Hello everyone...
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for such a wonderful year of yoga!! It has been such a pleasure sharing our classes together and I look forward to another excellent year to come.
This Thursday will be our last class before the New Year. Rid yourself of holiday stress, come and immerse yourself in complete relaxation, rejuvenation and reststoration back to your centre. Please register with me before Thursday at 2pm to ensure your space.
Ann will continue to teach the Vinyasa this week for the holiday boot camp.
I hope that I can offer just a small suggestion for the holiday season...
Be mindful this season of how much we truly have.
Be aware of all that we can offer those who do not have as much.
Be present to experience those moments you can enjoy with family and friends.
Choose not to dwell upon the commercial aspects of the season.
Choose to give to others, who may otherwise not receive.
Yoga is Joy (ANANDA). Yoga is Compassion (METTA).
Yoga is all love.
Be reminded this season that what we practice in yoga is soooo much more that what we physically experience in asana. Share your yoga and help us all as a community to break free from holiday stress and truly LIVE OUR YOGA!
Om Shanti
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Classes this Week
Hello everyone,
I just want to let you know that due to a family situation, I will not be teaching Thursday nights classes.
My gratitude to Karen and Ann for their coverage this week once again.
So you are aware, Karen will teach the vinyasa and Ann will teach the restorative.
Please continue to send your sign up emails to me for the Restorative class and I will forward to Ann.
Many thanks for your understanding,
Melanie
I just want to let you know that due to a family situation, I will not be teaching Thursday nights classes.
My gratitude to Karen and Ann for their coverage this week once again.
So you are aware, Karen will teach the vinyasa and Ann will teach the restorative.
Please continue to send your sign up emails to me for the Restorative class and I will forward to Ann.
Many thanks for your understanding,
Melanie
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Seniors Yoga
Hello all,
I would like to put my feelers out there for any families who have an interest in seniors yoga for either yourselves or someone you know. I would like to once again begin offering seniors chair yoga classes, though would first like to discover the interest in our community.
If you know someone or you yourself would be interested in such a class, kindly email me so I may generate a list which will hopefully lead to a winter start for some Chair Yoga classes.
Much thanks and joy,
Melanie Van Pypen, HBKin, CYT
Certified Yoga Teacher
Certified Kinesiologist
I would like to put my feelers out there for any families who have an interest in seniors yoga for either yourselves or someone you know. I would like to once again begin offering seniors chair yoga classes, though would first like to discover the interest in our community.
If you know someone or you yourself would be interested in such a class, kindly email me so I may generate a list which will hopefully lead to a winter start for some Chair Yoga classes.
Much thanks and joy,
Melanie Van Pypen, HBKin, CYT
Certified Yoga Teacher
Certified Kinesiologist
Donation to Elephant Thoughts
Namaste Kind Yogi's,
I would just like to share with you that I just mailed a lovely donation to Elephant Thoughts in Collingwood. Your kindness and generosity will go to assist and bring joy to many children.
Thank you for sharing your Monday afternoon's with me this summer, it was pure bliss!
With so much gratitude,
Melanie
I would just like to share with you that I just mailed a lovely donation to Elephant Thoughts in Collingwood. Your kindness and generosity will go to assist and bring joy to many children.
Thank you for sharing your Monday afternoon's with me this summer, it was pure bliss!
With so much gratitude,
Melanie
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday night cancellation
Hello Everyone...
I unfortunately must cancel our Monday night yoga in the park this coming Monday September 21st. My apologies...I hope our weather will continue to shine on like this for the last Monday in September...so we may enjoy the amazing fall together before the cold weather settles in.
Following Monday September 28th, this class will end and I invite you to explore other indoor options at Studio BLISS. Thank you so much for your contribution which I will pass along to Elephant Thoughts. Many children in many places will be ever grateful for your eternal giving.
I will keep you posted next spring as we venture out once again....
