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Posted on June 7, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

What?? No classes at TYB Tomorrow?? (Saturday, June 8th)  That is because we are participating in the Challenge for Life 2.0 at Assiniboine Park!  Sharon is teaching the Zumba portion at 10:55am and Heather is doing the Yoga component at 12:35pm.

If you are unable to participate this year, but would still love to contribute to this amazing cause we would love you to donate!!  Every dollar of every donation stays right here in Manitoba to help CancerCare initiatives like:

  • Investing in ground-breaking research, translating knowledge into action to directly improve care of all cancer patients in Manitoba
  • Investing in CancerCare Manitoba’s Tumour Bank, conducting research into leukemia, prostate, lung, breast, and head and neck cancers
  • Investing in clinical trials, giving patients access to leading-edge treatments and allowing researchers to develop and test potentially life-saving therapies
  • Investing in Epidemiology (the study of cancer patterns in the population), focusing on the key areas of cancer control: prevention, access and outcomes. Patient and Family Support Services, providing programs free of charge to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. Programs include the Patient and Family Resource Centre, a sanctuary with more than 5,000 patient visits every year information and support sessions for patients and their families on common types of cancer; and Quality of Life programs including Art Therapy, Yoga, and Music to My Ears.
  • Investing in Community Oncology which enables cancer patients across the province to receive care closer to home

No Donation is too small, but a $15.00 min donation gets you a tax receipt which comes in pretty handy come tax time!  Every donor will be entered into a draw to win a $50.00 TYB Credit!!  Winner announced on SUNDAY!

Click HERE to donate to the TYB Barre Stars Team!!  Deadline is Tomorrow!!

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Posted on May 29, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Chakradance™ is a playful, spirited, free flowing, healing dance meditation to unblock your energy centers or chakras for greater well being, freedom. peace and joy.

This 3 session DANCE OF Love for gives you the opportunity to release and / or heal the hurts, pain and heaviness of the heart to bring lightness, joy and peace to the heart and to your life. DANCE OF Love allows your heart to open to the love of the Universe. The last session will be dedicated to sending healing energy to Mother Earth and all of the inhabitants of the land, water and air.

Come explore the Anahata Heart Chakra with music, mudra, meditation, dance and art. DANCE OF Love heals the heart, balance your energies and send healing energy to self, specific individuals and / or to all of humanity.

Tuesdays: June 11, 18 & 25, 2019 from 1:30 – 3 pm

Location: The Yoga Barre

Investment for DANCE OF Love: $20 /person /class; or, $50 per person for all 3 sessions when paid on June 11

Registration is required to attend.  Click HERE to register (you’ll see it in the WORKSHOPS tab)

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Posted on April 3, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Over the last 2 years TYB has really turned into a little wellness centre! We have a really great idea for this last space but would like to ask you what you think!

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Please check out our little POLL and take a minute to tell us what you think! We’d love to hear your feedback!

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Posted on March 1, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Our first FITGirls Event for 2019 is the FIT GIRLS SPORT DAY
with the Manitoba Moose!

On March 9, 2019 join us for an amazing day all about GIRLS!  Join us for this amazing event put on by Fit Women and Girls!

Event Schedule:
4:30pm – arrive at the Bell MTS Place, located at 300 Portage Avenue.
Registration will take place from 4:30pm – 4:45pm. To avoid the lines, please bring your completed Waiver Form that can be downloaded here: http://fitcommunications.ca/fit-girls-event-info/
*Please note! If you child is under the age of 13, they MUST be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of this event.
4:45pm – 4:50pm – Welcome Message from FITGirls and The Manitoba Moose.
4:50pm – 5:20pm – Yoga! Please bring a yoga mat or a towel for this portion of the event.  HEATHER WILL BE TEACHING THE YOGA!!
5:25pm – 5:45pm – Inspirational Chat with World Ranked Professional Boxer, former WBC and WIBA World Champion, current UBF Champion OLIVIA ‘The Predator’ GERULA!
5:45pm – 6pm – Head down to your seats to watch the Manitoba Moose take on the Rockford Icehogs!

We have tickets to purchase IN STUDIO!!

