Thank you Thrivers for your participation and enthusiasm in our recently introduced Gentlemen's Yoga Class, which has now been filled. However, we will be introducing further Men's Yoga classes in the future, so keep in touch! Have a great long weekend & see you in the studio!
Hello Thrivers. We'd like to start November off with some exciting news, Shelley is starting next Thursday at 10:30 for Pilates mat 1-2. Shelly’s background in classical ballet combined with her passion for movement and fitness led her to commit herself to a career in health and wellness. It was during her formal dance training years that she was introduced to the Pilates method as a means of conditioning and injury prevention and she instantly recognized how well it complimented...
Here's the scoop, No bendy girls allowed (you can venture into those classes after though!) Intro to yoga with a no-frills strength base practice. Become more flexible but also stronger. No chanting but jokes (and the occasional fart) allowed. What: 4 week Gentleman's Yoga Course (starting Nov 13th) When: Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm Where: Thrive Yoga Contact: John Holiday for more info or to secure a space (johnholidayyoga@gmail.com)
This class will concentrate on the basic building blocks required for any yoga practice in an attempt to demystify this ancient tradition. There seems to be a common mis-conception that one requires the flexibility of a ballet dancer or strength of a body builder in order to participate in a yoga class. Nothing could be further from the truth as the benefits of yoga apply to one and all, old and young, strong and weak, bendy or stiff. We will...
We're so excited about summer we are introducing a new special - two for one yoga sessions! Bring a friend and get class for half price (One or both people have to be new to the studio). So grab a friend and head on down to Thrive! Also note that Mondays and Wednesdays we're offering a 'Wake Up Fusion Flow' - this is a great class for stretching and strengthening with Yoga and Pilates to help you get your morning...
Hello Thrivers, Some important news to share for early June! First things first: We've added a new class Friday mornings – Yogassage with RMT Jessica Knox. Yogassage with Tracey has now been moved to Friday afternoons at 4:30. We're also pleased to announce the addition of two new instructors to our team – Lynsay will be teaching Power Yoga on Thursdays at 6:15 and Pacey will be teaching Yoga Basics on Wednesday at 6:30. Welcome guys! Also a reminder that...
We're happy to welcome Nicole Sing to the Thrive family! Nicole completed her training as a Registered Massage Therapist at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy here in Victoria and has worked in spas and clinics in Calgary, Vancouver, and Kelowna. She believes in educating and empowering individuals on their journey to optimal health and wellness and takes a proactive approach to her own health and well being. We're excited for what she brings to the studio. Drop by...
Love gardening but fed up with the pains you feel afterwards? Many people venture into the garden unprepared, only to return hours later aching and exhausted! Jenny Feick can help you use yoga to avoid some common gardening injuries and reduce current aches and pains. Through attention to posture and alignment principles, this class will help you protect your hips, shoulders, wrists, back and knees, and provide opportunities to relax and dream of the perfect garden. Thursdays in March from...
Hello and happy winter to all... Thrive Studio is very much excited to be bringing in Tracey Noseworthy to the family beginning in January! Tracey is an exemplary woman with plenty of experience and passion and we're extremely lucky to have her. She'll be teaching classes at the studio Wednesdays at 5:00 and Tuesdays at 10:45. You can read more about Tracey here. In addition, Tara Nargang is excited to introduce an evening class on Wednesdays at 6:15, and Cedar...
with Instructors Cedar Sorensen and Vanya (Michelle) Laporte Life is sweet and its even sweeter when you combine yoga with massage! You can help yourself to a great start to the season of renewal and vitality with our specialty Restorative Yoga Meets Thai Massage class. This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind, get stretched, massaged and relax deeper than ever before. Everything your body needs for health and happiness! During this 2 hour specialty class you will restore your body...