Much joy,
Melanie
I unfortunately must cancel our Monday night yoga in the park this coming Monday September 21st. My apologies...I hope our weather will continue to shine on like this for the last Monday in September...so we may enjoy the amazing fall together before the cold weather settles in.
Following Monday September 28th, this class will end and I invite you to explore other indoor options at Studio BLISS. Thank you so much for your contribution which I will pass along to Elephant Thoughts. Many children in many places will be ever grateful for your eternal giving.
I will keep you posted next spring as we venture out once again....
Much joy,
Melanie
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sun is Shining!!
The weather is lovely out...I invite you to join me for karma yoga in the park this evening at 5pm. Pay what you can, if you can, proceeds go towards a donation to Elephant Thoughts.
See you at Sunnidale Park this evening!!!
~joy,
Melanie
See you at Sunnidale Park this evening!!!
~joy,
Melanie
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Restorative Tonight
Just a quick reminder to sign up for tonight's restorative class if you wish to attend.
There are at this point, 6 spaces remaining.
Vinyasa remains a drop in class, hope to see you there!
Our Fall Retreat is coming up soon...
To honour the fall equinox, my body and mind; I am cleansing until the friday evening of the retreat...I have just completed a fresh juice/veggie broth fast and am moving onto the second gentle component of my cleanse...How fabulous it will be to dance into fall with a clean vessel and a revitalized mind...I am so honoured to end my cleanse by sharing a lovely three days of BLISSful yoga with you at the ever incredible Sugar Ridge!!!
See you soon,
~JOY
Melanie
There are at this point, 6 spaces remaining.
Vinyasa remains a drop in class, hope to see you there!
Our Fall Retreat is coming up soon...
To honour the fall equinox, my body and mind; I am cleansing until the friday evening of the retreat...I have just completed a fresh juice/veggie broth fast and am moving onto the second gentle component of my cleanse...How fabulous it will be to dance into fall with a clean vessel and a revitalized mind...I am so honoured to end my cleanse by sharing a lovely three days of BLISSful yoga with you at the ever incredible Sugar Ridge!!!
See you soon,
~JOY
Melanie
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Yoga in the Park
Karma Yoga is ON!!! See you at Sunnidale Park at 5pm today!
Remember your mindfulness bell...
~joy,
Melanie
Remember your mindfulness bell...
~joy,
Melanie
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Class Cancellation
My deepest apologies, but I must cancel both the restorative class for this evening.
Unfortunately also the Vinyasa is pending cancellation, depending upon a substitute teachers availability. There will be sign on the door if this becomes the case.
My sincere apologies for this inconvenience to you,
Melanie
Unfortunately also the Vinyasa is pending cancellation, depending upon a substitute teachers availability. There will be sign on the door if this becomes the case.
My sincere apologies for this inconvenience to you,
Melanie
Restorative Yoga Tonight
Hello Yogis!!!
I still do have spaces available for our restorative yoga class this evening at BLISS.
Please email if you would like to attend,
Melanie Van Pypen, HBKin, CYT
Certified Yoga Teacher
Certified Kinesiologist
I still do have spaces available for our restorative yoga class this evening at BLISS.
Please email if you would like to attend,
Melanie Van Pypen, HBKin, CYT
Certified Yoga Teacher
Certified Kinesiologist
Monday, August 17, 2009
Karma Yoga is ON!
Finally...we will meet this evening in Sunnidale Park at 5pm!!!
Looking forward to reuniting for our outdoor practice tonight.
~joy
Melanie
Looking forward to reuniting for our outdoor practice tonight.
~joy
Melanie
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Fall Retreat Update
Join Ann Green and Melanie Van Pypen for a blissful fall yoga retreat at the amazing and fabulously tranquil Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre.
September 18, 19, 20, 2009
Email ann@anngreenyoga.com to indicate your interest.
We will need at least 15 students to run the retreat so sign up soon!
Honour yourself with the chance to deepen your yoga practice, nourish your body with a wholesome local menu, and simply BE as you enjoy the surroundings of 150 acres of forest, wildflowers and rolling hills.
