Starving Artist Yoga Network

DEEP RELEASE YOGA: WEEK 2

2012-02-07T21:56:00.000-08:00

The Antidote to winter Burnout: working with the Kidney and Bladder meridians. This week we will continue to open through the hamstrings, strengthen the core and release tension in the lower back. We will also work with the heart chakra and meridian, opening the upper back, chest and arms. Wednesday February 9th. 6:00- 7:00pm @ Six Degrees. 204 Spadina Ave. 2nd Floor

STARTING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1st, 2012: A NEW PWYC CLASS!

2012-01-31T08:29:00.000-08:00

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:00- 7:00pm
@ SIX DEGREES SELF SERVE YOGA STUDIO

 DEEP RELEASE YOGA

This drop-in class combines hatha yoga and yin yoga in which primarily floor poses are held for a longer amount of time to encourage both deep opening, and core strength in the body. The postures are taught in conjunction with mindfulness practices, breath awareness and information about energy pathways in the body including meridians, acupressure points and chakras.
Class is open to all levels and will be led by Julie Gladstone, founder of Starving Artist Yoga. Julie is a visual artist with over 10 years experience practicing and teaching hatha yoga. She has additional training in yin yoga, mindfulness meditation and is a certified Acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

SIX DEGREES
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE AND SELF SERVE YOGA STUDIO

www. pokeme.ca/self-serve-yoga

204 Spadina Avenue, 2nd floor (Just south of Dundas)

416-866-8484

PLEASE E-MAIL, CALL or TEXT 416-985-9448 FOR MORE INFORMATION

PWYC Fridays welcomes Mara!

2012-01-11T11:53:00.000-08:00

Starving Artist Yoga would like to officially welcome Mara Munro, a yoga teacher, writer, and creator of the blog "Art in Practice, Yoga for creative professionals" who will join the teaching team of Julie Gladstone and Leah VonZuben.

Every Friday, 6:00- 7:30pm Spirit Wind Centre opens it's door to the community and offers a PWYC drop in class to students with or without experience looking for a friendly and personal yoga experience.Each week the class is led by either Julie, Leah or Mara, who will share their unique teaching styles in the cozy Spiritwind studio nestled in a candle lit room, amidst a rooftop garden in the heart of Kensington Market.

FIRST CLASS OF 2012 STARTS MONDAY JAN. 9TH

2012-01-03T18:03:00.000-08:00

CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE NEW YEAR SESSION! 416-985-9448

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM STARVING ARTIST YOGA!

2012-01-03T17:54:00.000-08:00

JAN 9th - MARCH 5th. (no class on family day)
This 2012, let go of tensions, habits + holding patterns, while embracing new intentions, courage, and possibility.
MONDAY 6:30- 7:45pm * Deep Release Yoga*
This practice will combine Hatha yoga, yin yoga and mindulness with breath work, and information on the meridians, chakras and acupressure points. The 8 week session will encourage deep release in the body while reinforcing core strength and a freedom, lightness and grace in the body, mind and spirit.
8 WEEKS: PWYC (suggested donation of $64- $92)
DROP IN PRICE: $12
TRINITY YOGA STUDIO
65 Bellwoods Ave. Unit C (Entrance on south of building) Between Dundas and Queen St.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2011-12-22T12:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone! PWYC yoga at Spirit Wind is cancelled tommorow December 23rd but will resume next week.

Join Julie, Leah + Mara at Spirit Wind Centre, (64 Oxford St. 2nd Floor) Friday December 30th, 6:00-7:30pm for the last class of 2011!

THE 6 WEEK INNER FIRE SESSION.

2011-10-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

November 14th- December 19th
Mondays 6:30- 7:45pm
As we move into the darker days of late autumn, our weekly class at Trinity is filled with the warm glow of candles and our practice concentrates on creating inner fire...