Can’t make it to the studio? Please follow the below link and use promo code FIT to access these tickets. Tickets are $20 plus taxes and applicable fees.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/mbahl/EN/link/promotion/home/c6fbd0afea467fcf5893df879d5317991bba7bcd

*please note! This works best using Firefox, and you will need Adobe Flash.

We are so excited to do this with you!

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Posted on March 1, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Lots of requests for another training!  So here is our SPRING TRAINING!!

April 5 – 7 (theory)
April 12 – 14 (theory)
April 26 – 27 (practicum)

TYB BARRE TRAINING:

Are you a current fitness or yoga instructor and you’d like to add Barre to your fitness teaching repertoire?

Do you want to learn how to become an EXCEPTIONAL Barre Teacher while discovering your own unique barre teaching vibe? Then this course is for YOU.

TYB’s Barre Training is a comprehensive training done over 3 weekends. A whirlwind barre lesson done in a short weekend this is not. You will get the full value of your tuition by diving deep into the world of barre and emerge as an knowledgeable, skilled, and unique instructor.

We won’t give you some handouts and set you loose into the barre teaching world either – you’ll be able to apply your skills, practice teach, receive constructive feedback from senior instructors, and have someone to answer all your barre teaching questions so that you can truly hone your craft and feel like a total barre boss!

Dates: April 5 – 7, April 12 – 14, April 26 – 28, 2019

FAQ:

1. I don’t want to be a teacher, but I LOVE Barre and want to deepen my practice – can I take this training?

Yes!  You can sit in on the lectures and not participate in the actual teaching part of the training if you’d like!  Message Heather for a reduced rate to just sit in on lectures.

2. I’m already a certified Barre instructor – but I’d just like a refresher on some of the concepts and a little bit of inspiration.  Can I take this training?

Yes!  You can also sit in on lectures and partake in the classes.  Contact Heather directly for more info and a reduced rate.

3. I have no other certifications – can I be a barre instructor with this training?

Most studios/gyms/community clubs in Winnipeg require you to have at least a fitness certification or a 200hr Yoga Certification to teach Barre.  Boutique studios with their own brand of barre have their own training that their instructors go through so make sure to contact those studios if that’s where you dream of teaching!  That being said you can always take this training and THEN finish any extra fitness or yoga requirements necessary to qualify to teach at those facilities (each facility has their own set of guidelines)

4. Are there per-requisites to taking this training?

No per-requisites but a background in yoga is helpful. (As our method has yoga fundamentals)  During the training you’ll be required to take at LEAST 15 classes.  8 will be covered in the actual training and you’ll have to fit 7 classes in on your own time.  If you don’t know how Barre feels in your body – it will be really hard to teach it to others which is why taking classes is so important!

5. What is the cost of this training?

The cost is $595.00 (plus applicable taxes) and this includes:

  • 3 weekends of training (approximately 35 hours)
  • A FREE MONTH at TYB so you can take classes
  • 2 co-teaching practice teaching classes with a senior instructor after the training
  • Use of the studio space to do your own practice teaching for your friends/family (speak with Heather to arrange dates/times)
  • Becoming a kick ass and confident barre instructor!

NOTE: REGISTER BY MARCH 15th, 2019 and pay only $495.00! (save $100.00!)

6. What are the hours of this training?

Fridays: 7pm – 9:30pm

Saturdays: 9:30am – 3:00pm (60 minute lunch/snack break)

Sundays: 9:30am – 3:00pm (60 minute lunch/snack break)

7. Oh no!  I can’t attend all the weekends!! Can I still finish my training?

It is INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT that you be in attendance for the entire training.   Certain modules are mandatory (like the anatomy lecture) and cannot be made up.  If you have to miss a part of training you can make up for it by having a one-on-one session with Heather at the cost of $50.00/hour. (so its best that you just clear your calendar!)

8. Sooooo…what exactly will I learn in this training?

We will cover:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Yoga, Pilates, and Ballet Terminology
  • Barre Moves and Alignment Prinicples
  • Dynamic and Effective Teaching Skills
  • How to Sequence a 60 min and 45 min Class Efficiently and Effectively
  • Cueing and Verbal Instructions
  • Finding Your inner Barre Star – How to Discover your Unique Teaching Style
  • MUSIC MATTERS – Picking Songs that Work
  • Modifications for pre/post natal, injuries, beginners
  • Props!

