5Rhythms & yoga classes - come breathe, move, de-pressurize
I'm offering Thursday night classes at Providence Farm in the Cowichan Valley,
& actively planning for the potential of indoor classes in autumn 2020.
& actively planning for the potential of indoor classes in autumn 2020.
ONLINE: Individual Support
If you're interested in 1:1 online sessions, let me know. As a therapeutic yoga teacher and 5Rhythms teacher, I have experience supporting individuals in embodied presence and process. We can connect to explore and allow you to move what's needing attention.
If you're interested in 1:1 online sessions, let me know. As a therapeutic yoga teacher and 5Rhythms teacher, I have experience supporting individuals in embodied presence and process. We can connect to explore and allow you to move what's needing attention.
INDOOR 5RHYTHMS CLASSES
Way of the Wave on hold
Thursdays 7-9 pm drop-in class, Providence Farm Chapel
Thursdays 7-9 pm drop-in class, Providence Farm Chapel
Drop Into Rhythm on hold
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 drop-in class, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 drop-in class, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Nanaimo Nights, for Conscious Dance Namaimo on hold
Last Friday of each month, taught in rotation by a collective of 3 facilitators.
7-8:30 p.m., door open 6:30, OmTown Yoga, Commercial Street
Last Friday of each month, taught in rotation by a collective of 3 facilitators.
7-8:30 p.m., door open 6:30, OmTown Yoga, Commercial Street
INDOOR YOGA CLASSES
Morning Community Yoga on hold
Wednesdays and Fridays 9 - 10 a.m. drop-in classes, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Wednesdays and Fridays 9 - 10 a.m. drop-in classes, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Midday Community Yoga on hold
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:15 drop-in class, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:15 drop-in class, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Parent & Baby Yoga on hold
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 am registered class, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Sign up @ 250-746-7665. This is a registered class at subsidized cost. You can join mid-stream in a session; your cost will simply be pro-rated. If the fees are a barrier for you, please let me know directly, right here.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 am registered class, North Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Sign up @ 250-746-7665. This is a registered class at subsidized cost. You can join mid-stream in a session; your cost will simply be pro-rated. If the fees are a barrier for you, please let me know directly, right here.
5RHYTHMS® class details
Way of the Wave: meditation that moves
Thursdays 7-9 p.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
Providence Farm Chapel, 1843 Tzouhalem Road
Weekly evening drop-in community practice, for everyone age 15 and over. No previous dance or meditation experience required. There are no steps to learn; this is about freed movement. In 5Rhythms we support all to join the dance. People of all genders, all cultures/religions/"races", all life stages, all states of health and (dis)ability, and all sizes are warmly welcome. We always have chairs for seated dancing available in the space.
Participation options:
Drop-in: $16 cash/cheque
5-class pass: $70 cash, cheque, or you can arrange an email transfer
First time? $5
No one turned away for lack of funds. This is important to me and is part of a fuller picture of community engagement.
Please connect with me to co-create a good way to proceed.
The Chapel is an intimate space with a soft old-growth timber floor, in a building that holds powerful history for us, having been a religious school that participated in the assimilation of Indigenous children into colonial society. For many years it's been part of a therapeutic farm community at the base of sacred Pi'paam (the Hul’q’umi’num name for Mount Tzouhalem.) You'll come straight into the farm acreage and up the stairs of the main heritage building. Bike lock-up is available at its entrance, and parking is to the right and below the building. Be sure to dress in comfy layers, and remember your water bottle.
Drop Into Rhythm: 5RHYTHMS morning movement meditation
Fridays, 10:30 - 11:50 a.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
North Cowichan Aquatic Centre, James St., Duncan
Weekly morning drop-in community practice, for anyone age 15 and over, no previous dance or meditation experience required.
There are no steps to learn; this is about freed movement. In 5Rhythms we support all to join the dance, regardless of gender, culture/religion/"race", age, size, state of health and (dis)ability. We always have chairs for seated dancing available in the space.
NOTE: The floor in this room is hard. If you have vulnerable or injured joints/spine, consider bringing cushioned indoor shoes to support your body if needed.
No extra cost for class: included with general facility admission, including gym, pool, sauna/steam/hot tub
You can pay by cash, debit or credit at the front desk.
