Yoga From The Heart Institute

Yoga from the Heart Canada with Anne Parsonage

Yoga from the Heart Canada is an active form of spiritual yoga designed specifically to meet the needs of Westerners with their fast pace of life, and their relatively solid inflexible bodies. It combines the ancient wisdom of the East with the practical down-to-earth approach of the West. It is a devotional expression of inner awareness. Its essence is gentleness and ease of movement, with none of the competitiveness which can often turn hatha yoga into merely a physical exercise. Yoga from the Heart nurtures confidence, and a new sensitivity, and it uncovers an inner peace which helps one to cope with the hectic lifestyle most of us find ourselves living. Read more on Yoga Description page.

If you are interested in experiencing this sensitive and artistic approach to yoga, and its integration into everyday life, there are inspirational weekly classes taking place in Kensington Market, downtown Toronto. You are most welcome to come and try out a yoga class on a trial basis. Check the schedule or contact the teacher, Anne Parsonage.

Yoga from the Heart Canada is based on a spiritual form of yoga developed by Heinz Grill of Germany, whose teachings are based in devotion to the Highest, and reflect a deep understanding of the integral nature of earthly life and spiritual life. The classical postures of Hatha yoga (based on a Sivananda sequence) are practised actively, but in a new sensitive and artistic way. The body is used creatively as a tool to develop inner qualities of strength and stability, surrender and devotion, concentration and calmness. We work with consciousness exercises in which we learn to perceive a deeper side of ourselves, of others, and of life. The classes also consist of pranayama (breathing) exercises, mantra chanting, deep relaxation, meditative readings, and advice on home practice. The classes are both highly energizing and relaxing, as the bodily tensions are released, and the mind is freed from its relentless stream of confining ego-based thoughts.