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Support for parents and Guardians

Practice acknowledgement

I, Asha Thomas, would like to acknowledge that the practice of yoga was developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. Yoga is a way of life, based on a profound philosophy; and I strive to live it in all that I do, including off of the yoga mat.
I am eternally grateful to all of my mentors and teachers, and each of their mentors and ancestors, who have shared this practice with me over the years, as an act of resistance and resilience to ensure the philosophy and practice of yoga can continue on throughout the upcoming generations.

Shanti, Shanti, Shanti - Om/Aum

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Classes at Nest Integrative Wellness

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Enjoy a Private Yoga class

Private yoga offers flexibility for your schedule, space and time. It includes personalized postures, mindfulness techniques and meditation styles to support your goals and work with anything you are looking to grow.

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If you're unsure if private yoga can work within your goals and needs, contact me and we can chat about it.

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Pricing varies in reflection of location, discounts for doula clients and  should be accessible to you,

so please feel comfortable connecting with me for a quick chat to discuss payment options. 

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Class locations include Your home (fees apply for long distances), online, at our private studio* and outside!

* Some prices are due to an increase in studios.

Private Group classes

Private Group Yoga and Wellness classes can be an ideal session for a team of people looking to access yoga as a group. The sessions can be organized to benefit the team as a whole, and adapted to the interests and needs of the team.

These groups can include, but are not limited too.

  • Prenatal classes

  • Postpartum classes

  • Trauma-sensitive classes

  • Classes for schools, daycares, OOSC's and preschools

  • Teachers 

  • Corporations and Businesses

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What you need for private classes with Asha.

Asha comes ready with her own mat, and props**. If you have your own mat and props that's excellent, but not required. We can use pillows, blanket and couch cushions. Just let her know and she will bring along anything you need**.

 

Covid Health and Safety protocols:

 

To ensure the health and safety of yourself and your family, Asha comes following strict Covid regulations. This includes but is not limited to handwashing upon arrival, masks etc. If you have any additional requests or questions do not hesitate to ask. 

Zoom sessions can also be scheduled, and may be required depending on Alberta's current regulations. If a zoom session is booked, Asha will connect with you after a payment is received a link will be sent to you.

I acknowledge, as a third- generation settler from Bukovina, Ukraine, that my practice is situated on Treaty 6 territory, in amiskwacîwâskahikan ( ᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ Beaver Hills House in Cree); ti oda, (Many Houses as per Nakota Sioux); and Amakowsis, or omahkoyis (Big Lodge from Niisitapi). It is possible that the fort was known by other names as well, in languages which have yet to be revitalized- but is most recently referred to as Edmonton, AB. This land is the traditional lands of the First Nations, including nêhiyaw, Cree, Dené, Anishinaabe Saulteaux, Nakota Isga Nakota Sioux, and Niitsitapi Blackfoot peoples, the Métis’ homeland and the home of one of the largest communities of Inuit, South of the 60th parallel.

 

For these Nations, intuitive and inner wisdom always was and still is deeply rooted in their birthing practice shared by their Knowledge Keepers and Elders. Much of the education here in the Western world of Birth Work is stolen and sold to people such as myself, from Indigenous people all over Turtle Island and other parts of the world.

 

I call upon the Canadian Gov't to continue to work with the 94 call to Reconciliation and will continue to personally do my best work towards being a better ally and care taker of this land, while committing to support the agency and autonomy of Indigenous peoples in revitalizing and participating in traditional, contemporary, and future manifestations of their heritage and culture.

 

I strive to offer a family practice, inclusive of all people, with equity, inclusion and diversity offered and honoured. These priorities include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin. an act of reconciliation, I will continue to work towards creating inclusion, equity and diversity within my Birth Work.


If you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ and/or BIPOC community please let me offer you an appropriate exchange of services / fee for the services I offer, with the above acknowledged as a way to thank you..

@grow.gentlekind

ashayogaandwellness@gmail.com

780-504-0596

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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