
What we’re about
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this group is to come in community together to heal our nervous system, to reduce stress, to come back to a sense of vitality. We experience trauma usually in relationships (in our early relationships with caregivers or other people in our lives) - so we heal in connection as well. We heal through co-regulating our nervous systems.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The event goes like this: we come together in my private home studio on Queen West and have an opening circle where you can share whatever it is you are going through (stress, overwhelm, loss, etc). We feel into the collective intention. I guide you through a few restorative yoga poses (all super comfortable and supportive poses where you can melt away and relax) while Madison is playing instruments (crystal bowls, guitar, ukulele, flute, etc) and singing medicine songs.
While Madison is singing and playing the instruments that support whatever the energy flow is in the room in that moment, I am walking around offering hands on reiki energy healing. You are always free to opt out of Reiki for the evening if that is not something you are open to.
The entire evening lasts 2 hours and is plenty of time to rest, restore, relax and come into a deep meditation. Restorative yoga is not about stretching or strength - it is aout melting away and relaxing. Each person has their own mat, 2 bolsters, blocks, pillow and blanket - everything to make sure they are comfortable. You don't have to bring anything with you. But if you want - you can bring your favourite blanket or mat, or anything else you need.
It allows you to process your feelings (grief, sadness, sense of loss, etc) really, anything you might be working through. Or even just to tap into JOY if there is nothing heavy going on in your life. You will be filled with a deep sense of peace and optimism.
WHO SHOULD JOIN:
you should join us if you:
- have been going through burn out, working too much and not resting enough,
- feel chronically depleted of energy and have been running on low battery for quite some time;
- feel like you can’t take in a full breath of air;
- have been going through a tough time (grief, loss, sadness, processing trauma),
- want to deeply rest, stay still and receive because you have been giving too much to others,
- want to access unprocessed emotions (anger, sadness, grief) that you have been stuffing down for a while,
- want to release emotions of grief, loss, sadness,
- want to tap deeper into joy, expansion, deeper self-love, self-appreciation,
- know there is something in you that needs to come out,
- want to sigh a giant sigh of relief,
- have been neglecting yourself and avoiding taking care of yourself,
- want to be gentle and soft with yourself,
- know there is too much going on right now for you and you need to retreat from the hustle and bustle of your daily to do list.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN:
this is a very unique offering combining the healing power of sound and yoga that will support you in whatever you are going through. Both practitioners are very experienced teachers and are very skilful in creating a safe container for your healing to happen. We are not the healers of YOU. YOU are the healer. We just create the space and the right atmosphere and the right energy for YOUR HEALING TO UNFOLD. We support the healing process as it unfolds naturally. We do not interfere and we do not guide you. You will go through the process you need to go through. We trust you to have the experience you need to have.
Community:
Join us for a relaxing night of restorative yoga with reiki and a soothing soundbath featuring healing medicine songs and live music (flute, guitar, ukulele, crystal bowls, etc). We start with an opening circle where you can share whatever is on your heart. You will be seen and heard. We offer unconditional positive regard and presence when you speak and share. We hold safe space for you to express and process. Tears are welcome. All feelings are welcome. We are 2 very skilled facilitators, and although we are not acting in the role of therapists, the circle, the community will hold you while you express and feel what you feel.
After the event is over we guide a closing circle where everyone is welcome to share how they feel, what shifts they experienced and anything else that may be on your heart and mind. Through this open hearted sharing we establish safety and create a space where everyone can be exactly who they are, everyone can be seen and heard in a supportive space.
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See all- Restorative Yoga + Reiki + Soundbath with medicine songsWest Queen West, Toronto, ON
# Restorative yoga & sound bath
Join us in a beautiful private space and receive the medicine of sound & gentle restful yoga poses to restore your nervous system.
Imagine stepping into a tranquil peaceful space in the middle of Toronto, filled with the smells of sage, palo santo, patchouli and lavender essential oils. Gentle music is playing as you arrive, you are greeted with a calming tea, you find your space on your yoga mat surrounded by your bolster, pillows, blocks, blankets, everything you might need to feel the most comfortable.
### This event is for you if you:
- have been going through burn out, working too much and not resting enough,
- feel chronically depleted of energy and have been running on low battery for quite some time;
- feel like you can’t take in a full breath of air;
- have been going through a tough time (grief, loss, sadness, processing trauma),
- want to deeply rest, stay still and receive because you have been giving too much to others,
- want to access unprocessed emotions (anger, sadness, grief) that you have been stuffing down for a while,
- want to release emotions of grief, loss, sadness,
- want to tap deeper into joy, expansion, deeper self-love, self-appreciation,
- know there is something in you that needs to come out,
- want to sigh a giant sigh of relief,
- have been neglecting yourself and avoiding taking care of yourself,
- want to be gentle and soft with yourself,
- know there is too much going on right now for you and you need to retreat from the hustle and bustle of your daily to do list.
