Yang to Yin & Sound Bath at Rennie Park
Summer Series
Surround yourself with the elements of nature, harmonize the yang and yin energies within, and become immersed in the vibration of healing sound with me at Rennie Park in beautiful Port Dalhousie.
This class is a true Yoga by Abbey tradition. Rennie Park the very place where I first began offering my own classes during the pandemic. There is something so special about practicing together beneath the willow trees overlooking the water, held by the beauty and serenity of Mother Earth.
Yang to Yin is a balanced practice that begins with a gentle yet energizing Vinyasa flow, connecting movement with breath to awaken strength, vitality, and presence within the body. About halfway through class, we gradually soften into our yin energy, holding grounding postures closer to the earth for longer periods of time to encourage deep release and stillness.
During the yin portion of practice and as we settle into Savasana, you will be bathed in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and other sound healing instruments. The frequencies of the bowls help guide the body and mind into a deeply meditative state, offering profound nourishment for the nervous system and an opportunity for deep rest.
Modifications and variations are always offered to support all levels of experience and ability. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a blanket for Savasana.
To find us: from the parking lot beside Rennie Park where Thistle Bookshop & Lokanta Café are located, walk straight toward the water’s edge in the direction of the grandstands.
Begins Saturday May 30th
See below for available dates & to register!
Investment: $24.00
*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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Wednesday September 2nd & 16th from 7:00-8:00pm
at Yoga by Abbey
Investment: $27.00
*Included in Yoga by Abbey class packages
Introduction to Tarot Part 1
with Roberta
Join Roberta, Professional Psychic Medium, for an insightful introduction to the art of reading the Tarot.
The Tarot is a potent tool for divining the future. Anyone with a genuine interest in learning to read the cards can develop the skills to do so successfully.
Introduction to Tarot Part 1 offers an accessible introduction to the Major and Minor Arcana that comprise the 78-card Tarot deck. The session will explore the four suits, their symbols, and a dash of numerology, providing a foundation for beginning your own Tarot practice.
Absolutely no previous experience is required. By the end of the session, you will feel comfortable offering short readings using the Tarot, the basic elements explored in class, and your own intuitive powers.
Please bring a Tarot deck of your choice, along with paper and a pen if you would like to take notes and record information along the way.
Come with an open mind and curiosity, and discover the wisdom and intuitive possibilities held within the cards.
Saturday September 12th from 11:00am-1:00pm
at Yoga by Abbey
Investment: $60.00
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 in embracing this sacred shift in nature at the Yoga by Abbey studio for an evening of grounding, ritual and ceremony. Together we journey inward to set intentions that will carry us through this next season through 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 held for 3-5 minutes per side, providing a deep stretch and rich moments of introspection on your mat. I (Abbey) will come around and provide loving hands-on adjustments throughout your practice.
Towards the end of the sequence, I 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. A truly powerful experience surrounded by likeminded community.
There is no experience necessary to participate in this sacred ceremony honouring the Autumn Equinox!
Wednesday September 23rd from 7:00-9:00pm
at Yoga by Abbey
Investment: $60.00
Full Moon Astrology Circle & Gong Bath with Nancy
Join Astrology Expert Nancy Drope for an immersive evening of insight, reflection, and sacred self-care in honour of the transformative Full Moon in Aries.
This powerful lunar phase invites us into depth, a time of release, renewal, and honest self-inquiry.
The evening will begin with personalized astrological insights based on your unique birth chart, including a look into how this particular full moon may influence you.
Nancy will gently guide you through the themes of this lunation, offering a deeper understanding of what is ready to be seen, felt, and transformed.
From this place of awareness, you will be invited to work with oracle cards and guided reflection to clarify what you are ready to release, and what intentions you wish to carry forward in your personal evolution.
The session will then transition into a deeply restorative gong bath. Supported comfortably on your mat with props, you will be guided into a meditative state as the healing vibrations of the gong and other instruments wash over you, calming the nervous system and restoring balance to the mind, body, and spirit.
To close, you will be invited to embrace a simple yet powerful fire ritual, symbolically releasing what no longer serves you and creating space for what is to come.
Come as you are, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more deeply connected within.
Thursday August 27th from 6:30-8:30pm
at Nancy's private residence on the Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
**Detailed directions will be sent to all registered participants.
Investment: $60.00