Yang to Yin & Sound Bath
at Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie
Surround yourself with the elements of nature, harmonize the yang and yin energies in the body, and become immersed in the vibration of healing sound with me at Rennie Park in Port Dalhousie.
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This spot is a Yoga by Abbey tradition. It is where I first started holding my own classes during the pandemic! We love the energy at this spot overlooking the water under the big willow trees.
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Yang to Yin is a practice that begins with a Vinyassa flow, a more energetic style of yoga connecting movement with breath. About halfway through we seamlessly transition into our yin energy, holding postures on the ground for longer periods of time.
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During the yin portion of our practice and leading us into Savasana I will bathe us all in the healing vibrations of the crystal singing bowls and other sound healing instruments. The singing bowls allow us to drop into our meditative state more easily and more deeply, a very restorative and healing experience for the nervous system.
Modifications are always provided to make this practices accessible for all levels of ability.
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Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and blanket for Savasana.
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Various Dates Throughout the Summer
Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie​
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Investment: $22.00 (drop-in)
*Included in Yoga by Abbey class packages
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How to find us:
From the parking lot next to Rennie Park where Thistle Bookshop & Captains Cafe are located, walk straight towards the water's edge towards the grand stands.
Sunset Sound Bath at Port Dalhousie Beach
Raise your vibration with Abbey on the beach in Port Dalhousie for a tranquil Sunset Sound Bath session immersed in nature's elements. Grab your favourite beach blanket, or comfortable surface and recalibrate your energy with me down in the sand.
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For 60 minutes you will be comfortably laying down on the earth with your head towards the sound healing instruments and immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of the crystal singing bowls along with a few other sacred instruments.
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Sound healing is a deeply restorative and transformative practice as the powerful vibrations of the crystal singing bowls have an impact on our brain wave state, allowing us to drift into a state of hypnagogia. Our brain wave state effects the nervous system, physical body, emotions and even the hormones we secrete, making this a practice with the potential to heal the entire body.
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Sound is energy, and the vibration of sound from the singing bowls works to shift and move stagnant or stuck energy within the body. Each note relates to one of the 7 main energetic centres of the body, or the chakras. Sound healing quite literally has the potential to "raise your vibration".
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This session is completely accessible to all. All you need to bring is something comfortable to lay down on in the sand. Some like to bring a blanket for over top of them and a small pillow for their head.
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We will meet on Port Dalhousie Beach (Lakeside Park Beach) in St. Catharines. The large crystal bowls will make me easy to spot. I will typically set up on the far left of the beach if you are looking at the water! Give yourself enough time to arrive, park and walk over to the beach.
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Wednesday August 27th from 7:00-8:00pm &
Wednesday September 10th from 6:30-7:30pm
Lakeside Park Beach, Port Dalhousie
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Investment: $22.00
*Included in Yoga by Abbey class packages*
Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath
This session combines the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra with the healing vibrations of sound healing instruments for the ultimate tranquil journey within.
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Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that translates to "yogic sleep". Similar to meditation, it is tremendously relaxing for the nervous system and healing for the mind body and spirit. Yoga Nidra takes us on a journey through the koshas (layers) of our being to the eternal unchanging self, or the soul, where we plant the seed of our Sankalpa, or deepest heartfelt desire.
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Participants lay down comfortably to receive this practice, while supported by props and blankets if desired. There is no movement, it is similar to a guided meditation.
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This session pairs this powerful practice with the healing vibrations of the sound healing instruments, allowing us to drop into a deeply restful state with ease and invite the sound to bring healing to our mind, body and spirit.
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You will be provided with a blanket, yoga bolster and yoga blocks to make yourself comfortable. Please bring a yoga mat or comfortable surface to lay on and anything else you might like to be comfortable (ex a head pillow or an eye pillow).
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August 20th, September 3rd & September 17th from 7:00-8:00pm
at Yoga by Abbey
Investment: $27.00
*Included in Yoga by Abbey class packages
Full Moon in Pisces Circle
Join myself and Nancy Drope in this popular monthly experience tuning into the energy of the Full Moon. This month we will gather outdoors in Nancy's beautiful backyard on the Niagara Parkway. The last outdoor full moon circle of the season!
This full moon and lunar eclipse is in the wise, watery zodiac sign of Pisces!
This experience begins with an engaging astrology discussion with Nancy Drope, helping you to understand and integrate the themes of the full moon into your being. You will receive your personal horoscope for this full moon based on your rising sign in astrology, your own astrological birth chart for this full moon, and get to interact with the oracle cards to help you set your intention for the evening.
I will then guide us through an intentional full moon yoga practice, exploring the themes of this full moon through movement breath and awareness. Together we will shift and move stagnant energy and release all that no longer serves our highest good!