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### What is Reiki:
Reiki is, most simply described, the universal energy of unconditional love. The practitioner becomes a conduit to this energy and is directing it to your body while in deep meditation. Reiki is not the energy coming "from" the practitioner, the practitioner is merely a channel for this energy to move through.
Some of the benefits that Reiki can deliver:
- reduction of pain and fatigue levels
- depression, anxiety, and stress relief
- improved sleep quality
- pre-surgery anxiety, fear, and pain relief
- emotional healing
- blood pressure management
In my (Yana) own experience, Reiki has been a profound tool to change my mental/cognitive perspective. I started doing self-Reiki on my heart at a period of my life when i was profoundly confused, angry, hurt and devasted. Doing Reiki helped me shift from those emotions towards: compasison for self and other people who I felt "wronged me", i felt tremendous foregiveness and understanding of various difficult situations in my life, I was able to feel love in my heart after a long period of feeling either angry or shut down. I felt gratitude and love towards people who have hurt me tremendously. This would have been impossible before Reiki as i was on a clear path towards being angry and devastated for the rest of my life.
### What is restorative yoga:
Very gentle practice that includes easy poses on the ground. We make use of bolsters, pillows, blocks, blankets, in order to support the body to be the most comfortable. In the entire 90 minutes we will only move through a handful of soft, supportive, resting poses. Restorative yoga is not the practice to develop strength, flexibility, stamina, power. This practice is to come back to resting, and 'being' instead of doing.
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### What is a sound bath:
A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and the human voice. The practice of healing bodies through sound is technically thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world.
### Benefits:
Research on the benefits of restorative yoga affirms that this healing practice promotes deep relaxation, reduces fatigue, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, improves sleep, and enhances immune response.
Restorative yoga poses release muscular tension, slows breathing, reduces anxiety, contributes to overall sense of wellbeing, soothes the nervous system, encourages mindfulness, improves concentration, cultivates peace of mind, and spiritual awakening.Other notes for the experience:
- this is a private 8 person experience
- do not eat 2 hours before the event
- wear comfortable clothing
- no late entry will be permitted
- arrive promptly 5-10 minutes before start time
- no prior yoga experience is necessary
- you don’t have to bring anything; we will provide mats, bolsters, pillows, blankets. But if you have your favorite mat, blanket, eye pillow - please feel free to bring along to feel more cozy
- you will receive the exact address after your ticket purchase by email
### YOUR GUIDES
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MADISON
is an opera singer turned yoga teacher & holistic voice coach. She offers voice activation sessions; holds space for others' healing, and creates a safe container for you to improve your speaking & singing voice. Working with Madison will empower you to unlock your TRUE voice, and show up in your life with more confidence and authenticity. Madison also leads workshops, retreats, women's circles, cacao & sound bath ceremonies, and song circles.Madison’s Instagram: @yogapella
Madison’s Website: yogapella.com
Madison's Facebook: Madison RyleyYANA
Yana is a lawyer turned yoga teacher and teaches yoga as a tool for healing the inner child. The healing modalities that Yana uses all serve one purpose: to heal the past and to come down from the head and into the heart, cultivating unconditional self-compassion.Working with Yana will empower you to trust your own inner guidance and intuition, remember your own authority and step into responsibility for your life experience.
Yana is also a watercolor artist, an ecstatic dance DJ and guide, a cacao ceremony guide, she holds women’s circles, and tropical adventure retreats in Costa Rica and South America.
Yana’s Instagram: @banzen_yoga
Yana’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ybanzen
Yana's Website: Chiroyoga.ca
Yana's Facebook: Yana Banzencheck out a little audio sample from the event here!
This experience takes place at Yana's private home studio on Queen West. Exact address will be sent when you register for the event.
If your financial situation ever precludes you from attending, please email me (Yana) - ybanzen@gmail.com, we always have a few discounted spots available to pay on a sliding scale.
HOW TO REGISTER:
- email me - ybanzen@gmail.com that you are coming.
- e-transfer $70 to ybanzen@gmail.com
- you will receive a confirmation email with exact address
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- we always have a few "scholarship" spots available if finances preclude you from accessing this event - just mention that you would like the scholarship option and you can pay $40
- look in your SPAM folder if my email landed there
- if you don't receive an email with the details of the event - please email me ybanzen@gmail.comPlease don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions - (416) 7791610
- the location is Queen West in Toronto NOT Brampton