Sacred Light Yoga

Therapeutic Yoga Classes + Workshops in Squamish, BC

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Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy setting is a “Less is More” concept. A slower paced practice with alignment corrections offered for your body’s specific requirements where each individual’s concerns and misalignment’s are considered. In the physical yoga therapy practice, we combine and explore various traditional and therapeutic yogic postures with supports where needed to assist your alignment and give you support. Somatic and Tensegrity movements are used help build muscular & neurological connections building whole body system knowledge and strength in all parts of the body from head to toe. Gentle flowing movements link with breath to warm the body moving within a range of motion that is in your comfort zone, boosting positive energy and releasing stagnant energy connecting the breath & body to flow in sync with one another.

In a class room setting or privately we also explore Yin & Restorative postures as well as slo-mo ball releases to assist the letting go of holdings in the deep connective tissues and fascia, various breath techniques are taught with the focus to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response) & deepen breath awareness in the body. Learning to move Prana (energy created by the breath) through the body helps cleanse and clear space in the whole body and its many layers releasing held physical, mental & emotional tensions.

In the Registered Group Yoga Therapy Classes, we begin with a 15-minute check-in. Followed by anatomy education with visuals and discussion on what we will be exploring in class that day. During the class, you have the freedom to ask questions as they arise. It is advised in each practice to honor being in the present, staying mindful & open-minded and taking the time to explore your bodies sensations,  your pain-free range of motion, explore the emotions that may arise during practice, as well as the thought patterns that come into play. There is no separation between your mental, emotional, physical and energetic Body & Health it is all connected. In these practices we become vary much aware of this.

Annie’s Yoga Therapy classes, workshops & private sessions recognize that the many layers of self are all connected and when we pay attention and listen to all these messages this is when we learn to accept what is in the present, take time to BE with in love & patience, moving through mindfully letting things go when ready and ultimately we then grow.

Our Goal is to “Move into Ease, Joy, and Comfort in your Body Mind and Spirit”

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Mindful Movement into Deep Rest Wednesday Evenings 7-8:45pm

A blend of yoga therapy & somatic body movement, intuitive deep core connecting, releasing into yin & restorative postures, nourishing nervous system breath work and ending with Yoga Nidra (deep physical rest while the consciousness awakens) A FULL BALANCED MIND BODY SPIRIT PRACTICE!

4 week online zoom offering Jan 6 – 27

With weekly themes to help you set & embody your positive intentions for 2021

Registration: $50 (New Years Special)

7 week in person offering (with option to join via zoom) Feb 3 – Mar 17

Weaving in a weekly exploration into the energy centers through a restorative yoga therapy lens. This Class will end at 8:45pm

Registration: $120

For the 7 week Session there will by 7 In-person spaces available at The Yoga Studio and also the option to join via Zoom from home if preferred. When registering please specify your preference. (will include class recording to practice on your own through out the week)

 

Mindful Movement Lunch Break Tuesdays 12:15-1pm

4 week online Zoom offering Jan 12 – Feb 2

Registration: $40 (New Years Special)

6 week in person offering at The Yoga Studio Feb 9 – Mar 16

Registration: $90

(If Pandemic restrictions return all practice will move back to online via Zoom)

 

Contact if you wish to join us and get the zoom links

 

View the current offerings on the schedule page here

 

“Annie is an incredible yoga teacher and person. With her soothing personality and calming voice tied with her knowledge of many yoga practices and anatomy; she has been a key component to my physical and emotional healing during a really challenging time in my life. I am continuing to take her therapeutic yoga privates and workshops. She is very thorough and sends me a follow-up email with key information that we went over during the class. She is one of a kind and I highly recommend her!” ~ Monique ~

Private Yoga Therapy Sessions

Currently, Due to the COVID Pandemic Private Sessions are being offered on a sliding scale basis. These offerings can be done over a virtual experience or one to one in studio space with social distancing practices in place. Booking a private yoga therapy session is a great way to work on your personal needs and desires to help build your personal home practice and also give you tools on how to self adjust for your needs when you are attending classes. Taking time for you to nurture yourself and create balance in mind, body, breath & spirit. Contact Annie and book your private TODAY!

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About

Annie Martinello a community-based yoga teacher, guide & therapist with a strong intuitive sense of people’s needs and desires.   THE BEGINNING Since as long as I can remember I have had a … Read More >>

Testimonials

"Annie offers a calming environment from the moment you step onto your mat. She is able to explain and teach without confusion. The wisdom and knowledge Annie shares throughout her classes has you leaving feeling more uplifted, inspired and free. "
- Belinda 2015

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Contact

Annie Martinello
Teacher of Yoga Therapy
annie@sacredlightyoga.com

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