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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Spring 2022 Yoga Therapy Registered Classes

“Unwind & REST”

May – June In Person & Online *Will be annouced after Easter Break!

* Each class will be recorded and you will receive the recording so that you can re-practice as often as you wish for a week until the next class. This is a yoga therapy based practice blending mindful movements, some gentle somatic flows & yogic postures with nervous system nourishing breath work and ending with Yoga Nidra (deep physical rest while the consciousness awakens) A FULL BALANCED MIND BODY SPIRIT PRACTICE!


“Wake Up with Wonder”

May Morning Yoga Challenge for the whole month of May

Monday – Friday 6-6:45AM

Investment : $100

* Winner of this challenge will receive a FREE 90min Private Yoga Therapy session

(In Person or Virtual – So those who do not live in my community can participate)

* Wake UP with Wonder – 5 day Morning Yoga Therapy Practice with daily positive intention setting, curious mindful movement & breath connection. A will be a mix of yoga therapy practices and gentle somatic yoga flows to give you the best start to your morning and set you up to feel renewed and ignite your inspirations to flourish through out your day. Recordings are available if you miss a class and wish to do it later in the day. Start each morning of your week with love, curiosity and wonder.


Intro to Gentle Somatic Yoga® Workshop Coming Soon!

* Gentle Somatic Yoga® incorporates slow, mindful movements that unwind long held, stress-based patterns and/or injuries. Therapeutic and corrective exercises called Somatic Movement Flows® erase chronic muscle pain and significantly increase flexibility though self-correction. GSY® is revolutionary in its ability to improve overall health, wellbeing, and personal performance.


“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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Annie Martinello
Teacher of Yoga Therapy
annie@sacredlightyoga.com

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