Looking forward to sharing this retreat with you!
We will need at least 15 students to run the retreat so sign up soon!
Honour yourself with the chance to deepen your yoga practice, nourish your body with a wholesome local menu, and simply BE as you enjoy the surroundings of 150 acres of forest, wildflowers and rolling hills.
Looking forward to sharing this retreat with you!
~in joy.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
August 13 Restorative Class Space
Hello Everyone,
Tonight's restorative class (8:30) has only one space left.
If you are interested in joining us this evening, please email me asap to let me know your interest. melvanpypen@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing all of you again this evening...
~in joy on this amazing day so filled with sunshine!!!
Melanie
Tonight's restorative class (8:30) has only one space left.
If you are interested in joining us this evening, please email me asap to let me know your interest. melvanpypen@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing all of you again this evening...
~in joy on this amazing day so filled with sunshine!!!
Melanie
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Rain or Shine??
My many appologies for Mother Natures interesting sense of humour this season...
As it turns out last night was not ridden with the expected storm, alas, hard to make a call in enough time for everyone to prepare accordingly.
Continue to stay updated with my blog for any cancellations that may occur due to weather.
See you all on Thursday for our Vinyasa and Restorative (remember to pre-register for Restorative).
~in joy
Melanie
As it turns out last night was not ridden with the expected storm, alas, hard to make a call in enough time for everyone to prepare accordingly.
Continue to stay updated with my blog for any cancellations that may occur due to weather.
See you all on Thursday for our Vinyasa and Restorative (remember to pre-register for Restorative).
~in joy
Melanie
Monday, August 10, 2009
Karma Yoga (Update)
So we are definitely cancelled...
But check out Ann's 5:30pm Kickasana or her 7pm Vinyasa at Studio BLISS and I will see you all next week!
~in joy (but with regrets for not seeing you all for the past three weeks!)
Melanie
But check out Ann's 5:30pm Kickasana or her 7pm Vinyasa at Studio BLISS and I will see you all next week!
~in joy (but with regrets for not seeing you all for the past three weeks!)
Melanie
Karma Yoga in the Park Today
Hello everyone,
As a result of the severe thunderstorm warnings for Southern Ontario today, we will unfortunately have to cancel our Karma Yoga class.
If anything changes within the next two hours and the weather improves I will post a notice on my blog no later than 4pm to inform you all of this.
Many thanks and I am so looking forward to our next class!!!
Mel
As a result of the severe thunderstorm warnings for Southern Ontario today, we will unfortunately have to cancel our Karma Yoga class.
If anything changes within the next two hours and the weather improves I will post a notice on my blog no later than 4pm to inform you all of this.
Many thanks and I am so looking forward to our next class!!!
Mel
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Thursday Night Classes
Hello to all on this lovely evening of the full moon's eclipse!
Just a quick reminder that you may be aware of through the BLISS website.
As the studio is closed this week, there will be no classes tomorrow night (Thursday).
I am looking forward to seeing all of you on August 10th for our Karma Yoga session in Sunnidale Park.
Kindly remember to email me for your reserved space for the Thursday night Restorative Class next week (August 13th) as well.
~in joy and with love,
Melanie
Just a quick reminder that you may be aware of through the BLISS website.
As the studio is closed this week, there will be no classes tomorrow night (Thursday).
I am looking forward to seeing all of you on August 10th for our Karma Yoga session in Sunnidale Park.
Kindly remember to email me for your reserved space for the Thursday night Restorative Class next week (August 13th) as well.
~in joy and with love,
Melanie
Friday, July 24, 2009
Monday Night in the Park...
Just a reminder that while I will not be present on Monday night for the next two weeks due to my holidays, I encourage you to continue your practice without me.
Flow gently with a few sun salutations and some standing postures and move towards a seated meditation...
As your practice becomes your own...you will truly begin to understand why we practice our asanas...explore your breath, with or without your teacher. Your breath will guide you.
I look forward to joining you again on August10th...
