YOGA WITH JAS
Live Empowered. Live Inspired
Jas is a well-known yoga teacher in the Ottawa area. She has been practicing for over 18 years, and combines a wealth of knowledge and experience in her practice. Whether you are looking to improve your flexibility, accelerate recovery after an injury, or simply make a positive lifestyle change, Yoga with Jas has something to offer you.
ABOUT MY PRACTICE
A Life of Harmony and Abundance
I'm a tea-drinking, dessert-loving, world-travelling yogi! I'm known for my passion, unique approach, and inspirational teaching style that embodies physical, spiritual, and mental strength. With over 18 years experience, I make yoga accessible for every BODY.
I didn’t start out as a professional yoga teacher. For years, I attended yoga and other fitness sessions around my full time work schedule and spent my off-days studying the literature. Most of the yoga classes I attended catered to people who were already fit and flexible, and at the time they were what I wanted.
Over time, however, I started looking for a practice that encompassed a more holistic approach to what my body and mind needed. Through mindfulness I developed a lifestyle and practice that worked for me, and I have been fortunate enough to be able to share this practice with others. I believe that life should be lived with joy, gratitude, and a dedication to being present in the moment. These feelings inform and guide my teaching, which is focused on helping my students better connect to themselves and their communities.
YOGA BASICS
Strong Foundation, Nurtured Practice
New to yoga and unsure of how to start? This is for you! Session can be completed individually or as a small group, limited to 5 people. Together, we go through the basics of a yoga practice: breath work, common poses, and alignment. Learn about the varying styles of yoga out there, and choosing one that may be best suited to your needs.
SINGLE SESSION YOGA/MEDITATION
Breathe Easy, Move Freely
In this one-on-one session, focus on the present moment. Among its benefits, developing a yoga and meditation practice helps improve many aspects of your life, including reaction time and short term memory. Those who have worked with me in the past have stated they feel more relaxed and less distracted by their fleeting thoughts, feel better equipped to handle their day, and feel their body move more easily.
ALIGN & EMPOWER FLOW WORKSHOP
Strength and Healing
This 2 hour private workshop is designed to provide a solid foundation upon which to build our practice. We work through the physical alignment in the poses (asanas), as well as the energetic framework as it pertains to our body and mind. Suitable for all levels - from beginners to seasoned yogis - this workshop brings insight, perspective, strength, and healing to the forefront of our awareness.
MEDITATION & MOVEMENT WORKSHOP
Controlled Concentration
This Meditation Workshop is based on the belief that mental and physical health are interrelated, and should be conditioned together. In this private 2 hour session, learn effective techniques to quiet the mind, coordinate breathing with physical movement, and improve focus and concentration.
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
A Practice in Mastering Your Mind
This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training will be offered in Spring 2020. Deepen your practice, learn to connect with yourself so that you can effectively connect with others. Learn the fundamental elements of yoga philosophy and gain the confidence to lead yourself and others in a practice rooted in safety, compassion, and mindfulness.
