Beginner Yoga Workshop Series

Sunday, January 14, 21 and 28, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Village Yoga
153 Port Rd., Kennebunk

Facilitated by Lisa Mitchell, M.Ed

Looking to participate in a yoga class?

Have you been wanting to improve flexibility, build strength, enhance mind-body connection, and reduce stress? Yoga offers all of this and more. This workshop series takes place over 3 Sundays and will enable you to learn the foundations of yoga in a safe and supportive environment.

What to Expect: This is not a regular yoga class! This workshop format not only includes yoga instruction but also welcomes your questions and encourages conversation. Class size will be kept small. Attending all three sessions will give you maximum benefit.

Who is this For? This series is for anyone curious about yoga and/or those who would like a refresher on yoga foundation.

What to Wear/Bring: Please wear loose, comfy clothing. Bring a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one; if you don’t have a yoga mat, one will be provided.

About Lisa: Lisa is a long time yoga student and teacher with over 1000 hours of yoga education. In addition to her yoga studies, Lisa has a Master of Education and is a mental health counsellor. Lisa teaches in a slow, mindful manner, has a special interest in turning new people onto yoga, and has taught numerous beginner yoga workshops. Click here to learn more about her.

Send an e-mail to lisamitchell@mac.com expressing interest by Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Reach out with any questions.

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

Monday, January 23rd, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

$60.00 (plus HST)

889 Community
889 Yonge Street, Toronto

Gift yourself the opportunity to learn about mindfulness meditation this January. Begin 2023 by cultivating more presence and compassion. Mindfulness is a superpower. In this workshop Lisa will unpack mindfulness meditation, make it accessible and share bit sized mindfulness meditation practices that you can incorporate in your life.

Relationships Matter -
an experiential workshop to help foster deeper connections with others

Facilitated by Lisa Mitchell (M.Ed., RYT) psychotherapist in training and Lisa Messina (E-RYT 500, YACEP) somatic relational coach in training

Relationships Matter. Many of us struggle with cultivating meaningful relationships.

If you desire deeper connections and intimacy in your life, self awareness and the ability to consciously communicate are two essential skills to develop. 

Through awareness, we will explore how you relate to yourself and others, as they directly influence one another. We will also unpack and experience Conscious Communication. These practices will pave the way to deeper connections and help us to live in the world in a more authentic manner.

 Workshop Outline:

• The Practice of Awareness 

• Exploring Relationships 

• Understanding The Authentic Self 

• Mental Models 

• The Communication Process

• Conscious Communication
  

Facilitators: Lisa Mitchell (M.Ed., RYT) is a psychotherapist in training and Lisa Messina (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is a somatic relational coach in training. Both are students and teachers of yoga and have trained in Relational Somatic (body-based) Psychotherapy with The Three Fold Way and are currently studying together with The Ryzio Institute. Relational Therapy and Conscious Communication has transformed their lives and they are keen to share these communication principles and skills with others.

Embodied Healing -
6 Week Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Movement Series 

Mondays, January 20th - March 2nd (no group on Family Day Monday)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$180.00 (includes tax)

The Healing Therapy Alliance
55 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 507

Facilitated by Lisa Mitchell, M.Ed, RYT, Psychotherapist in Training

Yoga is an ancient system promoting healing and wellness of the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies. Yoga is a powerful tool to help integrate the whole self through physical movements, breathing, and mindful attention.

Trauma can occur through events that threaten our life or body. It can also occur through ordinary events that exceed our ability to cope. To heal from trauma, a connection must be made to oneself, including one’s body. Yoga encourages this process. With Lisa’s guidance, you will practice cultivating a more positive relationship with your body through mindfulness, breathing, and gentle postures. No yoga experience is required. Breathing and moving exercises will be gentle and accessible for most people. 

 Participants will be encouraged to:

• Invite compassionate awareness for their present moment experience

• Begin to develop a deeper relationship with their body

• Cultivate a relationship with their breath

• Explore self-soothing strategies, like grounding, to develop a sense of safety and stability

• Discover a sense of centre

• Make choices

Each class is one hour and there is space for a maximum of five participants. This is a closed group and no new comers will be permitted once the series begins. 

To register, contact Lisa by January 13th at lisamitchell@mac.com. 

Before the group starts, Lisa will set up a short telephone call to discuss participation. Payment of $180 is required by January 13th in order to participate. E-transfer funds to lisamitchell@mac.com. 

Embodied Healing -
Trauma Informed Yoga Series 

Mondays:
September 23rd and 30th, October 7th, 21st and 28th, and November 4th
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

$180.00

The Healing Therapy Alliance
55 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 507

Facilitated by Lisa Mitchell, M.Ed, RYT, Psychotherapist in Training