Monday, March 30, 2015

Classes with Pamela Nelson for week of March 30-April 2

Classes for March 30th to April 2nd at PLN Yoga Studio
 
Monday in Honeymoon
5:45-7:00pm - All Levels at the Honeymoon Hall
 
Tuesday in PA
9:20-10:20am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:30 - A.M. All Levels
 
12:05-12:55pm - Noon yoga at the Forest Centre
 
5:30-6:45pm - All Levels
7:00-8:00pm - Gentle/Restorative
 
Wednesday in PA
5:30-7:00pm - Intermediate Yoga
7:15-8:15pm - Beginner Level 1
 
Thursday in PA
12:05-12:55pm - Noon Yoga
1:15-2:45pm - Afternoon All Levels
 
 
 
Still room to join.
Contact me if interested.
Spring Session begins April 13th
 
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor




Monday, March 23, 2015

Spring Tuesday Noon Class at Arts Centre

For the past few years I have been teaching a noon class in the down town area of Prince Albert.
I was not sure I would continue, but have found a new location to hold this class.

I will be teaching Tuesday's still, but will be at the Prince Albert Arts Centre.

I hope you can join me.

If interested in joining please let me know as need a minimum number to run the class.

Kind regards,
Pam


Sunday, March 22, 2015

Spring Sunday Workshops 2015

Join me for one or all three upcoming Sunday Workshops.

 

Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor

www.plnyoga.BlogSpot.com
plnyogastudio@gmail.com

Classes for March 23rd to 26th at PLN Yoga Studio

Classes for March 23rd - 26th at PLN Yoga Studio
 
Monday in Christopher Lake
6:30-7:45pm - All Levels at the Sportsplex
 
Tuesday in PA
9:20-10:20am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:30 - A.M. All Levels
 
12:05-12:55pm - Noon yoga at the Forest Centre
 
5:30-6:45pm - All Levels
7:00-8:00pm - Gentle/Restorative
 
Wednesday in PA
5:30-7:00pm - Intermediate Yoga
7:15-8:15pm - Beginner Level 1
 
Thursday in PA
12:05-12:55pm - Noon Yoga
1:15-2:45pm - Afternoon All Levels
 
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
I will be in Edmonton for a workshop with Chris Saudek!
 
 
Still room to join.
Contact me if interested.
 
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor







Tuesday, March 17, 2015

New Class added Thursday Morning for Spring Session 2015

Just wanted to update on a new class I added on Thursday mornings.
Also the Tuesday noon class will be held at the Prince Albert Arts Centre.

Please check out the spring schedule.  If you would like to register let me know, or if you have any questions.








Thank you.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Classes for March 16th - 21st at PLN Yoga Studio


Classes for March 16th - 21st at PLN Yoga Studio
 
Monday in Christopher Lake
6:30-7:45pm - All Levels at the Sportsplex
 
Tuesday in PA
9:20-10:20am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:30 - A.M. All Levels
 
12:05-12:55pm - Noon yoga at the Forest Centre
 
5:30-6:45pm - All Levels
7:00-8:00pm - Gentle/Restorative
 
Wednesday in PA
5:30-7:00pm - Intermediate Yoga
7:15-8:15pm - Beginner Level 1
 
Thursday in PA
12:05-12:55pm - Noon Yoga
1:15-2:45pm - Afternoon All Levels
 
Saturday in PA
9:15-10:15am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:45am - A.M. All Levels
 
Still room to join.
Contact me if interested.
 
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor







Friday, March 13, 2015

What am I? I am that - So'Ham


 
 
I read this mantra first a few years ago in Lama Surya Das's book, "Letting go of the Person You Used to Be". He called it the White Swan Meditation or HAMSA.
 
It is a simple mantra, done with the breath. Breathing in and out through the nostrils. This helps to warm and filter the air, slows the breath and calms the mind.
 
On the inhalation repeat Ham,
on the exhalation repeat So
 
This mantra is said to balance the two energies, masculine and feminine, the ying and yang.
The White Swan is a symbol of grace and purity. So Lama Surya Das writes that when the mantra is said with the breath it is freed and purified, like the wings of a swan helping our spirits to soar.
A way to shed negative thoughts and see the divinity in all.
 
That is why this mantra is also called "I am that". It can help bring an awareness of the connection between the divinity within each of us and the greater infinite divinity.
 
In the end it doesn't matter what syllable comes first.
Ham so
So Ham
 
I am that
that I am
 
Sounds a bit like Dr. Seuss, but isn't that why we loved his books. Simple.
 
