Pilates & Sound Bath Experience

Drop-in: $30 (plus gst)

For the first 45 minutes, you will be guided through a dynamic, full-body work out combining Pilates-based mat work with core conditioning exercises utilizing various props. The class will be followed by a 20-minute sound bath experience where you will have the opportunity to be immersed in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls with vocal over-toning.

Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses various sound frequencies to encourage the nervous system to enter a calmer state, promoting relaxation, decreasing stress and boosting overall well-being.

Yoga mats and blankets are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. You will be lying on your back after class for up to 20 minutes, so bring anything extra you may need to feel comfortable.

Lisa has had the privilege of teaching Pilates for the last 17 years. Across a spectrum of movers from beginners to elite athletes and artists, she specializes in working with those with various chronic conditions, particularly lower back pain.

As a long-time practitioner of movement, meditation and sound, she has most recently been exploring the profoundly regulating effects of using crystal singing bowls in her practice. She is excited to offer her unique blend of these practices in her class.

We will:

• Establish foundational meditation techniques including breathwork (pranayama) to support your practice

• Explore the benefits of mediation, including:

• Cultivate stability

• Cultivate strength

• Cultivate clarity of one's inherent nature

• Support your home practice

Kevin is a Registered Massage Therapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with training in Meditation and Mindfulness. His interest in meditation and yoga has deepened over the years with extensive study alongside teachers, authors, philosophers, and spiritual guides, including Lama Rabten Tshering and others. Kevin is inspired by ancient traditions and the power and potential of strengthening the mind-body connection.

We will:

• Review and expand on Level 1 techniques.

• Use breathwork (pranayama) to support practice.

• Learn how contemplations help us embody our true nature.

• Develop compassion practices for yourself and others' benefit.

• Support your home practice.

Cara Calibaba is a Registered Yoga Teacher, with training in Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness. She has a Bachelor of Education, with almost two decades of classroom teaching experience. She is an educator for the Greater Victoria School District and an instructor at The University of Victoria’s Different Minds Academy.

Cara offers small group and individual yoga and meditation classes with a focus on creating a holistic and accessible experience while honouring ancient practices. Cara’s clientele includes adults of all ages and children/teenagers experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism.

Her studies in the mind-body connection have deepened over the years, learning alongside psychologists, spiritual teachers, and philosophers including her primary teachers Kevin Matthews and Lama Rabten Tshering. She is currently enrolled in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification (a program created by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield that is affiliated with The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley).

When not on her yoga mat or meditation cushion, Cara enjoys dancing and exploring the natural beauty of Vancouver Island with her husband and daughter.

Pilates & Sound Bath Experience

Drop-in: $30 (plus gst)

For the first 45 minutes, you will be guided through a dynamic, full-body work out combining Pilates-based mat work with core conditioning exercises utilizing various props. The class will be followed by a 20-minute sound bath experience where you will have the opportunity to be immersed in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls with vocal over-toning.

Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses various sound frequencies to encourage the nervous system to enter a calmer state, promoting relaxation, decreasing stress and boosting overall well-being.

Yoga mats and blankets are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. You will be lying on your back after class for up to 20 minutes, so bring anything extra you may need to feel comfortable.

Lisa has had the privilege of teaching Pilates for the last 17 years. Across a spectrum of movers from beginners to elite athletes and artists, she specializes in working with those with various chronic conditions, particularly lower back pain.

As a long-time practitioner of movement, meditation and sound, she has most recently been exploring the profoundly regulating effects of using crystal singing bowls in her practice. She is excited to offer her unique blend of these practices in her class.

We will:

• Establish foundational meditation techniques including breathwork (pranayama) to support your practice

• Explore the benefits of mediation, including:

• Cultivate stability

• Cultivate strength

• Cultivate clarity of one's inherent nature

• Support your home practice

Kevin is a Registered Massage Therapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with training in Meditation and Mindfulness. His interest in meditation and yoga has deepened over the years with extensive study alongside teachers, authors, philosophers, and spiritual guides, including Lama Rabten Tshering and others. Kevin is inspired by ancient traditions and the power and potential of strengthening the mind-body connection.

We will:

• Review and expand on Level 1 techniques.

• Use breathwork (pranayama) to support practice.

• Learn how contemplations help us embody our true nature.

• Develop compassion practices for yourself and others' benefit.

• Support your home practice.

Kevin is a Registered Massage Therapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with training in Meditation and Mindfulness. His interest in meditation and yoga has deepened over the years with extensive study alongside teachers, authors, philosophers, and spiritual guides, including Lama Rabten Tshering and others. Kevin is inspired by ancient traditions and the power and potential of strengthening the mind-body connection.

We will:

• Establish foundational meditation techniques including breathwork (pranayama) to support your practice

• Explore the benefits of mediation, including:

• Cultivate stability

• Cultivate strength

• Cultivate clarity of one's inherent nature

• Support your home practice

Kevin is a Registered Massage Therapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with training in Meditation and Mindfulness. His interest in meditation and yoga has deepened over the years with extensive study alongside teachers, authors, philosophers, and spiritual guides, including Lama Rabten Tshering and others. Kevin is inspired by ancient traditions and the power and potential of strengthening the mind-body connection.

We will:

• Establish foundational meditation techniques including breathwork (pranayama) to support your practice

• Explore the benefits of mediation, including:

• Cultivate stability

• Cultivate strength

• Cultivate clarity of one's inherent nature

• Support your home practice

Kevin is a Registered Massage Therapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with training in Meditation and Mindfulness. His interest in meditation and yoga has deepened over the years with extensive study alongside teachers, authors, philosophers, and spiritual guides, including Lama Rabten Tshering and others. Kevin is inspired by ancient traditions and the power and potential of strengthening the mind-body connection.

We will:

• Review and expand on Level 1 techniques.

• Use breathwork (pranayama) to support practice.

• Learn how contemplations help us embody our true nature.

• Develop compassion practices for yourself and others' benefit.

• Support your home practice.

Cara Calibaba is a Registered Yoga Teacher, with training in Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness. She has a Bachelor of Education, with almost two decades of classroom teaching experience. She is an educator for the Greater Victoria School District and an instructor at The University of Victoria’s Different Minds Academy.

Cara offers small group and individual yoga and meditation classes with a focus on creating a holistic and accessible experience while honouring ancient practices. Cara’s clientele includes adults of all ages and children/teenagers experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism.

Her studies in the mind-body connection have deepened over the years, learning alongside psychologists, spiritual teachers, and philosophers including her primary teachers Kevin Matthews and Lama Rabten Tshering. She is currently enrolled in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification (a program created by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield that is affiliated with The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley).

When not on her yoga mat or meditation cushion, Cara enjoys dancing and exploring the natural beauty of Vancouver Island with her husband and daughter.