We are so very excited to welcome Nicki Doane to Vancouver Island for the second time!
Nicki hails from Maui where she has her own studio in paradise. She has been teaching and practicing yoga in India for over 25 years and has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar. Her unique approach to Vinyasa yoga strengthens all aspects of your being through dynamic structural alignment, conscious breathing, and practical yogic philosophy; helping students find the deeper life of yoga.
She will be leading 4 workshops available separately or as a full intensive. Pick what works for you but be sure to find your way into a class as she will rock your world.
Full Weekend Intensive: $210 + GST
Free Your Hips, Free Your Life | Friday, March 8 | 7 - 9 pm
There are four sides to the hips, the front, back, inner and outer which are made up of the quadriceps and psoas (hip flexors), the hamstrings, external rotators and the inner groins. This class will cover all four sides and share poses to help you maintain your open hips throughout your life. We will also do some poses to open the feet as they are important too.
$60 + GST
Embracing the Unknown - Bending Backward | Saturday March 9 | 8 - 11 am
Some of the most important and effective yoga poses are the ones that extend the spine and bring freedom to the back. They of course are known as backbends and many people can be intimidated by them. Allow Nicki to lead you through a safe and effective yoga practice that will prepare you for the backward bending poses very well.
If needed, Nicki has an intelligent way of working with the props so they both support and propel you deeper into the pose in a safe way.
$70 + GST
Drop In and Let Go | Saturday, March 9 | 1 - 3 pm
Life is so busy and in spite of all the technological gadgets we all have to help us manage our lives, we all experience some level of stress. We often do not take the time to rest and reset our nervous systems and our brains. Let Nicki guide you into an experience where you learn to drop in, get quiet inside, and let go into deep relaxation. It is truly an art to be able to make the space and time for self care and you deserve it. This class is restorative in nature with bolsters and props and Nicki’s reading of the ancient Yoga myths.
$60 + GST
With Faith Comes Courage - Build Confidence and Grace | Sunday, March 10 | 8:30 - 11:30 am
Two of the foundational pillars of a consistent yoga practice are Shraddha - Faith , and Virya - Courage. The only way these can be established is through steady consistent personal practice.
This class will be a combination of both active and restorative asana. The first half of the class will open the body and mind, get the breath flowing and the heart beating, and establish Faith in the efficacy of the practice. The second half of the class will be more reflective in nature and slower. Courage is having the strength to listen and speak from the heart. These softer poses will give you the opportunity to get in touch with what you’re feeling on the inside.
$70 + GST