Yoga is a holistic system of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and disciplines aimed at promoting overall well-being and harmony. The practice of yoga typically includes physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), mindfulness (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and ethical principles. It is often regarded as a path to self-discovery, self-improvement, and a means of achieving balance and unity between the body, mind, and spirit. Our One-on-One Yoga sessions are provided by Nathalie Mercier, our Registered Psychologist and Certified Yoga Teacher. Clients will benefit from individualized attention and a comprehensive approach that seamlessly weaves together psychological principles and yoga techniques. This integration enhances self-awareness, resilience, and overall mental and emotional well-being.
Through the use of traditional Hatha Yoga instruction, which believes the body is the primary vehicle for personal transformation, you will benefit from a tailored and integrated approach that fits comfortably with your unique needs, and maximizes your mental and physical health benefits. Yoga is about working towards uniting body and mind, along with heart and spirit, using specific techniques, philosophies and practices. Yoga practice is one of no-harm, ahimsa (non-violence), the first and foremost of the five yamas (disciplines) described in the Yoga Sutra where we respect the body within its capabilities and limitations. While in poses (asanas) feeling the exercising, moving, and stretching of the body, the aim is to also move beyond external form and connect with the internal experience, where live the organs, anatomical and biological processes, thoughts, feelings, and sensations. As we build body awareness skills, we may also extend these practices into life where we are invited to live in such a way that we keep moving, breathing and thinking in good ways, causing no harm in thought, speech, or action to any living being, including ourselves.
Our Certified Yoga Teacher, Nathalie Mercier, is a well-educated, skilled professional who works with each client to determine session goals specific to their needs. Whether you're looking to improve physical fitness, reduce stress, or cultivate inner peace, yoga provides a versatile and accessible practice that can support holistic health and well-being.
Through the use of traditional Hatha Yoga instruction, which believes the body is the primary vehicle for personal transformation, you will benefit from a tailored and integrated approach that fits comfortably with your unique needs, and maximizes your mental and physical health benefits. Yoga is about working towards uniting body and mind, along with heart and spirit, using specific techniques, philosophies and practices. Yoga practice is one of no-harm, ahimsa (non-violence), the first and foremost of the five yamas (disciplines) described in the Yoga Sutra where we respect the body within its capabilities and limitations. While in poses (asanas) feeling the exercising, moving, and stretching of the body, the aim is to also move beyond external form and connect with the internal experience, where live the organs, anatomical and biological processes, thoughts, feelings, and sensations. As we build body awareness skills, we may also extend these practices into life where we are invited to live in such a way that we keep moving, breathing and thinking in good ways, causing no harm in thought, speech, or action to any living being, including ourselves.
Our Certified Yoga Teacher, Nathalie Mercier, is a well-educated, skilled professional who works with each client to determine session goals specific to their needs. Whether you're looking to improve physical fitness, reduce stress, or cultivate inner peace, yoga provides a versatile and accessible practice that can support holistic health and well-being.
- ONE-ON-ONE YOGA SESSION -A 90-minute private session that is individually crafted to meet your specific needs and can be booked as needed. This session can include:
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- ONE-ON-ONE YOGA SERIES -A series of 8 personalized sessions over a period of 12 weeks:
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HOW YOGA CAN HELP
Yoga offers a multitude of benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. When done well and safely, the practice of Yoga and its techniques can help with focus, relaxation, restoration, strength-building, flexibility, and have many mental and physical health benefits.
Positive benefits can be achieved through simple and gentle yet powerful channels without contorting or putting the body into positions it just can’t or won’t go. Yoga is an impactful way to meet our edge, stay with it, dance and move gently with it, gradually stretching and going beyond, at the body’s own pace. Yoga applies the skills and foundations of physical alignment and movement with understanding and kindness which can be taken from our formal practice into our day to day life. We naturally wish to be happier, at peace, and at ease so we can allow our best selves to emerge. Through Yoga, we can learn to get to know ourselves in a different way, develop body awareness and temper reactivity from our protective autonomic nervous system. We can also learn to have more conscious attention and intention as we experience ourselves, our loved ones and others in more meaningful ways.