6 WEEK SESSION: PWYC (recommended$45- $90) DROP IN: $12
TO REGISTER, EMAIL OR CALL 416-985-9448
TRINITY YOGA STUDIO
65 Bellwoods Ave. Unit #3
North of Queen St.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME. MATS PROVIDED

PWYC 8 WEEK YOGA SESSION!

2011-09-07T03:23:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 7, 2011
MONDAYS: 6:30 - 7:45pm
DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE YOU TO DO YOGA EVERY WEEK, AT A BETTER PRICE
RSVP to Register: 416-985-9448 or starvingartistyoga@gmail.com

Recommended range of donation is $60 - $100 for 8 classes, BUT pay within your desired price range. This is based on the honour system so we encourage you to pay what you feel the classes are worth to you.
Classes are taught by Julie, a visual artist, yoga teacher with 10 years experience, and student of acupuncture. The classes weave together an intuitive blend of Hatha yoga, flow yoga, Yin yoga, energy work (chakras, meridians, acu pressure points etc. ) mindfulness meditation, breath work and relaxation. Translation: classes combine active, physically challenging postures that develop strength and endurance with stretches to improve muscle and joint flexibility, and relaxation and concentration exercises to calm and focus the mind/body/spirit.

TRINITY YOGA STUDIO
65 Bellwoods Ave. #3, north of Queen, south of Dundas

PWYC YOGA SUMMER SPECIAL

2011-07-12T08:49:00.000-07:00

PWYC Yoga in July Suggested donation of $7-$15
MONDAYS 6:00-7:30pm
Trinity Yoga Studio. 65 Bellwoods Ave. North of Queen St.
We are happy to present a series of pay what you can drop in classes for all levels. Join us for Hatha yoga that opens up the body, builds strength, flexibility, courage and creativity.

5 Day Morning Challenge

2011-07-12T08:43:00.000-07:00

Monday July 18th - Friday July 22nd.
7:30am- 8:30am
Join Julie for 5 consecutive mornings of yoga flow, back bending and breath work designed to open and invigorate and inspire our bodies, minds and spirits. All levels welcome.
Cost is $50 for the challenge. $12 Drop in.
Trinity Yoga Studio. 65 Bellwoods Ave. Unit 3
RSVP to register: 416-985-9448

NEW SESSION UNDERWAY!

2011-05-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

HATHA YOGA, YIN YOGA & MINDFULNESS
Community Class at Trinity Yoga Studio
Mondays 6:00- 7:30pm
May 9th - July 4th* 2011
*(No class May 23rd for Victoria Day long weekend)
$10 DROP IN CLASSES! MATS PROVIDED!
Stretch, breath, get strong, get focused, get balanced, become aware, meet new people, support a non- corporate community studio. Classes are led by Julie Gladstone a certified instructor with more than 10 years teaching experience, a visual artist and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine. All levels welcome. Mats Provided

8 Week Session: $72.00
Drop in classes: $10.00

5 DAY MORNING CHALLENGE

2011-04-17T19:35:00.000-07:00

May 2nd - 6th, 2011
Spring Cleaning Yoga Intensive
Monday - Friday 7:15 -8:15am
Challenge yourself to 5 consecutive mornings of practice. Sun Salutations, energizing back bends and stretches, to cleanse and invigorate the body and focus the mind. The practice will be led by certified instructor Julie Gladstone.
5 Day Challenge: $50
Drop In: $12
TRINITY YOGA STUDIO
65 Bellwoods Ave.

2011-02-25T13:19:00.000-08:00

NEW 8 WEEK SESSION!
March 7th- May 2nd
HATHA YOGA CLASS
> Mondays 6:00-7:15pm
A community hatha yoga class open to all levels. Cultivating strength, determination, flexibility, focus, compassion, creativity and relaxation through postures, breath and mindfulness practice.
8 week session: $72
drop In classes: $10

NEW CLASS!
March 21st - May 2nd
YIN YOGA & MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
> Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
A quiet practice combining mindfulness meditation, breathwork and yin yoga to to open and cleanse the body as we transition from the stillness and introspection of the winter season into the renewal, cleansing and opening energy of springtime. An introduction to the meridian system with a focus on the kidney and liver channels, to tonify and cleanse in preparaton for spring. And an introduction to mindfulness practices. Suitable for all levels.

