Chanting and meditation
This is a free event, and everyone is welcome, including the friends of friends of friends. Please bring your instrument(s) if you are a musician. We share a potluck of finger snacks after the satsang.

For more info visit: http://www.yogictranceformation.net/satsangs.php

An experiential workshop designed for the yoga practitioner wishing to explore meditation. In this 2-hour workshop you will:  

• Practice safe, gentle yoga stretches, poses and techniques that prepare you for sitting meditation (suitable for beginners)  
• Explore a meditative approach to the practice of Hatha (physical) yoga
• Learn breathing practices and techniques that help quiet the mind
• Explore a variety of approaches to meditation and meditation techniques

Healing sound circle
September 17, 6 to 9:30pm
 
Join a healing sound circle and attune your voice to the creative fabric of vibration.
 
In this sonic journey, we will explore:
* the art of deep listening
* the sacred vowels of each chakra
* the power of intention
* mantra recitation
* the practice of overtones
* the Universal sound of Om

For more info visit: www.yogictranceformation.net and 
                              http://www.healingsounds.com/

In this Course Mike will address the sacrum, pelvis and sacroiliac joints and how they move during yoga poses. Common problems will be discussed and understood including sciatica, degenerative disc disease, herniated disc and piriformis syndrome.

The neck, shoulder girdle, wrist and hand and bony structure will be discussed as well as common alignment issues of the upper and lower body and spine.

The knee and ankle joints will be presented and additionally common lower body conditions such as pronated arches (flat feet), supinated arches (high arches), janu valgum/varum (knock kneed/bull legged), patellarfemoral dysfunction, etc.

Bellydance is an art form that has existed from between 4000BC and 500 BC known by many different names, practiced in a multitude of forms in every continent of the world. Men, women and children of all ages, of all different shapes and sizes from different cultures and at different times of history have practiced bellydance as part of their culture and heritage. The benefits of bellydance are well worth the effort for relieving fatigue, energizing your body, mind and spirit! The movements are powerful and hypnotic! The more energized movements are beneficial for people with depression and or anxiety disorders. Bellydance can enhance your self confidence with the same intentions we bring to our yoga practice. It can also be practiced as a prenatal exercise in its more fluid movements to strengthen the pelvic muscles and relaxes the mother to be. The movements also help a mother to connect with her child and helps with post pregnancy recovery.
Please wear yoga pants and a sleeveless summer top because you may get hot! Bring water, maybe a yoga mat, an open mind and your sense of humor!

Each day will begin with an asana flow class then ayurveda lecture to determine your specific dosha constitution. There will be a cooking class learning how to prepare the foods for your constitution (and eating!) followed by learning the specific Yoga poses most beneficial for you. Sat evening will include Yoga Nidra. The entire weekend is suitable for all levels. The Mackinnon-Cann Inn is offering a discount on rooms for those wishing to stay at the Inn.