Some of the key benefits of practicing yoga include:
Positive benefits can be achieved through simple and gentle yet powerful channels without contorting or putting the body into positions it just can’t or won’t go. Yoga is an impactful way to meet our edge, stay with it, dance and move gently with it, gradually stretching and going beyond, at the body’s own pace. Yoga applies the skills and foundations of physical alignment and movement with understanding and kindness which can be taken from our formal practice into our day to day life. We naturally wish to be happier, at peace, and at ease so we can allow our best selves to emerge. Through Yoga, we can learn to get to know ourselves in a different way, develop body awareness and temper reactivity from our protective autonomic nervous system. We can also learn to have more conscious attention and intention as we experience ourselves, our loved ones and others in more meaningful ways.
Some of the key benefits of practicing yoga include:
- Improved Flexibility: Yoga poses (asanas) gently stretch and lengthen muscles, helping to increase flexibility and range of motion in the body.
- Enhanced Strength: Many yoga poses require the engagement of muscles to support and stabilize the body, leading to increased strength and muscle tone over time.
- Better Posture: Yoga helps to correct imbalances in the body and promote proper alignment, leading to improved posture and reduced risk of pain and injury.
- Stress Reduction: Through the combination of breathwork, mindfulness, and movement, yoga has been shown to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, promoting relaxation and reducing feelings of anxiety and tension.
- Increased Energy and Vitality: Regular yoga practice can help boost energy levels and improve overall vitality by stimulating circulation, oxygenating the body, and promoting a sense of well-being.
- Improved Balance and Coordination: Yoga poses that challenge balance and coordination can help enhance proprioception and spatial awareness, leading to better balance and coordination both on and off the mat.
- Enhanced Focus and Concentration: The mindfulness practices inherent in yoga, such as mindful breathing and meditation, can sharpen mental focus and concentration, leading to improved cognitive function and productivity.
- Better Sleep: Yoga has been shown to improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and calming the nervous system, making it an effective tool for managing insomnia and promoting restful sleep.
- Supports Emotional Health: Yoga encourages self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional resilience, helping individuals to manage and cope with difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and grief.
LESSON APPROACHES
Guided by your needs, goals and abilities, our Certified Yoga Teacher, Nathalie Mercier will work with you to optimize your holistic wellness through the practice of Yoga.
As a Registered Psychologist and yoga instructor, Nathalie’s expertise extends beyond traditional counselling, incorporating a unique blend of Yoga instruction, infused with psychology, to help you create a safe, resilience-building, and relaxing practice. One-on-One sessions provide a personalized and transformative experience that meets the unique needs and goals of each client and offer a holistic approach to wellness, addressing both the mind and body.
Guided Yoga Instruction with an Integrated Lens
The first session includes:
Nathalie's approach to One-on-One Yoga sessions includes:
As a Registered Psychologist and yoga instructor, Nathalie’s expertise extends beyond traditional counselling, incorporating a unique blend of Yoga instruction, infused with psychology, to help you create a safe, resilience-building, and relaxing practice. One-on-One sessions provide a personalized and transformative experience that meets the unique needs and goals of each client and offer a holistic approach to wellness, addressing both the mind and body.
Guided Yoga Instruction with an Integrated Lens
- Psychology-informed and Trauma-informed practices
- Evidence and outcomes-based research and best practices
- Applied wholistic health and wellness practices which support life balance and stress relief for positive physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health
- A translation of traditional Yoga and Buddhist principles and practices into understandable, doable and helpful practices into your everyday
The first session includes:
- a personalized discussion getting to know you, including any issues, goals, hopes, preferences, physical and other capabilities to maximize your experience as a satisfying and helpful one
- gentle and introductory body movements, mindfulness practices, and/or meditation
- establishing either a structured and/or open plan of Yoga instruction guided by your needs
Nathalie's approach to One-on-One Yoga sessions includes:
- Goal setting to determine intentions and structure
- Customized sequences with adaptations as required
- Alignment and adjustment with poses, as required
- Breath awareness and guidance
- Progressive instruction
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Affirmation guidance and creation
- Feedback and reflection to assess client progress, address any concerns or questions, and make any necessary adjustments to the practice
- Holistic approach which considers not only the physical aspect of yoga but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects
Fees
One-on-One Session - $90
One-on-One Series - $640
Yoga services are subject to GST.
