québec. Located in the historic Le NORDELEC building. Map this location Tel: 514-933-3666 E-mail: info@studiobreathe.com Website: www.studiobreathe.com

Studio Breathe is an eco-friendly, wellness facility unique to Montreal that offers over 60 integrated classes of the most sought-after hard and soft training techniques of Yoga, Martial Arts, Pilates and Boxing for men, women, and children. The first of its kind in Canada, Studio Breath is a one-stop fitness center for inner and outer health for the elite athlete or novice. Just steps from Atwater Market and the Lachine Canal bike path, we offer a flexible membership formula, from drop-in classes to easy, unlimited monthly passes. Our 8500 square feet of loft space houses 3 studios including one equipped with radiant heating for Hot Yoga, full service amenities, as well as a Holistic Spa where preventive treatments like Nutritional Consultations and Shiatsu, Stone Therapy, and Swedish Massage are favorites. In each of our bamboo floored studios, we offer a variety of different yoga styles from meditative Yin and Restorative Yoga to dynamic Power Yoga. From sweaty hot Yoga to the inspirational Kundalini Yoga, all of our Yoga classes are taught by a unique blend of experienced teachers, including Ingrid Steimer, Nigel Wolf, Eva Ifrah, Kate Little, and Kimiko Fujimoto.

Brian Tuck Certified Hatha Yoga instructor, bilingual, for all levels of experience. Offering private sessions from the comfort of your own home, my studio, or corporate yoga at the office. Experience the many benefits Yoga can bring to your life - Strength-Endurance-Alignment-Balance-Clarity-Self-discipline-Joy-Peace. Certified 374 hours with Yoga Alliance and Fédération Francophone de Yoga. Why private yoga? Here's what I have to offer and share with you: • Full benefit from the postures, you are taught how coordinate the breath with each posture and how to listen to your bodies. • Your allignment and positioning are safely monitored to prevent injury. • Your progress is monitored with each session; progressively and safely advancing your practice. • Informing you of the physical, physiological and chakra benefits, coordinating it your personal needs, target areas and health promotion. • Instruction on meditation and breathing techniques. • Private yoga is also a great addition to your regular yoga practice. It allows you to deepen your practice and work on the postures you have the most trouble with. I believe yoga is for everyone, so I have very competitive rates that you can also split the cost between a friend or two or three...for a quaint and fun group session, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced. Great for students and professionals alike! Tel: 514-969-0457 E-mail: brianjt@hotmail.com Website: www.YogaWithBrian.com

Tel: 514-373-7161 or (514) 572-5474 Email: cham_lily@hotmail.com Viniyoga Website: www.yoga-cty.org

Centre Viniyoga Lily Champagne VINIYOGA A living tradition Viniyoga classes in Anjou, in the eastern part of the Island of Montréal Viniyoga is a living tradition: living because it is directly inspired by a very ancient source, yet adapts as needed to the present conditions. What is most apparent in this tradition is the respect and care for other beings and things. The key is to apply yoga with a fundamental consideration for human and cultural aspects. Classes offered: prenatal - beginner - advanced - individual - parent-child Viniyoga training - 4 year program. 6655 Boul. Joseph-Renaud, Local 102, Anjou, Montréal. H1K 3V3. Map This Location

 

YOGA SANGHA: GLOBAL CONSCIOUSNESS When the body becomes aligned, everything becomes aligned, because human beings are connected to everything that surrounds them, including themselves. - Sylvie Tremblay Centre Yoga Sangha Welcome to Yoga Sangha! Offering a warm and special atmosphere in a beautiful heritage building, Yoga Sangha places great value on quality teaching that is in keeping with ancient traditions, as well as offering massotherapist services to members. Discover this veritable Garden of Eden in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal, near downtown Montreal. Yoga Sangha provides an environment where profound values, fun, enthusiasm and creativity can all be explored and where serenity and joy are celebrated as the essence of what you are. Recognized by the International Yoga Federation and the Fédération francophone de yoga, the Centre offers a wide range of approaches allowing you to find the rhythm, level, and style that suits you. The different yoga styles - Hatha, Flow, Dharma Vinyasa, Kripalu, Prénatal, Posnatal, Kids & Parents and Trance - and their workshops and retreats around the world - allow participants to unfold their potential. Sylvie Tremblay founded the centre, formerly known as Yoga Corps a Coeur, and has been managing the school with passion since 2000. Offering the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra (New York) in Montreal, Sylvie opened the yoga centre to foster a climate where people can, through osmosis, find and share harmony and spiritual values. Centre Yoga Sangha 3437, rue Saint-Denis between Sherbrooke and Cherrier (near Sherbrooke Metro) Consulter notre Horaire complet.3437, rue St-Denis Montréal Map This Location Contact: 514-499-1726 or info@yoga-sangha.com Website: www.yoga-sangha.com.

