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June 2009
06.27 :: Essential Core Roots with Suzanne Slocum-Gori

- Life is a series of events that move us either to or away from a state of feeling centered in our lives.
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Every pose in our asana practice has the potential to take us toward equilibrium. When we develop an awareness and strength of our center, we are able to find a balance between expansion and strength throughout our lives. Core awareness and strength cultivate stability. Stability in your asana practice is essential in that it fosters a proper root system. A solid root system cultivates an upward expansion and access to our subtle body-the seat of our souls. Come join Suzanne to gain awareness
of your center and strengthen your core.
About Suzanne Slocum-Gori, PhD, RYT
Suzanne Slocum-Gori is a Yoga Works certified instructor, an Iyengar and Ashtanga inspired training. She has spent time exploring various yoga traditions throughout North America and India, which allows Suzanne to provide rich and diverse experiences. Suzanne's classes foster healing, self exploration and deeper awareness by playfully and mindfully flowing. She emphasizes alignment, dynamic-flow and breath work, as well as opening of the heart. Suzanne also assists with Yoga Works and Yoga Therapy Teacher Trainings.
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| Date: |
Saturday, June 27th 2009 |
| Time: |
12:30pm to 2:30pm |
| Location: |
Sea Studio at #200-1333 Johnston St |
| Cost: |
$45.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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06.28 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Sunday, June 28th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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July 2009
07.11 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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07.11 :: Semperviva Supports Camp Moomba Yogathon
- Join our Team and Brighten the Lives of Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS
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On Saturday July 11, 2009 two thousand people will participate in the 7th annual Camp Moomba Yogathon & Blissfest to raise funds for children impacted by HIV/AIDS. The much needed funds raised from this event will help send a child to summer camp for an experience of a lifetime!
The Yogathon and Blissfest is an all-day festival celebrating interconnection and community all in support of Camp Moomba....this event truly is for everyone! Whether you're a seasoned yogi, a beginner, young or old, it's easy to participate in this amazing event.
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| Date: |
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
| Time: |
9:30am to 2:00pm |
| Location: |
UBC Thunderbird Stadium |
| How to Register: |
Join the Semperviva team online at www.CampMoombaYogathon.com |
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August 2009
08.07 :: Yoga Dance
Guided by Kaili Blacklock-Hind

- Come and experience the exhilaration and liberating power of yoga dance!
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No experience necessary, appropriate for all ages!
We will begin with a short sequence of fluid, dynamic yoga postures and flow into an exploration of free-form, expressive movement. This class is a great way to rejuvenate your energy and passion for life, while re-connecting compassionately with your body temple and spirit. Yoga dance is a creative process that encourages a more embodied experience, freeing the mind, inspiring deep transformation.
About Kaili Blacklock-Hind
Kaili has trained in a wide variety of disciplines and styles of yoga, dance, as well as the holistic health field and homeopathic studies. Recent trips to India have richly inspired her teaching and invoked a deep respect for the meaning of yoga, for her, returning home to the luminescent eternal heart, where we are all connected. Kaili is working towards a degree in Somatic Psychology with a focus on movement/
dance therapy. Her joy is to support others on their path to freedom!
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| Date: |
Friday, August 7th, 2009 |
| Time: |
7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| Location: |
City Studio at #100-1985 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
Free with Membership or $18.00 per
session drop-in/non-members
10% will go to charity (Ganga Prem Hospice) |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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08.15 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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September 2009
09.19 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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09.19 :: Essential Core Training with Clara Roberts-Oss

