studio BLISS ann green yoga

Hot Yoga in Barrie.. bliss get's noticed in Places Magazine!

2011-08-08T08:54:00.000-07:00

Ed Hunt contributor to Places Magazine, a new Simcoe County publication, mentions his first Barrie Hot Yoga (check out page 10) experience being bliss at studio BLiSS ann green yoga. One of Barrie's best yoga studios!

Check out the Hot Yoga schedule here.

So what is ChiRunning?

2011-02-01T06:08:00.000-08:00

Guest post from James Rooney

ChiRunning combines the inner focus and flow of T'ai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary new approach to effortless injury free running. It takes all the pounding, pain and potential damage out of the sport of running.

Running does not injure you, but the way you run. If you move your body in an incorrect way, it is going to show up in the form of injury sooner or later. ChiRunning is based on postural alignment combined with muscular relaxation.

T'ai chi is a martial art which focuses on going with the flow of energy by being relaxed and aligned with it, and we use the same principles in ChiRunning. One of the cornerstones of T’ai Chi is the principle of Needle in Cotton. It is considered to be the foundation of all movement in the body. Strength in your center is combined with relaxation in your peripherals. If your center is strong and your arms and legs are relaxed, you can run in a way that is powerful yet fluid. So what I teach people is to use the power of their core to maintain correct postural alignment. This, combined with leaning to engage the pull of gravity will make your running more effortless and injury-free.

Those of you who watch the Kenyan's or Ethiopians run, will notice that they all have a slight lean, allowing gravity work in their favour. I also show people how to avoid lower leg injuries by picking up their heels and keeping their lower legs limp and relaxed instead of pushing themselves forward with every stride. ChiRunning also uses the principle of Gradual Progress. What this means is that everything has to grow incrementally through its own developmental stages, from less to more or from smaller to larger.

When a growth process happens gradually each step forms a stable foundation for the next step. This teaches you to be process oriented instead of goal oriented. With ChiRunning you learn how to focus your mind and relax your body...instead of going out and thinking of all your aches and pains you focus on relaxing and moving your body in the correct way to prevent these discomforts. The beauty of the ChiRunning focuses that you learn is that you can practice them all day long, not just while you're running. The body learns best by repetition, so the more often you practice the ChiRunning focuses, the more quickly your body will learn to move in a new way. You can be practicing good posture and relaxation no matter what you're doing.

So if you are suffering from injuries or feel you need some help with your running form I would be
more than happy to help you out. CHI-rs ….James Rooney – corerunning@gmail.com or on Facebook

Simceo County Workplace Wellness Network Day

2010-11-05T06:32:00.000-07:00

Ann Green, Feature Presentation Thursday November 18th at the Simcoe County Workplace Wellness Network Day.

Feature presentations include:

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Invest in Your Health
Diabetes: What You Need to Know with Sharon Marshall
Ann Green with Yoga Bliss – Quick & Easy Stress Releasers
National Healthy Workplace Symposium Update – Fresh Off The Press
Marnie Downey with Ergo Consulting – How to Reduce Muscular Skeletal Disorder

Why should I attend?

Move your workplace wellness ideas to reality
Learn practical strategies to improve quality of work life
Network with a variety of county wide worksites

Who should attend?

Human Resources Professionals
Occupational Health Nurses
Health & Safety/Wellness committee members
Labour Representatives
Business owners, Directors & Managers

Cost: $15.00 per person. Bring a friend(s) discount is $10.00 per person. Pay at the door please.

Light refreshments will be served; please bring your own coffee/tea cup.

RSVP by Friday, November 12th, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to Louise MacDonald at:

Email: macdonaldlo@gbgh.on.ca

Phone: 705-526-1300 Ext. 3564

studio BLISS ann green yoga sponsors Barrie Film Festival!

2010-10-18T16:37:00.000-07:00

Friday October 22, 2010

9:00 pm	The After Party
	Studio Bliss, 72 Dunlop Street East, 3rd floor, Barrie
	Catered by: Cravings, Johnny’s Fresh Fish & Seafood Market, Michael & Marion’s and Oscars
	Admission: $25

Click here for a full list of events!

Kikasana is ON! - May 26

2010-05-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

Ann had found a substitute to cover this class so it will proceed as usual.

Class cancellation - Wednesday, May 26

2010-05-26T08:43:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately Ann has to cancel the following classes for today only...

Yoga 2 Go!
Kikasana
Yoga to Nurture

7:15pm class will proceed as usual

Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

James Rooney - Intructor of the Month!

2010-05-04T05:30:00.001-07:00

Our very own James Rooney has been named instructor of the month in this months edition of Chi Running - May Newsletter!

