COURSES

Learn to Meditate Course

(5 Weeks- 1.5 hr sessions) $170

Experience having a relaxed body, inner calm, peaceful serenity, better sleep, less pain, less anxiety, less mind ‘chatter' and a boost in your energy levels. This 5-week course, (1½hours per week), is designed to introduce you to many different basic techniques that firstly, help open up your breathing muscles, and secondly, teach you to focus your mind on staying in the present moment. You will be encouraged to start your own practice from the very first session. A companion meditation CD to work with at home is provided. Allow your meditation practice to draw you closer toward greater joy and balance in body, mind and spirit.

Instructor : Rukhshana Surty, Director. Harmoni Center , Meditation & Body/Mind Therapist

Date/Time :

Daytime or evening classes available-please call or email for next courses.

 

Weekly GROUP MEDITATIONS -

Tuesdays 7:45 – 9:00 pm (meditation experience required)

Saturdays 10:45 – 11:45am (Everybody Welcome)

(Bring Yoga mat or blanket + cushion) (Studio Card or Drop-In $15.)

*private and semi-private meditation sessions available

 

Early Learning Canada (ELC)

$300

~ Why does my 3-year-old always want to wear the same outfit?

~ Why has my 4-year-old started having nightmares?

The way in which children behave has everything to do with how they learn to interpret life. The Early Learning Canada Course, (ELC), is based on the understanding that the capacity to learn is optimized in the early years of life. The brain is constantly searching for meaning, experiences and ways to relate to and understand the world. After completing ELC, participants will be empowered to help children learn life.

Participants will learn:

· how children “learn how to learn”

· strategies to help children become effective thinkers

· strategies to help children develop their language

· a framework for learning that links early learning and learning for life

· strategies to interact with children to maximize learning.

Come learn how the way your child interprets the world affects his/her behaviour and leave with a fresh, new perspective on parenting!

Early Learning Canada is a 16-hour course offered in 5 classes from September 20th to October 4th, 2009 – Both Parents and Educators welcome. Classes will be held on three Sundays and two Thursday evenings, with both Judith and Rebecca. 

All materials are included in the course fee: ELC Manual resource guide, all information sheets and a certificate of attendance (awarded upon completion).

*We encourage parents to work as a team and therefore do not charge a second fee, if you bring your spouse or partner.

** 2 for 1 special for Single parents ** If you are a single parent, you may invite another single parent to join you and split the cost of the course (please add $25.00 for additional manual).

Instructors: Rebecca Allsopp and Judith Griffin-Koch are both trained Early Learning Canada workshop leaders who have over 35 years combined experience in the ECE field - as educators, consultants, administrators, pedagogical consultants, and workshop leaders. Rebecca is also a drama specialist and supervisor at Vanier College . As a parent, she understands the importance of work/family balance while pursuing a rewarding professional life. Judith has presented at both McGill and Concordia Universities as well as at professional conferences in Canada and the US . Both women are passionate about teaching parents better ways to deal with their young children.

Dates/Times:

Sunday Oct 18, 25, Nov 8 10:00 – 2:30

Sunday Nov 1 12:30 – 4:30

 

PILATES TEACHER TRAINING ~ Mat ~ LEVEL 2

$600

INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED MAT CLASS ~ 30 hours ~ 2 weekends
February 20, 21 and March 13, 14, 2010 ~ Saturdays 2-6pm & Sundays 9-6pm

This course prepares you to teach Intermediate & Advanced level Pilates-mat classes in a group health and fitness setting. It is open to instructors of Beginner Pilates and/or other movement-based disciplines, who have a good grounding in functional anatomy as it applies to Pilates. All candidates must have ongoing Pilates experience. If you have not taken and passed Level 1 at Harmoni, you will be assessed on an individual basis regarding your application.

• Focus: Intermediate and Advanced level Classic Pilates movements
• Functional Anatomy: Review and continuation from level 1
• Sequencing and Safety as they apply to the advanced exercises
• Focus on muscular symmetry in program-building
• Continuation of hands-on adjustments for the advanced Pilates exercises

• Cueing: More subtle verbal, visual and tactile cueing progressions for the int.ate/advanced student
• Review Session & Practical Exam
• 30 hours total ~ 24 contact hrs + 6 hrs observation or assisted teaching and exam

Instructor: Samya Tatone, Pilates Studio Owner, Teacher, Pilates Rehab.,Massage Therapist & and Bodyworker, returned home to Montreal in 2006 after studying and working in the UK for 14 yrs. Samya is a member and graduate of the Pilates Foundation UK where she completed 2 years of comprehensive Pilates training. She is also a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and AMTWP(massage and bodywork), and holds qualifications with the Pilates Institute (UK), AFAA (US) & AQIMA (Que). Samya's 17 years of experience and dedication to the fitness industry has seen her teaching and leading groups in Canada , Jamaica , Italy and the UK . Besides owning her own Pilates Studio in London , England and working with tri-athletes and referrals from physiotherapy clinics, Samya also gives workshops to fitness professionals on topics such as Pilates mat-work, Back-Care and Pre/Post-natal Pilates. Her keen eye, precision and unique, fun teaching style make her an inspiring teacher who will expertly guide you towards “discovering your body's potential' (her motto), and teach you how to guide others to do the same.

Price: $600 - includes all course materials and final exam (no taxes if paid in full)

Limited space – registration forms must be accompanied with payment (flexible as needed)

~ acceptance is based on your qualifications (if you need an anatomy refresher, call us)
~ Successful completion of this course depends on full participation and attendance, completed homework assignments and observation hours, with a min. 80% on written & practical exams. You will then be awarded a final Certification of Completion from Harmoni Holistic Health Centre & Studio.

***Health Club SPECIAL*** Members, Teachers & Trainers: 10% off with proof of membership!