Serena's "Drishti" (where the gaze lies, truth lives)

Week of September 1st, 2010

It's fall...are you ready to get YOUR Yoga On? All classes start on Tuesday, September 21st.

Join us for an OPEN HOUSE on Monday, September 20th and have a chance to win great door prizes! Sign up for the E-letter and get all the details!

Check out the August SUR'THRIVE'AL TIP on COMPOSTING!

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STUDIO SCHEDULE
Check here for updates, Calendar, Classes & upcoming events!

Classes

Power Yoga
Strong practice using a heating breath that helps gain flexibility, muscle tone, breath awareness, mental & physical stamina. Be prepared to SWEAT! Experience an asset.

Beginner Power Yoga
A perfect introductory class for 'Flow' practitioners seeking a more physical practice or for those looking for a challenge, but who are new to a power practice. This is a great class for MEN! Gain lean muscle strength and flexibility - pain and injury free! No experience necessary.

NEW! YogaRUN
Whether you're a beginner or a marathon trainer, building a strong foundation of core strength, balance and stability is essential for any runner.

Start at your own pace, enjoy the outdoors and discover how strength training (power yoga) done properly can, and will, help improve your running performance!
The run start location will be at the LLB Golf & Country Club parking lot permanently. Start your run anytime from 6pm. onwards and then proceed with friends to the yoga studio. See you there!

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Yoga Flow
A complete mind-body practice marrying movement & breath, reducing high blood pressure, stress levels, and joint & muscle pain. Slow down, relax, breathe, and stretch! No experience necessary.


Heart Sweat 'n Soul Sistah!
Ready for a challenge, girls? By nature, women have less muscle mass in their arms and chest. Try your hand at this upper body & core workout that will help to build muscle, burn fat & makes you sweat right down to the CORE! A fusion Power Yoga for the LADIES only! See ya there, sistah! Experience an asset, but not necessary. Add a 1/2 hour of PILATES X-TRA to this class for FREE!


Stott Mat Pilates

A low-sweat, yet challenging workout that leaves you feeling strong and energized. Pilates is a great compliment to a yoga practice focusing on stabilizing your deepest core muscles which flatten the belly! Sculpt a lean streamlined body, feel energized, and move with greater ease pain-free. Great for both men and women at all levels - add on this X-tra class to any class offered before or after it for FREE! Check Calendar for class times & days.

POWER YoGUY
The long-time stigma of "yoga is for hippie chicks" has held many men back from trying what could be the best results-oriented workout. If you're up to the challenge, guys, then this class is just for you - literally bend your misconceptions and physique into an indomitable healthy, stronger & better you! No previous yoga experience needed.

Yo'Grow!' - for TOTS (2-4 yrs.)
Explore movement and imagination with your tot or preschooler in Yo'Grow'! Stimulate creativity, coordination & FUN! Parent & child aged 2-4 yrs. old. Watch for the new Fall 2010 session!

NEW! Restorative Yoga for Relaxation

One of the best exercises for Older Adults, or for those with lower range of motion due to injury or body size, is Yoga. Helping to increase blood flow to the areas in need, including the brain, yoga promotes better quality sleep, improved memory, increased flexibility, mobility & strength. Learn to take charge of the body you live in - and ENJOY IT! This class is beneficial to both MEN & WOMEN. This class is FREE for SENIORS, but open to all ages! Tuesday 10:30-11:30am.

Girl Power
‘Tween’ girls (9 – 12 yrs.) cultivate new skills in a non-intimidating environment to increase confidence, strength & awareness. This generation of girls are going to be the future trailblazers; helping create balance on the Planet - discover how to be a true 'yogini' on and off the mat! NEW Session will start in the Fall 2010!


Yoga Therapy
A private yoga session designed just for you & your condition(s). Specific postures, mental images, at-home tips, and yoga therapy techniques will be explored. Sessions typically run 1-2 hours.

Karma Yoga
A donation yoga class will be offered every 1st Sunday of the month at 3pm.(if marked on the calendar). 100% of all donations will go directly to the chosen Karma organization. It is our way of contributing to the community… the children…the world… without expecting anything in return. Now that’s karma!

BellyFit
Fusion fitness that awakens women's mind, body and spirit through yoga, pilates, african dance, belly dancing and bhangra dancing. BRAND NEW class to Alberta... be the first to THRIVE!

Bellyfit is for beautiful, strong women of all sizes, all shapes, all ages! Please bring CLEAN, INDOOR running shoes (will be inspected), water and a yoga mat. This class is contraindicated for pregnancy at any stage.

Watch for this class in Fall of 2010!

Drishti Session
Drishti means ‘gaze’ or ‘focal point’, a topic upon which we focus our attention…and see the truth. Some of the best specialists in their field are coming to THRIVE! offering to share their gifts of health & wellness - a unique opportunity that might just change your life …forever! READ what some had to say! Next Session: Saturday April 24th Energize your Self. Energize your life! with Teresa Salls.



Diva Day

A unique day of Pampered Relaxation & Creative Discovery!
Although each Diva Day is a little different, the common theme throughout is GOURMET LUXURY & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. Team Diva is made up of the BEST massage therapists, aestheticians, yoga therapists and gourmet, local ingredients one can find. It is unique to the area and you would be hard-pressed to find anything like it elsewhere. READ what some past Divas had to say. Call to customize your own Diva Day today!

CLICK HERE to go to the CALENDAR to check out the scheduled days and times of these, and other, sessions.

