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HappyTree Yoga/Yoga for Anxiety Relief (10 Stress Relief Classes)
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  • $108

Yoga for Anxiety Relief (10 Stress Relief Classes)

  • Course
  • 10 Lessons

No matter how long you've lived with chronic stress or anxiety, peace is possible. Restore your depleted or overactive body with restorative, yin and gentle tension-releasing movements. Calm your racing mind with meditations and mindfulness exercises and relax your nervous system with soothing pranayama. Each class starts with a Dharma talk explaining the different ways yoga and mindfulness work to relieve anxiety.
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Course Description

No matter how long you've lived with chronic stress or anxiety, peace is possible. ❀️

Our mind, body and breath are intrinsically connected, meaning that one affects the others. So, whether we change how we think, breathe or move, our entire being receives the benefits. 
In this yoga series, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your resilience to stress at each level:

  1. Body: Restore balance to your depleted or overactive body with restorative yoga, yin yoga and gentle tension-releasing movements and stretches. 
  2. Mind: Calm your racing mind with specially chosen meditations and mindfulness exercises. 
  3. Breath: Relax your nervous system with soothing pranayama (breathing exercises). 
  4. Heart: Tend to your heart and spirit through Dharma talks, intention setting, self-inquiry and stillness.

Benefits

  • Reduce your baseline stress levels.
  • Learn breathing techniques to calm anxiety on the spot. 
  • Soothe and restore balance to your overworked nervous system. 
  • Release built-up tension in your body.
  • Increase your flexibility and mobility.
  • Reduce pain. 
  • Experience deeper relaxation and better sleep. 
  • Improve resilience - your ability to β€œbounce back” from high stress and anxiety periods.
  • Tap into your true nature: a wellspring of energy, abundance, ease and peace. 

Who this course is for

This yoga series is suitable for anyone experiencing chronic stress or anxiety. Beginners and experienced practitioners alike are warmly welcome. Posture options and variations will be offered. 

Tips for practicing yoga from home

This series is an opportunity to create a sacred space in your home. It doesn't have to be big - it could be the corner of your bedroom or living room (I even have a friend who meditates in his closet! πŸ˜‰). 

The energy of peace and calm builds over time when we return to the same place to practice. I recommend having a few meaningful and calming objects in your space, be it plants, candles, flowers, crystals or photographs. You might even find your pets want to join you! (can you spot my cat, Ottilie, in the picture?)😸

Suggested props

Practically speaking, here are some props you will find helpful for your practice. We're going to get comfy and cozy! 

  • Yoga mat 
  • 2 yoga blocks 
  • 2-3 folded blankets 
  • A strap or scarf
  • A bolster or stack of folded blankets
  • cushions
  • A chair
  • A small amount of wall space

Now for a bit of administration.

Register by pressing the "Buy now" button at the top of the page. You will be prompted to enter your email and select your payment method (PayPal, Visa or Mastercard). If you prefer to pay by e-transfer or cash, please email melanie@happytreeyoga with your request.
In the week before the course starts, you will be emailed a Zoom link and calendar invite for all ten classes. Click the link to join the live classes on Wednesday at noon, starting October 12th!
Each class will be uploaded to our platform within 24 hours of the live event. Access them anytime, as many times as you like, by logging in to the HappyTree platform with your email and password, and resuming the course. You will have access to the series on demand until January 15th, 2023. 😊

About Melanie

Founder and Director of HappyTree Yoga [Est. 2007], Melanie leads Hatha, Yin and Gentle Yoga Teacher Training programs. She is a passionate speaker, writer and workshop leader (TEDx Montreal Women, Hatley, MUHC Conferences, Lymphoma Canada, Cirque du Soleil, Expo Yoga Quebec, Wanderlust Tremblant) on the topics of yoga and meditation. She teaches with both empathy and humour, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Melanie believes in Yoga as a path of transformation, with service and compassion at its heart. To learn more about Melanie, visit
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What people are saying about Melanie's online classes.

D.H.

"I have love, love, loved both your online course and being in your presence for an hour a week.
You are incredible, and the work clearly comes from your heart."

K.T.

A perfect practice to unwind with at the end of the day, or at any time that my body and mind are calling for rest and ease. Mel's compassion, kindness and teachings always help to guide me back to my heart. I'm forever grateful. 

R.M.

"You are my fave yoga teacher ever because you convey such great kindness and compassion, which helps us to learn how to be more compassionate with ourselves. I have had anxiety and body image issues my whole life, and your classes are a safe place for someone with a bigger-sized body where not only did I feel comfortable, but I felt empowered to do more yoga!"

J.G.

β€œThat was an amazing hour. It took me to a very happy, calm place. I needed that. Thank you, Melanie.”

S.R.

"I feel like I just slept for 10 hours, rejuvenated and ready for a fresh new day. Can't wait to do this one again! Thank you!!"

I.N.

"Amazing for the nervous system. I felt so much better and lighter after doing this session."