In traditional Chinese Medicine the liver is associated with spring time which is a season of growth and new beginnings. A healthy liver energetically helps regulate the smooth flow of energy in the body, reducing stress, irritability and mood swings, and increasing flexibility and openness to change. Yin yoga is a style of yoga based on the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine and involves holding passive postures for between 2-5 minutes and has similar effects as receiving an acupuncture treatment. This practice deeply opens the body's connective tissue and joints and moves areas of blocked energy to tonify the organs and increase physical and mental health.

6 week session: $54
drop in classes: $10

NEW CLASS!

2011-02-18T19:30:00.000-08:00

YIN YOGA & MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
March 21st - May 2nd
> Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
A quiet practice combining mindfulness meditation, breathwork and yin yoga to deeply open the body and still the mind. An introduction to the meridian system with a focus on the kidney and liver channels, to tonify and cleanse in preparaton for spring. Suitable for all levels.
6 week session: $54 drop in classes: $10
CALL 416-985-9448 TO REGISTER
TRINITY YOGA. 65 Bellwoods Ave.

Body of Words: a yoga and writing workshop with Roseanne Harvey & Julie Gladstone

2011-02-02T14:19:00.000-08:00

Sunday February 13, 2011
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Please join us for an afternoon of deep release yoga, self exploration and creative expression.
$25 or pay what you can

TRINITY YOGA
65 Bellwoods Ave. #3

call 416-985-9448 or email to register
...

In this workshop, we’ll use our bodies to get the words out of our minds and onto the page. Julie Gladstone will guide you through a slow and deep yoga practice to encourage opening in the body and get your creative energy flowing, while Roseanne Harvey will facilitate free form writing exercises to get your pens moving.

The ability to write with authenticity comes from the ability to slow down and look within ourselves. A yoga and writing practice helps us tap into our creative consciousness, unleash blockages, and overcome negative self-talk.

Come prepared for a spacious afternoon of yoga and writing intervals, in a safe space where you can take quiet creative risks and discover the hidden potential of your inner self. No previous writing or yoga experience is necessary: simply bring a notebook, a pen, an open mind and a willing body.

Roseanne Harvey is a writer, editor, blogger and yoga teacher in Montreal. She is the former editor of ascent magazine and the voice behind it’s all yoga, baby, a celebrated and controversial blog about yoga and contemporary culture. Roseanne has published short fiction in Geist, The Fiddlehead and the Coming Attractions series of emerging writers (Oberon Press). She teaches yoga and writing workshops at Ashtanga Yoga Montreal and rad’a yoga studio. http://itsallyogababy.com/

Julie Gladstone is a Hatha and Yin yoga teacher with 10 years teaching experience. She is also a student of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Shiatsu School of Canada Julie is a visual artist, musician and avid journal writer who is passionate about exploring the connections between spiritual and creative practice. www.juliegladstone.com

2011 SESSION NOW UNDERWAY

2011-01-14T11:04:00.000-08:00

NEW YEAR YOGA SESSION
JANUARY 10th- FEBRUARY 28TH
MONDAYS 6:00-7:15PM
8 week session $72 Drop Ins $10

Regular yoga practice helps reduce stress, increase focus, develop compassion and foster physical strength and well being. Taught by Julie Gladstone a visual artist, acupuncture student and yoga teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. Julie combines her training in Hatha yoga, yin yoga, mindfulness meditation and Traditional Chinese Medicine for a relaxing and invigorating Hatha Yoga class open to all levels. Classes also incorporate mindfulness meditation, breath work, meridian stretching and self acupressure massage.

