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Power Yoga Canada and PRESTO Perks

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Finding moments of calm and quiet in the hectic environment we live in today is crucial for our general well-being. Power Yoga Canada, understands this need and has joined forces with PRESTO Perks to offer incredible discounts to yoga enthusiasts. This partnership aims to make the practice of yoga more accessible and affordable for all, encouraging individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery and holistic health. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting your yoga journey, the benefits of this collaboration are truly remarkable. This partnership was featured in a recent blogTO article that also shares all of the places in Toronto you can get discounts with your PRESTO card.  A recent blogTO piece that also lists all the locations in Toronto where you may receive discounts with your PRESTO card highlighted this relationship.  

15% Off Hot Yoga Classes: 

For all the hot yoga enthusiasts out there, the collaboration between Power Yoga Canada and PRESTO Perks brings you an exciting offer. Yogi PRESTO cardholders can enjoy a fantastic 15% discount on hot yoga classes. This discount is applicable not only to a Single Drop-in class but also extends to 10 and 20 class pack passes. With these incredible savings, you can now deepen your yoga practice and experience the transformative power of hot yoga without breaking the bank. 

50% Off On-Demand Yoga: 

In addition to in-studio classes, Power Yoga Canada offers on-demand yoga classes with Power Yoga at Home that you can take from the comfort of your home or wherever you like in addition to the studio classes. Yogi PRESTO cardholders may now take advantage of a substantial 50% discount on the monthly membership for on-demand yoga thanks to a partnership with PRESTO Perks. Access to a wide variety of class types, such as Power Yoga, Deep Flow, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga, is made possible by this subscription. This entails that you can do yoga whenever and wherever it suits you, at your own pace. 

Benefits of Yoga: 

Yoga offers several health advantages that can improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Regular yoga practice helps to increase posture, flexibility, and strength. Additionally, it encourages relaxation, lessens tension and anxiety, and enhances general mental health. A haven for people to reconnect with themselves and find inner calm despite the bustle of daily life, yoga offers a holistic approach to health. 

The partnership between Power Yoga Canada and PRESTO Perks is a true blessing for yoga enthusiasts across the country. With discounted rates on hot yoga classes and on-demand yoga, this collaboration aims to make the practice of yoga more accessible and affordable. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to prioritize your well-being, nourish your mind, body, and soul, and embark on a transformative yoga journey. Discover the immense benefits of yoga and experience the positive changes it can bring to your life. Embrace this partnership and let the power of yoga guide you toward a happier, healthier, and more balanced existence.

Mastering Power Yoga: 5 Key Tips to Enhance Your Practice

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You’ve come to the right place if you’re motivated to improve your power yoga practice and are looking for helpful advice to advance it. We’ll go into five key tips in this blog post that will help you enhance your practice, master power yoga and improve your experience on the mat. 

  1. Breathe with Intention: Power yoga is a dynamic, challenging form of exercise that emphasizes breathing in time with movement. In addition to oxygenating your body, conscious breathing also helps to relax your mind, which makes it possible for you to feel more present. Throughout the activity, keep in mind to breathe deeply and completely through your nose. Connect to the strength of your breath, allowing it to direct your actions and give each position a sense of force.

  2. Cultivate Core Stability: Learning power yoga requires a strong core. Your core serves as the focal point of your body’s power, offering stability and support in difficult poses. To build a strong foundation, incorporate core-focused poses into your practice, such as boat posture (Navasana) and plank pose (Phalakasana). Consciously contract your abdominal muscles during the exercise to improve your overall stability and control.

  3. Embrace Challenge with Patience: Power yoga is meant to test your physical and mental stamina. It’s critical to face every difficulty with patience and compassion as you work to push yourself to your limits. Respecting the demands of your body, allow yourself to advance and evolve at your own rate. Never forget that growth is a journey, and each step counts. You’ll gradually see your transformation if you’re patient and keep practising.

  4. Explore Modifications: In power yoga, modifications are your friends. They enable you to avoid injury and modify the poses to fit your current level of fitness. Never be hesitant to alter poses by adding props or changing your alignment. As you proceed toward more complex variants, pay attention to your body and make any adjustments. You’ll develop a strong and enduring practice by respecting the limitations of your body and adapting as necessary.

  5. Find a Supportive Community: Power Yoga Canada provides a loving and welcoming community where yogis help and encourage one another. Participate in workshops, Yoga Teacher Trainings (Summer or Winter) and have conversations with other yogis to broaden your knowledge and meet like-minded people. Sharing your journey with others fosters growth and inspiration by creating a positive and stimulating environment.

