Introduction to Belly Dancing! | Jan 14 (New Date)
October 29, 2011 by Master-User
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Belly Dance! More Than Just Jiggling!
Previous Belly Dance is not required!
Belly Dance offers many health benefits for women, such as increased flexibility, grace, fluidity, and awareness of muscles. On the spiritual side, it is a sacred feminine art that allows women to become more in touch with their bodies, and bond with women as a community.
Join Chemagne and other Positive Fabulous Women and feel the spirit of dance, sensuality and movement! In this fun workshop you will learn basic moves in belly dance as well as a short routine.
Be prepared to unleash your inner Goddess and discover your groove!
Refreshments will be served at the end of the Belly Dance session.
Please make sure to bring water and a small towel as we will definitely be sweating it out!!
For more about Chemagne and her dance studio, please visit: www.chemagnedance.com
Introduction to Belly Dancing!
Date: Saturday Jan 14, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30pm
Location: Chemagne Dance Studio, 899 Bloor St. West @ Bloor/Ossington
Price: Early Bird by Dec 27: $15 | Regular Pre-Payment $20 | Cash at the door (space permiting): $25
Eco Goddess | Sept 17
August 1, 2011 by Master-User
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A mini retreat designed to help women to embrace a greener lifestyle, more balanced lifestyle, by unleashing the eco goddess within – presented by Fit Your Style, Shop Socials & DivaGirl Inc.
Join us for an afternoon at the prestigious Verity Club, to unwind and become more aware of easy ways to live a more conscious lifestyle through inspiring presenters, eco-friendly vendors and enjoy the opportunity to mingle with 50+ fabulous women at this refreshing, exclusive, women’s only retreat. Visit us on Facebook!
ABOUT THE ECO GODDESS EXPERIENCE:
- Listen to Guest Presenters who will share their tips for fashion, fitness, and wellbeing, the eco-fabulous way. Topics include:
- “Finding your Inner Goddess-“ Fit Your Style (Jennifer Ettinger)
- The Eco Fashionista-“ Shop Socials (Tamika Auwai)
- “Living a Divalicious Lifestyle-“ DivaGirl (Laura Furtado)
- Shop the Eco Goddess mini market featuring 6 eco-friendly vendors
- Opportunity to experience an organic body wrap while you workshop with Fit Your Style
- Salad bar lunch and “green” snack sampling
- Attend an exclusive event at an elite, women’s only, venue in Toronto, Verity Club
NOTES:
- Dress code: Comfortable and chic
- Policies: Females only. Limited tickets available at the door.
- Ticket rate includes healthy, light lunch and swag bag filled with eco-goodies
- ONLY 50 TICKETS AVAILABLE. $45 door tickets (if applicable).
Date: Sept 17, 2011
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: Verity Club
Address: 111d Queen Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $35
Purchase Tickets now at http://ecogoddess.eventbrite.com/
Labyrinth Walk + Brunch (Dec 5)
November 26, 2010 by Master-User
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Join us to walk the public labyrinth in downtown Toronto. The walk will be led by Jan Marie Dore, who will share a brief history of the labyrinth and show us how this ancient tool has been used by different cultures for meditation, contemplation, healing, and guidance on your spiritual path. This focused walking meditation can also serve to reduce stress and connect you with your wise, intuitive self. You can use the labyrinth as a blueprint for your own journey through your personal challenges of family, work, entrepreneurship, study, or major life transitions.
Jan Marie Dore is a mentor and coach to women entrepreneurs, professionals and executives worldwide who are committed to fulfilling their own inner calling and making a difference in the world. She leads women’s retreats and spiritual journeys in environments that help women connect with their authentic feminine purpose, passion and power. Find out more at her website www.janmariedore.com Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with other women on a spiritual journey!
Following the walk, we will head to Eggspectations inside the Eaton’s Centre for a yummy brunch to further connect and share our insights & experiences.
Walk at 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Meet just by the labyrinth, outside the Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Sq., by the Eaton Centre (see MAP for details)
Brunch to follow (optional; cost of meal not included)
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Early-Bird Payment by Nov 28: $10 ; Regular Payment $12.50
Fee includes the talk, guided walk, and handout on the Labyrinth. Please note that the brunch is optional, and the cost of the meal is NOT included.
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The Art of Pole & Chair Dancing (Apr 8)
April 5, 2010 by Master-User
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It’s time to spice up your fitness routine! 
There’s no better way to get fit than to find fun fabulous ways to incorporate naturally feminine movement into your weekly routine. We are delighted to be heading to Aradia Fitness for a fun & spicy evening to learn the art of pole & chair dancing!
We will start our evening off with a sensual warm up designed to get the hips swinging and body temperature rising. Heat things up further with a lesson into the art of sensual movement. We then tie our movements together into an earth-shattering chair dance routine that will leave everyone feeling exhilarated and breathless. Then we will TAKE IT TO THE POLES where we learn how to dance, spin and twirl on the pole, finishing off an unforgettable pole dancing routine!