Centre Satyam de Hatha yoga Hatha yoga classes in the Satyananda Tradition (beginner 1, intermediate 2 and advanced 3). Hervé was certified and trained under Sannyasin Vishnuswaroop of the Satyananda Institute of Nepal. The Centre has Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (1 and 2). This training is registered with the Yoga Alliance (200h) and certified by the Satyananda Institute of Kathmandu. Address: 110 Mc Gill suite 201, H2Y 2E5 Montréal (Métro Square Victoria) Map This Location Tel: 514-861-1296 Website: www.yogasatyam.com Email: herveblondon@vif.com

Christine Harkness New to yoga? Here is a nice way to start: Affordable small-group or private sessions at your home, at your place of work, or at a private Plateau loft/studio. I teach hatha yoga (Kripalu-style) to real beginners (people with very little or no yoga experience). I suggest an 8-week program to gently and safely prepare you for drop-in studio classes or a beginner-level home practice. I am a Montreal-based yoga teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance. I was introduced to yoga by my mother who had discovered this ancient practice while living in Madhya Pradesh, India. I have been leading yoga classes since 2002, and I completed my 200-hr teacher training certification in 2003. Currently, I am seeking my professional-level (500hr) certification at Kripalu Centre for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires, Massachussetts. There is no reason to rush: Start with the fundamentals, and build from a solid foundation. I hope to guide you towards your own unique, evolving, life-long yoga practice. Contact Christine Harkness at: Tel: 514-835-7222 E-mail: ckHarkness@gmail.com Le seul veritable voyage, le seul bain de Jouvence, ce ne serait pas d'aller vers de nouveaux paysages, mais d'avoir d'autres yeux. - Marcel Proust

Corporate Yoga With Jayme Hernandez Imagine: employees less stressed and more productive, co-workers healthy and happier, team members more creative and focused. TELUS Mobility Gameloft, Accenture Consultants, and Reitman's Division ...are just a few of the organizations that understand the value in providing lunch or after work yoga at the office, and have enjoyed our service. If you are interested in starting a yoga program at your office or for your organization, contact Jayme at 514 261-YOGA (9642) or visit us at www.yogajayme.com/corporate.aspx We will come by and set up a FIRST TRIAL session for your group. E-mail: info@yogajayme.com Website: www.yogajayme.com Tel: 514 261-YOGA (9642)

Danga Dance / Yoga Explosion / Centering An artistic, cathartic, playful, sometimes philosophical journey to the heart of our pagan and sacred body. Each class explores a central theme, in two breaths: First breath: Dance. Guided free-form, to the sounds of heavy, muscled beats, or meditative rhythms Second breath: Tonic and fluid Yoga. Yoga Tonic and Fluid Yoga with music With Mylène Roy, registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance, creator of Danga, performer, author, journalist-columnist and maman, always intrigued by this body bathed in Mystery. Website: www.yogadanga.com E-mail: info@yogadanga.com Tel: 514-270-9135

Equilibrium Equilibrium, a yoga studio located in Montreal, offering a wide variety of yoga classes in Kundalini, Kripalu, Hatha Vinyasa, Kundalini Meditation, Pilates, Prenatal, Kids Yoga, a yearly Kundalini Teacher Training program, Yoga workshops, Chiropractic & Homeopathy, Swedish Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Hawaiian Massage, California Massage, Shiatsu Massage and Ayurveda. Equilibrium 7 rue Villeneuve St. Ouest,Montreal, Quebec, H2T 2R1. Map this location contact: Sat Narayan - yogamontreal@bellnet.ca - 514-843-yoga (9642) www.yogamontreal.net

4010 Ste. Catherine St. West, Suite 200 Westmount, Québec, Canada H3Z 1P2 Tel: 514-846-YOGA (9642) Website: www.HappyTreeYoga.com

HappyTree Yoga Studio HappyTree Yoga Studio is an energy-efficient, green-conscious studio located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Complete with beautiful sunlit bamboo floors, change rooms with showers, a comfortable lounge with complimentary tea served all day, a display of unique and locally crafted retail designs for sale, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Choose from over 10 styles of yoga taught by experienced, professional and approachable yoga teachers. With over 30 exceptional classes a week, plus weekly workshops and events, you will find yourself right at home at HappyTree. Yoga means union, and finally Montreal has a studio that is uniting formerly competing styles of yoga, so that you can explore the path to health, happiness and radiance that is right for you!