Congratulations James!

Lebert Stretch Strap - discount code

2010-04-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

If you've been thinking about getting one now is the time to buy!
Click the image above and use the Coupon Code to save!

Classes Cancelled - tonight Wed. Mar. 31

2010-03-31T12:01:00.001-07:00

I have really hurt my back and after two treatments I have made the decision to cancel tonight's classes

I sincerely apologize for the last minute notice...I am unable to have coverage with the expectations of the upcoming long weekend

I thank you for your support patience and kindness!

Much love!

Jai uttal...Ann

Ad this March in YOGA Magazine

2010-02-25T12:53:00.000-08:00

... featuring a give away of Ann's Stretch Strap!

Lebert Equalizer featured in Muscle and Fitness

2010-02-16T12:59:00.000-08:00

We have been featured (full page) in the March issue of Muscle and Fitness with the Lebert EQUALIZER!!!

click here to view PDF

The Stretch Strap...

2010-02-15T12:42:00.000-08:00

...another awesome review of The Stretch Strap by Personal Fitness Professional!

Event - Harmonious Hatha - March 7th

2010-02-14T12:51:00.000-08:00

live sound..... restorative yoga.....sound healing.....chakra rebalancing

Our Chakras give us insight into our true selves, and can be brought into balance through breath work, postures, and by receiving sound from a variety of global instruments. Specific breathing techniques, mantras, and postures will be selected to guide us up the seven energy centers. Liz will be playing seven different exotic instruments for each separate chakra during the yoga practice and a sound journey during savasana . Our energy centers have been created as a musical scale so each center will respond to a particular tone. Both these ancient healing modalities are blended together as a powerful tool for transformation, harmony, and well-being.

“As a result of this pairing of physical energy and sound vibrations, my practice now brings me more expansive joy and relaxation than I ever imagined possible. I love It! ...Ethel

"My afternoon spent at the harmonious hatha workshop was both relaxing and rejuvenating. While Tanya lead us through a series of yoga postures that opened each of our chakras, Liz wove in sound through chants and musical instruments. The combination of the two was the perfect way to spend my birth-day!" …Irena

Liz Levine, BSW

Certified Soundwork Pracitioner & Drum Circle Facilitator

Her diverse experience as a community social worker, actor, musician & reiki practitioner culminated into training at the Transformational Art College in Toronto, Ontario as a Certified Soundwork Practitioner. Her passion for improvisational music and the healing arts comes through her playing of a variety of global rhythmical instruments and sensitive vocal work. She shares this soundwork for soulwork through teaching, workshops, organizing community sound healing events and recently co-producing Healing with Sound CD's.She brings an energy and compassion to this ancient healing work.

Tanya Armstrong, RDH

Certified Nia, and Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher

Tanya has been involved with health and wellness as a practicing Dental Hygienist for 14 years, and a professor in the Dental Hygiene Program. Her joy is in raising a family of three sons. With the diagnosis of herself and her son Owen with Celiac disease 9 years ago she started her journey in Nutrition, Meditation, Yoga, Nia and Mindfulness Awareness, a powerful tool for self discovery, and self healing. As a Yoga Teacher she shares knowledge and insight and creates a warm, safe environment for inner exploration, guiding students into the present moment where they can release limiting and negative thoughts, replacing them with self will power, possibility, inspiration, and joy.

The Lebert STRETCH STRAP™

2010-01-25T19:41:00.000-08:00

"The Lebert STRETCH STRAP™ was developed with the assistance of world athlete and Master Yoga Instructor, Ann Green. They come in a pair and feature a unique figure-eight design with handles that provide additional safety and an increased ease of use. They are very portable and come complete with an instructional DVD and poster. The Lebert STRETCH STRAP is a must to finish any training session, camp or class. The Stretch Strap is a great tool for improving performance and assisting with physio-therapy, pain relief and can easily be used at home or office."

www.LebertStretchStrap.com

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Famous Feet with Dr Oz!!

2009-11-30T11:26:00.000-08:00

Just found out today that my feet and name and legs are getting quite the reputation with Dr. Oz... my Lebert Stretch Strap was chosen as the Editor's Top Pick! WAHOO! I am thrilled! What an honour and I hope we can get as many people out there as possible loving a healthy approach to life with stretching, yoga, running, balance and loving life! Univera too!! WAHOO!

Please go to http://www.realage.com/tips/do-this-quick-self-check-of-heart-health for all the details... kindly go to bottom of the page to see my feet and my blurb on me and the strap! Strap girl?!? WOW!!!