Our yoga practice will lead us into a restful savasana pose, prepared to immerse ourselves in the healing vibration of sound. With the crystal singing bowls and the gong, Nancy and I will take you on a blissful sound healing journey, rejuvenating your mind body and spirit.
Conclude the evening by burning away what no longer serves you in our ceremonial fire.
A truly empowering and transformative experience, all are welcome!
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Sunday September 7th from 1:00-3:00pm
at Nancy's Home on the Niagara Parkway
*Exact address will be sent upon registration
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Investment: $60.00
Mini Facial & Sound Bath
I am thrilled to be joined by the Calm Down Club's very own Cassandra Bradshaw in this unique holistic experience at Yoga by Abbey. Using the healing power of touch, scent, sound and stillness, we will float into the hypnagogic state together.
hyp•na•gog•ic (adj.)
hypnagogia is the transitional state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep.
Enjoy a blissful mini facial experience with Certified aromatherapist and holistic skin therapist Cassandra Bradshaw (she/her) while I guide us through tranquil journey of healing sound. You will be invited to lay comfortably on your back using the support of the yoga props for ultimate relaxation.
The sacred sounds of the crystal sining bowls have a frequency that alter the brain wave state. It is possible through sound healing to reach the same brain wave state as REM sleep. This is extremely relaxing for the nervous system. The vibration of these sounds can help to clear energetic blocks and provide healing throughout the entire body.
Throughout our sound journey together, Cassandra will be able to spend time with each person to provide the wonderful gift of healing hands on touch. Breathe in an organic blend of therapeutic essential oils and carrier oils that are chosen to support your skin’s natural ability to heal and thrive. Intentional acupressure points on the face will be stimulated to encourage flow and chi— our life force energy—to decrease congestion and impart a radiant, healthy glow. An intuitive facial massage will support this restorative experience. Using natural face-lifting techniques, working with the fascia and tense muscular tissue, you'll feel bright and rejuvenated.
*we invite you to arrive with a clean, product-free face.
Enjoy herbal tea upon arrival while you settle in to the space.
There are only 8 spots available per session.
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Tuesday September 16th from 7:00-8:30pm
at Yoga by Abbey
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Investment: $70.00
Autumn Equinox Ceremony
The word "equinox" is a latin word meaning "equal night". The Autumn equinox is when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in an equal amount of daylight and darkness at all latitudes.
This is a powerful time where there is a balance of masculine and feminine energy, or yang and yin. This harmony provides for a time of great clarity and is a beautiful opportunity to go within and plant new seeds of intention to nurture as we embrace the introspective nature of the fall and winter seasons.
Join us on the day of the autumn equinox at the Yoga by Abbey studio to tap into this harmonious energy and set intentions to evolve forward towards the highest version of yourself through a cacao ceremony, yin yoga, a yoga nidra and sound healing journey, and self reflection.
Our session will begin with a cacao ceremony. Cacao is symbolic of our sacred connection with mother earth, drinking the cacao allows us to acknowledge and honour our connection with nature. Cacao helps to open the heart and find greater clarity, preparing us for the introspective practices of yin yoga and sound healing.
The session will then move into a tranquil yin yoga and sound healing journey. Yin yoga is a passive practice where postures on the earth are help for 3-5 minutes per side, providing a deep stretch and rich moments of introspection on your mat. Abbey will come around and provide loving hands-on adjustments throughout your practice. Towards the end of the sequence, Abbey will begin to incorporate the healing vibration of sound with the crystal singing bowls, seamlessly leading us into a Savasana pose, comfortable and supported by props to immerse ourselves into our transformative Yoga Nidra and sound healing journey.
As you rest in Savasana, allow the frequency of the sacred sound healing instruments to guide you into a hypnagogic state, sometimes referred to as a dream like state. In this state we become much more open and receptive to the power of our own intentions, allowing us to make shifts at the subconscious level. While embracing theta and delta brain waves, allow the vibrations to bring harmony to the chakra system, deeply relax the nervous system, and bring healing to your entire being physically & energetically.
During our sound bath, we will embrace the transformative journey of Yoga Nidra together. Yoga Nidra is a guided meditative journey through the five "koshas" or layers of the being, also intended to help us drop into the hypnagogic state. In this journey, we plant the seed of our Sankalpa, our deepest heartfelt intention, at the core of our being. This is an ancient practice that allows us to make shifts at the subconscious level. The affects are amplified by the healing vibration of sound from the crystal singing bowls.
After our sound journey, reflect in a journal on your autumn equinox intentions. Past participants experience great clarity in reflection after their sound bath.
This is a truly powerful experience surrounded by likeminded community. There is no experience necessary to participate in this sacred ceremony honouring the autumn equinox!
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Monday September 22nd from 7:00-9:00pm
at Yoga by Abbey
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Investment: $55.00