Dedication, consistency, and a willingness to push oneself are necessary for mastering power yoga. You may improve your power yoga experience and experience dramatic growth both on and off the mat by implementing these five essential tips into your routine. Keep in mind to breathe deliberately, strengthen your core, accept problems patiently, explore changes, and surround yourself with encouraging people. Enjoy the practice, have faith in your path, and let yoga’s transformative ability to change your life. Come along with us at Power Yoga Canada as we set off on this empowering journey!

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4 reasons why you need to complete 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

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No matter if your goal is to become a yoga teacher or not, the 200 hour yoga teacher training offered by Power Yoga Canada can change your life. Participants can enhance their yoga practice, strengthen their mind-body connection, and acquire fresh insight into life in the program’s safe and encouraging atmosphere thanks to its immersive curriculum and qualified teachers including PYC Co-Founder; Kinndli McCollum. The ontological work that takes place in our training helps all participants learn more about themselves.

  1. The goal of Power Yoga Canada’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is to enable participants to reach their full potential both on and off the mat. The extensive curriculum of the course covers the principles of yoga, including asana practice, anatomy and physiology, meditation, and pranayama. In addition, participants will learn about the yoga philosophy and how to incorporate it into their daily lives, including mindfulness exercises and the skill of intentional living.

  2. The program is run by E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teachers) who are passionate about imparting their knowledge and assisting others as they explore yoga. Participants can discover their own special route while being held accountable and supported by their peers thanks to the supportive community that is built during the program.

  3. The yoga teacher training offered by Power Yoga Canada can still be helpful to you even if you have no interest in teaching yoga. Participants will develop a deeper awareness of themselves, their bodies, and their position in the world as a result of the program. They will pick up methods for controlling stress and anxiety, growing in self-awareness, and fostering a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.

  4. The program can also aid people in creating deep connections and sense of community. Yoga is a discipline that unites individuals, and the teacher training course offers a special chance to meet others who value wellness and personal development.

Regardless of one’s goals for becoming a yoga teacher, Power Yoga Canada’s teacher training program is a life-changing experience that benefits everyone. Participants will develop their yoga practice, get a fresh outlook on life, and establish connections with a welcoming group of like-minded people through the program. This program is an excellent place to start if you want to transform your life for the better.

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Hot Vinyasa Flow Playlists from Power Yoga Canada Teachers

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”Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.”

Check out some of the hottest playlists by Power Yoga Canada teachers that you know and love. Just like vinyasa classes, the playlist’s ebb and flow will take you on a journey. From songs you love to new discoveries, you are going to fall head over heels for these playlists.

1. TULUM Vinyasa by Aneta Pietruszko (@netzki77 on Instagram)

Spotify: Check out the Playlist here.

From upbeat to bliss, you will get a taste of everything with energetic and Tulum-inspired vinyasa flow.

2. 11.30.21 🔥 by Aneta Pietruszko (@netzki77 on Instagram)

Spotify: Check out the Playlist here.

Epic beginnings by artists like Hanz Zimmer and Alan walker will take you up and keep you lifted all day long.

3. JAM SEPT 16.22 by Kinndli McCollum (@kinndliq on Instagram)

Apple Music: Check out the Playlist here.

Starting out soft with heart-opening tracks this playlist brings the vibe and the beats with Bob Sinclair, Alicia Keys, Michael Jackson, and U2.

4. JAM AUG 19.22 by Kinndli McCollum (@kinndliq on Instagram)

Apple Music: Check out the Playlist here.

This awesome playlist with artists you love and some unknown will take you on a journey of epic discovery.

5. Cover playlist – June 7/22 by Denise Desrochers (@ddstar_25 on Instagram)

Apple Music: Check out the Playlist here.

Love covers of songs you know and love? This is the playlist for you! From 99 Red Balloons to In the Air Tonight you will definitely sing at the top of your lungs!

6. A – WM Sep 26/22 by Denise Desrochers (@ddstar_25 on Instagram)

Apple Music: Check out the Playlist here.

Vibey, nostalgic and melodic… You will definitely have this playlist on repeat!

