Yoga at The Pod

How can Pod Yoga help me?

• help rehabilitate injuries, post-surgeries, chronic joint/muscles issues, weakness in the body, systemic disorders, insomnia, and of course to reduce stress
• a blend of several different forms of Yoga. 
• poses/sequences specifically designed for the students in the class - poses are chosen for YOUR body and your personal goals. 
• Yoga can benefit every level of your being lymphatic, circulatory, and nervous system, skeletal, muscular, and energetic systems
• Yoga can help balance all aspects of your body/mind in order to help you achieve your health and wellness potential
• One of the most popular classes is Therapeutic Yoga stiffness in hips, shoulders, general inflexibility, weakness, herniated discs etc.  This form of Yoga focuses on freedom of movement, improved range of motions, pain reduction, proper alignment and movement patterns.  It may also help you increase your body awareness.
• Yoga helps allow you to achieve more joy from work and play
• Classes are enthusiastic, challenging, professional, classes fun and casual. I encourage questions and feedback (and good jokes - mine usually are not) 
• Small class sizes to allow for personal attention and pose modifications/adjustments. 
• Groups, privates, and semi privates are available and all classes can be customized for in home or in my new studio.
• Please note:  not all of the classes may be on the schedule as there are sometimes last minute changes.
  

Upcoming Schedule - September 7 to October 31, 2010 

Daena's Classes:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
			8:45-9:45PM Ageless Ladies $10/class
6-7PM Therapeutic $65 (5 classes) No classes on Sep 6, Oct 11 or 25	6-7PM Men Only $105	6-7PM Therapeutic $105
7:15-8:15PM Ageless Ladies $10/class			7:15-8:45PM Therapeutic $145

Daena Blixhavn:  themountainpod@gmail.com 403-679-1019

Registered Classes:  Prices listed above
8 Class Drop in Card:  $125  (one hour classes only – expires October 31)
5 Class Drop In Card:  $ 85   (one hour classes only – expires October 31)
Drop In/Class:    $15 for one hour class;  $20 for 1.5 hour class (drop-ins are allowed when there is space; please contact Daena for availability)

Missed Classes/Make-ups:
If 24 hours is given regarding missing a class, a student can either come to another class in substitute during the session OR the student will be given a credit into the next round of classes.

Other Instructors' Classes:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday

Lisa:                    abalancedpractise@gmail.com    403-763-8378
Carlyle:                  bryncarlyle@gmail.com               403-688-7409
Jasmine:                jasminekay@live.ca                    403- 609-7971

Message from Daena

I love everything about Yoga.  I believe Yoga can help the mind/body heal itself in a variety of different ways.  I have seen great results from clients using Yoga to help rehabilitate injuries, post-surgeries, chronic joint/muscles issues, weakness in the body, systemic disorders, insomnia, and of course to reduce stress. 

My teaching style is a blend of several different forms of Yoga.  I teach poses/sequences specifically designed for the students in my class.  Thus, the poses are chosen for YOUR body and your personal goals.  Yoga benefits every level of your being: lymphatic, circulatory, and nervous systems.  Yoga may also help your skeletal, muscular, and energetic systems as well.  Yoga can help balance all aspects of your body/mind in order to help you achieve your health and wellness potential.  Currently, my passion lies with teaching Therapeutic Yoga ( stiffness in hips, shoulders, general inflexibility, weakness, herniated discs).  This form of Yoga focuses on freedom of movement, improved range of motions, pain reduction, proper alignment and movement patterns, as well as helping you increase your body awareness.etc. My style of Yoga helps allow you to achieve more joy from work and play. 

My classes are enthusiastic (and sometimes challenging!)  Although they are professional, classes are also fun and casual.  I encourage questions and feedback (and good jokes; mine usually are not)  I keep class sizes small to allow for personal attention and pose modifications/adjustments.  Below is the full spectrum of classes I teach small groups, privates, and semi privates.  All classes can be customized for the in home or in my new studio. For further details regarding class descriptions, costs, times please email/call me.  Click on the link for access to the current schedule.  Please note:  not all of the classes may be on the schedule as there are sometimes changes within the week. 

Namaste, Daena

Private Yoga with Daena

These sessions are designed for the beginner or advanced Yogi.  My intention with these sessions is to help you live well – at home, work, and play.  To feel the best you can physically, mentally, and emotionally…using Yoga as the tools to get there.

My private classes are designed for people with pain, injury/illness, and/or those looking for more relaxation, strength and ease of movement in their lives. The sessions will help you reduce pain, teach you proper body mechanics and body awareness as well as helping the body regain functional movement.  If your desire is to deepen your personal understanding of Yoga or help to motivate you towards a practice at home, these sessions are made for you.  Sessions are therapeutic in nature  - focusing on awareness and relaxation while gently increasing your strength, stability, and mobility.

Similar to my Massage Therapy treatments, these yoga sessions are specific to you. Programs are designed to suit your lifestyle – whether you wish to improve your sport(s), your home life, your ability to perform your job with greater ease of movement.  I can also create programs if you have 15 minutes in your day or 1 hour.

My clients come from all walks of life and all levels of health.  For more information on why clients come to Yoga or the results they experience, goto the success page on this website. 

Sessions occur in-studio or at your home and are typically 45-60 minutes.
Semi private sessions with 2-4  people are also available.

Price: $60 individual  For 2-4 people, please contact me for rates.

Private/Group Yoga Availability:

• Mondays from 4:30 to 9:30pm
  
• Tuesdays from 6-9:30pm
• Wednesday from 8:30-10:30am, and 3:30-7pm
  
• Thursday from 8:30am -10:30pm, and 6-10pm
  
• Fridays from 2-8pm
  
• Saturday from 9:30am-3pm
  
• Sunday from 3:30-6:30pm

You can book a session online or by contacting me directly at (403) 679-1019 or themountainpod@gmail.com. 

Missed Classes / Drop-ins

First, thanks to all of you who let me know when you cannot make it to class?  This has made it easier for me to communicate with other students who wish to make up or drop-in to another class.  BIG THANKS!  So, it would be great for all of us if that were to continue.  As often as you can, please notify me via email/text if you are unable to get to class.  You will be allowed to make up that class.  If at least 6 hours notice is not given, I cannot permit you to make up that class or provide you with a refund.  Sickness, extraneous circumstances do not apply, of course.   I will continue to email all of you when there is space in the class and if you could confirm your attendance, it would be appreciated.  Remember, this is only applicable to registered students for my classes only.  It is meant to ensure you do not pay for classes you have or will be missing.   I will also strive to keep you updated of any changes to my schedule.  Thanks gang!

A Quick Note:  Please refrain from sharing videos, downloads, passwords, emails, etc.  These tools are created to help you bring my style of yoga into your home so you have the pleasure of practicing whenever you choose.  I respectfully ask that you keep all information passed to you via The Pod strictly for yourself as any information is property of The Pod.  Thanks for your understanding.
           
In addition, sometimes there are last minute changes.  I strive to keep you informed with up-to-date schedule and rate changes.  Sometimes these changes to do not always get to the website and/or to students/clients as fast as I would like.  Please note that I attempt to have all information as current as possible.  Thanks! DB

I look forward to another amazing 8 weeks of Yoga with all of you! And starting a NEW YEAR at The POD!

I am excited to bring you some new concepts, ideas, and ‘torturous devices’ to keep you breathing, moving, and giggling……
DB

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