About this Event
When: November 7, from 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Where: MOVATI Trainyards, SKY Studio
About This Workshop:
Unlock the mechanics of arm balances in this 90-minute workshop. Designed to build foundational strength, alignment, and body awareness, this session gives you the tools to move into these poses safely, effectively, and with confidence.
We will cover:
- Key arm balance shapes (crow pose, crane, and handstand)
- Safe entries, setups, and press-up strategies
- Troubleshooting common balance roadblocks
- Practical drills to build strength at home
- Seamlessly weaving these peak asanas into your regular class sequencing
Expect lots of hands-on attention throughout.
This workshop is open to all levels. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to try, fall, and learn!
About your instructor Mary:
Former Executive Director for the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, Mary is a YTT 200-hour yoga teacher, Pilates, and Group Fitness instructor with over 25 years of experience in health and fitness.
Passionate about empowering students through movement, she combines functional movement principles, intentional breathwork, and mindful sequencing to help practitioners build sustainable strength and resilience.
About your instructor Brandi:
Owner of Brandi Cowl Counselling, Yoga and Wellness, Brandi is a Registered Mental Health Counsellor (RPC), the author of The Modern Yogi: A Guide to Living on Purpose and With Intention and an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500-hour).
Brandi worked for over ten years with the federal government, studied nutrition, and is also certified as a Life Coach and as a Health Coach.
Today, Brandi weaves together the emotional and cognitive work of counselling with the healing and mindful elements of yoga.
Price: $37.50 plus HST - non members must pay drop in guest fee plus workshop fee.
Limited spots available! NO REFUNDS. Guests must sign a digital guest waiver.
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We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
Event venue & nearby stays
MOVATI Athletic Ottawa - Trainyards, 195 Trainyards Drive, Ottawa, Canada
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