Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness…

challenges that work and life have to offer. Jessica is able to balance her busy schedule of work, family, love of cooking, dedicated dog-ownership, and other hobbies with more ease thanks to the grounding she finds through her practice. She hopes to offer enthusiastic and genuine insight from personal experience through her teaching. 17:45 – 19:00 At Santosha, we use the term Hatha Yoga to describe classes in which traditional or classical Hatha poses or asana’s and breathing exercises (pranayama) are taught in each class. The emphasis is on working deeper into the position through principals of alignment, breathe and awareness. Poses are sequenced by the teacher to open the body in a progressive and safe way. (Level: Beginner-friendly, All levels) Hatha All Welcome Markus first discovered yoga in 2005, while looking for a fitness complement to intense outdoor activities such as running, rock climbing, and mountaineering. He was simply amazed by the multitude of health benefits andthe better mind/body awareness that a regular yoga practice would bring in every moment, and circumstance. He started on the yoga path by exploring Sivananda, Power and Hot Yoga that he practiced for a couple of years. At some point he decided to deepen his practice and discovered the magic of Ashtanga, Yin and Iyengar Yoga.   Markus always brings enthusiasm and humor in his classes. Whenever it is possible, he likes adding a hint of vigorous yet meditative flow in his teaching. 19:15 – 20:30 Cost is by Donation or DANA - suggested Donation $10.00 - all proceeds go to support the Tibetan Education Fund of  The Ottawa Sangha of esteemed Buddhist Master Anyen Rinpoche meets every Wednesday at 7:30 at Santosha to practice meditation and offer support to each other as we explore how the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and loving kindness can bring happiness to ourselves and others.We start with a group practice of silent meditation and then practice the Avaloketesvara Sadhana - ameditation practice with mantra designed to awaken Compassion for the benefit of ourselves and all sentient beings. All are welcome and no previous experience with meditation or Buddhism is required.If you are interested in learning more about Meditation and Buddhism please come a few minutes early to introduce yourself and one of the Sangha members can help you find your place and explain the Sadhana and discussion topics for the evening. Our discussions this year are focused on the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva as translated by Dilgo Khyentse The schedule is:7:15pm - Arrive7:30 - 8:00pm - Wind energy and Silent sitting meditation8:00 - 8:30pm - Avalokitesvara Sadhana8:30 - 9:00pm - Dharma discussion based on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva  is a registered charity whose aim is to help reduce poverty and illiteracy in Tibet by providing Tibetan children with scholarships so they can attend boarding schools. The charity also sponsors a literacy clinic for girls in AmdoTibet. Please visit the website for further details and information about Anyen Rinpoche and his activities in Ottawa and Montreal. By Donation All Welcome David comes to the Ashtanga Vinyasa system of Sri K. Pattahbi Jois as taught by Richard Freeman after years of meditation practice and classical hatha and pranayma instruction. David has completed Richard Freeman's Basic and Advanced Teacher Trainings and attends Workshops and Trainings with Richard whenever and wherever they are available. Believing that yoga and meditation are meant to be practiced together, David has also studied the Quiet Hatha practice known as Yin Yoga completing his teacher training in this style of yoga with Sarah Powers. Both Anusara and Yin styles are incorporated into David's hatha classes. You may also find that a brief period of meditation will occasionally be placed in the class just to keep you mindful that the practice opens heart, body, mind and spirit. Thursday Class Type Level Instructor   06:00 –08:00 The twisting asanas have greater impact on spinal health and digestive function than any of the other yoga practices, yet receives very little attention in a regular class. In this workshop we will explore the smaller muscles of the spine, and review circulation to the abdominal organs. We will twist standing, sitting, balancing and even up-side-down! Investment: Included in 200, 300 & 500 hour Teacher Training Package email Christine Anderson, Director of Teacher Training for more information: $210 to attend the 5 day program as a drop-in student. $320 to attend all 7 days and earn Teacher Training hours (a-la-carte). We invite ALL practitioners to join us in our explorations of advancement (you do not need to be enrolled in the teacher training to take this workshop). In-House Workshop All Welcome Christine Anderson, Registered Massage Therapist: Over the years Christine has been, a graphic designer, photographer, anatomist, massage therapist, yoga teacher trainer &entrepreneur. She has spent over 200 hours in a gross anatomy cadaver lab, where hard evidence of both health and disease have ignited her building curiosity of how stress impacts the body. Does a busy mind tax a neglected body? She knows from her limited experience that a bit of mindful movement has a way of changing one’s perspective in regards to what is really worth stressing over. Her wish is that we can all access the tools for navigating life with more joy. 09:30 – 10:45 At Santosha, we use the term Hatha Yoga to describe classes in which traditional or classical Hatha poses or asana’s and breathing exercises (pranayama) are taught in each class. The emphasis is on working deeper into the position through principals of alignment, breathe and awareness. Poses are sequenced by the teacher to open the body in a progressive and safe way. (Level: Beginner-friendly, All levels) Hatha All Welcome Nancy Maddams With a 15 year career in education, Nancy has taught Special Ed., Waldorfkindergarten and alternative education in various settings. One of her biggest learning experiences was mothering 2 children who are now grown up and still occasionally ask her for advice. She continues studying yoga and Ayurveda, movement, and many areas of the healing arts. Her yoga practice began in 1973 with a focus on mindfulness as a way to help quiet her hyper-active mind and it's an ongoing practice! She views yoga as a "lifelong learning experience to discover/uncover one's true self." 12:00 – 13:00 At Santosha, we use the term Hatha Yoga to describe classes in which traditional or classical Hatha poses or asana’s and breathing exercises (pranayama) are taught in each class. The emphasis is on working deeper into the position through principals of alignment, breathe and awareness. Poses are sequenced by the teacher to open the body in a progressive and safe way. (Level: Beginner-friendly, All levels) Hatha All Welcome Jennifer is an artist in every aspect of her life; art isin our food, breath, movement, and intentions. Along her voyage Jennifer has found herself living and laughing as a ceramicist, painter, designer, health conscious chef, event planner, restaurant manager, entrepreneur, amateur musician, writer, yoga teacher and of course an ever growing and ever changing student. Jennifer continues to direct her focus inward to discover her physical and emotional self enabling her to play joyfully on her path in a world seemingly full of chaos and indecision. Regardless of how or when we find ourself on the mat, the practice spills over into our whole world like the ocean spreading far and wide. 17:45 – 19:00 At Santosha, we use the term Hatha Yoga to describe classes in which traditional or classical Hatha poses or asana’s and breathing exercises (pranayama) are taught in each class. The emphasis is on working deeper into the position through principals of alignment, breathe and awareness. Poses are sequenced by the teacher to open the body in a