Yoga Foundations

This class welcomes those new to yoga or continuing to deepen their practice. It is an alignment-based hatha yoga class focused on posture with the goal of creating a healthy body, peaceful mind, and open heart. Detailed cueing, a variety of sequences, and props will be used moving from the mat to standing and balance postures. The classes start with a short meditation and centering, moving into active poses, and ending with Shavasana, lying on your back on the mat.

To participate you will need:

  • A yoga mat

  • Two yoga blocks

  • A strap

  • Two folded towels or blankets

  • A chair

You MUST be able to get on and off the floor with ease.

Level 3-4
Date: Wednesdays weekly
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Online (a link and instructions will be provided)
Instructor: Vanessa Barron

About the Instructor

Vanessa Barron has had a lifelong interest and career in health and wellness. As a physiotherapist she helped people improve their health and manage their conditions. That led to a desire to have a positive impact on the health care system more broadly. She achieved this by moving into administrative roles to lead provincial projects and changes across the health sector. Now she is focused on teaching and consulting, bringing her knowledge and skills together in new ways. Her commitment to the practice of yoga began in 2010 and she completed her teacher certification in 2020. Yoga and meditation became an important part of her own recovery from an accident and she brings this personal experience, compassion, and professional skills to teaching. She is passionate about yoga for strengthening the mind-body-heart connection and supporting people to attain their health goals.