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Integral Yoga Institute Integral Yoga classes. 5425 Park Avenue. 514-271-1633

Integrative Bodywork and Yoga In Montreal West with Elizabeth Paulette-Coughlin A Kripalu Certified yoga teacher and Kripalu body worker, Elizabeth Paulette-Coughlin has also trained in Nosara and Svaroopa yoga, and took a 2 year Maasters program in Ecopoetics from Vermont College. A yoga practitioner for 30 years, for the past 7 years Elizabeth Paulette-Coughlin has offered yoga classes that integrate these influences. Currently, she offers 4 classes per week and body work by appointment. For more information, call 514-483-4891 or E-mail at ecopoet@total.net.

IYENGAR ROSEMONT Yoga is a system of exercise that uses physical postures and breathing techniques to work the entire body and mind, strengthen muscles, lubricate joints and rejuvenate the brain and other internal organs. This applied science of the mind and body seeks a state of perfect mental and physical health. It is a system of personal development based on honesty, non-violence and personal study. An Indian philosophy that has been practiced for thousands of years, yoga is highly pertinent to modern life. Its practice develops a strong, flexible and healthy body, a relaxed and alert mind and a contented outlook on life. Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers go through a rigorous three-to-five year teacher training program based on an international syllabus and standards set by Yogacharya Shri B.K.S. Iyengar, to: 1. Develop maturity in the personal practice of asana and pranayama; 2. Develop a thorough understanding of the asanas and pranayamas for teaching purposes; 3. Gain proficiency in teaching skills; 4. Gain a basic education in anatomy; 5. Develop a working understanding of the philosophical basis of Astanga Yoga in the Iyengar Method; 6. Learn the various precautions that need to be followed for students with common problems; 7. Practice their teaching skills under the guidance of a qualified training teacher. To enter a teacher training program, students must be competent Iyengar yoga students who maintain a daily yoga practice. We encourage any yoga student to check the conditions of certification of their yoga teacher !!! To learn more about Iyengar yoga: • Iyengar yoga association of Canada • Iyengar yoga association of United States • BKS Iyengar • All the major cities of United states have a Iyngar yoga center. Studio à Rosemont 5800, rue St-Denis Suite 403 Montréal (facing Metro Rosemont) Tel: Karine: 514-282-1673 / Marie-Chantal: 514-271-7967

B.K.S Iyengar, among the most influential yogis of his time, lives in Pune, India where at 88 years old is still teaching thousands of students from all over the world. The trademark of Iyengar practice is an intense focus on the subtleties of each posture, postures held longer, and extensive use of props (belt, chairs, blocks, blankets).

iYoga Yoga for You Is work a pain in the neck? Had enough headaches and backaches? Tired of feeling tired? Relieve your mind. Release tension. Strengthen, stretch and align your body. Learn exercises you can do at or away from your desk - to be the best at what you do. Carina Raisman, BSc. Immunology, Certified Yoga Teacher. For corporate sessions, also private, semi-private sessions. Tel: 514-576-7247. Website: www.yogapourtoi.com

Jessy Naturel & Centre Holistique de Pointe Claire Extensive class schedule with a variety of teachers and styles including Ashtanga, Kripalu, hatha, Sivananda, Meridian exercises, Anusara and Kundalini. Also prenatal yoga, mommy and baby yoga and kids yoga, teen yoga and, mature adult and senior yoga. Yoga Mats, Bags, Blocks, Bolsters, Zafus, DVDs, VHS and CDs. Mats rental $2.00 Located in the West Island 46-3 Ste. Anne, in the Pointe Claire Village. Map This Location Tel: 514-428-8133. Website: www.jessynaturel.com E-mail: jessynaturel@gmail.com

For information, please contact Kelly Mcgrath 514-569-7652. Website: www.joyofyoga.net

