B O D Y B A S E D
E M O T I O N A L S U P P O R T
Certified Trauma Conscious Mind Body Theraputics &
Contemplative Practices
Somatic Experiencing - IPNB - MFT
movement - meditation - mindfulness
Experience the Self from Within
FALL 2021
CLASSES
MOVE INTO WELLNESS
UNWIND STRESS
RESTORE RESILIENCE
Quality Care
MONDAYS 5-6:30pm
Sept.13 - Nov. 1st/21
online or in-person
Anxiety & Depression live in your body, learn how to let them go.
Explore stress release and rediscover ease through mindful somatic movement. Balance your nervous system and build resilience with contemplative practices.
No experience necessary. Bring a notebook, yoga mat and tea or water.
HARMONIZING THE PELVIC FLOOR
Trauma Informed Somatic Movement & Contemplative Practice
An 8 week class series to increase embodied awareness and confidence in the pelvic diaphragm.
In this class series learn how to access the pelvic diaphragm through the gentle pathways of voice, breath and gentle movement. Increase awareness and functional mobility by improving the felt-sense of safety and presence. Enjoy mindfulness techniques designed to explore a safe relationship with your body.
You will learn:
The 3 Interconnected Diaphragms and how they work together
How to use the voice to access the nervous system to down-regulate the stress response which impacts pelvic tone.
How to access the Respiratory Diaphragm, as the main muscle influencing pulmonary function/breathing/heart rate and pelvic muscle tone.
Fascial layers and connective tissue to mobilize and strengthen the PF
Mindfulness Meditation and Vagus Nerve practices to integrate on all levels of your being.
All people with a pelvic floor are welcome, no prior yoga experience is necessary. Please include a notebook or journal to record your thoughts and experiences.
Benefit from my professional experience and wide range of psychological services.
SCHEDULE
WORKSHOP
MINDFUL SOMATICS FOR PELVIC FLOOR CONNECTION & COHERENCE
SATURDAY
OCT 23rd
2:30 - 4:30PM
Harmonizing The Pelvic Floor - a safe exploration of the function, fascia and embodiment of the pelvic floor
Gentle mindful movement and awareness practice can support connection to the Pelvic Floor. A body based program to:
Explore how our voice and breathing are connected to our pelvic floor, and how to use them to increase awareness
Reasons why someone might not be able to feel or access the pelvic floor and what to do about it
Understand the fascial structure of the pelvic floor and embody anatomy, connections and function
Coordinate the fascia of the legs with the pelvic floor: What this means for walking and jogging and moving freely
Develop a consciousness for the organs in pelvic floor: understanding and training the fascia of the pelvic organs, recognizing their connections to (in)continence and fascia
Mindful Somatic Meditation practice, examine how our thoughts and feelings can influence healthy emotional pelvic connection
All are welcome to attend, no prior experience necessary. This is a trauma informed workshop, and will be offered as a safe, invitational method to attend to and connect with this area of ourselves.
This will be offered in-studio and live stream online!
IN PERSON & LIVE STREAM
LIVING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
MINDFUL MOVEMENT FOR ANXIETY & DEPRESSION $65 +gst
MONDAY AUG. 23/21
IN PERSON AND LIVE STREAM
The Yoga & Meditation Centre of Calgary www.yogamcc.com
Gentle mindful movement and awareness practice can support you during times of adversity. A body based program to unwind unconscious tension and worry, allowing for greater emotional freedom.
How to identify flight, fight and freeze in your body and how to address it.
Gentle breathing practices to offer nervous system support.
Sound and mantra to tone the Vagus Nerve and promote balance.
Guided visualization mindfulness practices.
A handy guide to take your practice home with you
No need to have any prior experience. Bring a notebook, yoga mat and something to drink.
ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH
A Four Part Series
Addressing Mental Health - a 4 part series with practice tools to help with Christine Wushke, Robin Campbell, Heather Good & Stacey Madden.
Thursdays January 21 - Feb 11, 2020 |6 - 8 pm | price: sliding scale.
You can attend all 4 sessions or choose the session you wish to attend.
We want EVERYONE to feel welcome to join for these sessions so we are offering this on a sliding scale. If you are in a position to pay this helps support those who are not. Regular price is $200 for all four sessions or $50 each session. Options to pay more or less than this will be offered upon checkout.
This series will be offered virtually only via Zoom, if you can not attend live, you will be sent a recording that you can view for 1 week
Contact us with any questions at 403-251-9642 or e-mail info@yogamcc.com