We Brought the Funk!

HappyTree rocked the Virgin Mobile Music Festival last weekend! We spent the day listening to awesome tunes, spreading the joy, and holding classes in the grass.

We most definitely brought our happy homey vibe with us to the show; between classes people lounged and chatted with us, just like they would here at the studio!

We made some lovely friends, introduced yoga to a some good sports who'd never dreamed of getting on a mat, and reminded a few folks just why they fell in love with yoga to begin with. An amazing time was had by all.

With the bass, the cheering, the curious spectators and circus atmosphere, it seemed an odd place to seek center, but the exuberent joy and harmony of the people made openhearted union seem like the most natural thing in the world.

Thanks so much to the teachers & helpers for making it all happen (and for holding down the headquarters while we rocked out!), and thanks to all the lovely peeps we met

who smiled at the chance to try something new in the most unlikely of places!

Know somewhere we should bring the happiness to?

Call, write or comment

if you know of an event or group that could use a little HappyTree in their heart!

HappyTree's Going to the Virgin Music Fest!

That's right! HappyTree Yoga's pitching a tent, and taking part in the First Montreal Virgin Music Fest at Parc Jean Drapeau this Friday & Saturday.

We'll be holding free half hour classes, doing demos all day, meeting, greeting and bringing some of our fab to the party. Just think: yoga in the sun with live bands in the background. I'm smiling already!

Coming out to the concert? Stop in and say hi, or join a class and get your yoga fix! Nothing beats running into familiar friendly faces at a huge outdoor event, so come get a hug!

Not planning on joining the party? Why not? What better way to kick off the precious Montreal summer than an outdoor show?

Click here to check the lineup, schedule, maps, and to score your last minute tix.

See you there!

New Goodies!

We're glad to say that everyone seems to appreciate the quotes that find their way around the studio. Whether they're on the community board, in the locker room, tucked inside a box'o'wisdom marked simply "Open Me", or just some words we try to live by, these positive perspectives go a long way to brightening a blue mood, or just reminding you that you're on the right track.

Click here for a dose of brains and beauty, and enjoy our latest feature "Quotes From theTree", an archive of some of our fave wall quotes.

Wanna make your space more uplifting? Print them out and post them on your desk, mirrors, or even in your wallet to keep yourself strong & smiling.

Enjoy!

We're the Best! Thanks to You!

The results for the Montreal Mirror's Best of Montreal 2009 Poll came out this week, and we're the #1 Independent Yoga Studio in Montreal (#2 overall).

We know we love it here: we practice here, we catch up with our friends and family here, we share meals, stories & laughter here. HappyTree has become an integral part of our lives.

The touching thing is that being voted the #1 Independent Studio in Montreal means that HappyTree has become an important part of your life too, maybe in even a part of your extended family. And we're tickled HappyTree purple to hear it.

(When we found out we jumped, smiling & screaming all over the studio...you know we did!)

We're proud to be more than just a place to practice, & glad to be part of your community, and your life.

In case we haven't told you lately:
you're stunning, & we love you right down to your toes.

Check out Montreal's other faves here BoM2009.
(Some of HappyTree's friends & faves made the list!)

Shoulder Clinic with Jodie Duplisea

Show your shoulders some love!

This Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 + tax

 

The shoulders are the joints that have the greatest motion potential in our bodies.  Physically, they allow us to stretch, lift, throw, pull and swing.  Forming part of the heart chakra, they also show us how to handle intuition, hope, love and forgiveness. And when we are unbalanced, they hold on to resentment, loneliness, grief, anger and mistrust.

In this clinic, we will learn postures to release physical as well as emotional shoulder tension. 

Jodie Duplisea began practicing yoga as a young child with her grandmother, in order to recover from a serious neck injury. Being a tomboy and chronic klutz, she returned to her grandmother several more times during her youth to heal from sports injuries, until finally realizing the benefits of having her own daily yoga practice. 

Because of her first-hand experience with the healing benefits of yoga, Jodie is fascinated by its therapeutic effects and loves to pass on her knowledge to her students so that they may optimize their health as well.  She has studied various natural health modalities, including different types of massage and several forms of yoga.  She is currently studying dynamic osteopathy at Cera.

 Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

 Please call

514.846.YOGA (9642)

to register.

 

Join Us On Facebook!

Are you a friend of HappyTree or a curious friend-to-be admiring our smiles from a distance? Why not make it official and join the HappyTree Yoga group on Facebook?

You'll not only find pics and updates there, but you'll also get to be a part of our community. Have questions or suggestions? Post 'em! You may even find that some of your friends are already our friends too.

Just type HappyTree Yoga into your Facebook search bar. It's really that easy.

*Namaste.

FREE Class with Mark Laham @ Lululemon TONIGHT!

Lululemon Presents a FREE CLASS with Mark Laham

Greene Ave. Lululemon

1394 Greene Ave., Westmount

Friday April 17

                      7 - 8pm                             

Join Mark THERE tonight, 

and get a discount on his 

workshop HERE tomorrow!