Joy of Yoga Studio Experience new vitality; increase strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. Invite peace & joy into your mind! The Joy of Yoga Studio is a Kripalu Yoga Studio in downtown Montreal. We are compassionate teachers, with a strong commitment to exploring the endless possibilities to the transforming and healing path of yoga. We offer Kripalu and Anusara yoga classes, meditation, workshops, Shiatsu massage for women including pre&post-natal, and Thai Yoga massage. Location: 460 St. Catherine St. O, suite 403, Montreal, Quebec. 1.5 blocks west of Bleury St., Place des Arts Metro. Map This Location

Julianne Gladstone Certified yoga instructor with the Chakra Yoga Centre (2001 Victoria, British Colombia). Specializing in Hatha and Pranayama Yoga, and incorporating elements of Ashtanga, Kripalu and meditation into classes. Teaching private, semi private and group yoga classes to all levels, at school, business or home, and in her own home studio. Teaching at Mange Mes Pieds Studios, 10 des Pins suite 214 (Pins/ St Laurent) - Beginner/Intermediate Hatha yoga- influences of Ashtanga and Kripalu for a vigourous yet restorative practice. Learn about the breath, various asanas(postures), meditation and relaxation. Private or semi-private Pranayama and restorative yoga classes in Mile End (St Urbain/St Viateur). Also at YMCA du Parc , Westmount YMCA, McGill University (Power Yoga, Yoga For Athletes, Hatha Yoga), English School Board of Montreal (Program Mile End- Yoga for Youth at risk). E-mail:julianne.gladstone@gmail.com Tel: 514-272-9448.

Kamala Yoga Founded by Andrea Sheldon, KAMALA YOGA seeks to foster physical, emotional and spiritual balance for all individuals through CONSCIOUS living. Andrea is a 300+ hour Certified Yoga Instructor who has been involved in yoga and meditation since childhood. She was trained and has taught in India. She received her certification in 2006 at Yoga Vidya Gurukul in the tradition of Swami Sivananda Saraswati & Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Andrea also specializes in Ayurvedic Bodywork/massage, as well as Ayurvedic Pregnancy Care and Baby Massage. She was trained and certified at the School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma in Kannur, Kerala, South India. KAMALA YOGA offers different levels of Hatha yoga classes, Pre Natal yoga classes, Kids and teen programs, corporate yoga classes, as well as semi-private and private individualized programs. Ayurvedic Massage is also offered. For more information call 514-966-5667 or e-mail kamalayog@gmail.com

Krisna Das Bilingual Sivananda Yoga classes; individual consultation or groups, polarity therapy, traditional thai massage. Call (514) 256-8339 or e-mail revilioroy@hotmail.com.

KUNDALINI YOGA WITH HARI RAM Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic blend of breathing, movement, posture, meditation and relaxation that works safely on every aspect of the body, mind and spirit. Its non-stressful approach to exercise promotes flexibility and stamina while elevating one's mental capacity and energy levels. Kundalini Yoga's authentic approach to breath control and meditation heightens self-awareness and vitality, thus enabling one to experience the clarity and beauty of their soul. Hari Ram is a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor and Shiatsu Therapist. Originally from Toronto, he has studied many disciplines in the healing arts, including: Shiatsu Therapy training with Master Mitsuki Kikkawa; Reiki I and II; CranioSacral I; and Healing through the Human Energy Field, with Barbara Ann Brennan. Hari Ram began teaching Kundalini Yoga in 1996. In the summer of 2005, he completed the 3HO Self-Mastery Teacher-Training Program in New Mexico, under the guidance of Gurucharan Singh and other renowned instructors. Website: www.myspace.com/hariram

La Cave du Yoga Hatha and kundalini yoga classes. Also Thai massage, relaxation and reflexology, yoga for breast care, and pre-natal yoga. Washroom and two changing rooms. Studio at 268 Normandie St. in Rosemere, a suburb north of Montreal. Map This Location. Rhona Kornel at 450-621-0525.