Have more questions?  Email: Heather@TheYogaBarreWPG.com and she’ll get back to you with some answers!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!

Register HERE

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Posted on February 1, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Foodie Friday! Red Pepper Hummus

FOODIE FRIDAY!

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus!

• 1 Can Organic Chickpeas (rinsed)

• 2 Red Peppers

• 2 Cloves Garlic

• 3 tbsp Tahini

• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

• 1/4 tsp Cummin

• 1 tsp Turmeric

• 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley

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METHOD:

•• Broil Peppers for 10 mins

•• Allow to cool. (I find cooking them in a paper bag or covered helps the skin come off easier) remove skin.

•• Put all ingredients into food processor

•• Blend until smooth and enjoy!

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Let us know if you make this recipe! Thank you @eatsbytee for another tasty recipe! I’m making this tonight!

#foodiefriday #recipe #redpepperhummus #nutrition #healthy #wellness #tybwpg #chickpeas

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Posted on January 31, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

We have 4 ways for you to disconnect from your every day stressors and reconnect to yourself! You will leave these specialty classes feeling relaxed and renewed!

Karma Restorative Yoga Classes: (relax and give back!)

Sunday, February 3rd – 2:00pm – 3:15pm (75 min class)
Thursday, February 14th – 7:00pm – 8:30pm (90 min class)
(there will be chocolate at this one, because…Vday!)
The proceeds from these classes will be going to Siloam Mission.
Donate what you can! Cash only! Book like you would a normal class to save your spot.

Hot Stone Yogassage:

Sunday, February 17th – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Monday, February 18th – 4:00pm – 6:00pm
You’ll start with a cup of herbal tea before class and then be prepared for an amazing treat!
This class incorporates the relaxation of a restorative class with the calming effects of warm basalt stones that will be placed on you in each of your restorative poses. Think essential oil blends, cozy blankets, warm stones, and hands on therapeutic touches and hot stone massages from Heather and Mel! Its a wonderful treat to have in the middle of winter!
Cost: $40.00
To book, go under WORKSHOPS in your app, or click HERE
(and go to workshops tab)!
Space very limited and spots will fill up fast!!

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Posted on January 26, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

The Yoga Barre has the most AMAZING members and we wanted to thank you for filling up our mats and our spin seats with a FREE workshop series for Members!

That’s right, FREE.  If you are an Intro Member, VIP Member or a 1 Year Unlimited Member – you pay nothing.  If you are a Class Card Holder – you just use up a class pass!  If you’re not quite part of our membership but would like to attend a specific workshop the drop in for these is $25.00

HOW TO BOOK:  Book it like you’d book a class!  NOTE: Due to how popular these workshops are going to be – there is a 24 hour cancellation policy! So book this like you would book a medical appointment and give us lots of notice if you can’t make it!

Here’s the lineup:

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019, 1pm:

SPIN 101:
Whether you are new to spin or have been spinning with us since we opened, this workshop is a good place to revisit bike functionality and your own form on the bike!

Have bad knees? A bad hip? A bad back? What modifications are there? Why does your pubis hurt when you spin?  What the heck does Heather mean when she’s yelling at you to reach your butts back?? Tap the saddle? We will answer all these questions and MORE (so come equipped with your own personal questions!)

NOTE: Not a class, but you will be spinning from time to time so bring your shoes and a water bottle. (and maybe a note pad if you like to take notes)

Workshop led by: Heather
Duration: 45-60 mins

Saturday, February 9th, 2019, 1pm:

PILATES 101:
With Pilates being the latest addition to our Yoga Barre fitness repertoire, we have a lot of members who are just learning this method for the first time!  So if you are NEW to Pilates or just need a refresher, join us!

Can you do Pilates with a bad back? Why is it so important to have a neutral spine? Whats a pelvic tilt? What’s a roll up and can I do one??  Are some general questions asked about Pilates but we would love to hear ones that you have as well!

NOTE: This one will be in the format of a fundamental beginners class with a lot of time spent on fully explaining alignment in the Pilates method, so bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and a note pad if you wish to take notes!