THRIVE!...Naturally. Calendar.

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July's SurTHRIVEal Tip

Worm Composting Bins

Worm Bins will be available on Friday, July 30th at the LAC LA BICHE STREET FESTIVAL!

Why compost?

1. Long used in subsistence farming and home gardening for creating garden-ready soil, composting is becoming increasingly important and better understood as a tool for reducing municipal solid waste,^[5] and reducing the amount of green waste going into landfills.
2. The decomposition of organic material sent to landfills is a principal cause of methane, an important greenhouse gas, making reduction of organic waste being landfilled a key element in the fight against climate change.
3. In general, net greenhouse gas emissions for landfills tend to be higher than that for composting facilities.^[6]
4. In suburban and rural areas, much of the organic waste could be removed from the waste stream by promoting home composting, where consumers compost their yard waste and kitchen scraps on their own land, regardless of whether the material is ever actively re-used as “soil”.^[7]
5. In urban areas with dwellings predominantly lacking individual yard space, there are indoor small scale composting alternatives, such as vermicomposting and bokashi composting.^[8]

LAC LA BICHE STREET FESTIVAL: JULY 30th - Check out the 'LIVE LIFE BETTER' booth and get your worm bins!

LEARN MORE ABOUT COMPOSTING!

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Yoga for Runners

NEW! 'YogaRUN' Class

Core & Strength Training for Runners

Are you a runner or a wanna-be stronger jogger? Then this class is for you!
Whether you're a beginner or a marathon trainer, building a strong foundation of core strength, balance and stability is essential for any runner.

Start at your own pace, enjoy the outdoors and discover how strength training (power yoga) done properly can, and will, help improve your running performance!

Thursdays April 15 - June 3:
6pm. Meet at the LLB Golf & Country Club parking lot & choose to run 3 - 7 km.*
6:45-7:45pm. Power Yoga Class for Runners

*Learn to breathe properly in order to improve your run weekly. Please wear bright, visible clothing and dress appropriately for outdoor conditions. 'Non-runners' who choose to attend the Power Yoga Class ONLY, please watch for runners when driving out to THRIVE! studio. This class will be treated as a 'regularly scheduled' class and is included in any Unlimited monthly & Punch 10-pass. Just yogaRUN? Attend the 'YogaRUN' sessions only ($10/session).

THRIVE!...Naturally Studio & Trails

114 13038 Twp Rd 672
(Click for directions)

Lac La Biche, Alberta

April 15-June 10, 2010

6-7:45PM

Upcoming Events

How to Thrive!...Naturally close to home
May 20
ACTIVE LIVING CHALLENGE DAY
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May 29
SOUND & SOUL YOGA
Clayton Hollingsworth (Dragon's Den) & Roxy Brisson will guide you through a unique transformational experience with Crystal Bowl Therapy & Deep Healing Yoga.
BONUS GIFT for First 10 to register!
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FREE KARMA CLASS

KARMA YOGA CLASSES are held on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 3pm.
KARMA YOGA means SELFLESS SERVICE - offering freely of our time, energy & efforts (monetary or service-related) without expecting anything back in return. THANK YOU!

NEXT KARMA CLASS: JUNE 6th, 2010 @ 3pm.

BRING AN OLD T-SHIRT to RECYCLE INTO AN ECO-BAG in support of ENVIRONMENT WEEK (May 30-June 6)



PAST KARMA DONATION RECIPIENTS:
MAY 2nd, 2010
WWF-Canada

March 7, 2010
This DONATION ONLY Flower (Flow/Power) class is dedicated to helping the earthquake victims of Chile find their missing family members and recover from this devastating disaster. All donations will go to the RED CROSS FOUNDATION. Donate what you wish to. THANK YOU!

FEBRUARY 7th @ 3pm.
Thank you to everyone who donated mats for a great cause!

MATS FOR MINI-YOGIS 'Downward Diggety Dog', 'Empower Flower' and 'Balloon Breathing' are all terms I am using in the schools for Yoga & Relaxation Classes for KIDS and Teens! Kids and Teens benefit incredibly from doing Yoga and the improvements we are seeing are phenomenal! DONATE A MAT FOR A MINI-YOGI on Sunday, February 7th!

Significance of a Yoga Mat As you know, some of the schools have arranged yoga classes through different foundations - Successful Families, Successful Kids, Be Fit For Life, and THRIVE!...Naturally. Through these experiences, we have found that the kids (especially the younger ones) respond favorably to the use of a yoga mat - they learn to respect personal space (their own and others), as well as use their mats as a physical reminder to 'relax', 'breathe' and 'think'. Thank you for helping these kids take ownership of their feelings, attitudes and actions.... ONE MAT AT A TIME! DONATE your old (slippery) YOGA MAT for MINI YOGIS on Sunday, February 7th KARMA CLASS at receive $10 off a new (no-slip) HARMONY YOGA MAT! DON'T HAVE A MAT TO DONATE? Sweetheart Karma Class = 2 for 1 low donation of $5!

SUNDAY JANUARY 30th @ 3pm.
KARMA YOGA CLASS FOR HAITI RELIEF
THANK YOU FOR RAISING OVER $250 WHICH WILL BE MATCHED $-FOR-$ BY THE GOVERNMENT!

Spend AN HOUR of your time to help the people of Haiti rebuild for YEARS to come. All donations will go to Red Cross Relief for the Haitian people - our neighbours...our friends.