COMMUNITY HATHA YOGA OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
MATS AND CHANGE ROOMS AVAILABLE AT STUDIO

TRINITY
65 Bellwoods Ave. Unit 3 North of Queen St

NEW YEAR YOGA CLASSES

2010-12-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

SCHEDULE FOR 2011

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

JANUARY 3RD, 2011- MONDAY 6:00-7:15pm-
*Last class of Hibernation Preparation session at Trinity Yoga

FRIDAY 6:00- 7:30pm - JANUARY 7TH, 2011
Regular PWYC classes resume at Spirit Wind Internal Arts

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
New Year Session at Trinity:
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
JANUARY 10th- FEBRUARY 28th.
8 weeks for $72

REGISTER NOW! 416-985-9448

2010-11-07T13:58:00.000-08:00

THE HIBERNATION PREPARATION SESSION:
HATHA YOGA FOR THE WINTER SEASON
The practices of yoga teach us how to be in balance and so working with the energies of the season is important. At this time of year as the days get shorter and darker and we move into what is akin to hibernation mode, we spend more time indoors and in our yoga practice we can foster a quiet introspection, stoking up heat and storing energy to create reserves for the winter.
Starving Artist Yoga is all about encouraging a regular practice to foster community and help to channel those creative energies into transformation and well being. Please join us in the upcoming session.
$10 Drop In & WORK TRADE AVAILABLE.

Artists Business Digest Proflie

2010-09-10T10:05:00.000-07:00

Please check out the following link from Morena Media, Artists Business Digest who have profiled Starving Artist Yoga and Julie Gladstone this month.

The Artists Business Digest: Arts and Upstarts Profile of Julie Gladstone & Starving Artist Yoga

NEW HOME & NEW SESSION at TRINITY

2010-08-23T07:49:00.000-07:00

Starving Artist Yoga is pleased to announce it's NEW HOME at TRINITY YOGA!
September 13th- November 8th
MONDAYS 6:00- 7:15pm
TRINITY YOGA 65 Bellwoods Avenue Unit # 3
8 WEEK SESSION $72.00($9 /class)
DROP IN CLASSES $10

You can now reserve your spot in the next 8 week session 416-985-9448
*Mats are available for your use at the studio.

Starting this September, Monday evening classes will take place in this beautiful space located in the heart of the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood. This is the studio that hosted the 5 Day Morning Challenge this summer, and it was such a perfect fit, that they have very graciously welcomed us to continue classes in the fall session.
This session, classes will weave together Hatha yoga, energy work, meridian stretching, acupressure massage and mindfulness meditation with discussion on ways to apply yogic teachings to everyday living situations: to tap into our unlimited creative energy, improve relationships, let go of unneccessary tension, develop self awareness, non reactivity and a deep capacity to enjoy life.
...And of course, the practice will help us to get our bodies feeling supple, strong and healthy!

*no class on Thanksgiving monday
**classes should be used during the session you signed up for unless there is a specific medical or personal situation involved.
***North of Queen, South of Dundas, south side of building east off of Bellwoods Avenue, third door.

Summer Classes with Starving Artist Yoga

2010-07-28T19:22:00.000-07:00

The 5 Day Morning Challenge was an amazing experience thank you so much to everyone who made it out!
For the rest of the summer, classes will continue to run as a Karma Yoga class
Friday evenings 6:00- 7:30pm at Spirit Wind Internal Arts in Kensington market.
The studio is located at the corner of Oxford and Augusta above the Urban Herbivore. The entrance is on Augusta.
This is a pay what you can class with a suggested donation of $7-$15.
This is Hatha Yoga class open to all levels which incorporates some vinyasa, some yin yoga, some pranayama, some meditation, some acupressure points and lots of fun. We're all about working at a pace that feels good and creating a welcoming and laid back atmostphere.
See you at yoga :)
xo
Julie

5 Day Morning Yoga Challenge

2010-07-06T12:16:00.000-07:00

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW 416-985-9448

The 2nd Annual 5 Day Morning Yoga Challenge:
JULY 2010, 7:30 - 8:30 am

Monday 19th- Friday 23rd

Sun Salutations, back bends, twists and more for an invigorating and centering practice that sets a positive tone for the day.

