NRCan - Health Canada Yoga and Fitness (Dow's Lake)

Volunteers are re-starting the lunchtime Yoga and Fitness session. You can add this page to your Watchlist to be notified of changes to this page which will eventually include session schedules.

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This free yoga and fitness program is offered for free for Government of Canada employees. Appropriate for beginners as well as those with ongoing practice. Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothing.	Ce programme de yoga et fitness est offert gratuitement aux employés du gouvernement du Canada. Convient autant aux débutants qu'aux habitués. Il faut apporter son propre tapis de yoga, sa bouteille d'eau et des vêtements confortables.
Classes are currently outside only (weather permitting) in the Commissioner's park across Carling avenue See map below	Les cours ont actuellement lieu à l'extérieur (si le temps le permet) seulement dans le parc du Commissaire en face de l'avenue Carling Voir la carte ci-dessous.
NRCan no longer leases 560 Rochester Street. An indoor location is being investigated.	RNCan ne loue plus le 560, rue Rochester. Un emplacement intérieur est à l’étude.
MS Teams Chat is being used for announcements.	MS Teams Chat est utilisé pour les annonces.

Calendar | Calendrier

Summer 2024

Copied from https://intranet.nrcan.gc.ca/news-and-events/event-calendar/2024/07/04/ncr-summer-yoga-park

NCR – Summer Yoga in the Park

Join a gentle yoga class at Commissioners Park (across Carling Ave.) every Thursday for the months of July and August. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Classes will be available when weather is favourable.

Dates: Thursdays throughout July and August

Time: 12:10 – 12:50 pm ET

Please contact [Melanie Klein] for more details and to join the Teams chat.

Additional dates are being added dependent on the weather.

Location/ Localisation

Inside/ A l'intérieur

The lease for 560 Rochester Street has not been renewed. We are looking for a new location for indoor sessions.

Outside / Dehors

At Commissionaires Park, 18 degrees or above

Au parc des Commissionaires si la température est au delà de 18 degrés

expand | étendre

Fitness/Yoga Style Descriptions / Descriptions des types de yoga et classe de fitness

Ashtanga Yoga

Guided sequence of the prime yoga poses, full body workout

Séquence guidée de poses principales de yoga, entrainement vigoureux.

Dahn Yoga

Energy circulation and tension release

Circulation d’énergie et relâchement de tension.

Yoga Flow

Dynamic and continuous flow of yoga poses linking to the breath /

Séquence dynamique et continue de poses, liant le movement à la respiration.

Yoga for Runners (and non-runners)

Therapeutic, focus on parts of the body that are overused/prone to injury /

Thérapeutique, axé sur les zones du corps les plus utilisées/prédisposées aux blessures.

Fitness

Energetic mix of aerobic and strength exercises to improve aerobic capacity and endurance, physical strength, posture, flexibility, and enhance mental awareness

Mélange énergique d'exercices d'aérobic et de musculation pour améliorer l'aptitude aérobique et l'endurance, renforcir le corps, promouvoir la flexibilité et la posture, tout en améliorant la concentration.

Yoga-lates

Full-body workout combining energizing yoga flows with precise, low-impact Pilates movements.

Entraînement complet du corps combinant des séquences de yoga énergisantes avec des mouvements Pilates précis et à faible impact.

Zumba

Fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves for a fun, cardio workout.

Un programme de fitness qui combine musique latine et internationale avec des mouvements de danse pour une séance d'entraînement amusante et cardio.

Séquence dynamique et continue de poses, unifiant le movement à la respiration.

Slackline (not offered in winter)

Balance on 2 inch webbing less than waist high with optional assistance

Équilibre sur la taille de la sangle de 2 pouces au-dessus du sol avec une assistance en option

Online Resources/Ressources Electronic

Please share your favourite links below.

YouTube Yoga

• Yoga With Adrienne
• Man Flow Yoga
• Boho Beautifu Canadian couple from Toronto …. Amazing yoga/pilates and meditation as well.

YouTube Fitness / Home workout

• POPSUGAR Fitness https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CBWQGb4LyAM&feature=share
• Redefining Strength https://m.youtube.com/user/redefiningstrengthOC#menu

Streaming

• Adi Shesha Yoga Zone: Facebook Live Classes (featuring NRCan Instructor Grace Martin Wednesdays @ 8am): https://www.facebook.com/adisheshayoga/

Apps

• Down Dog Yoga - https://www.downdogapp.com/

Yoga schedule below including link to GCDocs