Yoga & Mat Pilates
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Private, Guided Yoga & Mat Pilates Sessions
I have been sharing Yoga & Pilates teachings for nearly 25 years. I moved from Vancouver to Victoria in late 2017. The move was very good for me, and it has brought new inspiration and a fresher approach to how I teach now.
My classes are taught in person or online, and I offer private or small, intimate group sessions.
I lead a poetic, articulate and intelligently sequenced Asana practice. With my extensive training and in-depth studies of Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Vijnana Yoga styles, mat Pilates, and “Barre,” I instruct classes with keen attention to anatomical alignment, prideful posture and ease from core “preparation” foundation work. From my personal experience, an alignment-based practice not only focuses our busy minds inward but is also the foundation for optimal physical progression.
Yoga helps clear the mind, rewire a more positive mindset, and refine our attention, intention, and actions in our daily lives. I sometimes play beautiful music. I love experimenting with props and walls. Finally, I hope to encourage you to let go of whatever you need when we meet on our mats.
TODAY, I AFFIRM, OUT OF ALL EXPERIENCES, ONLY GOOD WILL COME. I TRUST THE PROCESS OF LIFE. I KNOW THAT I AM SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL WAYS. I RELEASE THE FEAR, AND I ACCEPT THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW. I ACCEPT SUPPORT WITH GRATITUDE AND BLESSINGS… ALL IS WELL, AND SO IT IS.
— LIZ ROBITALLE
TESTIMONIAL 1
Janet saved me. No, actually… In a short period of time, I had undergone a great deal of loss. After years of physical labour and teetering on the brink of making depression something I was going to do full-time. Then, a friend lured me to one of Janet's classes. I was out of excuses and too lazy to think of more, so I went. That's all it took: one visit to get me interested in accessing this path Janet carved for us, to get me on the track to healing myself physically and mentally.
Janet created an environment that allowed me to work at my own pace. She is supportive and encouraging, and I always felt safe and sound in her classes. Her wisdom and integrity are both thoughtful and inspiring. Sometimes, she would read to us, sharing quotes and poetry that added to the overall peaceful environment, something helpful or inspiring us to reflect upon. Under Janet's instruction, I became physically stronger than I had been. Old injuries would reveal themselves one by one, and we would address and heal them, making the injured areas healthier and restored, not just my physical muscles,
but my memory muscles, too, clearing out the cobwebs and bringing new life into the unbreathable places.
I love her. I am so grateful for her.
— JENNY M
TESTIMONIAL 3
I first attended Janet's in-person Yoga classes at the Victoria Golf Club before the scourge of Covid. Being such a positive person, Janet switched to Zoom to keep her students moving from home. I was so happy after every class! Having experienced specific injuries, I asked Janet if she had time for private sessions. How fortunate for me that she agreed; we have connected for weekly online sessions ever since. Janet is a wise, experienced teacher who desires well-being for her students. For me, she quickly grasped the level required, given physical limitations… I am grateful.
- SHELLEY E
TESTIMONIAL 2
I started classes with Janet pre-Covid and was happy when she launched online classes when all the Yoga studios had to shut down. What I love about Janet's Hatha and myofascial release classes:
Variety (focus on different parts of the body every class)
Really clear instructions for each pose “correctly.”
The best analogies for getting the pose to integrate, for example, visualize… “coconut oil in the joints,” and “tight shorts,” when referring to lower body core awareness. “Slumping”, when really letting go into gravity pull.
Join one of her online classes to experience how she uses them! Most of all, Janet is a positive and loving person. Regularly attending two classes a week with Janet has kept this aging body in the best shape it's ever been in.
— FIONA H
TESTIMONIAL 4
Janet provides a welcoming and caring space and encourages her students to grow at their own pace while providing guidance and encouragement. Her descriptive directions and enthusiasm allows for a memorable practice. She supports all levels and all abilities. I have practiced Yoga with Janet for over a decade both in person and virtually and look forward to many years to come.
— SARAH S
TESTIMONIAL 5
Janet was my first Yoga teacher and set me on a path I did not foresee. Janet was able to transcend the venue we practiced in and hold space in an inviting, inclusive and safe way. Later in my practice, Jen and I would do privates and attend Janet’s classes at our studios. If you want a safe, subtle Yoga class that is surprisingly challenging, check out Janet’s classes.
— TERRY MCBRIDE
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