Sunday, November 14, 2010

2011 Schedule

Please see the sidebar for our new 2011 Teaching Schedule.

Starting in January 2011, regular classes are back on! Please note: they are every 2nd week with 2 workshops in between.

But remember, if you want some yoga before that, I am available for private lessons!

Namaste and a have a wonderful holiday season!

A New Concept in Yoga Teaching - Private Lessons!

Well maybe this is not so new..but it is new to me!
I will begin teaching Private Yoga Lessons in your home at your convenience
asap!

The cost is $20 per person gst included for 5 people.
Classes will be 1 hour in length.
No more than 5 people per group.

You must bring your own mats, and any props that you will need.
Loose fitting, comfortable clothes and barefeet are really all that is required.
Yoga really is for EveryBody and everyone can do it!

If you are interested in this idea contact Brandy.
This works for any type of small get together on a one time basis or regularly every week!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Yoga Done...for now...

Sorry my yogis! But I must stop teaching yoga for the time being.
I have previously emailed everyone on my list and hope that you have passed
this information along to anyone who wants to know.

I have been looking for a teacher for Delisle and Vanscoy and hope to have something
arranged very soon.

Namaste
Brandy

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

5:30 pm Delisle Class on Wed Cancelled

Due to unforseen circumstances, there will no longer be a 5:30 pm beginner class at the
Anglican church on wed nights in Delisle.

The 5:30 pm participants are welcome to join the 7 pm class.

Thank you
Brandy

Monday, October 4, 2010

Vanscoy Yoga

Class is on for tonight, Oct. 4th 7 pm at the hotel basement.
Next Monday, NO CLASS as it is Thanksgiving!

Stay tuned for details on the following Monday's class...it will not be
in hotel basement!

Thanks
Brandy

Monday, September 20, 2010

FREE YOGA

This month is INTERNATIONAL YOGA MONTH, so in honor of that, next week's Yoga classes in Delisle and Vanscoy will be FREE! Remember, to always bring a friend and come to any class at any time and ask all the questions you like!

Namaste
Brandy

Communication!

I will always use E-MAIL to contact the group regarding ANY and ALL schedule changes...so, if you are not getting an e-mail from me (brandylynn@live.ca), then contact me and I will add you to the group!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Class Schedule - CHANGES

I have had to change up the schedule a tiny bit!

There will be NO Tuesday night yoga in Vanscoy - It will be MONDAY night instead!

Wednesday night yoga in Delisle still the same.

PLEASE SEE THE SIDE BAR for full class details!

OR Contact Brandy!

Ah Blessed Tahnee :)

Oh yeah...it hurts today...but ya know what? I learned so so much from Tahnee last night
at the workshop...that it was so worth being out of my comfort zone for a small while!

Namaste and blessings always to my dear friend and teacher Tahnee Fournier for guiding us
on the path and helping us to deeper understand our own practice.

Brandy

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Tahnee Confirmed!

This Tuesday's workshop, August 24th 7-9 pm is going to host Tahnee Fournier, an Anusara-Inspired Yogini from Ireland! We are so so lucky and blessed to have her here with us!
She will teaching the backbends and inversions workshop.
$20 per person
Bring a friend!

Snacks and tea provided.
Mats, blocks, straps all available!

Please contact Brandy via e-mail or Facebook to confirm your spot! Limited space.

Namaste
Brandy

Friday, August 13, 2010

Workshop Aug 24 and Tahnee News

Tuesday, August 24 7-9 pm is the Backbends and Inversions workshop at the Delisle Anglican Church! $20 per person Snacks and tea provided.

Tahnee is in town! As soon as we nail down a date between today and the 29th (when she leaves back to Ireland), it will be posted and you will be contacted OR contact me!

Namaste
Brandy

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Fall Class Schedule

I will be teaching 3 classes per week starting the first week of September!
Please read carefully below and select the class appropriate for you - as always, anytime you have questions, please contact Brandy at 493-2983 OR 230-1097 or by e-mail at brandylynn@live.ca !

Tuesdays in Vanscoy
7-8 pm
August 31st until December 14th ALL LEVELS
Held at Vanscoy Hotel Basement
PLEASE Bring your own mats!
$10 per class

Wednesdays in Delisle
5:30-6:30 pm BEGINNERS
7-8 pm ALL LEVELS
September 1st until December 15th
Held at Delisle Anglican Church
Mats and blocks provided
$10 per class

Namaste

Monday, June 28, 2010

July 13th Workshop

Coming up...Tuesday, July 13th 7-9 pm is my first of 2 workshops this summer.

This first one will focus on the forward bends and hip opener poses.