Fridays, 10:30 - 11:50 a.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
North Cowichan Aquatic Centre, James St., Duncan
Weekly morning drop-in community practice, for anyone age 15 and over, no previous dance or meditation experience required.
There are no steps to learn; this is about freed movement. In 5Rhythms we support all to join the dance, regardless of gender, culture/religion/"race", age, size, state of health and (dis)ability. We always have chairs for seated dancing available in the space.
NOTE: The floor in this room is hard. If you have vulnerable or injured joints/spine, consider bringing cushioned indoor shoes to support your body if needed.
No extra cost for class: included with general facility admission, including gym, pool, sauna/steam/hot tub
You can pay by cash, debit or credit at the front desk.
Nanaimo Nights: 5RHYTHMS for Nanaimo Conscious Dance
last Friday of selected months, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
OmTown Yoga
A rotation among three facilitators holds this monthly class. Here is a time and space to make friends with embodiment of any state you're in.
First-time dancers warmly welcome. All sorts welcome: colour, age, size, gender, religion, health or dis/ability status. You are welcome.
$15, payable by Interac transfer to chantellfoss@gmail.com for online classes, or onsite by cash, credit or debit when we can physically gather post-Covid.
last Friday of selected months, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
OmTown Yoga
A rotation among three facilitators holds this monthly class. Here is a time and space to make friends with embodiment of any state you're in.
First-time dancers warmly welcome. All sorts welcome: colour, age, size, gender, religion, health or dis/ability status. You are welcome.
$15, payable by Interac transfer to chantellfoss@gmail.com for online classes, or onsite by cash, credit or debit when we can physically gather post-Covid.
Yoga weekly class details
All-Levels Community Yoga: a gentle wake-up call for every body
Wednesdays & Fridays 9 -10 a.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
North Cowichan Aquatic Centre, James Street, Duncan
Every week, an ever-changing group of people meets to practice yoga in simplicity and togetherness. All ages and experience levels welcome, including those asking "what is yoga, anyway?" Each class opens with breathing-focussed meditation, continues with opening and moving our bodies, and ends full-circle in meditation. With all levels of energy and injury present, this short class nevertheless provides a potent experience of what community can do when we arrive to support ourselves and each other.
No extra cost for class: included with general facility admission, including gym, pool, sauna/steam/hot tub
Wednesdays & Fridays 9 -10 a.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
North Cowichan Aquatic Centre, James Street, Duncan
Every week, an ever-changing group of people meets to practice yoga in simplicity and togetherness. All ages and experience levels welcome, including those asking "what is yoga, anyway?" Each class opens with breathing-focussed meditation, continues with opening and moving our bodies, and ends full-circle in meditation. With all levels of energy and injury present, this short class nevertheless provides a potent experience of what community can do when we arrive to support ourselves and each other.
No extra cost for class: included with general facility admission, including gym, pool, sauna/steam/hot tub
Parent & Baby yoga: a registered supportive yoga class for parents with newborns to crawlers
Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 a.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
North Cowichan Aquatic Centre, James St., Duncan
No yoga experience necessary - and experienced yoginis/yogis welcome. This is a class with personal attention, time for social connection, and welcoming space for babies to nurse, cry, and do all the things that babies do. Gathering together, stretching together, and relaxing together is a powerful cure for the big challenges, massive changes, and frequent isolation of early parenting. Holding this class at the North Cowichan Aquatic Centre means you'll have access to easy parking, a fabulous array of supportive yoga props for restoration, and very affordable cost.
To register, call 250-746-7665.
Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 a.m. on hold... can't wait to be back
North Cowichan Aquatic Centre, James St., Duncan
No yoga experience necessary - and experienced yoginis/yogis welcome. This is a class with personal attention, time for social connection, and welcoming space for babies to nurse, cry, and do all the things that babies do. Gathering together, stretching together, and relaxing together is a powerful cure for the big challenges, massive changes, and frequent isolation of early parenting. Holding this class at the North Cowichan Aquatic Centre means you'll have access to easy parking, a fabulous array of supportive yoga props for restoration, and very affordable cost.
To register, call 250-746-7665.
