Come and Enjoy the Mindful Movement of Yoga

Comfortable Relaxing Atmosphere

Morning & Evening Drop-Ins   

Yoga Styles 

Style of Yoga

The style of yoga taught is Hatha.  The two syllables HA and THA represent the blending of polar opposites, the sun and the moon.  This beautiful union through the practice of yoga leads one towards an increasingly balanced life with much inner peace.  As well, Hatha yoga is a practical and realistic approach to breathing more fully and deeply and gradually moving into postures that at first may seem impossible. An important part of the class is learning how to relax and be "at home" within the body, mind, heart and will.  Every class includes breathing exercises, a flow of postures (asanas) and a relaxation/meditation to end the class.  This ancient art is over 5000 years old and is time proven to not only stretch, strengthen and tone the whole body but lead to a strong sense of well-being and the desire to achieve one's full potential.

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Facility

 

Facility

 

The room is large and sunlit and located in central uptown New Westminster with plenty of easy parking. There are blankets, pillows, bolsters, extra mats, water and washrooms available to make your class an enjoyable and comfortable experience.

 

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Class Schedule

Classes

The centre is open year round and because all classes are drop-in, practical poses are chosen that everyone can move into at their own pace and enjoy. There is no competition in class and people are encouraged to close their eyes and focus inward and to continually use the breath to keep the mind focused. This allows and encourages the body to relax into each pose. These classes are suitable for all levels because the nature of the poses themselves will limit the extent to how far and deeply your body will move into them.

Meditation is an integral part of yoga practice and I encourage all of you to spend some part of your day in quietness and silence and to drop-in to meditation on Thursday evenings after the 7:00 p.m. class from 8:30-9:00 p.m. (by donation). This  guided meditation is suitable for beginners and comes from the Buddhist Vipassana tradition.  This is an easy and gentle way to be introduced to sitting.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	Hatha Yoga 9:15am to 10:45am		Hatha Yoga 9:15am to 10:45am		Hatha Yoga 9:15am to 10:45am	Hatha Yoga 9:15am to 10:45am
		Hatha Yoga 10:00am to 11:30am (Gentle Yoga)		Pilates (Intl.) 9:30 -10:30 (Suzanne)
	Hatha Yoga 5:00pm to 6:30pm		Hatha Yoga 5:00pm to 6:30pm		Hatha Yoga 5:00pm to  6:30pm (Gentle Yoga)
	Ananda Yoga 7:30pm to 9:00pm (Mary)	Hatha Yoga 7:00pm to 8:30pm	Belly Dancing 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Dahlia) 604.525.0777	Hatha Yoga 7:00pm to 8:30pm Meditation by donation 8:30pm to 9:00 pm

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Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule

Private lessons available upon request.

Gift certificates available as well as pre-natal classes based on need either private or small groups.

   

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About Gail

About Gail

 

Gail Leslie is the owner and operator of the Dancing Cat which has been open since May, 1998.  I received my training from Prana Yoga and Zen Teaching Academy.  I have practiced this ancient holistic art for most of my adult life with very beneficial results that seem to increase over time. Yoga has encouraged me to focus inward leading me to a deeper understanding and awareness of myself, my relationships and my own unique place in the world.

 

 

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