Class Descriptions

*Some classes are pre-registered. Please email us at cssnwt@gmail.com

Note: Not all classes are offered at all times – please email us if you are interested in a class listed below and don’t see it on our Current Schedule.

Adaptive Yoga* – Christa Domchek
These classes are for those who are recovering from an injury, have a disability or require assistance. Using chairs, you will learn about yoga philosophy, participate in warm up and breathing exercises, and gently move your body to relieve stress, relax, be energized and heal!

Barre Lindsey Oosenbrug-Trinh
Barre is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates, set to an 8-count beat in an upbeat fitness class format. It focuses on low-impact, low-weight, and high-repetition movements designed to strengthen muscular endurance, increase flexibility and improve posture and balance. Barre is suitable for all ages and fitness abilities as it offers progressions and variations. The class may involve the use of resistance bands, Bender balls, and hand weights, which will be provided.

BreathworkLynn Taylor
Like a breath of rejuvenating fresh air, conscious connected Breathwork nourishes our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual being. The way we breathe is the way we live. Drop in $20 or 2 CSS punch passes.

Crystal Reiki Guided Meditation & Sound BathLaurence Marie Bilodeau
The unique combination of Reiki energy, crystal vibrations and sacred sounds, creates the divine conditions for a dive within and beyond, taking you on a journey that will expand your senses on the far side of the common realm of perceptions. Upon your arrival the yoga mats will be already prepared and organized with crystals around them, and you are invited to choose the vehicle of your meditation journey. The session will start with a guided meditation to prepare your body, heart and spirit for the experience which follows. During the Sound Bath you will experience a deep relaxation and a profound sense of peace and well-being. Meanwhile, you will be receiving a Reiki session that will ignite your self-healing potential and support the release of blockages. During the session, the crystals act as amplifiers, for the overall experience and the intention you have set for yourself. $25 or 2 punches on CSS punch pass.

Dancing for BirthTM* – Johanna Tiemessen
This prenatal series is an empowering, educational opportunity to feel more energized during your pregnancy and learn natural coping techniques for labour, which support a safer, easier birth, and increased confidence.

Energy Flow Bronwyn Rorke
A yoga class that will leave you feeling juicy, glowing and grounded. The practice will begin with a qigong inspired flow to open your meridians bring a meditation state where breath and movement align. Then, it will ramp up into creative yoga flows that are challenging, fun and dynamic. The cool down will incorporate active stretching, meditation, and mantra.

HIIT – Anne-Marie Guedon
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a type of strength and cardio training that alternates periods of work with periods of rest allowing each participant to build strength at their pace. Exercises will be a mix of body weight and small equipment and modification will be available for all levels and experience.

Intro to Taiko Drumming* – Nancy Mullick
In this class, you’ll learn about taiko drumming – a style of ensemble drumming that originates from Japan and has been shared all over the world. A mix of music and martial arts, this physically engaging and high energy activity is a full workout for body, mind and soul.

Kundalini Yoga – Shane Mitchell
Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. It uses simple yogic techniques to help establish better mind-body-Self connection. Kundalini Yoga is a practice that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age or physical capability. It is a holistic yoga that incorporates breathwork (pranayama), postures (asana), Meditation, Sound (Singing and Chanting), Mantra (mental focus), and mudra (hand positions). This wonderful yoga is done at your own individual pace and can be easily modified to suit your abilities. You’ll be reaping the rewards from your first class, whether it is your first time trying yoga or you are looking to expand your spiritual and meditative practice!

NiaJohanna Tiemessen
Nia combines concepts from Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts, together with soulful music and awareness of movement into each class. You will be guided in form and principal, but encouraged to listen to your own body and find freedom in the joy of movement.

Pilates Anne-Marie Guedon
Pilates emphasizes your body’s core — the abdomen, obliques, lower back, inner and outer thigh, pelvic floor and glutes. Pilates emphasizes correct form and subtle movements to focus attention on underused muscles. Through many exercise variations and progressions, Pilates teaches you to think about how you use your muscles so you use them better in daily life and for other physical activities. Suitable for all levels since progressions will be offered. Class will focus on simple exercises to develop awareness and strength.

Reiki Guided Meditation & Sound Bath* – Laurence Marie Bilodeau
Just like the light can pass by multiple facets of a crystal to enter the main chamber, this meditation has been developed to enhance your healing experience by bathing your multi-dimensional being in a bath of Reiki energy and sacred sounds. At the start, the practitioner will lead you with a guided meditation to prepare your body, heart and spirit for the experience which follows. During the Sound Bath you will experience a deep relaxation and a profound sense of peace and well-being. Meanwhile, you will be receiving a Reiki session that will ignite your self-healing potential and support the release of blockages. $25 or 2 punches on CSS punch pass.

Restorative Yoga Bliss* – Christine Lewandowski-Shannon
An instrument that has been used for thousands of years, the Gong introduces the science of sound vibration to shift and move energetic blockages in the body. Combined with a Restorative Yoga practice, you will leave this class feeling blissful! $30 or 3 punches on CSS punch pass.

Rolling Massage Workshop* Michaelis Harrison
This 90min session is a comprehensive full body self-massage class. The instructor will lead participants in completing a head to toe soft tissue release by using massage balls and a foam roller. This class is a great introduction to using foam rollers and balls as self-care tools and is suitable for beginners and experienced rollers. This class happens once per month, and each month will cover new techniques and poses. This low impact relaxing class is a great opportunity to improve your knowledge of your body and an excellent resource to add into your self care practice. Feel free to invite your partner, a friend, a coworker, or a family member (12yrs+) and share this experience with someone you know. Please sign up in advance as there is a maximum of 8 participants per session. $25 or 2 punches on CSS punch pass.

Spring into Spring Ayurvedic Yoga – Christa Domchek
As we move into Spring, students will learn yoga postures and lifestyle habits based on the principles of Ayurveda that will help to balance the influences of wetness and heaviness that the season brings.  The class will focus on cleansing breathing exercises, combined with energetic and playful yoga postures to lift our spirits and open our hearts.

Yoga Tune Up®Anne-Marie Guedon
Yoga Tune Up® is a built around the three P’s – Pain, Posture and Performance. It helps address pain, improve posture and enhance performance through exercises for mobility, self massage with YTU therapy balls and yoga postures. By helping you to identify and target your “body blind spots”; areas that are most overused, underused, or misused, YTU helps to heals damaged muscle, increases strength and establishes healthy movement patterns to help you live better in your body.

4 thoughts on “Class Descriptions

  1. I’m interested in Taiko drumming . Is there an intro class ? Can I participate now with no experience ?

    • Hi Nancy – I’m sorry I’m just seeing this now! Nancy will have another intro session starting sometime soon. Please email us at cssnwt@gmail.com if you want to be put on her email list. Thank you!

  2. I am interested in registering for Lindsey’s Barre class on Saturday mornings. I will pay Lindsey directly for the class.

    • Hi Helen – I’m just seeing this comment of yours on our website. I’m sorry! Were you able to sign up to Lindsey’s class? She actually has another one starting this Saturday April 2 for 6 weeks. Let us know if you want to sign up please!

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