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Adapted Yoga

View CBC NEWS spot on Enabling Access' Adapted Yoga http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/Manitoba/ID=1425972536

View the Winnipeg Free Press article on Enabling Access' Adapted Yoga at: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/life/stretching-emtheem-boundaries-78118607.html

Manitoba's first Adapted Yoga, Seated Stretch and Strength is a new program which has been featured on Shaw Cable TV, CBC News and in the Winnipeg Free Press. It is now available to anyone who is searching for an effective and gentle form of exercise and relaxation. The poses are designed for people with disabilities or special needs, pregnant women, as well as those who lack standing tolerance or have trouble getting down on the floor and may not be able to participate in other forms of exercise. Great for seniors too! All the poses are done while the participants are seated safely on a chair or in their wheelchair. The breathing and poses will target upper body, trunk and lower body as tolerated.

This program was developed by Marnie Courage, Occupational Therapist and is conducted by a Certified Yoga Instructor to meet the health and wellness needs of Manitobans who are limited by their physical condition or are living with disability or disease, including: Cancer, ALS, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthopedic Conditions, Arthritis, Amputation, Polio, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Stroke, etc. Each participant must fill out the Registration and Waiver of Liability from before engaging in this activity. If you are a member of the Independent Living Resource Centre, Liesure Program, your registration fee may be covered, inquire at ILRC by phoning 947-0194.

Adapted Yoga is now coming to you!

New exciting Spring wellness programming for your group
Now available in Schools for specail needs groups
Now Available in Hospitals for in-patient groups
Our Certified Yoga instructor will come out to teach Adaped Yoga in your community
Our Instructors are flexible and work around your busy schedules
Classes are usually provided once a week for 8 week sessions
Participants will fill out a registration form and will be screened by the occupational therapist to ensure Adapted Yoga is a good fit for each individual
Minimum of 6 people in a group
$100/class-for groups of 10 or more people (If less than 10 people in your group $12/person)

Call 204-475-0433 or email info@ea-solutions.ca today to have us bring Adapted Yoga to you!

Yoga in the Workplace

With the rise in hectic work schedules,Yoga's recognition is increasing in the corporate working culture. These days, employees and employers are becoming more conscious about the simplicity of yoga and its benefits. As per recent studies, it has the ability to reduce the number of sick days in the workplace and enhance the overall health of people who practice yoga. It also is beneficial in lowering health care costs.

Yoga in the Workplace can further help employees in improving mental and physical state of mind and completing their tasks more effectively. Moreover, research shows a person who is undisturbed and at the peak of his mental and physical health can perform better in the workplace. Ultimately, by providing Yoga in the Workplace on site, you can prove to bring balance and health to employees and management during those busy and stressful workdays! This Yoga progam is designed for healthy individuals who can tolerate standing and floor poses. Our Certifed Yoga Instructor will come out to your workplace to improve your employee's healthy work style.

Group Rates: $100.00/class
Maximum of 20 participants per class

Call 204-475-0433 or email marnie@ea-solutions.ca to register today!