Contact:
(306) 652-2235
pdewar@sasktel.net
Patricia's Historical
Teaching Background
“When the body is cleansed, the mind purified & the senses controlled, [then] joyful awareness needed to realize the inner self also comes”
(BK II, Sutra 41)
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Patricia Dewar, PhD
Yoga E-RYT-500
Classes
Retreats
Workshops
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Private Instruction
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“Peace in the body brings focus to the mind”
BKS Iyengar |
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"THE BODY IS AWARENESS"
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Winter 2012 Classes |
At McFarland House 716 Queen Street (use 8th Ave door) |
All equipment is supplied
The cost for a 10 class series is $150. |
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Yin Yoga *FULL
Monday 7:15-8;45PM (January 9th to March 19th. No class Feb 20th - Provincial Family Day) *Wait list available
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| Yin yoga is a complimentary style of yoga. It targets the deep fascia and ligaments of the joints as opposed to more yang styles that strengthens and stretches the more superficial muscles. In yin yoga style the poses are entered and exited very slowly, and the actual pose is explored in a quiet meditative fashion for 3-5 minutes with gravity and breath deepening the experience of the pose. |
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Breathing Awareness with Supported Poses *FULL
Tuesday 10-11:30am (January 10th to March 20th. No class Feb 21st) *Wait list available
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| This class cultivates a state of deep relaxation and healing. The breath, gentle movement and stretching increases our range of motion, invites more life force into our bodies, as well as encouraging a calm and peaceful mind which increases our overall sense of well being and appreciation of life. |
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The Body is Awareness : Understanding our Poses from the Ground Up (levels 1-3) *FULL
Tuesday 5:30-7pm (January 10th to March 20th. No class Feb 21st) *Wait list available
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| This class emphasizes how different parts of the body work together to create an overall structure of strength and resiliency crucial to injury prevention as well as increasing our range of motion and dissolving tension in our bodies. The approach of mindfulness encourages the student to work “from the” inside out and from the outside in.” |
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| AT KNOX UNITED CHURCH (838 Spadina Crescent East, use 24th St entrance) |
Equipment is limited
Cost for a series of 8 is $110
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Yoga for Health and Well Being
Mon. 9:30-10:45 am
(January 9th to March 5th. No class Feb. 20th - Family Day) |
| This class uses gentle yoga postures and movements to release stress, unwind the body and calm the mind. This is a nourishing practice that emphasizes body awareness, self knowledge, and acceptance. The co-ordination of breath and movement facilitates deep release, removing obstacles to well being, spontaneity and joy. |
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Learning and Understanding Basic Yoga Poses (Level 1&2)
Wed. 5:30-6:45 pm (Jan 11th to March 5th. No class Feb 22nd.) |
| This class emphasizes standing/foundational poses. The aim is to understand how to use, not fight, natural forces and tensions in the body. In learning how to move the body with efficiency, you will discover your potential to reduce the risk of injury and enjoy equanimity of mind. |
For Registration: Call Colleen Kells 242-3527
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Yoga Teaching Credentials
Yoga Certifications
- Advanced Studies Program (500 hrs), The Yoga Room, Berkeley California
- Iyengar teachers Donald Moyer and Mary Lou Weprin
- E-RYT 500
- Yin Yoga with Bernie Clarke
- Relax and Renew Trainer (Lasater)
- Critical Alignment Therapy Gert Van Leeuwen (Level 4 training)
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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D, MSc. BA, BPE
- Type A teaching Certification (Saskatchewan and Ontario)
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