- This workshop is for anyone with a strong yoga practice or yoga teachers who are looking to deepen their understanding of how to create a vinyasa (flow).
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This workshop will both benefit your own home practice as well as enrich your teaching skills.
This workshop will include:
- Dynamic two hour practice sessions
- Discussion of how to create classes based both on sequencing around "peak poses" as well as based on "element or feeling"
- Group practice sessions creating sequences based on peak poses and themes
- Learning to think and work outside your comfort zone
- Dynamic suggestions to break through a stale home practice or teaching style
- Q&A discussion on creating playlists
About Clara Roberts-Oss
Hailing from one of the bigger meccas of yoga, NYC. I took my first vinyasa class in 2000 at Jivamukti Yoga Center. I practiced yoga for a couple of years and decided I should teach; thinking I could share this love of movement with others. I received my certification at Sonic Yoga NYC with Lauren Hanna and Jonathan Fields in 2003. My unique sense of sequencing is influenced by my beloved teachers Shiva Rea, Lauren Hanna, Stacey Brass-Dana Flynn (Laughing Lotus), David Life and Uma Saraswati (Jivamukti) and from my background in dance.
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| Date: |
Saturday, September 19th-20th, 26th-27th, 2009 |
| Time: |
12:30pm to 5:30pm (each day) |
| Location: |
Sea Studio at #200-1333 Johnston St |
| Cost: |
$375.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
This course is eligible for 20 CEUs with Yoga Alliance (30 hours of Continuing Education Units are required annually to maintain your status as a RYS, Registered Yoga Teacher).

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09.20 :: Global Mala Yoga for Peace
- Cross the borders of your mat, style and form of yoga. Be a part of the Global Mala Project for Peace.
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Celebrate UN International Peace Day in union with thousands of fellow yogis from around the globe. Inspired by Shiva Rea, the Global Mala project will create a 'mala around the earth' through collective yoga practices all based on the sacred cycle of 108.
This class is by donation. All proceeds go to support War Child, a non profit organization,
that helps raise awareness and support of war affected children globally.
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| Date: |
Saturday, September 20th, 2009 |
| Time: |
11:15am to 1:03pm |
| Location: |
City Studio at #100-1985 West Broadway |
| Styles of Yoga Offered: |
Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa Power Flow, Kundalini and Yoga Dance |
| Cost: |
By donation. All proceeds go to support War Child |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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09.20 :: Prenatal Partner Workshop with Teresa Campbell
- Partner Yoga for powerful pregnancy, conscious parenting and owning your birth space! This workshop is suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
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In this workshop transformational hatha and kundalini yoga practices guide couples on a path of self-discovery, which is the very essence of childbirth preparation and conscious parenting.
This highly interactive yoga workshop encourages, empowers, validates, supports and celebrates a couple's discovery process through birth and beyond.
Together you will learn about:
- Exploring and lifting fears and doubts
- Yogic pain-coping tools (and practice them!)
- Creating and owning your birth space
- Connecting and communicating with baby and each other, now and beyond birth
No prior yoga experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
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| Date: |
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Location: |
Sky Studio at 2582 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$95.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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09.27 :: Pranayama Yoga Workshop with Cameron Gilley

- Breath is Life.
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Drawing from the ancient Indian science of Pranayama, in this workshop we will explore a variety of breathing methods-from calm and quiet, to vigorous and powerful-to infuse the body and mind with an overall sense of vitality, well-being, and peace. Take home with you a deep experience of, and insight into, the elegant and simple power of the breath-truly, our most potent tool for positive transformation.
About Cameron Gilley
Cameron Gilley whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga, and has been passionately sharing in his search with his students. Drawing from his experience in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Meditation and Martial Arts, Cam devotes his energy to creating a space for students to access their own innate presence through posture, flow, breath and awareness. Whatever your walk of life, he invites you to come experience for yourself the liberating and life-affirming bliss that is YOGA.
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| Date: |
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 |
| Time: |
12:30pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
City Studio at #100-1985 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$55.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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October 2009
10.03 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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10.18 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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November 2009
11.07 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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11.21 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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11.22 :: Prenatal Partner Workshop with Teresa Campbell
- Partner Yoga for powerful pregnancy, conscious parenting and owning your birth space! This workshop is suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
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In this workshop transformational hatha and kundalini yoga practices guide couples on a path of self-discovery, which is the very essence of childbirth preparation and conscious parenting.
This highly interactive yoga workshop encourages, empowers, validates, supports and celebrates a couple's discovery process through birth and beyond.
Together you will learn about:
- Exploring and lifting fears and doubts
- Yogic pain-coping tools (and practice them!)
- Creating and owning your birth space
- Connecting and communicating with baby and each other, now and beyond birth
No prior yoga experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
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| Date: |
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Location: |
Sky Studio at 2582 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$95.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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December 2009
12.06 :: Absolute Beginner Yoga with Maggie Anderson