Lawrence Lefcourt Lawrence has practiced yoga and meditation since 1996 with masters in India, Burma, China, Sri Lanka and Canada, and recently completed Richard Freeman’s Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training. In 2002 he spent three months in Mysore, India to study Ashtanga yoga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharat Rangaswamy. He currently teaches yoga at the Equilibrium Institute of Yoga and Meditation and is available for private and small group classes. Lawrence also works as a certified massage and Shiatsu therapist and incorporates a strong meditative foundation into his bodywork. Tel: 514-278-6513 E-mail: holistichands@sympatico.ca

Le Centre Intégral Yoga maternité et Tai chi Prenatal yoga The practice of prenatal yoga based on Hatha Yoga will help you to meet the challenges and transformations of pregnancy and birth with strength, confidence and calm. Prenatal yoga incorporates gentle, safe movements-asanas (positions) and stretches to strengthen and open your body; breathing exercises to increase calm, focus and balance; visualization; meditation and relaxation techniques to release deeply held tensions and to promote the well being of yourself and your baby. Pregnancy is a time for moderation hence; you are always encouraged to modify movements or to rest as necessary. No previous experience in yoga is required. Prenatal Yoga classes provide an opportunity for expectant mothers to develop greater vitality and awareness of their body as well as to deepen their relationship with their baby. Postnatal yoga In postnatal yoga, you will learn postures to help restore muscle tone and ease the strain from carrying your baby. Hatha yoga postures (asanas) and simple breathing exercises help to stretch, realign, strengthen and rejuvenate your mind and body. These classes are designed to give the postpartum mother a challenging workout, relieve aches and pains, promote well-being, meet other mothers and have a great time in a warm caring environment. Gentle, relaxing postures increase calmness, focus and balance. The students can go at their own pace and do only what feels right. Le Centre Intégral is a center that offers Maternity Yoga, Tai chi, Qigong and massage therapy. A center that targets people of all ages, including pregnant woman and new mothers. Le Centre Intégral Yoga maternité et Tai chi 200 B rue Saint-Pierre, suite 204 Saint-Constant, QC Tel: (514) 585-8892 Website: www.lecentreintegral.com

Le Centre de Yoga Shanti Om In St Sauveur. Established in 2000 with the goal to offer professional and qualified guidance into the world of Yoga and Meditation. Inspired by Iyengar, through 40 years of exploration by Vanda Scaravelli. Based on the principles of anchoring and surrender, letting go of the inclination to muscle ourselves into the poses. These principles can be applied in any types of yoga, to give beauty and freedom to the poses as they enter a place of more fullness, where they may release deeply held tensions and injuries. Parijata E. Charbonneau has been exploring Yoga and Meditation for over 25 years. Living extensively in India over a seven year period where she studied Advaita Vedenta with Shri H.W.L. Poonja, Tantric Kashmir Yoga, body work and Indian music. Parijata received teacher training with Esther Myers in Toronto, and has studied with, among others, David Swenson, Angela Farmer and Hart Lazer. Le Centre de Yoga Shanti Om 119 de l'Église, St Sauveur. Call 450-660-4053 or e-mail maparijata@hotmail.com

Le Yoga Centre Beginner, intermediate and advanced Yoga courses. Also prenatal, seniors and private courses. Activities are mostly offered in French. Please note that English classes are available upon request. In Sainte Hyacinthe, a town to the south and east of Montreal. 2954 boul Laframboise, Suite 201, J2S 4Z2. Map This Location Tel: 450-250-7676. Montréal number Toll Free: (514) 454-7676 E-mail:info@leyogacentre.com www.leyogacentre.com

Lidija Segon Bilingual classes (Hatha, Astanga and Power Yoga) and Thai Yoga Massage. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes. Corporate and private classes available. For the list of classes, prices, Yoga retreats or Thai Yoga Massage please consult our Web-site: www.angelfire/indie/lidijasegon E-mail: lidijasegon@hotmail.com Tel: (514) 931-5674

Living Arts Living Arts: A Montreal-based wellness service founded by Gina Rubinsky, a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and stress and pain management counselor. This service offers group and private yoga classes, meditation instruction, yoga/meditation retreat days, personal counseling as well as the Mindfulness Based Stress and Pain Reduction Program, unique in its kind in Montreal. Optional registration for a full yoga session or attend classes on a drop-in basis. Classes Monday, Tuesday, 10:30 am, Thursday 6 PM. For private Yoga classes and counseling sessions, arrangements for convenient times will be made. Student rates available. For more information and to register please call Gina Rubinsky at (514) 489-8975 or visit www.living-arts.ca

 

