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Yoga Retreat in Mayan Riviera!

Join Louise Sattler and Mark Laham for a Spiritual Yoga Retreat in the Mayan Riviera and explore your True Potential

for more info go to www.mindbodywarrior.com

NEW FALL CLASS SCHEDULE - Starting September 1st

MONDAY - 5:45pm Hatha Flow & 7:30pm Beginner Yoga class at Rama Lotus

TUESDAY - 7:30pm Hot Yoga at Elgin Santosha

WEDNESDAY - 7:45pm Yin Yoga at Rama Lotus

FRIDAY - 5:30pm Hot Yoga at Rama Lotus

SATURDAY - 11am Yin Yoga at Rama Lotus

SUNDAY - 6:30pm Yin Yoga at Rama Lotus

These complimentary styles of yoga will reshape your body and life... commit to it this fall and feel better then ever!

"If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place" - Lao-tzu

Some photos from our last Yoga for Riders Event! Next one coming in October...

LATEST WORKSHOP FOR RIDERS- Registration now open

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS
As horseback riders we expect our horses to carry us
with grace, softness and power, behaving in a willing and
disciplined way... yet how much time do we spend training
our body and mind to do the same?
Join Louise as she shares with you 30 years of combined
experience both in the saddle and on the yoga mat,
teaching you empowering and transformational techniques
which will take you to the next level... whether it’s riding
confi dently out on the trail, performing the perfect circle or
jumping through the Devil’s Dyke at Spruce Meadows.


In the workshop you will:
• Learn simple and eff ective yoga exercises to develop
flexibility and strength where riders need it most.
• Discover the importance of breath and relaxation and
how a few simple breathing and relaxation techniques
can change your life.
• Explore how to connect with your self and your horse
on a more intuitive level.
• Develop your mind to focus so that you can reach your
full potential in the saddle, letting go of your limiting
beliefs.
• Have fun with an open and caring group of horse lovers
and rekindle your love of riding!


This one day workshop will begin at 10am with a yoga
mat practice that will be accessible and fun for all. After a
lunch break, group riding sessions will take place. Stalls are
available for those who want to truck in their own horses
and Davalon horses are available for those who don’t.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th 2009

Full Day Workshop $100
Please contact Dannielle Ayotte of
Davalon Stables in Richmond, ON
to register at 613-794-1276 or
ayottedc@yahoo.com.
Registration will close on August12th.

YOGA ON HORSEBACK PHOTOSHOOT

We want our horses to be light on their feet...

We want our horses to be balanced and strong...

We want our horses to be creative and expressive in nature...

We want our horses to trust us with their heart...

and we forget that horses have all of these qualities already inherent within them and they are here to heal and teach us about Light, Power, Strength, Creativity and Expressiveness, Trust and Love.

Find me on facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/people/Louise-Sattler/511484786

Yoga for Horseback Riders, photos from previous... book your workshop today and take the next step to a more harmonious connection with your horse!

Call Louise to set up a workshop at your farm... 613-889-2386.

Some photos from previous events...

Louise's Event Schedule for 2009

GREENHAWK TACK STORE WEARHOUSE SALE

March 28th from 9am to 5pm at Nepean location (Slack Rd) http://www.greenhawk.net/

LULULEMON FREE INSTORE EVENT HOSTED BY LOUISE
March 29th from 9:30 to 10:30
April 22nd from 7 to 8 am
May 6th from 7 to 8 am
at the Rideau Centre Location. http://www.lululemon.com/

HORSE SPIRIT CONNECTION WORKSHOP

April 4th & 5th in Tottenham Ontario
http://www.horsespiritconnections.com/

AN EXPLORATION OF YIN YOGA

at the Ottawa Athletic Club - April 29th from 6:30 to 8pm
(future dates TBA)

THE EQUESTRIAN WORKSHOP SERIES:

Workshop 1: INTRO TO HORSEBACK RIDING

5 - 8pm: May 16th, 30th, June 13

Workshop 2: THE INTUITIVE RIDER

5 - 8pm: May 9th, 23rd

These amazing workshops are taking place only for the month of May and June. For more info on the workshops involving horses, please e-mail me at yogawithlouise@gmail.com

