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<body> Toronto Yoga and Pilates. Yoga Classes. Toronto Pilates Classes. Esther Cieri Yoga and Pilates instructor. In Toronto, there has been a wonderful rise in the popularity of yoga and pilates studios. Maybe it’s because we all need a little room to breathe, or a calm space to do something just for ourselves. Sometimes, we need help to gain a little perspective on life. It’s pretty tough to take that much-needed moment during your Monday meeting, struggling through traffic, or with responsibilities at home. We tend to exercise our minds all day, but our body also has an intelligence that needs to be nurtured – a wisdom that can naturally enhance our well being. Yes, we do teach yoga and pilates, but we also help you develop your ability to tap into your innate body wisdom. We offer you the opportunity to learn how to move with freedom and ease, cultivate a deep sense of well being and re-connect to what you value most in life. The skills and benefits you receive from yoga and pilates can be transferred from the mat and into your day, your commute, and your morning meeting. Body Wisdom gives you a space to breathe, so you can become more effective in your workplace, and in your everyday life. <a href="http://www.yoga.com/">yoga</a> <img src="images/pdf.gif" width="29" height="37" align="left"><a href="articles/bodyworkPractices.pdf" target="_blank" class="article">Bodywork Practices</a> Keep yourself safe and free from injuries <img src="images/pdf.gif" width="29" height="37" align="left"><a href="articles/learnAboutYourBody.pdf" target="_blank" class="article">Learn About Your Body</a> Laura Allard’s Anatomy in Clay™ Workshop <img src="images/pdf.gif" width="29" height="37" align="left"><a href="articles/managingYourStress.pdf" target="_blank" class="article">Managing Your Stress</a> Creating a breating space with yoga and pilates <img src="images/pdf.gif" width="29" height="37" align="left"><a href="articles/yourHealth.pdf" target="_blank" class="article">Your Health Is A Laughing Matter</a> A dose of laughter may keep the doctor away WEB RESOURCES <a href="http://www.stillwatertherapies.com" target="_blank" class="pageBold">stillwatertherapies.com</a> <a href="http://www.urbancalm.ca" target="_blank" class="pageBold">urbancalm.ca</a> <a href="http://www.balancehealthgroup.ca" target="_blank" class="pageBold">balancehealthgroup.ca</a> URBAN CALM STUDIO 1842 Queen Street East, Toronto SATURDAYS 9:30 am -10:45 am…………..Group Yoga Class 10:45 am - 11:45am………….Group Pilates 12:15 pm - 1:30pm……………Group Yoga Class STILLWATER THERAPIES 2010 Queen Street East, Upper Level, Toronto MONDAYS 9:30 am - 10:45am.......... Group Yoga Class PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Our classes are small, with a maximum of 4 participants per class. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to guarantee a spot. Call 416.809.8629 to register. PRICING 1 class…………. $20.00 + gst 8 class pass…….$150.00 + gst. 12 class pass……$215.00 + gst CONDMINIUM YOGA CLASSES Are you too busy to fit in a trip to the gym or studio? If you live in a condominium with proper facilities we can arrange to come to you. Call us at 416-809-8629 or have your condo board or fitness director contact us. PRIVATE CLASSES Private classes are a great way for beginners to feel more comfortable with the practice of yoga, or for participants who want to advance more quickly. During one-on-one sessions, we help evaluate your current needs and design a program just for you. Private…………..$65.00 + gst Semi-private……$80.00 + gst <img src="images/map.gif" width="430" height="207"> URBAN CALM STUDIO Our location in the Urban Calm Therapeutics Massage Therapy Clinic is just 2 blocks west of Woodbine beside Starbucks. 1842 Queen Street East, Toronto STILLWATER THERAPIES Our second beaches location in Stillwater Therapies is across from Kew Gardens. 2010 Queen Street East, Upper Level, Toronto Workplace wellness programs are designed to help companies increase their profitability by enhancing their employee health, productivity and performance. Companies who participate have experienced a reduction in health benefits costs and absenteeism, and improved employee morale and motivation. To read more about the business case for active living at work, visit the Health Canada link below. <a href="http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/fitness/work/sitemap_e.html " target="_blank" class="pageBold">www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/fitness/work/sitemap_e.html </a> 1. WORKPLACE YOGA OR PILATES: 45 minutes to 1 hour Choose a convenient session time for your employees: at lunch, before or after work. These usually take place in a boardroom or meeting room, depending on your office set-up. We teach one class per week and the series lasts for eight weeks. 2. WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS: 1 hour workshop A popular workshop showing you how to arrange your computer and workspace in order to maintain a healthy spine. 3. YOGA AT YOUR DESK: 1 hour workshop Learn yoga techniques for reducing levels of tension and stress. We demonstrate how easy it is to perform quick, simple stretches to instantly feel better. No change of clothes, no mat required - it's an excellent pick-me-up for those stressful days! 4. PILATES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE: lunch hour workshop An interactive discussion where we introduce some pilates basics and answer questions. In this workshop, we show you how you can develop strength, stability and mobility, and some physical skills to avoid repetitive strain injury. 5. EATING FOR ENERGY: lunch and learn workshop A lunch hour discussion explaining how to create nutritional habits that will help you have more energy throughout your day. 6. SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT: lunch and learn workshop In this workshop we teach breathing, relaxation and stretching techniques that employees can practice while they are working. Busy workplaces benefit by empowering their staff with these skills to be effective in stressful environments. 7. BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY: lunch and learn workshop Did you know that there are super foods, supplements and healthy living habits that can help boost your immunity and keep you energized and free from colds all winter? In this workshop we give you 5 ways to keep your immune system strong so you can be happy and healthy all year long. People practice yoga or pilates for different reasons. Some want to become more flexible, and some want to learn to break out of their hectic schedule and relax. That’s why we are always careful to teach with the participant in mind, by balancing technique with individual needs. You do not require athletic ability or prior experience to practice yoga or pilates. We teach the building blocks of yoga and pilates for all ability levels, in a safe, gentle and encouraging environment. You will learn how to practice at the intensity suited for you. Each position or exercise can be simple, moderate, or challenging, depending upon your requirements. People with different body types, ages and activity levels, with limitations and rehabilitating from various injuries can take part and benefit from these programs. Workplace wellness programs are designed to help companies increase their profitability by enhancing their employee health, productivity and performance. Companies who have participated have experienced a reduction in health benefits costs and absenteeism, and improvement in employee morale and motivation. For companies who want to contribute to their employees’ ability to effectively manage stress, Body Wisdom offers customized programs that develop skills to help create a better balance between the demands of the job and the demands of life outside work. In addition to the Body Wisdom Yoga and Pilates Program, we facilitate workshops and seminars on ways to boost your immunity, and teach skills to manage stress and keep your body and mind healthy while at your desk. Our approach is to work with you, in a consultative process, to develop a program that is sustainable and that suits your company’s unique needs. <a href="pages/menuCorporate.html" target="menu" class="page">> VIEW OUR CORPORATE WORKSHOPS</a> Yoga is a practice that cultivates a sense of well being by developing our abitlity to live in the present moment. The style of yoga that we teach is called Hatha Yoga. This form of yoga emphasizes fluid movement and moving with breath. It is easy to learn the basics, and the benefits can be profound. For starters, with regular practice you will notice increased energy, greater focus and an overall sense of well-being. Make it part of your life, and you’ll learn to create a healthy, balanced lifestyle as well as maintain a strong, stable and flexible body. We take a personal approach to our group classes - our focus is on giving a lot of individual attention. We modify poses, teach simple breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques to suit your pace and comfort level. We also take time to explain the fundamentals because it is important to understand what you are doing and why. We guide you towards improving your health with a safe, gentle and encouraging approach. The goal of each class is to create a space where you experience a fully relaxed state, and a feeling of harmony of mind, body and soul. <a href="pages/menuClasses.html" target="menu" class="page">> YOGA CLASS SCHEDULE</a> Our modern lifestyles often interfere with our body’s natural design for healthy movement. Our sedentary workplaces for example, in which we sit too often, can lead to our body “forgetting” how to move correctly. This habitual misuse of our body often results in common preventable injuries or chronic pain. The pilates method of exercise helps you develop greater awareness of your whole body. There is a lot of attention to detail and the goal is to achieve core stability, good body balance and coordination by systematically lengthening, strengthening, and toning all muscle groups. Rehabilitating from chronic pain and preventing injuries through proper body usage is achieved in part by learning how to listen to your body. By developing your sense of body awareness you will develop better body mechanics, and better posture. Whether you are very fit and want a challenging method of exercise or you are just beginning a fitness program, Body Wisdom can offer you a personalized approach that can meet your individual needs. <a href="pages/menuClasses.html" target="menu" class="page">> PILATES CLASS SCHEDULE</a> What's the difference between Yoga and Pilates? Let's start with Yoga. It's an ancient practice from India dating back about 5,000 years. It is based in Hindu philosophy. Yoga cultivates a sense of health and well being from a holistic Eastern approach of understanding the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. Yoga consists of a series of postures (asanas) combined with simple breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques to increase flexibility and strength while reducing stress and physical tension. Pilates on the other hand, is a movement system developed in the West by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s. It is based on the interconnectedness of body and mind and its goal is to create core stability through good coordination, body awareness and fluid movement. It helps develop overall joint mobility, good body balance and alignment and promotes injury prevention and rehabilitation. Do I need any special equipment? No special equipment is needed for yoga or pilates. If you have a yoga mat you can bring it along. All the exercises are performed on mats on the floor. Can I do Yoga or Pilates if I'm pregnant? Yes. You should consult with your doctor first. We will take a very gentle approach and we will move according to the changes of your body through each of the trimesters of your pregnancy. What should I wear? Workout clothing is appropriate. Sports bra, tank top, workout tights or shorts are all fine. I work in downtown Toronto, can I arrange a corporate yoga session? Certainly. We have a series of corporate wellness programs designed to help employees manage stress, and improve workplace environments. To read more <a href="pages/menuCorporate.html" target="menu" class="page">CLICK HERE</a> "With my asthma and allergies, I just could not exercise without wheezing and coughing all the time. I had 10 weeks of yoga with Esther and the results were unbelievable. I actually normalized my breathing and even better, I no longer need my medication. She (Esther) showed me how to control my health problems. A BIG thank you!" -- Elinor Skelton "Esther's approach is inclusive even for participants at different levels, I've never been to a class where the instructor is so available for consultation and questions. Body Wisdom was one of my first yoga experiences and I judge all other classes by her standard". -- Vanessa Cuda. </body>