Luna Yoga Centre Luna Yoga is located amongst the boutiques, restaurants and offices of the business district in Old Montreal. It occupies a large open space, filled with natural light and vibrant energy. With high ceilings and 10 foot high windows looking out onto St-Paul Street, the air is peaceful and serene. With the strong support of family, friends, and students, owner Jennifer Maagendans and co-manager/life partner Jason Kent opened the studio in July 2003. It has now become a sanctuary in Old Montreal offering a calm and soothing atmosphere for people to learn about, and discover, the path of Yoga. The studio is open 6 days a week, offering a vast selection of classes for students to choose from. Ashtanga, Hatha, and Jivamukti yoga classes are offered, as well as Thai Yoga Massage and specialized workshops. The team offers a kind and personal approach, allowing students to feel comfortable and at ease. E-mail: centrelunayoga@sympatico.ca

LM Viniyoga Yoga in Laval Viniyoga style yoga classes in Laval. Classes for regular, beginner and intermediate levels. Day and evening courses. Led by Lise Maltais, certified member of the Centre de transmission de Yoga (CTY), with supplementary training in human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. - Prenatal yoga - Prenatal couples workshops - Post-natal yoga (mother and child) - Therapeutic yoga ("Healing through the chakras") - Yoga for relaxation, and for breathing - Yoga for seniors - Private or semi-private classes - Yoga for business (Laval and Montréal) - Yoga outside in the fresh air starts in June For reservations: 450-629-9695 E-mail: lise.maltais.g@sympatico.ca

Lotus Palm - Thai Yoga Massage Combining the best of yoga & massage, Lotus Palm offers both Thai Yoga Massage instruction and treatments (60 and 90 minute sessions). The Lotus Palm Center, founded by Kam Thye Chow, author of "Thai Yoga Massage", has been training practioners worldwide since 1995. From three hour workshops to complete certification programs, all our courses are infused with the spirit of Metta (loving kindness and compassion), with an emphasis on body mechanics that makes the practice fun and safe for all. Located in the Mile-End area, our Center also hosts various special events, Kirtan, Yoga, Tai chi etc. 5337 St-Laurent suite 240 Map this location (Mapquest) Tel: (514) 270-5713, 1-800-585-5713 Toll Free Website: www.lotuspalm.com

Malcolm McLean, RYT Hatha yoga classes distilled from eclectic practice and training in several traditions. Registered with Yoga Alliance. Webmaster for yogamontreal website. Enter the flow through breath and movement, and retrace the path of of human evolution: - from all fours, to - standing upright with the stability of a mountain, to - balancing on one foot -- and reaching for the stars. Find your balance; build flexibility and strength. Overcome fear. Then melt down to relaxation, receptivity, and renewed energy. A carefully-paced practice, with clear instructions accessible to beginners, with challenges for advanced beginners. Click here for my website NDG YMCA, Wed 7:45 PM,Fri 5:30 PM, 4335 Hampton, near Monkland. Villa Maria Metro, 162/103 buses.Map This Location Centre de Yoga Shanti, Sundays, 9:30 AM, 16 Westminster, Montreal West. Tel: 514-231-7116 Contact by email

Mandala Yoga Mandala Yoga closed its doors on June 30, 2007. If you are interested in continuing your practice with Sue Halle, or are interested in other classes in NDG, please contact her at 514-488-1072 or suhalle@sympatico.ca

Marie-Daphné Roy I began practicing yoga in 1996, and started teaching in 1999 at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Western Massachusetts. In 2000, upon completion of a two year residency program and a 500 hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training, I've pursued my training with teachers from different horizons and schools of thoughts, both in Montreal and abroad. Currently, I teach group and private classes for beginners, intermediate, advanced and pregnant students. I believe yoga is a great means to reconnect to ourselves, our bodies, our emotions and our thoughts. During the poses we focus on alignment principles, as well as developing a sense of self-awareness, self-observation and compassion. In massage therapy I practice the Reiki Usui method and Thai Yoga massage, as well as Swedish massage and Myofascial Therapy. I find massage therapy to be a complementary tool in any quest for physical, emotional and psychological well being; it helps in reducing stress levels (yours as well as mine!), and works equally for sedentary and active people.