WORKSHOP: DESK YOGA

USEFUL TRICKS TO STAY HEALTHY AND CREATIVE AT THE OFFICE

May 30th from 1 to 3pm http://www.ottawayoga.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=64

WORKSHOP: YOGA TO UPLIFT BODY AND MIND

Canada Post employees are enjoying this healing workshop taking place wednesday's over the lunch hour from May 13th to June 10th

call to book at your workplace 613-889-2386

MOVING FROM THE CORE

Canada Post employees are enjoying this empowering workshop from June 17th to July 8th

call to book at your workplace 613-889-2386

DAVALON RETREAT CENTRE OPEN HOUSE

Date is TBA http://www.davalonstables.com/

BOOT CAMP FOR HUNTER RIDERS

http://www.greenbeltridingschool.com/

This week long summer camp will give young competitors the edge. Learn what it takes to be at the top of the class! July 20th to the 24th and August .10th to 14th. Limited space available so register early. Call Beth at 613-521-5700

Workshop at Davalon: YOGA FOR HORSEBACK RIDERS

August 16th - HUGE SUCCESS!

October 25th - Registration is open (see posting above)

You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn how to strengthen your mind and body, resulting in a more authentic relationship with your horse. See the latest post for details and registration.

DESK YOGA - Imagine leaving your desk job feeling energized!

October 17th from 1pm to 3:30pm. Registration is now open at Rama Lotus Yoga Centre. http://www.ottawayoga.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=64

VANCOUVER YOGA SHOW

October 2nd - 4th

YOGA RETREAT in Mayan Riviera

November 21st - 28th. Go to www.mindbodywarrior.com to register now!

MARCH 14th Yoga to Uplift Workshop

Hello to everyone who attended this workshop... my appologies for the handout pics being too dark. Please email me at yogawithlouise@gmail.com and I will email you the document.
Hope to see you soon in class!

Connect with your horse on a deeper level

This event was so much fun... thank you to everyone who took part! Hope to see you again soon...

On March 10th at 6pm. Louise will be hosting a fun and interactive gathering at Ottawa's Greenhawk Store (Slack Rd. Nepean). The event is open to all who are interested in being stronger and more flexible in body and mind. This event is going to change the way you relate to your horse. You will learn some key movements to stretch and strengthen those parts of the body that get stiff and weak when you spend hours in the saddle (or sitting at a desk). For more info go to... http://www.greenhawk.net/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/scstore/upcoming_events.html?E+scstore

Latest Workshop - YOGA TO UPLIFT YOUR BODY & MIND

Louise will be on Greco's Saturday morning radio show on the 14th of March to talk about this workshop... tune in to the Ottawa radio station 1200 AM at 9:00am.

This workshop fills up fast! Sign up early for next event... space is limited to 20 people.

March 14th at Rama Lotus Yoga Centre. http://www.ottawayoga.com/ ... SOLD OUT!

March 21st at Moksha Yoga Centre. http://www.mokshayogaottawa.com/

April 11th at Greco Lean & Fit Centre in Kanata. http://www.grecoleanandfit.com/

TBA at Mountain Goat Yoga Centre. http://www.mountaingoatyoga.com/


It's time to take an active role in your health and this is the perfect time of year to experience this workshop! It is this time of year that the winter season seems never ending. Certain factors that go along with living in a colder climate such as lack of sunlight, being stuck indoors, poor selection of fresh foods, etc. can take its toll on the energy levels of the body as well as our mental state. Join Louise as she shares with you some useful yoga mind and body techniques to help you cope with life's stresses. Challenges that affect everyone will be covered including; depressed mood, insomnia, anxiety and restlessness, sluggishness, poor/excessive appetite and digestive upset, hormone and metabolism regulation, poor immunity.