- Intrigued by yoga? Not sure where to begin? The Absolute Beginners class is designed exclusively for new students and students starting back to yoga after an extended period.
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Learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain insight into the principles of yoga philosophy. Cultivate inner body awareness to guide your practice. The supportive environment of this class will provide you with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and rewarding yoga practice.
About Maggie Anderson
Maggie is committed to a lifelong journey of yoga as a way of balancing modern living, family, work, wellness and community. Her goal is to provide a strong Hatha Flow class, where every body, regardless of level or skill,is included, yet challenged and fulfilled. She aims to make yoga accessible, non-intimidating, and above all enjoyable. Maggie teaches from the heart, with an emphasis on non-judgmental, non-competitive, ego-less practice. Her classes are a fusion of anatomy, energy, philosophy, humor and humility. Her personal philosophy is that the self study never ends, the practice never ceases to evolve, and the love for what she does only expands with experience.
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| Date: |
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Sun Studio at 2608 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$25.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |
The $25.00 can be applied towards the purchase of one month of unlimited yoga on the date of the workshop only.

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January 2010
February 2010
02.07 :: Pranayama Yoga Workshop with Cameron Gilley

- Breath is Life.
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Drawing from the ancient Indian science of Pranayama, in this workshop we will explore a variety of breathing methods-from calm and quiet, to vigorous and powerful-to infuse the body and mind with an overall sense of vitality, well-being, and peace. Take home with you a deep experience of, and insight into, the elegant and simple power of the breath-truly, our most potent tool for positive transformation.
About Cameron Gilley
Cameron Gilley whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga, and has been passionately sharing in his search with his students. Drawing from his experience in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Meditation and Martial Arts, Cam devotes his energy to creating a space for students to access their own innate presence through posture, flow, breath and awareness. Whatever your walk of life, he invites you to come experience for yourself the liberating and life-affirming bliss that is YOGA.
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| Date: |
Sunday, February 7th, 2009 |
| Time: |
12:30pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
City Studio at #100-1985 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$55.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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March 2010
03.21 :: Pranayama Yoga Workshop with Cameron Gilley

- Breath is Life.
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Drawing from the ancient Indian science of Pranayama, in this workshop we will explore a variety of breathing methods-from calm and quiet, to vigorous and powerful-to infuse the body and mind with an overall sense of vitality, well-being, and peace. Take home with you a deep experience of, and insight into, the elegant and simple power of the breath-truly, our most potent tool for positive transformation.
About Cameron Gilley
Cameron Gilley whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga, and has been passionately sharing in his search with his students. Drawing from his experience in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Meditation and Martial Arts, Cam devotes his energy to creating a space for students to access their own innate presence through posture, flow, breath and awareness. Whatever your walk of life, he invites you to come experience for yourself the liberating and life-affirming bliss that is YOGA.
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| Date: |
Sunday, March 21st, 2009 |
| Time: |
12:30pm to 3:00pm |
| Location: |
City Studio at #100-1985 West Broadway |
| Cost: |
$55.00 + GST |
| Contact: |
604.739.2009 info@semperviva.com |

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Event, Retreat and Workshop Refund Policy
All Semperviva events, workshops and retreats are 100% non-refundable within 30 days of the scheduled event. A $25.00 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the scheduled event.
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