Try this one in the morning, it was suggested 108 times, but start with a number that can suit you.
Clear the mind and visualize light, clear energy, openness to the head and heart, a sense of letting go as you repeat this mantra.
 
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Yoga Classes for March 9th - 15th


Classes for March 9 - 15th at PLN Yoga Studio
 
Monday in Christopher Lake
6:30-7:45pm - All Levels
 
Tuesday in PA
9:20-10:20am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:30 - A.M. All Levels
 
12:05-12:55pm - Noon yoga at the Forest Centre
 
5:30-6:45pm - All Levels
7:00-8:00pm - Gentle/Restorative
 
Wednesday in PA
5:30-7:00pm - Intermediate Yoga
7:15-8:15pm - Beginner Level 1
 
Thursday in PA
12:05-12:55pm - Noon Yoga
1:15-2:45pm - Afternoon All Levels
 
Saturday in PA
9:15-10:15am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:45am - A.M. All Levels
 
Still room to join.
Contact me if interested.
 
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor








Friday, March 6, 2015

Spring Session 2015

Winter Classes are still taking place...

A new class starting at the Honeymoon Hall near Albertsville, Sk. on March 19th

And Spring Session starts April 13th in Christopher Lake and April 14th in Prince Albert.

Contact me for more information and to register.  Please pass along to anyone you know that might be interested.

Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
www.plnyoga.blogspot.com

plnyogastudio@gmail.com








Sunday, March 1, 2015

PLN Yoga Studio - Classes for March 2 - 8th


Classes for March 2 - 8 at PLN Yoga Studio
 
Monday in Christopher Lake
6:30-7:45pm - All Levels
 
Tuesday in PA
9:20-10:20am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:30 - A.M. All Levels
 
12:05-12:55pm - Noon yoga at the Forest Centre
 
5:30-6:45pm - All Levels
7:00-8:00pm - Gentle/Restorative
 
Wednesday in PA
5:30-7:00pm - Intermediate Yoga
7:15-8:15pm - Beginner Level 1
 
Thursday in PA
12:05-12:55pm - Noon Yoga
1:15-2:45pm - Afternoon All Levels
 
Saturday in PA
9:15-10:15am - Iyengar Flow
10:30-11:45am - A.M. All Levels
 
Still room to join.
Contact me if interested.
 
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
 
 
 
 

What are you growing?





There seems to be more and more people - children and adults who are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety in their lives.

After busy days at school and work, there is often pets and chores to attend to, not to mention the activities that we really want to do, but sometimes seem so tired by the time we get there and stressful to fit it all in.

In a great little book called What to Do When You Worry Too Much, A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety led us through simples steps to help reduce anxiety.

Since I tend to be an over thinker simple reminders are always nice.

The book used the analogy of growing a plant.
A nice, big healthy plant will grow big and strong when it is attended to by watering and placing it in the sun and trimming dead leaves and flowers off. 

Stress and anxiety will also grow and grow if that is what we tend to focus on and instead of being left with many great healthy plants we are left with a large amount of problems.

Being nervous and anxious is fairly natural. Starting a new job, school, etc. can make anyone a bit on edge, but getting stuck in our worries is when problems arise.

A good thing to do when you are worried or upset is to bring your attention inward. Focus on how your body and breath and how it is responding in times of discomfort.  It is from this awareness that you can bring peace back into the body, breath and mind.

Sitting still breath in and out quietly and smoothly though the nose.  Pay attention to how the breath feels as it touches the nasal passage, the throat and into the chest. How is feels with the exhalation as you release the breath.  Imagine all the negative thoughts and feelings leaving with the exhalation. Even doing this for ten breaths can change how you view your stress level.

Stress releasing activities like yoga, meditation, walking, etc. can take your mind off worries, which is great. But don't avoid them altogether because they won't actually disappear but may put things into perspective. When the mind is more calm and quiet it is easier to bring a bit of logic to the situation.

Everything is a cycle -good to bad, happy to sad, anger to laughter, etc. It is holding on to the idea sometimes that everything has to be perfect all the time that can create even more stress or anxiety. Recognize when this is arising by knowing your body cues and try to breath through it the same as through a pleasant situation.

 Say quietly to yourself, "This too will pass."

Another great little activity I picked up from this little book was to draw pictures.
Here's one of mine.



Namaste.
Pamela Nelson

Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
www.plnyoga.BlogSpot.com
plnyogastudio@gmail.com