See you there!
Louise

Corporate Yoga Classes

Corporate Yoga Classes are becoming increasingly popular here in Ottawa. People in the government and private sector alike are taking the initiative to organize weekly yoga classes at their workplace and the benefits are immediate! My corporate students always comment on how energized and refreshed, yet calm they feel after a class.

Here's how it works.... we organize a group of 10 to 50 people in a corporate department or building who are interested in participating in a weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) yoga class. The cost per individual depends on the amount of people that participate. A location for the class is then designated. Some businesses have their own, or have access to, a fitness facility within or nearby their building, serving as a convenient locale for the class. However, often enough corporate yoga classes take place in a board or meeting room after tables and chairs have been pushed aside!

I strongly believe this yoga practice will be an integral part of reshaping the corporate world and it's my privilege to offer the practice and benefits of yoga to people who spend so much time sitting at a desk. Check out the "Here's what people are saying..." section below for some testimonials and feel free to contact me for further information at 613-889-2386.

DAVALON STABLES

In the spring of 2009 I will be presenting my Yoga and Horseback Riding Workshops, Boot Camps and Seminars at the beautiful Davalon Retreat Farm. A twenty minute drive from downtown, Davalon is located south west of the city at the pinnacle of Ottawa's surrounding highlands. The moment I set foot on this 100 acre sanctuary a heartwarming feeling penetrated me to my core and I knew this was a place for me to share and grow. Davalon's natural setting is the perfect venue to explore your full potential on both the physical and spiritual planes. Stay tuned for updates on programs beginning this spring and check out the link below for more information...

YIN YOGA - Undo what you put your body through

Yin yoga is accessible to everyone… the only requirement for this style of yoga is that you have a body. Beyond the fact that everyone can do Yin Yoga, everyone can benefit from this practice. I consider my less flexible students to be at an advantage when practicing this style of yoga simply because they feel more sensation and therefore have the potential to connect their mind-body without having to contort their bodies too much. Our bodies speak to us through the language of sensation and learning to feel, accept and listen to our bodies is a big part of this practice. Only when we listen do we develop our intuition… our ability to discern what is wrong or right for us as individuals.
This increasingly popular Yin practice focuses on the tissues in the body that are considered Yin in nature; fascia, ligaments, bones, joints and organs. Many students are referred to me by their doctors or physiotherapists and my Yin Yoga students are a most diverse group of students. Some are government workers that sit at a desk all day and others are elite athletes that are seeking to undo all the pounding they put their bodies through. The athletes often tell me that they are not looking for another workout when they do yoga and they love the Yin because they feel so much more energized and flexible after a class.
Deep stretching of connective tissue, decompression of joints, nourishing of organ tissue and regulation of hormonal function are a few of the benefits that result from this practice. I consider Yin Yoga an anti-aging tool that slows down the physical effects of aging. As bipeds (meaning we walk around on two legs), the aging process causes us to become tighter in our hips and weaker in our upper bodies. The Yin practice counters this tendency. The Yin practice offers a different approach to dealing with life’s stresses. It is a tool that can help you increase your mental and physical health.

An Explaination of the Styles of Yoga Louise Teaches...

HATHA FLOW
This all levels class is designed to strengthen, stretch and detox your body from head to toe. You will be guided to link your movements with your breath and flow from one pose to the next, resulting in an experience that is slightly more aerobic then a regular Hatha class. In this class you will strengthen your core and limbs, open your hips, and relax your mind, ultimately restoring your youthfulness and vitality!

HATHA INTERMEDIATE
In this class we experiment, in a playful way, with some deeper variations of the basic poses and I will introduce you to some more challenging sequences.

POWER XPRESS
This is a challening 1 hr class in a heated room, not so suitable for beginners. A blissful way to start the day. My intention with this class is to provide my students with a way to connect to their limitless potential so that they are ready to not just survive but thrive throughout their day!

YIN
This is a meditative, restorative practice suitable for all levels. An amazing compliment to our stressful lifestyles. For more info on this extremely benificial practice read the article on my blog archive.

HOT YOGA
This is a challenging but beginner friendly power style yoga class done in the hot room.