The second one on Tuesday, August 24th, will focus on backbends and inversions.

Please, if you wish to attend, just show up! $20 per person.

Mats.blocks.provided!

Great music and company guaranteed!

Continued Study

So, you know how if you don't use it...you lose it?
I have NO intention of losing my YOGA....so, I am spending my summer re-learning, re-absorbing these wonderful teachings so that I can BE a better teacher...

With this in mind, I plan to really step up our classes together in the fall and at the 2 workshops this summer!

Bring a friend...it could change their life!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Reno's One Love Yoga Class Tonight

I attended a 2 hour yoga workshop held at One Yoga on Main Street in Saskatoon, the studio of my wonderful teacher Ryan Leier, taught by another wonderful man, Reno Muenz!

What a blessing...jai ma!

It was so wonderful...moving...learning...amazing really...can't wait to see he and SJ again...
Really, I am deeply grateful

Namaste

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Hi all

Just dropping a note here about: daily asana practice! I know it sounds a little scary...doing something...yoga...everyday...but we are not talking about 1-2 hours a day here...we're talking paying attention to your body...honoring your practice....just try starting...5 minutes...and guess what...you'll be inspired to keep going...just breathe....

Friday, May 14, 2010

Summer Schedule 2010

Everyone Deserves Yoga
“Bringing out your Inner Warrior...One Class at a Time”

Brandy’s Summer Class Schedule
~ Workshops
~ Tuesday, July 13th 7-9 pm – Forward Bends/Hip Openers
~ Tuesday, August 24th 7-9 pm – Back Bends/Inversions
*You must have some yoga experience before attending a workshop. Pre-registration not required. Drop In Only. $20 per person.
~Classes
~ Regular Twice a Week Classes will begin in the first week of September 2010! No day of the week has been determined yet. I will post the start and end dates of the Fall Sessions no later than the beginning of August.
*All classes are drop-in only – pre-registration not required. Cost $10 per person.
Side Note: One class a week will be BEGINNER and the other will be INTERMEDIATE. Please select the class that is best for you!
Yoga is for healthy individuals and should not be undertaken without the consent of a physician if you are unsure.
If you are interested in MORE summer yoga...check out the following websites:
www.saskatoonyoga.com
www.joos.ca
from the Yoga Mat of Brandy Losie
Certified Sacred Ground Yoga Teacher
PO Box 653, Delisle SK S0L 0P0 (306) 230-1097

www.everyonedeservesyoga.blogspot.com

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Hang In There Baby!

Hang in there ladies...just a few more days and I will have my SUMMER YOGA SCHEDULE posted right here!

Please, if you have any questions and comments, contact me at brandylynn@live.ca or pick up the phone and CALL ME - 230-1097! (Saskatoon and area only LOL)

Hope you are all having a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend and see you at yoga on wednesday!

Namaste
Brandy

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Garage Sale in Delisle Saturday May 8th

Here is a list of some of the things that I will have for sale on Garage Sale Day this coming Saturday - 319-1st St E - maps available at the Town Office. Start time 9 am.

**PS We are also hosting an OPEN HOUSE for our house at same address from 1 - 3 pm!

Exercise Items
Commercial Treadmill x 2
Commercial Elliptical x 1

Large Exercise Ball x 1
Medium Exercise Ball x 1
4 lb exercise ball
8 lb medicine ball

3 grey exercise mats
weight room posters x 13
weight instruction booklets x 4

small curl bar and weight plate set
3 pilates bands
2 tubing bands
large weight plate tree
assorted 2, 3, 5 neoprene and vinyl dumbbells

cash register

Other
candle holders
kids and ladies clothes
boys and girls small size skates
and whole lot more!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Trade Show TODAY

Today, Sunday, April 18th (which is my mom`s birthday - happy bday MOM) I will be having a YOGIC table at the Delisle Town Hall from 10 am until 3 pm and be sure to stop in...I have some wonderful books, DVD`s, CD`s, mats, blocks, lotions, gels, etc... on display FOR IMMEDIATE SALE!

And there will be lunch and a ton of other great booths as well!

Delisle Elementary School and Yoga

Starting tomorrow, Monday, April 19th for 2 weeks, I will teaching the basics of Yoga to each grade for their physical education classes! I am super excited about this and I hope they all are too!

If you are a parent of a child that will be taking my class and you have a Yoga mat, lend it to them that day and this will truly help them out and me too!

Thanks so much...have a wonderful Sunday!

I Missed a Class...Reschedule Info!

So I was sick last week and missed wednesday nights class, so, we will continue with our 8 weeks, it`s just going to take 1 week looooonnnggger! LOL See you all this coming Wednesday, APril 21 and the last class will now be May 19th.

