2019 Winter Yoga Schedule

It is hard to believe that 2019 is just around the corner.  I am wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year!

Below is my upcoming Winter schedule, plus a few workshops I will be teaching.

Please check it out and register early!

If you have any questions please email me also.
plnyogastudio@gmail.com

 

 

Correction:

Yoga for Osteoporosis - Winter schedule is January 8th to February 12th

Active Adaptive Yoga - Class time - 4:15-5:15p.m.

Geeta Iyengar - December 7th, 1944 to December 16th, 2018

It is with much sadness that I am writing about the death of Geeta Iyengar.  She is the eldest daughter of B.K.S. Iyengar and had just finished teaching, along with Prashant  to 1300 people in Pune for the Centenary Celebration for Guruji.

She was an amazing teacher and yogi and devoted her life to the teachings of yoga and B.K.S. Iyengar. 

I was fortunate to be taught by Geeta both times that I have gone to Pune. The first time she had not been teaching for awhile because she had been ill, but the first day in the yoga hall she came in and taught the whole month.  We were so lucky and her classes were always wonderful.  Her sequencing, detail and eye to see and help students was amazing.  They were challenging not just physically, but mentally made us let go of any fear we might have and just give a little bit more.

Going to the institute this past November I was not sure if she would be teaching or not.  I knew she had been very ill but had recovered quite a bit and had been teaching.  I had read posts where she was saying she may not be around very long, but again when we got there she was on fire with her teaching, in good spirits and worked with many students and teachers to make sure we were getting what she wanted us to know.

I was hoping she would be there with Prashant the next time I go back.  I was initially quite shocked to read she had died as I had heard she was amazing during the 12 days of teaching and celebration.  Then remembered that she had been telling us, trying to prepare us and I do feel she left, just like Guruji, thinking she has prepared us the best she could and now it is up to us. 

The whole month in Pune we were told by each and every teacher we must practice more.  We didn't need more of this or that...but that we needed to be more sincere and honest in our practice. 

With much love and gratitude Geeta for all that you have done for me and the Iyengar yoga community. 

Om shanti, shanti, shanti...


 

December Classes: Monday's in Christopher Lake - 9-10:30 a.m. December 10th & 17th $30 for both classes or $18 for one. Tuesday's at Yoga Sublime December 4th, 11th &18th 10-11:30 a.m. - Iyengar All levels 5:30--6:45p.m. - Gentle/Restorative Saturday's at Yoga Sublime December 8th, 15th & 22nd 9:00 - 10:15a.m. - A.m. eye opener 10:30 - 11:45a.m. - Beginner Yoga - Mobility and Stability  December Dates and Other Events! December is coming!  Which is really hard for me to believe as I sit with only a day left before leaving India. Warm here so hard to get into the winter mindset yet. :) I know once I get home I'll be a bit jet lagged and busy catching up so wanted to send updates on December classes and some new events. I have a few more coming so might be sending another email. I hope you all have had a good month and look forward to seeing you soon. ~ Pam December 2018 marks the Centenary of B.K.S. Iyengar's birth. It has been great to be in India to see the preparations and celebrations for the event. I am hosting a small celebration in Christopher Lake and would be great if you can join. Please pre-register by Dec. 4th. Find Ease to Breathe is a 4 week session where we will explore the practice of pranayama. During this busy season ans cold weather take some time to relax and enjoy just breathing. Please pre-register by December 4th. This fall I was able to teach this wonderful class through funding received by Quinn Smith-Windsor.  We have a bit more funding so have added dates until the end of December.  If you or anyone you know might be interested please pass along. It will become a registered class at the Alfred Jenkins Field House in January. Fermenting Fun and Yoga. May seem an odd combination but both can be great for the brain/gut connection. Enjoy a day with yoga, lunch, fermenting fun and a bit more yoga! Please pre-register! Would make a great gift. Gift certificates are available.  Sunday Yoga and Lunch has been so great for a few friends or family to get together. I've enjoyed getting to know some people better and I've learnt a few new recipes too.:) Message me if interested in booking.  Winter session for Christopher Lake. Please pre-register.  If you have been considering the Costa Rica Yoga Retreat you can still save $200 off shared accommodation. I am really looking forward to this retreat and have been working on the classes while in India. Please contact me soon if interested and want more information.  Visit my Website/Blog Copyright © 2018 PLN Yoga, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are either currently registered in a yoga class at PLN Yoga studio, have in the past or asked to be on my mailing list. Our mailing address is: PLN Yoga Box 393 Christopher Lake, Sk  S0J 0N0 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Balance: Body, Breath and Mind

Join Terra Eckert and myself for a great day of yoga and learning the art of fermenting.