Much love and joy
Melanie
Flow gently with a few sun salutations and some standing postures and move towards a seated meditation...
As your practice becomes your own...you will truly begin to understand why we practice our asanas...explore your breath, with or without your teacher. Your breath will guide you.
I look forward to joining you again on August10th...
Much love and joy
Melanie
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Restorative Yoga
Just a friendly reminder to everyone joining the Thursday night Restorative class to pre-register by emailing me at your soonest convienence.
Also, please be reminded of class cancellations for next week:
Monday Karma Yoga is CANCELLED for July 27th and August 3rd.
Vinyasa and Restorative Classes will continue and will be led by the lovely Penny!
Much love and joy this beautiful day,
Mel
Also, please be reminded of class cancellations for next week:
Monday Karma Yoga is CANCELLED for July 27th and August 3rd.
Vinyasa and Restorative Classes will continue and will be led by the lovely Penny!
Much love and joy this beautiful day,
Mel
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Fall Retreat
Join Ann Green and Melanie Van Pypen for a blissful fall yoga retreat at the amazing and fabulously tranquil Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre.
September 25 - 27, 2009
Email ann@anngreenyoga.com to indicate your interest.
We will need at least 15 students to run the retreat so sign up soon!
Honour yourself with the chance to deepen your yoga practice, nourish your body with a wholesome local menu, and simply BE as you enjoy the surroundings of 150 acres of forest, wildflowers and rolling hills.
Looking forward to sharing this retreat with you!
We will need at least 15 students to run the retreat so sign up soon!
Honour yourself with the chance to deepen your yoga practice, nourish your body with a wholesome local menu, and simply BE as you enjoy the surroundings of 150 acres of forest, wildflowers and rolling hills.
Looking forward to sharing this retreat with you!
~in joy.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Elephant Thoughts
Friends...
Those of you joining me for Karma Yoga in the park will be pleased to discover our charitable organization, Elephant Thoughts.
Their mission is to provide proper education to children in all locations of the world, working to build schools and education centres in India and Nepal and working right here at home, offering initiatives to build educational programs for Aboriginal communities in need.
Your generous donations for our class will go to aid their programming, so check out their website!
So much joy on this fantastic Tuesday morning!
Those of you joining me for Karma Yoga in the park will be pleased to discover our charitable organization, Elephant Thoughts.
Their mission is to provide proper education to children in all locations of the world, working to build schools and education centres in India and Nepal and working right here at home, offering initiatives to build educational programs for Aboriginal communities in need.
Your generous donations for our class will go to aid their programming, so check out their website!
So much joy on this fantastic Tuesday morning!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Karma Yoga Today
Join us at Sunnidale Park (at the corner of Sunnidale and Cundles at the Arboretum) for a pay as you can; by donation Hatha yoga class today at 5pm.
Bring your own mat!
Have a lovely day, mindful of your senses!
Bring your own mat!
Have a lovely day, mindful of your senses!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Summer Yoga Schedule
So many thanks for joining me this summer for your yoga journey...
Mondays
Karma Yoga at Sunnidale Park
5pm
Rain Location: Kiwanis Band Shell near the South Shore Centre
Kindly email if unsure of evening location due to changing weather.
Thursdays
Vinyasa Yoga at Studio BLISS
7:00pm
Restorative Yoga at Studio BLISS
8:30pm
**This class has a 12 student cap. Please email by 12pm each Thursday to ensure your space.
(An additional Restorative class may be offered each Friday at 2pm with a minimum of 6 students)
Mondays
Karma Yoga at Sunnidale Park
5pm
Rain Location: Kiwanis Band Shell near the South Shore Centre
Kindly email if unsure of evening location due to changing weather.
Thursdays
Vinyasa Yoga at Studio BLISS
7:00pm
Restorative Yoga at Studio BLISS
8:30pm
**This class has a 12 student cap. Please email by 12pm each Thursday to ensure your space.
(An additional Restorative class may be offered each Friday at 2pm with a minimum of 6 students)
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