Yoga in the Garden
On July 27, come enjoy a deeply restorative evening of gentle movement and sound in the tranquil setting of the Aga Khan Garden.
Yoga in the Garden begins with a gentle and inclusive hour long yoga practice led by instructor Melanie Maltais from 6:30 p.m., to 7:30 p.m. You are encouraged to immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of nature, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, and embrace the beauty of silence during the session, allowing for a deeper connection with breath and sensation. If any movements do not suit you, feel free to modify poses, rest, sit, or lie down at any time. All of you are welcome as you are.
Following a quick break, participants will move to the Amphitheatre for a rejuvenating hour long sound bath with Marcus Fung of Earth Harmony Sound and Wellness from 8 p.m., to 9 p.m. Using instruments tuned to healing frequencies, the sound bath offers a full-body reset to relax the mind, body, and spirit. The gentle yoga beforehand creates space for the vibrations to resonate more deeply, enhancing the benefits of the sound experience.
Together, these experiences are designed to support nervous system regulation, inner stillness, and deep relaxation.
$49 per person. Includes Garden admission and all day access. The Garden is open from 10 a.m., until 10 p.m.
Details
Date and Time: Sunday, July 27 from 6 p.m., to 9 p.m.
Please plan to arrive by 6 p.m., to allow time to move to the space. The yoga portion of the evening is from 6:30 p.m., to 7:30 p.m., follow by a 30 minute break, and concludes with the sound bath from 8 p.m., to 9 p.m.
About the Instructors
Melaine Maltais: Melanie, a nature-loving & wisdom seeking soul from the shores of New Brunswick, traded ocean waves for Alberta’s landscapes in 2016, eager for new adventures. In 2017 she discovered yoga, & through the completion of a 200-hour program at Prana she fell deeply in love with the mysticism of philosophy, traditional & modern practices & the way of living a wholesome and Sattvic life. Now a dedicated teacher, she’s on a continuous learning journey, having explored Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini immersion and Sanskrit training . Excitingly, she’s returned from her solo journey to India and her 300-hour teacher training with Yogrishi Vishveketu at Akhanda Yoga School Anan Prakash. Melanie’s passion for yoga shines as she holds space for fellow yogin and eagerly expands her knowledge to share even more.
Marcus Fung: Marcus Fung blends his training as a classical and jazz musician, alternative healing and expressive arts therapy practicioner to facilitate moving experiences. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Earth Harmony Sound and Wellness has been operating for over 15 years. Serving diverse populations, they are pioneers in the field of using sound, rhythm and participatory music making for therapy and enhanced well-being. Their mission is to educate and empower holistic, personal and planetary well-being through the power of sound, rhythm and related therapeutic practices.
What to Bring
Please dress for the weather and bring a yoga mat, 1-2 pillows, and a blanket for the sound bath to ensure your comfort as you relax and to fully benefit from the experience. Bug spray and a water bottle is recommended and there are waterfill stations in the Lower Talar by the washrooms. Once you are in the session space, please turn off your cell phone so you can enjoy tuning into the present moment surrounded by nature.
Important to Know
- Minimum age of participants is 15-years-old
- Minimum 10 participants is required for the session to run. This event may be cancelled if enrolment is low
- This event is outdoors, so please make sure you are dressed for the weather. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors
- There are no refunds. However, if there is a severe weather warning issued by Environment Canada, the Garden may cancel the event and then refunds will be issued
$49 per person. Includes Garden admission and all day access. The Garden is open from 10 a.m., until 10 p.m.
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