Many of you have expressed an interest in seeing our troupe’s perform. Well this Sunday, August 1st, both the big girls troupe (Mirage) and the youth troupe (Hilwi) will be performing at the Whipple Tree Market @ 1pm.
I know it’s a long weekend but maybe just maybe we’ll see some of you there!
Namaste,
Robin
Hatha Yoga @ the Lake
The OM Tree is proud to offer Hatha Yoga @ the Lake, 9:30 to 11:00am Wednesday Mornings.
Hatha Yoga provides the means for people of any age get in and stay in shape as well as develop balance, coordination, and a sense of centeredness. Yoga in general is known to renew, invigorate, and heal the body. It also provides a great means to stretching and toning the muscles, joints, and spine and directing blood and oxygen to the internal organs (including the glands and nerves).
As part of the class we focus on:
Classes ongoing so you can join anytime. First class is complimentary!
The moon is a symbol of the feminine, the unconscious, and the intuitive. In ancient times women’s cycles were aligned with the moon: ovulation during the full moon and menstruation during the dark of the moon. The full moon also completes the moon cycle, which represents death, change, or tying up loose ends. It also symbolizes the end of a chapter, shedding light on the things that we no longer need to hold on to. Our gatherings are a way for us to connect to body, mind and spirit and to unlock the immense vitality which is our birthright as women. In our monthly gatherings we explore yoga movements, smudging, mantras & mudras, writing exercises and simply be a part of a sharing circle with other women.
We began gathering together in September 2009 and have had the joy of many different women coming through our circle in various numbers. The gatherings are open to all levels of female yogi’s (yogini) and spirituality. Some of the yoga philosophies that will be shared are: Pranayama (breathwork), Mantra yoga (song or chant) and Hand Mudras (hand gestures). In addition we take the power of one of our great mother’s to bring all our wishes and desires into a reality. See Manifesting with the Moon.
So please bring along a friend if you like and join us as we move, go inward and breathe deeply in the loving presence of the Divine Feminine of Mother Moon. You will leave these evenings feeling spiritually nourished, physically and emotionally rejuvenated and remembering who you truly are….
Beginning our evenings together we always start with an opening circle to introduce ourselves and invite our significant female influences to share the space with us. We then perform a cermonial purification practice (Indigenous smudging or similar) and then go into our Yoga Offering to Mother Moon. Following our yoga and meditation we will then do a simple writing exercise enhancing our creative mind and then perform a purging ceremony to release the stuff (thoughts, things, people, etc) that no longer serves our highest good. Our gatherings have are traditionally followed by a small light snack for celebration, if possible please bring a little something to share with the group along with a dish, teacup & utensils for yourself.
Moontime or Cycle: If you are experiencing your “moon time” or “cycle” during the particular day of the gathering, it is recommended that you do not actively participate in the indigenous ceremonies that we will performing with medicines. The indigenous peoples believe that during this time, women are in ceremony with the moon and already in the purification process. Of course this does by any stretch mean that you cannot stay present and offer support to your sisters. Yoga philosophies also have beliefs around moontime as well, please see Yoga & Menstruation for more information.
*Also, please familiarize yourself with the Beginner’s Guide to Yoga and fill out the Participation Form to bring to the gathering (if you have’t done this before).
Cost: By donation
| Date & Time | Location | Distance/ Length |
| Sunday, June 27th | Spectacle Lake/Oliphant | 2 hrs Rount |
| Sunday, July 25th | Mount Richards –Crofton, BC | 2 hrs |
| Sunday, August 29th | Stoney Hill - Genoa Bay | TBA |
| Sunday, September 26th | 2nd ANNUAL IRON BUTT’S CHALLENGE!!!!!Cowichan River Footpath, Glenora to Skutz Falls | 22 Km (1 way) |
| Sunday, October 31st | Heart Lake Trail / Holland Creek Trail – Ladysmith, BC | 6.4 km Loop |
Other places on my wishlist to do (please let me know if you have any to add!):