Terra and I have been friends for over 15 years so I'm really excited to host this event with her.

Both yoga and fermenting can offer benefits for the brain and gut, plus other great things we will talk about.

The Day of Yoga with include 2 yoga sessions, lunch, fermenting demo and hands on for you to make and bring home. Bring a friend, will be a fun and enjoyable day.

We hope you can join us!

Date: January 13th
Time: 10 a.m.-4p.m.
Location: Anderson community centre, Christopher Lake
Cost: $97 - includes gst

Please pre-register by emailing
plnyogastudio@gmail.com

*if giving as a gift I have certificates available.

Om Shanti,

Pam

Last week in Pune, India

Today is Monday, November 26th and as I walked out of Prashant’s class this morning was overwhelmed by gratitude again to have the chance to be here for the month. The walk through the park with the cooler morning air was refreshing and today is street cleaning day so even the streets were being swept clean and garbage picked up.  A moment of feeling that everything was alright in the world at this time.

Time is a funny thing and in some ways the month has seemed long and others very short. In many ways I am ready to go home as I miss my family, but could also easily stay on as time between class and practice we really are brought into the present moment and time really is irrelevant.

Over the month and through the classes and practices have also created many moments of aha and can see when have the time and space how the body, breath and mind responds. I fear this is going to all shrink back the moment I step into the cold winter air. ❄️

We have noticed the air is a bit cooler the last few days as winter is coming to India.  Do have to laugh a bit when see winter coats and toques for sale. 

We were able to go to a cave nearby on the first full moon after Diwali, which is a light celebration here.  Little girls dressed in beautiful dresses, candles and of course more firecrackers 🎆.  It also was the birthday celebration of B.K.S. Iyengar according to the lunar calendars.  At the institute they had set up a beautiful tent between the house and Yoga hall for their family celebrations.  

This young girl and her grandma brought us the candle holders and ghee so we could make our own light celebration. 

I’m not much of a shopper but did spend an afternoon after class with Nana, who is a wonderful rickshaw driver and very wise.  He took us to many great spice, tea and incense shops. Plus a few other which ended getting a pomegranate juice and ladoo at a wonderful bakery.  I’m not sure if I’m spelling it correctly but they are delicious little honey infused treats 😋.

They are preparing for 1300 or more for the two week intensive and Centenary celebration starting December 3rd.  So much work and planning and I’m sure more wonderful teachings and stories.  We have been fortunate to volunteer a few times to help assemble registration kits and prop kits.  Even though I won’t be here still feel connected.

I will miss the fresh fruit and chai stands and friendly pups and people.

I will treasure this month as had time to really explore and appreciate much more then my first trip.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

Om Shanti,

Pam

PLN Yoga

"Helping Unite Body, Breath and Mind"

Pamela Louise Nelson 

Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor

Blog: www.plnyoga.blogspot.com - class information and more

Email: plnyogastudio@gmail.com

Call or text: 306-981-4703

The Mango Tree

In class last week with Raya he compared our yoga practice to family and to mango (or papaya trees.)

He said our parents and our grandparents had to work hard, planted the seed and work hard to get the fruit tree to grow, or just work hard to survive, and it is us and our children that are seeing the fruits of this work.  Now we don't have to work as hard but receive wonderful fruits from this previous labour of love.

Our practice is like this.
In the beginning there is alot of effortful effort and seemingly little in return. We must daily work hard. But as we nuture ourselves and tend to what our needs are, (not our wants)and go deeper into it there is an effortlessness that comes. The sweet fruit of our labour.

He worded this much more eloquently and I really felt so much gratitude arise as this practice comes from the path of many before me and the support of many. Also, how my practice is not just for me, but effort for my kids and grandkids and all sentient beings.

❤
Om Shanti,
Pam