Manorama at THE REFINERY!

I heard some " joosy" news from my wonderful teacher, Jan Henrikson, that THE REFINERY on Dufferin Ave in Saskatoon, will be host to Manorama - Sanskrit Scholar on July 1st! Remember to check their site at www.refinersonline.org or contact Jan directly OR go to a class at The Refinery...I can attest, they are magnificent and Manorama is not to be missed!

Namaste
Brandy

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Saskatoon Yoga Workshops at Studio One!

Ryan Leier's Studio One is host to some fantastic stuff coming your way...starting ...anytime!

So check out his website at www.saskatoonyoga.com and look up the events page for a fabulous 40 DAYS of Yoga beginning May 16th and support his non-profit group - Yoga for Youth AND some awesome teachers from Hawaii are coming for a weekend workshop June 4th to 6th, so...dont' miss out!

Check it out!
Brandy

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Room Full O' Yoga

I love to see a room full of people interested in yoga...yearning for the quiet, the solitude, the sweat, the heat, the joy, the love, the pain...all o' that!

Thanks so much to tonight's attendees in class...wonderful class, namaste....

Feed the Yogi - new link!

Please check out the new link added below - Feed the Yogi as recommended by my dear teacher, friend and fellow yogi, Ryan Leier.

Add this to your journey....you need things to read along the way!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Trade Show April 18

On Sunday, April 18th from 10 am to 3 pm, I will have a Yogic Information table at the Trade Show at the Delisle Town Hall. Please stop by my booth for yogic treats, books, brochures, class information, china gel, lavender lotion, etc...

If there is something specific you are looking for or a question, you can contact me beforehand as well.

Namaste Brandy

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Beginner Yoga Series starts Wed March 24

Have you been thinking about trying Yoga?
This is a perfect class for you!
BEGINNER YOGA SERIES
@ Everyone Deserves Yoga
This 8-week series (1 class a week for 8 weeks) teaches brand new beginners
yoga fundamentals and provides students with the guidance they need to
develop a safe and beneficial yoga practice. In this series, students will receive
individual attention while learning basic yoga postures, yogic breathing and
relaxation techniques. Perfect for people who like to learn sequentially with the
same teacher in a small group.
Classes Start Immediately!
Wednesday Series 7-8 pm
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
$80 for 8 classes - $10 for Drop-In
Pre-Registration Not Required
Held at the Anglican Church – 3rd St W, Delisle
“Bringing out your Inner Warrior...One Class at a Time”
Brandy Losie Certified Sacred Ground Yoga Teacher
PO Box 653, Delisle SK S0L 0P0 (306) 230-1097
www.everyonedeservesyoga.blogspot.com

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Take Your Time

Can we approach yoga in a way that is free of the time constraints we impose on ourselves?

One of the first questions teachers here from new students is, "how long will this take?" The question not only refers to how much time will be necessary for practice, but also to how long it will take to actually learn and master yoga. Time has been called the poverty of our era. The hurried pace of modern life drives us to feel we have little time for the things we need or want. Time has always been precious, but too often we allow our lives to become frenzied and stressed. The new student wants to know how much time he or she must dedicate, how much of the day the yogic endeavor will require, and how long it will take to reach the goal. I have often answered these questions by saying, "it will take the rest of your life." This is actually good news. Yoga is a not a goal at all - it is a lifelong process of living and learning that nurtures our being and enriches the quality of our days. Realizing the significance of this insight removes unproductive pressures we may otherwise bring to our approach. We have our entire lifetime.

We will always have much to learn in the ways of skills and techniques, but the essence of yoga is deeper- it is always immediate and available as it grows from refining our attunement to the flow of life, and life force. Our bodies constantly change and adjust to our internal and external states, not only from day to day but also through many stages of a lifetime. That is why a more meaningful practice promises no end but provides a constant journey of learning and discovering.

Advancing our practice implies refining our ability to see and listen to our body on deeper and subtler levels. Cultivating this internal perception is more important than merely attaining more exotic postures. We can develop great strength or flexibility but miss the heart of the practice. Someone may be able to twist into a pretzel while balancing on one finger and still be a novice who misses the heart and experience of yoga.

Making the time for a yoga practice means honoring and loving ourselves enough to dedicate time each day to our own well-being. Serving ourselves is a part of serving others. Only when we take care of ourselves can we have more abundant energy to give to others and to our endeavors.

When a student tells me, "I can't find the time to take out of my daily life for practice or exercise", I reply, "Neither can I." I don't have time to "take out" for my yoga practice either, and yet I keep up a regular practice. I certainly know that I have much more energy, much more quality time and freedom, and much better health than would have been possible without having allowed myself time for asana. In truth, yoga doesn't "take time" - it gives time.

