YOGA
Photo by Esra Tasdemir
The Yoga Program at OCAD University offers students, faculty and staff the opportunity to get fit and stay healthy during the school year. Weekly on-campus classes offer all-level yoga classes in various styles.
New to yoga? No problem! Beginners are always welcome; instruction is thorough and exposes students to a variety of poses and styles of yoga. So, whether you are doing tree pose for your first time or hundredth time, yoga can help you to have your healthiest, happiest school year yet!
All classes are coed and mixed level. Whether you are new to yoga or you are looking to deepen your yoga practice, OCAD University Yoga offers thorough instruction that is accessible to all. Participants will begin to explore and develop their personal yoga practice through a combination of breathing exercises, sustained poses and flows.
Winter Schedule 2012
Tuesday, January 24 to Thursday, April 5, 2012
(There will be no classes during Reading Week, February 21 to 24, 2012)
Tuesdays: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. OR 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.*
*The 2:00 p.m. session will start January 31 and run until April 10, 2012
Wednesdays: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. OR 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
All classes will be conducted in Room 187 (Level 1, 100 McCaul Street). Classes are limited to maximum 15 participants and require a minimum of 11 pre-registered yoga students to run. In the case of low enrollment, class fees will be refunded.
Cost:
Students: $50
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $100
Payment methods accepted: cash (exact change only), credit card and cheque/money order (made out to Campus Life). Yoga fees are non-refundable.
Registration
Registration Period (winter):
Monday, November 21 to Wednesday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, January 3 to Monday, January 23, 2012
All sessions are open to students, faculty, staff and alumni, unless otherwise indicated.
Please print the following Winter Registration and Waiver form (PDF) and bring it, with payment to:
Campus Life
Student Centre, 51 McCaul Street
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Instructor
Rachael Kess is a certified Moksha Yoga instructor (and OCAD U Material Art & Design student!) who teaches at various health clubs and yoga studios in downtown Toronto. Rachael's yoga teaching philosophy is simple: have fun and laugh often. She teaches yoga because it is the best way to re-energize the body and mind.
A spirited instructor, Rachael strives to provide her students with the fantastic opportunity to get in shape, develop a positive self-image, and live a more balanced life. Whether you are looking for a little peace of mind, or a kick-butt-yoga-workout, Rachael wants to help you lead a healthier, more blissful life!
What to Wear/Bring
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and bring:
- a yoga mat
- a water bottle
- a friend!
10 Reasons to do Yoga
- Yoga improves flexibility.
- Yoga makes you stronger.
- Yoga helps you relax.
- Yoga increases focus.
- Yoga is creative.
- Yoga is energizing!
- Yoga helps with weight loss and weight management.
- Yoga improves breathing.
- Yoga lets you sleep.
- Yoga is fun!
For more information, please contact:
Zachary Moss, Assistant, Campus Life
Student Centre, 51 McCaul Street, Level 1
416-977-6000, Ext. 250
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Last Modified:1/24/2012 12:57:32 PM
