Practice Weekend
with Ty Chandler + Sharoni Fixler
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12
with a Teachers + Apprentices Day on Monday, May 13
This format asks us to meet ourselves through sustained practice, sequenced to progressively open the body through concentrated effort and awareness. In this practice weekend we aim to create daily structure, high quality Iyengar instruction and a supportive atmosphere and community.
This style of condensed practice gives time to consolidate what has been learned in technical study (classes and workshops). It helps a student break undesirable habits and establish positive ones. Through the process we face ourselves. We face challenges and we also unearth our sensitivity and our strength, our inspiration and appreciation through a committed journey.
The restorative practice on Friday evening will help counter stress and increase calm by focusing on ease and relaxation. Morning openings move the practitioner towards deep relaxation through postures that open the body. Pranayama gives awareness to the respiratory process while recognizing the connection between the breath, the mind and the emotions. Traditional asana are progressively introduced in the afternoon for energizing the body and mind.
✔find calm, recuperation + inspiration to take into your daily living
✔improve your flexibility, strength + balance
✔explore the healing aspects of the practice for injured, stiff + sore areas
✔improve your postural alignment + awareness
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12
In Person + Live Online with Recordings
$225 + tax
CIY Autopay Members receive 25% off
Can’t attend live? Recordings will be sent out after each session and available for 2 weeks (3 weeks for CIY Members).
Friday | Restorative with Ty + Sharoni
7:00-9:00pm
Saturday / Sunday | Openings + Pranayama with Ty
8:00-11:00am
Saturday / Sunday | Tea Break
11:00am-Noon
Saturday / Sunday | Asana with Sharoni
Noon-2:00pm
All times are in Mountain Daylight Time (Calgary, Alberta Time). Please check the timing in your location if you are joining us online from outside of Calgary.
Teachers + Apprentices Day with Ty + Sharoni on Monday, May 13
Join Ty Chandler and Sharoni Fixler for a day of practice and learning focused on practice and teaching skills for those preparing for assessments and/or for professional development. Together we will access strategies, address questions and offer support and feedback.
Why join us for the weekend?
+you’ll have the opportunity to be in a more meditative state through this unique style of practice
+gathering with other practitioners creates a supportive atmosphere to assist in going beyond where we go when practicing alone
+revitalization is cultivated through sequences that remove strain and bring vibrancy
+this weekend will give you a taste of the work and format shared during the retreat intensives (next up are the West Coast Retreat Intensives this July)
+all levels of students are welcome and will be met at their level
Learn More About this Transformative Practice
You're invited to join senior teachers, Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler to learn about their practice intensive weekends and retreats and how this condensed style of practice brings about profound and powerful changes in both the physical and mental aspects of an individual. Find out where this practice style came from, how it works, how it enhanced and directed their individual journeys, and how it can transform your life and your practice.
Welcoming all those curious about yoga and health, yoga enthusiasts, and yoga practitioners from all traditions.
CIY hosts Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler LIVE for a FREE Webinar
Monday, April 29 | 6-6:45pm PT / 7-7:45pm MT / 9-9:45pm ET
TY CHANDLER
Ty has been studying yoga since the late 80s and brings her years of dedicated practice, precision and devotion to her teaching. Her vibrant, warm personality and generosity along with her focus and discipline bring light to her students and her community. Ty resides in Victoria where she studies, teaches and also serves on the PD and Teacher Training committee at the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria. She is a long time student of Shirley Daventry French and continues her training by making trips to Pune to study with the Iyengars and to France to study with Corine and Faèq Biria. Ty serves on the PD board for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada and is a national assessor. Ty holds a Level 3 Iyengar yoga teaching certification.
SHARONI FIXLER
Sharoni is the founder and co-director of CIY. Beginning her third decade of practice and study, Sharoni took her first workshop with Faeq Biria in 2007, who profoundly inspired her in the subject. Sharoni has a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy. She completed teacher training with Margot Kitchen in 2009 and has also practiced locally with Norman Sjoman and internationally with Faeq and Corine Biria. Sharoni continues regular training with Corine Biria and Jawahar Bangera. She has taken multiple trips to Pune, India, to study with the Iyengars and is an Assessor for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada (IYAC) and served a term as Membership Chair. Sharoni is a mentor for apprentices who are training to become certified teachers. She was on the editing team and was a demonstrator for Eyal Shifroni's book, Props for Yoga IV: Backbends. Sharoni brings intensity and heart to her classes and encourages dedication and insight. She holds a Level 3 Iyengar yoga teaching certification.