spring 2024 classes

SPRING 2024 SESSION

please reserve a space in a class “REGISTER”

All classes are LIVE unless otherwise noted.

Payment may be given by cash, cheque or e-transfer and must be received within 72 hours for confirmation of your space.

Alternate arrangements can be secured by emailing Sharon. Ontario HST is 13%

Drop-Ins Permitted if Space permits, please check first. Drop-In Rate - $23 plus HST for All Classes

SPRING schedule 2024

Late Registrations will be Pro-Rated

  • Gentle Movement AM - LIVE

    Mondays

    April 8th - June 3rd*

    Class 1 - 9:15 - 10:30 am

    Class 2 - 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

    $170.00 plus HST ($192.10)

    *no classes May 20th

    Wait-Listed

  • Savour Slow Somatics AM - ONLINE

    Tuesdays

    April 16th - May 21st

    10:45 am - 11:45 am

    April 16th • Slumped & Slouched

    April 23rd - Ease on Back

    April 30th - Twist & Turn

    May 7th - Daily Supplement of Movement

    May 14th - Above Ground with Chair Somatics

    May 21st - Soothe Sciatica

    $120 plus HST ($135.60) Series of 6

    $80 plus HST (Series of 4) - 4/29 - 5/21

    $23.+ HST ($26.) Drop-In

    *Audio Recording included for 7 days

  • Flex Your Writing Muscle ~ ONLINE Writing Circle*

    Wednesdays

    April 17th - May 29th

    9:30 - 11:30 am

    $175.00 plus HST ($197.75)

    *Classes are held on Zoom

  • Gentle Movement {1 HR} - LIVE

    Wednesdays

    April 10th - May 29th

    1:30 - 2:30 pm

    $160 plus HST ($180.80)

  • Specialty Workshop for Better Movement

    *Postponed*

    6:30 - 8:30 pm

    Lose the Limp

    Move Better after Joint Replacement

    *To Be Rescheduled*

  • Mindful Movement Reset - LIVE

    This new class blends breath, gentle movement & meditation for mental well-being, anxiety & stress relief.

    Thursdays

    May 2nd - 30th

    5:00 - 6:00 pm

    $100.00 plus HST ($113.00)

  • Specialty Workshop for Better Movement

    Thursday May 9th

    6:30 - 8:30 pm

    Walk, Run, Hike

    Somatics for Moving Forward on 2 Feet

    $55 plus HST

    Facilitated by Sharon Smith-Carter & Julie Humphries

class descriptions

 
  • Move in gentle ways to reduce body tension, improve breath & balance.

    A mix of gentle hatha, somatics, breathing & balance practices. Suitable for those wanting to do less traditional yoga but using movements to awaken not only the body but the brain.

  • Rooted in the work of Thomas Hanna, this class is an ongoing exploration of Essential Somatic movements to maintain function and ease of your life on two feet.

  • Classes will have a specific focus, weekly or monthly with morning or evening options.

    Focus may include:

    Below the Belt

    Achey Feet

    Slumped & Slouched

    Pain in the Neck

    Ease on Back

    Tame Your Tilt

    Twist & Turn

    Hands on Deck

    Online platform with Zoom. Available as individual or full series.

  • Introducing basic somatic exercises in the style of Essential Somatics (based on the work of somatic pioneer Thomas Hanna) to allow the body to find a more integrated way of movement while awakening areas of SMA (Sensory Motor Amnesia).

    These simple movements can help restore your ease of motion and re-set the patterning in the brain that may have forgotten how to release due to injury, posture or stress. Class size is limited. Handouts and Practice Audio incl.

  • From Memory or Imagination, be guided with prompts to bring experiences to the page. The AWA method is grounded with supportive commentary that allows a safe container to be held for writers to explore their craft.

    We focus on what worked, stayed with us and was strong. All work is treated as fiction so as to uphold the writer and any risks they may have taken by putting words to paper. No experience is necessary.

  • Walking is your birthright. The ability to walk freely and with ease will bring the world to your footsteps. Explore the relationship of patterns of movement from shoulders to hips and how an injury may have sidelined your gait in more ways than one.

  • Missing Community? Small gathering around the table. Bring your covered sippy cup and project and let’s connect.

  • Feel Good. Have Fun. Move your Body!

    This new chair-based class will Improve flexibility, strength, cardio, and memory while practicing yoga moves that are choreographed to music (all genres). Use the chair as a support and a prop. (Seated & Optional Standing)

    Warning: You may become addictied!