5 Day Challenge: $55
Drop In: $12

Trinity Yoga
65 Bellwoods Avenue Unit 3
Between Queen and Dundas
www.trinity-yoga.ca

NEW PWYC Friday class in Kensington Market

2010-06-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

Welcome to summer in Toronto: the longest days of the year and emotions are running high. We've got gangs of police in the streets, world cup madness and weekly street festivals. I hope everyone is safe. If you haven't already fled the city, I'm glad to present a new Pay what you can Friday evening yoga class in Kensington market. With all that's been going on, more than ever it's important to join community and take some down time to be with friends, and engage in practices that help us develop our own internal power, find inner peace and strengthen our connection to compassion, joy and integrity. Lets' create the world we want by starting with ourselves. This is a new class please tell your friends. First class starts this Friday, I hope to see you there.
Peace

WHEN: FRIDAYS 6:00- 7:30pm

WHERE: SPIRIT WIND INTERNAL ARTS
64 Oxford Street at the corner of Augusta, above the Urban Herbivore in Kensington Market

WHAT: A pay what you can, fun interdisciplinary, Hatha Yoga class open to all levels.
An amazing way to end the week and stretch out the kinks in our bodies.
The routine will help clear away the weeks stresses, and help to foster a joyful life experience. We will practice traditional Hatha Yoga postures, and learn about our bodies natural energy centres and acupressure points to create a more comfortable and spacious body and mind experience.

HOW MUCH: PAY WHAT YOU CAN suggested donation is between $7- $15

WHAT TO BRING: Mats and props are available for your use at the studio.

WHAT TO WEAR: Something loose/ and or stretchy like track pants, yoga pants, leggings etc.

WHO: Julie Gladstone is an artist and Hatha Yoga instructor with 10 years teaching experience. She is currently a student of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She combines her creativity and studies of different modalities of holistic health to create a fluid learning environment where everyone is encouraged to practice at a pace and level that allows for the highest well being of each individual at the time.

Register Now for 8 Week Spring/Summer Session 2010

2010-05-11T07:51:00.000-07:00

Mondays - 6:00-7:15pm
May 17th- July 12th, 2010
$72.00 to register for the session($9 per class)*
$10 Drop In class
LOFT 404- The Ambrosia Hub

*Please note, that the price of the 8 week session has gone up from $64 to $72 due to increased costs.
*However, we want everyone to be able to practice, if this price makes yoga inaccessible to you please contact me personally as there are work barter options available as well.
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Fridays - 6:00-7:30pm
May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
pay what you can drop in class ($7-$15)
Spirit Wind Internal Arts
64 Oxford St. above the Urban Herbivore in Kensington Market

Spring/Summer Session 2010

2010-05-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,
Starving Artist Yoga is pleased to announce the new spring/summer schedule.
In addition to all the twisting, opening and cleansing yoga postures that took place during the spring session, this spring we have also seen some awesome new developments at Studio 404. Under the direction of the lovely Genna Bauer the studio has never looked better! We'd like to thank her for continuing to offer a home to Starving Artist Yoga!
Please check out the new schedule below, and contact me to reserve your spot in the next session 416-985-9448 which begins Monday, May 17th,
Please note there is still one Monday class remaining in the spring session on
May 10th- open for drop ins.
Thanks everyone, be well and hope to see you at a yoga class soon!
Namaste
Julie
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Mondays - 6:00-7:15pm
8 Week Spring/Summer Session
May 17th- July 12th
$72.00 to register for the session($9 per class)*
$10 Drop In class
STUDIO 404
263 Adelaide St. West
*Please note, that the price of the 8 week session has gone up from $64 to $72 due to increased costs.
*However, we want everyone to be able to practice, if this price makes yoga inaccessible to you please contact me personally as there are work barter options available as well.
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Fridays - 6:00-7:30pm
May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
pay what you can drop in class ($7-$15)
Spirit Wind Internal Arts
64 Oxford St. above the Urban Herbivore in Kensington Market