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Mindfulness Based Stress Management Program The mindfulness based stress reduction program, originally developed by Jon kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care Center, is an approach to self care and effective coping with stress, illness, and chronic pain. This comprehensive 8 week program integrates mindfulness practices: the body scan, mindful yoga and meditation as well as discussion and group exercises as interventions to assist individuals in mobilizing their own inner resources for healing and for moving to a greater level of health and well-being. CD's containing guided meditations and a stress management workbook are provided to support one's home practice. A full retreat day for integration is scheduled during the program's duration. Student rates available. For more information contact Gina Rubinsky at 514-489-8975 or visit her Website: www.living-arts.ca

Moksha Yoga Yoga in a heated room Moksha Yoga is a series of traditional Yoga postures created for practice in a heated room (37ºC). The series is a cardiovascular workout that strengthens, tones, and stretches the muscles while calming the mind and reducing stress. A combination of calm breathing and deep stretching allows for greater oxygen supply throughout the body, which returns the internal system to its healthiest form. The heat allows for deep stretching and promotes detoxification of the skin, blood and muscles. All classes are open to beginners. Moksha Yoga Montreal 3863 St. Laurent Boulevard 2nd Flr Montreal Qc H2W 1Y1 Map This Location Tel: 514-288-3863 Website: www.mokshayogamontreal.com

Mollie Lawson Yoga, meditation and chant. Silent retreats, including annual retreat in India. Hatha yoga based on extensive studies. Serene, beautifully appointed studio in Westmount. Call for information: 514-935-1909 Website: www.mollielawson.com

Montreal Yoga Coop Located in the heart of Old Montreal, the Montreal Yoga Coop offers Flow Vinyasa classes with a community-oriented group. We offer a serious practice in a fun a relaxed environment for those already with a solid practice in place. The yoga we practice is influenced by other body techniques such as Mitzvah, Klein and dance. Based in an Iyengar methodology, you will be discovering the deeper layers of your being. One of things that makes us different from other studio's is the this is a member driven cooperative to help keep the cost low and accessible for the serious practitioner. For more information, see our website at www.freewebs.com/mtlyogacoop or contact David at (514) 499-2935 and be sure to specify The Montreal Yoga Coop.

Nathalie Keiller Nathalie Keiller has been practicing yoga for more than 10 years and teaching it for 7 years. She is an Anusara-inspired teacher. Her practice as well as her teaching is based on attitude, alignment and action, which are the 3 “A”s of Anusara Yoga. Based on her personal experience and studies, she continually integrates new openings in her classes. Hatha Yoga contributes in increasing vitality, balance and flexibility; and helps keeping body and mind deeply connected. If you focus on the health, strength and flexibility of your spine as well as on the internal machinery of your glands and organs, her style can help you. Peace of mind is above all the goal of her teaching. She teaches at Veena Yoga , in enterprises as well as to private groups and individuals. Classes Veena Yoga: 178 Jean Talon est, 3e étage (marché Jean Talon) Email: yoga@qc.aira.com Tel: 514.278.8778

Nia Looking For a Cardio Mind-Body-Spirit Fitness Program to Complement Your Yoga Practice? If you’re tired of conventional cardio programs like aerobics, the treadmill, running or jumping, then try Nia…the world’s oldest and best mind-body-spirit cardio fitness program. Created 24 years ago by two American fitness instructors, Debbie and Carlos Rosas, Nia is a fusion fitness program that skillfully integrates concepts from the martial arts, the dance arts and the body rehabilitation therapies (like Yoga), making it the perfect cardiovascular complement to Yoga. Using music and movement each Nia class will: • Both calm and invigorate you. • Improve your cardiovascular conditioning. • Give you the space and time to explore, perceive and refine your movements to experience greater ease, comfort and pleasure. • Help you to become stronger, more flexible, more agile and more stable. • Help you find the “universal joy of being so similar to what Yoga gives me” as one Yoga student who also practices Nia so neatly summarized. Nia is suitable for all ages, body types and fitness levels. For more information about Nia or about Nia classes in Montréal visit www.niamontreal.com or call Marilena Paolucci at (514)728-8074.

 

Nritya Yoga (Yoga of Dance) Joyful Union of the Body, Mind & Spirit!! A course inspired by the movement, dance and yoga traditions of India! Yoga (Jyog) and Indian Sacred/Classical dance are inseparable. Both diciplines have common roots that go back thousands of years. It is believed that the sacred teachings were handed down to us through expression, movement and rhythm of dance; a dynamic form of Yoga! The sacred Yogic dance postures and Mudras (symbolic hand gestures), flow from one posture to another smoothly like dance. Slow and fast rhythmic music is used to help position the postures. Nritya Yoga postures, Mudra work, Yogic breathwork, visualizations, Vibrant Sacred Trance Dance and meditation in motion, are all incorporated in the Nritya Yoga Practice. An experience that truly incorporates the body, mind & spirit; a form of meditation in motion that is spiritually inspiring and soulfully uplifting!! Amrita Choudhury wa