Power Yoga Canada Community Lead & Learn

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Power Yoga Canada is excited to announce a brand new initiative called The Power Yoga Canada Community Lead & Learn which is a “how to” or educational presentation led by a PYC volunteer or staff member! On a monthly basis Energy Exchange members, Assistants, Teachers, Studio Managers and Studio Owners will come together to connect & learn in order to build a stronger, more versatile community! The Lead & Learn is designed so that community members listed above are the ones leading the presentation! Do you have a topic that you are passionate about and would like to share it with your PYC community? From sewing to social media to arts & crafts, if you want to lead a 30 minute – 1 hour session to help spread joy, now is your chance! The Lead & Learn has been created to empower the PYC community into action through belonging, passion & education while bringing forth the core values of PYC into the community including Being for Each Other, Acknowledgments & Appreciation and Diversity & Belonging.

The intention of the topic should be chosen in order to help educate and help better the lives of the Power Yoga Canada community, such as :

  • How to sew/knit
  • Creating a resume/cover letter
  • Steps to healthy eating
  • DIY at the home
  • Arts and Crafts
  • 3 Facts about weight training
  • iPhone/Android phone tutorials
  • Social media tips

The Lead & Learn has been created to empower the PYC community into action through engagement, education and belonging while bringing forth the core values of PYC into the community including Being for Each Other, Acknowledgments & Appreciation and Diversity & Belonging. This monthly gathering over Zoom will empower members to come out of their comfort zone and lead a session about a topic they are passionate about.

Do you have a topic that you are passionate about and would like to share it with your PYC community? From sewing to social media to arts & crafts to technology, if you want to lead a 30 minute – 1 hour session to help spread joy, now is your chance! The Lead & Learn has been created to empower the PYC community into action through belonging, passion & education while bringing forth the core values of PYC into the community including Being for Each Other, Acknowledgments & Appreciation and Diversity & Belonging. For any member interested in presenting at a Lead & Learn, please fill out a form by clicking here.

 

2020 Spring Online 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Video Testimonials

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Community Feature : October 2019

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Author : Susan Wilvert

When I was asked to share my story, I was initially hesitant.  Being from a broken home and the events in my life that occurred because of this, I thought through the WHY of sharing my story. I realized that there may be someone else out there who needs to hear this, so I decided to bare my soul in hopes this may be the message that inspires one person from “I can’t” to “I will”. 

When I started practicing at PYC I had no idea it would help me to overcome my personal struggles with addiction and give me the strength to see it through.  A little bit about myself;  I come from an abusive childhood and alcoholism runs deep in the veins of my family. I never knew my father or grandfather but from what I understand they both passed of cirrhosis of the liver.

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I lost my brother, Ross, 3 years ago. He had been sober for 10 years with the help of AA but sadly passed due to a stroke at 52 years of age. Since my brother’s passing, my mother has moved in with us.  Although things have settled down now, initially the memories from my childhood weighed heavily on me and I was unwilling to forgive. Looking back, I can now see that I have actually survived the horrors, and with the help of this practice, I am gaining more and more courage, clarity and confidence. Power Yoga has been instrumental in giving me the strength I need to carry on mentally, emotionally and physically. It has also given me a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose and validates all that I wholeheartedly believe in.  

 

One of the most impressive ways in which the practice on my mat has reflected in my personal life has simply been, “letting go”. I am leaning into what is scary, uncomfortable and “hard” and practicing the art of surrender. This journey is one I am willing to take, due to the sense of empowerment, peace and spirituality I acquire in each and every class.

 

The physical practice, the asana of yoga, seems to calm my central nervous system and get rid of the residual angst I carry around with me. The sense of equilibrium it gives me is euphoric, unshakeable – really! I am also grateful for the relationships I am forming with some of my instructors, whose encouragement, love and support means the world me. 

 

I’ve recently become a part of the Energy Exchange program and aspire to teach one day, but for now I am enjoying getting to know the team and members of PYC in a more intimate way.  Like everyone, I am a work in progress and fully appreciate the guidance, support and positive reinforcement from PYC & the Leaside community. I will continue to pursue this incredible passion as long as I possibly can and will relish it for the gift that it truly is. I am eternally grateful for Power Yoga Canada. Thank you.

 

Community Feature : August 2019

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Author : Gail Ramdeyall

I would like to begin with two words:

Life. Changing.

Before I joined Power Yoga Canada City Centre, my whole body was in pain. I also suffered from anxiety and migraine headaches. I tried looking for solutions everywhere; from Chiropractors to Massage Therapists, but nothing seemed to last.

