Posture Clinic with Albert Bissada

Deepen your yoga asana practice with Albert Bissada

This Saturday, October 17^th, 2009

2-4:30p.m.

Self-investment: $55 + tax

In this workshop, we will explore some of the keys to developing an insightful approach to the practice of yoga asana, such as using the power of intention to unlock the potential for spiritual awakening inherent in each pose.

We will overview some common postures, including the Sun Salutations and their variants, as well as some strengthening exercises to establish a solid foundation for an effortless progression into advanced poses. The emphasis will be on inversions, such as headstand (known as the King of all postures); the shoulderstand (the Queen of all postures); handstand for conquering fear and defying gravity; and the peacock feather, the forearm balancing pose.

Space is limited & pre-registration is required.
Reserve your place now by calling (514)846-YOGA.

Fun @ theMall

We headed back to Alexis Nihon last Friday for our 2nd Annual HappyTree Day there. There were demos, classes, old friends, new friends, and some brave participants who walked on up and joined the HappyTree gang for a few poses.

Thanks to those who made it so much fun and such a success.

Click here for more pics of our day at the mall!

Free Classes @ Lululemon Greene Avenue!

Free classes at Lululemon Greene Avenue with a few of your fave
HappyTree teachers!

We still have 3 classes coming up this month,
so come on down for some in -store yoga!

Tuesday, July 14

9 - 10 a.m

Yoga with Paul

Sunday, July 19

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Yin with Melanie

Sunday, July 26

9:30 - 10:30

Yoga with Albert

The store is located at:

1394 Avenue Greene

Westmount, H3Z 2B1

Click here for more information.

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!)