Workshop led by: Dona
Duration: 75-90 mins

Saturday, February 16th, 2019, 1pm:

BARRE 101:
One of our studio fitness staples at TYB, Barre classes are a wonderful combination of all things yoga, Pilates and ballet.  Because we do so many different things in a Barre practice this session will take the entire TWO HOURS because there is just so much to cover!

Do your knees hurt in lunges?  Does your back hurt in planks? A curtsy whaa? Pushups are the WORST! Can I still do barre while rehabbing an injury? This workshop will cover all things barre and our goal is to have you feeling comfortable in executing barre exercises in the way that best works for you and your body!  Every body is different and naturally in Barre everyone is going to look a little different but that doesn’t mean what one person is doing is wrong and the other person is right!  So come find out how Barre is suppose to feel for you!

NOTE: Not a class, but just as hard as one as we will be repping and holding a lot of poses!  Bring your mat and water bottle. (note pad too if you wish!)

Workshop led by: Heather
Duration: 90-120 mins

Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, 1pm:

YOGA 101:
Being open in the Charleswood community for almost 3 years now, what I have noticed most about our students is that they are a little shy when it comes to yoga.  Western culture has kind of ruined yoga and its perception of what it is.  You don’t need to be the  contorting yourself on a mountain top with the wind blowing through your hair using the perfect photo filter to ‘do yoga’.  When I tell people I am a yoga instructor the first thing many people say is ‘ohhhh you must be so flexible!’ NOPE. At least not by industry standards!

So this workshop is meant to debunk all those myths. You don’t have to contort yourself.  You don’t have to be ‘flexible’.  You don’t have to wear hot pants or even yoga pants if you don’t want to!  Yoga practice is an AMAZING personal practice and we want to show you all the wonderful things you can take away from a consistent practice!  If you’re still shy about ‘not doing yoga well’ we will go over a lot of the basics so that you have a good foundation and understanding of what yoga is suppose feel like in your body.

NOTE: Not a class, but we will be workshopping a lot of the poses as well as an open forum for discussion and questions.  Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a note pad if you wish to take notes!

Workshop led by: Ashley (assisted by Heather)
Duration: 90-120 mins

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Posted on January 25, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Cinnamon Flax Muffins!

These are a great little grab n go breakfast or snack!!

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• 2 Cups Ground Flax Seed

• 1 Tbsp Baking Soda

• 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt

• 2 Tbsp Cinnamon

• 6 Eggs

• 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil (melted)

• 1/2 Water (warm)

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Method:

•• Set oven to 350 degrees, put muffin liners in muffin tray or lightly grease with coconut oil.

•• In medium bowl, mix together all dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.

•• In small bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until throughly combined. Add wet to dry and mid well.

•• Let batter sit for 1-2 minutes and then distribute evenly amongst muffin cups.

•• Bake 20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean. Enjoy!

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#foodiefridays #tybwpg #recipe #eatwell #muffins #eatsbytee #womeninbiz #theartofcooking #wellness #eatwelllivewell

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Posted on January 18, 2019 by The Yoga Barre

Foodie Friday: Butternut Squash Soup!

Being able to create something that is both nourishing and delicious is one of my favourite things to do when I have some free time. One of my favourite foodies to follow is Christina from @eatsbytee and so I asked her if we can feature recipes and tips from her one a week on Fridays! Here’s our first recipe!

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP:

• 1 Cubed Butternut Squash (3-4 c)

• 1 Chopped Onion

• 2 Celery Stalks

• 3 Carrots

• 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets

• 1 Tsp Minced Garlic

• 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk

• 4 Cups Chicken Broth

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

• 2 Tsp Turmeric

• 1 Tsp Nutmeg

• Fresh Thyme

• Salt & Pepper

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METHOD:

•• Heat oil in large pot

•• Add all veggies and steam until soft

•• Add spices and mix in well

•• Add broth and coconut milk, bring to boil

•• Use blender to purée soup

•• Garnish and serve!

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It’s the perfect weather for a warm, nourishing bowl of soup – if you make this recipe we would love to see it! Tag us in your story or post!

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