Not quite sure you’re ready for this? Please read on…
What can I expect to do at the class?
We will start with a gentle warm up, followed by a lesson in sensual movement, chair dancing and pole dancing.
I’m a bit shy, can I still participate?
Absolutely! Our classes are designed for beginners. Everyone feels shy at first but we’ll make you feel comfortable in no time. Our classes are not about getting it right. So long as you are willing to have a laugh and try something new, you will definitely enjoy yourself.
Who are your instructors?
All of our instructors are regular women like you with regular day jobs that have been trained by the Aradia Fitness Franchise to offer the best quality party instruction.
What should I wear?
Most groups just wear what they are going out in later that night. Be sure to wear clothes that you can easily move in. Short skirts can create a challenge since you will be constantly focused on pulling your skirt down. If you opt to bring a change of clothes, yoga wear is a great option. However, keep in mind that you will only have about 5 minutes to change afterwards so you’ll want to bring clothes that are easy to change in and out of.
Date & Time: Thur April 8th 8:10-9:10pm; please arrive by 8pm to sign your fitness waiver.
Location: Aradia Fitness, Uptown Toronto
APEX Centre; 1174 Eglinton Ave W. (@ Allen Rd)
Please note: There is no outdoor sign reading “ARADIA FITNESS”, please look for a grey ground level building with blue lettering over the door reading “APEX CENTRE”.
For more about this location and if you have any other questions, please visit http://aradiafitness.com/
Tickets: Pre-Payment: $20 per person; $15 for Fit & Fab Challenge Participants
A Yoga Goddess Retreat (Oct 23-25)
October 5, 2009 by Master-User
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Goddesses, let’s come together in a beautiful, restorative, autumn kissed yoga and meditation retreat!
Women are rich, complex, intricate, spiritual and physical beings. Our bodies are so magical that they harmonize with the phases of the moon and the waves of the ocean. We are not linear; we are elegantly cyclical. Yoga Goddess’ Moon Goddess weekend retreat celebrates that cyclical nature and explores four goddess energies – the doer, the nurturer, the enchantress and the visionary – through yoga and meditation, with an inspiring practice you can continue back home.
The weekend retreat will include:
• Silent nature walks to begin each day
• Three inspiring Moon Goddess yoga classes and an afternoon moon charting workshop
• Guided evening goddess meditation
• Free time to enjoy a massage, a quiet nook to read or journal or nap
• Healthful, delicious, homemade vegetarian cuisine at brunch and dinner and Geisha tea throughout the day
• Two nights’ comfortable, shared accommodations
• A take-home package to support you in continuing your personal practice
• Fresh air in your hair, the scents of fall and the sights of a big, open sky and beautiful, autumn foliage
Join us, replenish and return to your world renewed – and with that undeniably gorgeous, yoga glow.
October 23 – 25, 2009
Book early and pay $375 All inclusive (incl. tax); $395 regular price
For the full retreat description and to reserve your place, follow this link: http://www.yogagoddess.ca/MoonGoddess-Women%27s-Yoga-Meditation-Retreat.htm
‘Awakening Aphrodite’ with Erica Ross (Oct 25)
October 5, 2009 by Master-User
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This is part of the series, Sundays with the Muse, a collaborative series of experiential workshops lead by 9 women for the enrichment of the body, mind, heart & soul of a woman. It’s a Pay-What-U-Want, with absolutely no minimum and no maximum, and no deposit. Your word will be honoured. It’s as good as it gets!
Awaken the pleasure and joy of being female through the Dance Our Way Home practice of free-style movement, relaxation and guided imagery.
Aphrodite, Goddess of love and devotion, was born from the sea of creation. This workshop is a rare opportunity to dance an awakening of your own inner Aphrodite, in a gently guided, safe and sacred female space. Connecting with Her essence is a pathway to inspiring more fluidity, delight, sensuality, vitality and emotional healing and trust. Come find pleasure and power in your body, soften your heart and mind, share your joy, and become Aphrodite embodied! Wear something sensuous, bring a mat or blanket, and water bottle.
Erica Ross is a dancer, artist, DJ, mother and traveller. She has been in the arts for over 30 years. For the last 10 years she has been facilitating women’s workshops and groups; following her bliss/soul-calling to share what she knows to be true, to support women in the realization of their magnificence. Erica’s work is informed by her love of humanity, mystery, earth and the Divine Feminine. She is co-founder and director of Dance Our Way Home and co-founder of The Move Dance Collective.
October 25, 2:30-5:30pm
Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd., 3rd floor, Toronto
For details and registration, please go to: http://www.danceourwayhome.com/offerings/sundays-with-the-muse