Spring Session Schedule. March-May 2010

2010-02-28T21:29:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and Starving Artists,
The end of another session is fast approaching and with it the end of winter!
Although the first snow fall of the year may be on the ground, spring officially arrives March 21st, and with it longer days and a more natural daylight in yoga class! Spring time yoga is a great opportunity to shake off the effects of winter sluggishness and hibernation through a detoxifying and energizing routine. This session we will emphasize the practices of twisting, balancing and breath to develop our sense of wonder, renewal, inspiration and growth.

8 Week Spring Session 2010

Mondays 6:00-7:15pm
March 15th- May 10th

Thursdays 6:00-7:15pm
March 11th- April 29th

$64.00 ($8 /class) for 8 classes
$10 drop in (space dependent)

5 Reasons to practice with Starving Artist Yoga
1. All are welcome: beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
2. Class sizes are small- with a maximum of 12 students per class and personalized teacher attention
3. A yoga studio alternative: foster community and practice in an artist loft with a qualified instructor
4. Affordable classes in a relaxed, creative and friendly environment.
5. Learn meditation and relaxation techniques, develop, strength, flexibility, and balance while reducing the effects of stress and worry.

* Last classes of the New Year session:
Monday March 8th & Thursday March 4th

2010-02-14T21:25:00.000-08:00

Yes! There will be a class on Family Day.

The New Year Session

2010-01-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM STARVING ARTIST YOGA
This year resolve to develop strength, flexibility, vision, clarity, patience, balance, self knowledge and compassion. Recommit to a regular yoga practice, or try yoga for the first time and experience the benefits.

REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE 2010 WINTER SESSION -
8 CLASSES FOR $64.00

2010 WINTER SCHEDULE

Mondays 6:00-7:15pm
January 11th - March 1st - 8 Week Session: $64.00
Drop In: $10.00 (space dependent)

Thursday 6:00-7:15pm
January 14th - March 4th - 8 Week Session: $64.00
Drop In: $10.00 (space dependent)

STUDIO 404
263 Adelaide St. W. at John St.
Toronto

Starving Artist Yoga celebrates its one year anniversary this winter!
Providing affordable yoga classes for those who want something a bit different...
Small groups, a friendly atmosphere, an alternative space and an experienced instructor.
Thank you to everyone who has made Starving Artist Yoga possible this year and for helping create something special...
Wishing you peace and blessings in the upcoming year,

December Survival Yoga Overflow Class

2009-11-30T22:28:00.000-08:00

NEW THURSDAY CLASS ADDED
December Survival Special: $8.00 per class
December 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2009
6:00-7:15pm
at Studio 404
RSVP to reserve your spot

NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER SURVIVAL SESSION

2009-11-13T08:29:00.000-08:00

MONDAY EVENINGS 6:00-7:15pm
A new 8 Week Session starts Monday November 16th and will run through the 'holiday season' and onto the other side of the winter solstice when the days will once again start to get longer.

November 16th, 2009- January 4th 2010.
All classes are multi level Hatha Yoga. Although the practice and routine will vary from week to week, classes open with basic meditation and breathing instruction, we'll hold some postures for a long time to build strength and endurance, practice vinyasa (flowing quickly between postures), Yin poses (deep stretching) and relaxation.
In my 8 years of teaching experience and 12 years of practice, I have found that the benefits of yoga are felt with as much regular practice as possible. These benefits include experiencing a greater sense of emotional equanimity and physical vitality. During this time of year with short and dark days, it is especially important to care for ourselves and to connect with others. A weekly yoga practice is an excellent way to encourage both of these practices. Class sizes are small, they take place in a cozy loft space where you can wear what you want and hopefully feel comfortable and have fun.

The entire session costs $64 (at only $8/class)
Monday evening classes are also always open as Drop in for $10 each

To Register please contact Julie: starvingartistyoga@gmail.com