One-on-One Series - $640
Yoga services are subject to GST.
FAQS
▪️ I'D LIKE SOME MORE INFORMATION. CAN I TALK WITH THE YOGA TEACHER BEFORE BOOKING A SESSION?
Absolutely! If you just want some more information about our Yoga offerings or want to get a feel for how One-on-One Yoga can help, you can book a free Discovery Call (by phone or video) `with Nathalie Mercier, our Certified Yoga Teacher. Once your consult appointment is booked, Nathalie will connect with you at the scheduled time to discuss your specific questions, goals and options available.
▪️ I'VE NEVER DONE YOGA BEFORE. IS THIS FOR ME?
Yes! The benefit of One-on-One yoga is being able to spend time in practice with a professional teacher who will discuss your needs/goals and guide you through the process in a comfortable and supportive environment.
▪️ IS YOGA COVERED BY MY HEALTH BENEFITS?
Some insurers and health spending accounts provide reimbursement for Yoga sessions. It is recommended that you check with your insurance provider to determine coverage levels if any. Direct billing to your insurance company for Yoga sessions is not available.
▪️ WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED TO BRING TO MY SESSION(S)?
All items are supplied for your session. If you would like to bring your own items you are certainly welcome to, but we've got things covered. For continued practice at home, it is recommended that you have the following:
▪️ WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ONE-ON-ONE YOGA SESSIONS OVER GROUP CLASSES?
Private yoga sessions offer personalized attention and instruction tailored specifically to your needs, goals, and abilities. You have the opportunity to ask questions, receive individualized adjustments, and explore poses in greater depth. The session can be customized to focus on specific areas such as flexibility, strength building, stress reduction, or injury rehabilitation. One-on-One Yoga sessions are ideal for:
▪️ DO YOU OFFER GROUP CLASSES?
At this time we are only offering One-on-One Sessions, but there is potential for group classes in the future.
Absolutely! If you just want some more information about our Yoga offerings or want to get a feel for how One-on-One Yoga can help, you can book a free Discovery Call (by phone or video) `with Nathalie Mercier, our Certified Yoga Teacher. Once your consult appointment is booked, Nathalie will connect with you at the scheduled time to discuss your specific questions, goals and options available.
▪️ I'VE NEVER DONE YOGA BEFORE. IS THIS FOR ME?
Yes! The benefit of One-on-One yoga is being able to spend time in practice with a professional teacher who will discuss your needs/goals and guide you through the process in a comfortable and supportive environment.
▪️ IS YOGA COVERED BY MY HEALTH BENEFITS?
Some insurers and health spending accounts provide reimbursement for Yoga sessions. It is recommended that you check with your insurance provider to determine coverage levels if any. Direct billing to your insurance company for Yoga sessions is not available.
▪️ WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED TO BRING TO MY SESSION(S)?
All items are supplied for your session. If you would like to bring your own items you are certainly welcome to, but we've got things covered. For continued practice at home, it is recommended that you have the following:
- Mat
- Blocks
- Straps
- Bolster
- Blanket
▪️ WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ONE-ON-ONE YOGA SESSIONS OVER GROUP CLASSES?
Private yoga sessions offer personalized attention and instruction tailored specifically to your needs, goals, and abilities. You have the opportunity to ask questions, receive individualized adjustments, and explore poses in greater depth. The session can be customized to focus on specific areas such as flexibility, strength building, stress reduction, or injury rehabilitation. One-on-One Yoga sessions are ideal for:
- beginners looking to learn the basics
- those who are seeking to deepen an existing practice
- anyone recovering from an injury, surgery or other limitation
- delving into yoga postures, breath work, meditation, and relaxation techniques in a private setting designed to support your growth and well-being
- enhancing your practice and achieving your wellness goals with focused attention and expert guidance
▪️ DO YOU OFFER GROUP CLASSES?
At this time we are only offering One-on-One Sessions, but there is potential for group classes in the future.
