Quote of the Week

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mary Paterson

“To be loved means to be recognized as existing.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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Mary on youtube

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mary Paterson

For Mary’s meditation tips, please visit her youtube channel - marypaterson22

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5 DAY SPRING CLEANSE

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Mary Paterson

Wednesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 22nd
Back by Popular Demand!

The beginning of each season is a unique opportunity to strengthen your body and specific organs. In the Spring we have an opportunity to cleanse the liver, gallbladder and body joints by eating “Spring” foods.

Spring is a time of new, fresh beginnings, fertility, creativity, and planting seeds in all aspects of our life – seeds that will blossom into your golden future.

The cost for the cleanse is $175 and includes:

- 5 daily yoga classes (value – $75)
- an empowering meditation (including music CD) to practice each morning and evening
- 5 daily inspirational emails and my support
- comprehensive instructions and meal recipes for the cleanse
- lifestyle guidelines based on yogic teachings – things to do to increase the benefits of your cleanse like dry skin brushing, alternating hot/cold showers, how to give yourself an enema etc…

*Cleanse classes without the nutrition regime – $75. Any missed classes can be made-up at other times on the schedule. If the course is full, there may not be room for class drop-ins unless purchased in advance.

Yoga Class Cleanse Schedule

Wednesday, April 18th – 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Thursday, April 19th – 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Friday, April 20th – 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Saturday, April 21st – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Sunday, April 22nd – 9:30 am – 11:00 am 

CLEANSE TESTIMONIAL FROM a “5 TIME” PARTICIPANT
“The cleanse was such a positive experience for me both emotionally and physically. My weight definitely went down…My skin looks radiant. My mind is clear and peaceful. I really felt the daily stresses of life more manageable and just float away.My energy was up…the way the program was designed made it so easy to adapt to. The support of the group was key. The food was delicious and the yoga was the perfect amount of physical exercise.…I feel amazing and just want to continue down this path to overall health and peace.”

sign-up info@lotusyogacentre.com

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Yoga For Core Strength

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Mary Paterson


Dates – start – TBA
(4 classes)
Thursdays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
With: Jelena Duma – Founder – Bliss Yoga

The seat of your inner power is your navel center. When your core is strong, your whole body is protected, your skeleton is supported and your spine is sheltered. On a mental level, your self-esteem, self-assurance and self-reliance become stronger. Your projection improves and you gain a magnetic personality. According to Yoga scriptures, Yogi becomes master if he or she masters his or her navel.

Fee for all 4 classes – $55 (online price)
Regular fee – $60 (in class)

Yoga For Core Strength – $55.00
Yoga for Core Strength
Sign-up - info@lotusyogacentre.com

meet-jelena-duma-bliss-director-and-founder

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Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Mary Paterson

Costa Rica RetreatSUNSHINE and YOGA in gorgeous Costa Rica:
February 19th – 29th

*We’re just back from a fantastic retreat – next year’s dates to be announced soon.

Visit the Yoga Retreat page for full details and to find out how to sign up

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Learning to Heal in the Silence with Hari Nam Singh of Los Angeles

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Mary Paterson
A healing workshop using Shuniya, the emptiness of the mind,
as the source of healing in the ancient tradition of the yogis.
Hari Nam Singh from Los Angeles will facilitate this 3 hour workshop. He has studied for over 17 years, with a Master of sacred healing: Guru Dev Singh.
Date: February 14th, 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: Advance: $45 +tax ($50.85); Door: $55 +tax ($62.15)
Cheques: The Wellness Path; send to 348 Palmerston Blvd. Toronto ON M6G 2N6
Information: Nirmal Singh 416-929-9369, or nirmal@thewellnesspath.ca
Learn to be you in this 3 hour workshop. Find your gratitude and extend healing to others.Come to heal and be healed in this sacred ancient tradition of Sat Nam Rasayan. No prior healing experience is required. Novice and advanced healers will benefit the same
in the presence of the collective healing consciousness of the group.
Private Healing Appointments with Hari Nam Singh also available. Contact Nirmal Singh for more information.

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11/11/11 Celebration!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mary Paterson

Friday. November 11th from 10:45 am – 12:00 pm 

By food donation to the Daily Bread Food Bank – please bring a non-perishable food item

Yogi Bhajan taught that at 11:30 am on 11/11/11 – the whole planet shifts into The Aquarian Age.

The number eleven represents transcendence and mastery and is the sound current of Infinity. Sound is one of the most powerful ways to heal and break free of our karmic chains of the past.