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Tuesday, April 30th, 2019  – I will always remember the date when my life changed. A very good friend of mine coaxed me out to a Hot Yoga class at PYC City Centre. I was hooked instantly. I signed up for 30 Days to Level Up workshop starting the next day, and I haven’t stopped since.

I work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist for Toronto General Hospital. My area of expertise is Multiple Organ Transplant, and my work means I am on shift as well as on-call. This work can be stressful and rewarding at the same time. PYC helped me cope better with this particular stress. I have to be accountable every day for my job, but yoga has helped make me accountable to myself as well. I have found the ultimate balance.

Four months later,  I have no body pain, no anxiety and no migraines. I am pain-free both mentally and physically.  I now have a wonderful PYC family and community to look forward to being apart of every day.

This community has changed my mindset in the most positive way. I have learned patience and understanding not only within myself but with others.  I cannot express how much PYC has changed my life and my outlook on everything. For this I will forever be grateful. My next Levelling Up will be Teacher Training. I am also very thankful to my husband and son for supporting me through this!! I found my “thing”!

Community Feature : July 2019

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Author : Alycia Novak

Before I found PYC Leaside I was at my rock bottom. In February of 2018, I was in a car accident that left my brain and body broken. I was in pain. I was angry. I was lost.

The physiotherapy and doctors’ appointments were fixing my body, but I knew I needed to do something to reconnect with myself. Yoga has always been a part of my life, but I honestly don’t think I was ever doing it for the “right reason”

Community feature: july 2019I went yoga classes just to be able to say “I am going to yoga” but would always beat myself for not having a “yoga body”, or not being able to make the poses look “perfect”. Something was telling me to get back on my mat. My only goal for my first class was to just get on my mat. I did it and haven’t looked back!

PYC Leaside was such an integral part of healing my mind, body and soul. I learned that yoga is NOT a competition sport. It is so much more than just looking good in the poses; or the idea that your body needs to look, or be a certain way to be a yogi. I don’t know if there is a time when I feel sexier or stronger than when I am on my mat covered in sweat. It makes me feel like a badass.

I have reconnected with my body in a whole different way. I am truly grateful for every day that I get to move and sweat and honour my body + soul. I am grateful for my health and continued healing every second of every day.

Not only have I been giving the gift of my health and being a part of this beautiful community, but it has also giving me the opportunity to connect on an even deeper level with my soul sister Lauren.

The PYC Leaside community with their love and support gives me permission to show up exactly how I am. No mask. No pretending. To have a safe place to come and be who you are, where you are in life and work it out on your mat is a game changer.

And if finding my home at PYC was a game changer, I know participating in their summer Yoga Teacher Training Intensive is going to change the game. Thank you PYC Leaside!

Community Feature : May 2019

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Author : Larry Bartlett

I came to Power Yoga Canada Oshawa looking to expand my fledgling yoga practice of three months. I felt the “Forty Days to a Personal Revolution” workshop would be a great way to make that happen. The workshop asks you to commit to a daily yoga practice, meditation and some self-exploration through journalling on questions. I jumped right in and signed up not really knowing what was in store for me. I had previously spent no time on my emotional baggage – other then to store it and ignore it.   The 40 Days workshop blew my mind open. I found it extremely intense and reached deeply. At times I felt like a child for lacking the basic tools to deal with the issues brought up. I “stayed” and worked my way through the difficulties just as PYC encourages all of us to do in their practice. I’m glad I did.

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After completing the workshop I was more enthused than ever to deepen my practice. I took  a number of PYC workshops, maintained a 5 class or more weekly practice, tried my hand at giving hands-on assists in class, a brief stint doing Energy Exchange and am currently the A.M.D. (Awesome Maintenance Dude) for Power Yoga Canada Oshawa . I am thankful to have spent some time volunteering while the studio was being built and that will always be a fond memory.

 

When I occasionally feel my practice is not progressing,  I need only to remember where I started from to shake that thought. Touching my toes or even lying comfortably flat in savasana was not possible. I now find peace in my practice that I hope to work into all aspects of my life. I have better posture now than when I began and a greater mind/body connection. Calm breathing has become an automatic tool when I consciously recognized I feel stressed and it does help. My practice has now taken front and centre over my road cycling (although I strongly believe cycling will always have a place in my life).

 

The warmth I feel from the PYC community humbles me in receiving it. I thank you all for it and always hope to return it. I find inspiration from every single person practicing.

I want to be a “YES” for this community so when I was asked to share my story that is exactly what I said.