**Excerpted from Yoga Journal Magazine. November 2009 Issue.

Namaste - The Divine In You

Reflecting on the meaning of Namaste is a powerful way to cultivate respect for each other.

Namaste means "the divinity within me salutes the divinity within you". In every person there is a place where God resides, whether that person believes in God or not.

If Namaste were really understood, the world would be a better place, a more peaceful place, and a safer place.

Which Type of Yoga is for You?

Yoga, by definition, is one thing: union. But the methods used to acheive that union are many. By some counts, there are hundreds of styles. To help you understand what's on offer, here are a few definitions of popular styles.

Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga - I often incorporate this style in my regular classes.
What To Expect: This is a physically challenging, flowing practice that will get your heart pumping while also encouraging you to find your authentic personal power in life. Classes feature a 90 min vigorous sequence, performed in a heated room and designed to condition the whole body.
What It's About: The aim of Baptiste Yoga is to create freedom, peace of mind and the ability to live more powerfully and authentically right now. The physically challenging practice is training ground for facing emotional and philosophical challenges that arise in your life.
More Information: www.baronbaptiste.com

Jivamukti Yoga - This is the style of yoga that I learned in my yoga teacher training.
What To Expect: A physically vigorous and intellectually stimulating practice with a focus on spiritual development. Expect to encounter flowing asana sequences along with Sanskrit chanting references to scriptural texts, eclectic music (from the Beatles to Moby), yogic breathing practices, and meditation.
What It's About: One of the predominant principles of Jivamukti Yoga is ahimsa (nonharming), and classes often explore the link between yoga and animal rights, veganism, and activism.
More Information: www.jivamuktiyoga.com

Definitions:

Hatha Yoga
Hatha is a Sanskrit word that literally means "sun" ha and "moon" tha, broadly referring to the physical practices of yoga, including active and relaxing poses.

Hot Yoga
Classes are held in a heated room designed to warm the body from the outside in, just as the asanas warm the body from the inside out. Typically, hot yoga classes are strenuous, and the heat can make it easier to go deeper in some poses.

Restorative Yoga
Devoted to deep rest, these classes typically include 4 to 6 floor poses held passively with the help of bolsters, blankets, sandbags, straps, eye pillows, and blocks. Expect a long Savasana at the end, with about 20 minutes devoted to sinking into the earth to help the body and mind experience true rest.

Vinyasa or Flow Yoga
Poses flow from one into another, synchronized by the breath. Expect to encounter lots of Sun Salutations. If a teacher tells the class to "take a vinyasa", she's using the word as shorthand, probably referring to a miniversion that includes Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Upward Facing Dog, Downward Facing Dog.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Feedback?

Hey everyone...I always wonder what everyone thinks and so I am asking you here to let me know what you think about yoga...class type...venue...music...etc...

I want to improve my class attendance and class experience and for that..I need YOU!

Thanks in advance

Namaste
Brandy

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Class Update

This Wednesday, March 3rd at 7 pm is our 7th class. Next week is our last.
The new session will begin on Wednesday, March 24th at 7 pm for another 8 weeks. The cost is still $80 for 8 weeks or $10 drop in. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

This class is for beginner/intermediate. You need not know anything about yoga to begin our classes.

For more information contact me (Brandy) at 230-1097!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

New Link Added

Please notice that I have added a new link to this site:
Earth Easy www.eartheasy.com
This site is dedicated to helping all of us treat this Earth in a much friendlier way!
Check it out!

Namaste
Brandy

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

3rd Class this week

This week, Wednesday, Jan.27th is our 3rd class of the 8 class session.
If you are a beginner, you can still start now and not be concerned about keeping up!

Thanks so much and see you all Wednesday!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Blog Update

As you may or may not notice, I try to update the content of this blog as well as the recipes, links, etc. that appear here on a regular basis.

I do so to provide you with up-to-date information and cool things, sites, etc. that I have heard or read about.

So, check out the new link for Health Yoga which provides wonderful yoga information.
As well, check the new recipe for Strawberry Salsa which I can attest is so great, you may stop eating regular salsa altogether!

Namaste
B

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Yoga 2010

Yoga for 2010 begins on January 13th for 8 weeks Every Wednesday from 7-8 pm at the Delisle Anglican Church on 3rd Street West in Delisle. Cost is $80 for 8 weeks or $10 per class to drop in. Mats and blocks, straps etc.. provided.

Call Brandy at 493-2983 or 230-1097 for more information and to register!