“You have to have an understanding that you are like a lotus flower in a pool of mud. You are not to let your leaves get dirty. What worked before, won’t work now. Nothing can remain hidden.” YB

Ensure that you are in an elevated state of awareness to move into this important time. In this class, we will be moving, chanting, visualizing and setting our intentions for an abundant happy and beautiful life for ourselves, loved ones, friends, for all those who come into contact with us, and for all humanity. Now is the Time!

Email to reserve your place - info@lotusyogacentre.com

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Treasures of the Creative Self

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mary Paterson

The Creative Self is a steady flow of authentic action and innovation that we bring to all the roles that we have to fulfill in our lives. When the Creative Self is strong, we are vibrant, clear, and embrace each of our choices and roles; we never lose our heart and clarity. All of us become distracted, absorbed and confused at times. We need a strong inner compass to help us know where we are. Meditation gives us that. There are seven stages of meditation and  seven “gems”. The practice of the stages develops the Creative Self.

Workshop
The Fifth Gem – Elevation and Healing
Friday, October 28th, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 

Every circumstance, task and person that we connect with forms an imprint and an entanglement with us. With a clear sense of our self and heart, we can transform each entanglement to a connection that frees and heals. To bring our creative self to fruition and success, we need to elevate from within our heart. With the insight of intuition and with vitality, we need to act. The meditations we will practice, open and connect the heart and third eye. The capacity to heal ourselves is a natural part of this stage of meditation.

Fee – $45 + HST

Space limited – sign-up - info@lotusyogacentre.com


Special Guest teacher: Gurucharan Singh khalsa PhD., LPCC is the Director of Training for the Kundalini Research Institute. He leads the development of all international training programs for teachers of Kundalini Yoga. He is an expert in Kundalini yoga, humanology, and awakening human potential and intuition. Dr. Khalsa combines Western scientific training with  Eastern traditions to develop practical approaches to personal growth and fulfillment. he has authored books on yoga with Yogi Bhajan and on therapy with clinicians. He is widely known for his teaching, counseling. healing and consulting.

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Break Through Blocks in Your Life – for Writers and Artists

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mary Paterson

Classes designed to open up the flood gates of creativity, and power within. You will learn ancient yogic techniques that will stimulate you to become the master of your self, in order to allow all of your artistic endeavours to shine.

Over the classes you will learn techniques to:

  • get out of your thinking mind and into your intuitive body
  • breathe and stretch to increase vitality and energy
  • awaken your all-knowing yogic neutral mind
  • deal effectively with negative emotions
  • expand your perspective
  • Crush procrastination

Each class will involve yoga sets, meditations and writing exercises to form your powerful new self.

“Mary is a truly outstanding teacher.  As one of her students for the past 8 years, I can attest to this because of the profound benefits I have experienced. Mary is also a visionary who, through her writing, brings her spiritual teachings to a wider audience. She embodies the ancient wisdom teachings. This is reflected in her subtle and incredibly resilient way of teaching yoga and meditation.  What one experiences in her classes is nothing less than life-changing. Indeed, in an era of massive change globally, Mary’s way of teaching is a much-needed and necessary path for surviving our difficult times. I commend Mary without reservation as an exceptional teacher.”
Patrick Crean
Publisher and Editor,
Thomas Allen Publishers.

“There is a way through every block.” Yogi Bhajan

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
6 week series from September 14th – October 21st
Your choice of once a week – 1/2 series (6 classes for $90) or twice a week – full series (12 classes for $155)
*biggest per class saving for full series (even less than regular class cards) and you may make-up up to 4 missed classes at any of Mary’s other classes.
Sign-up - info@lotusyogacentre.com

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Yoga Nidra for Stress Relief and Good Sleep

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mary Paterson

Yoga Nidra Class Series – Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
March, 2012 dates TBA
with Leigh Bowen

A systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation by leading the awareness through many levels. On a deeper level it is a practice which alters the brain waves, taking you into the state between wakefulness and sleep. In this state, false belief patterns and habits that we have developed over time, begin to peel away, revealing a peaceful, joyous state of pure presence. Students will experience deep relaxation and relief from day-to-day stress, the development of one-pointed focus (a key to spiritual awakening), healing from painful emotions, such as fear, grief, and anger, and better quality of sleep. It is a practice that is suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

4 Class Series – $60
 Sign-up - info@lotusyogacentre.com

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