Workshops
and Upcoming Events


Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy (CAT) Workshops With Sherryn

Introduction to "CAT" Therapeutic Yoga Workshops for beginners and continuing students of any style of yoga.

These workshops are for anyone wishing greater access to free spinal movement, but is especially ideal for those suffering chronic pain caused by injury, stress or repetitive strain. Whether your pain is in your back and neck, shoulders, elbows & wrists, pelvis, hips & legs etc., this therapy will benefit you with greater freedom and ease in all aspects of movement and develop strength and coordination in your postural muscles to maintain this critical spinal alignment.
Instructional Handouts provided.
Medical professionals and teachers welcome.

Given the nature of these therapeutic yoga workshops, space is limited. Register early to secure your spot.

  • Intro to CAT Workshops

  • Join me on March 13 & 14, 2010 for a
Weekend CAT Yoga Therapy Workshop at The Edmonton Yoga Studio
2 Day Workshop 3 hrs each day
Sat 12-3pm &  Sun 10-1pm FULL
or
Sat 4-7pm & Sun 2-5pm FULL
cost : $140.00 
Both workshop classes are now full and wait listed
Contact Isa Duxbury at 1-780-732-7860  or vademecum@shaw.ca to register
www.edmontonyogastudio.com
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  • April 18, 2010
12 - 3pm $65
The Yoga Studio South, JCC Location
403-253-9694 to register. 
www.yogastudiocalgary.com


more dates to be annouced soon!

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7th ANNUAL SERIES OF CRITICAL ALIGNMENT
YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY
WORKSHOPS AND TEACHER TRAININGS

Spring 2010

with Gert van Leeuwen

Int'l Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Author and
Founder of Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy
& Bharata Yoga Institute of Amsterdam


2010 Critical Alignment Training Schedule:

Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy Training, Level I FULL!

Call to be wait listed. Should a spot in this training open, preference will be given to those in order of contact from this list.

May 21-23; Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-4pm, Sunday 9-12pm & 3-6pm, Yogadotcalm, Calgary, AB

Join Gert van Leeuwen in this therapeutic yoga training designed for those suffering with chronic back and neck pain, painful shoulders and hips, repetitive strain injuries, etc. Using specialized yoga tools and breathing techniques you will learn the theory behind C.A.T. to release tensed, stressed and repetitively strained muscles, joints and spine making it possible to begin building a new 'critical alignment'.

Register before Jan. 15, 2010 and receive early bird pricing of $350.
After Jan. 15, $395
Pre-requisite: Completed Yoga Teacher Training program (any yoga style) or training in bodywork (i.e. massage therapy, chiropractor, physiotherapist, personal trainer, etc.)


Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy Training, Level II

May 24-26; Monday to Wednesday 9am to 4:15pm, Yogadotcalm, Calgary, AB

Continue your C.A.T. training with founder Gert van Leeuwen. Learn more of the black strap exercises that create the basis for C.A.T. Begin learning how to put classes together and how the exercises can benefit all yoga styles.

Register before Jan. 15, 2010 and receive early bird pricing of $425.
After Jan. 15, $475.
Pre-requisite: C.A.T. Level I



Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy Training, Level III

May 27-29; Thursday to Saturday 9am to 4:15pm, Yogadotcalm, Calgary, AB

Begin to put your training into more of a therapeutic hands-on practice. Learn more about the assessments of the spine while in a seated position as well as inverted with the use of the specialized headstander.

Register before Jan. 15, 2010 and receive early bird pricing of $475.
After Jan. 15, $525.
Pre-requisite: C.A.T. Level II



Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy Training, Level IV

May 31- June 3; Monday to Thursday 9am to 4:15pm, Yogadotcalm, Calgary, AB

Complete your training with Gert van Leeuwen in Critical Alignment Therapy with your Level IV Certification. This level develops your one-on-one assessment skills as well as class development/design and teaching from a behavioral therapeutic standpoint. This level will not only teach you more about what goes on in the body through this highly effective therapy but how the mind is effected and how to create positive mental and emotional changes.

Register before Jan. 15, 2010 and receive early bird pricing of $550.
After Jan. 15, $600.
Pre-requisite: C.A.T. Level III, and recommended a year of practice/teaching between Level III & IV.

Registration for all Yoga Therapy Teacher Trainings is through SherYoga Therapy. Payment can be made in cash, cheque (payable to SherYoga) or email money transfer only.

Critical Alignment Yoga Training, Intensive Junior Level Retreat

June 7 – June 12; arrive on Monday at 3pm
with departure on Saturday at 11am,
Cross River Wilderness Centre, Radium, B.C.

Join Gert van Leeuwen in the B.C. wilderness
for the first Critical Alignment Yoga Teacher Training.
This 6 day retreat located at the Cross River
Wilderness Centre near Radium, B.C. will
include tipi accommodation (double occ. cabin
upgrade available as well at $350/student),
three delicious meals each day and Junior Level Critical Alignment Yoga training.
With all trainings taking place in a beautiful spacious yurt, this retreat will be one not to miss!

Register before Jan. 15, 2010 and receive early bird pricing of $1100 for tipi accommodations or $1450 for dble occ. cabin accommodations.
Pre-requisites: Current Yoga Teacher Training certificate plus Critical Alignment Therapy Level I



CAT Yoga Therapy Workshop Series of 6 Therapeutic Yoga Classes
With Gert van Leeuwen of Amsterdam
Founder of Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy (CAT) OVER 1/2 FULL REGISTER NOW!
May 31, June 1, 2 & 4, 5, 6, 2010
$315+ gst
4:30 – 5:45pm each day, located @


Workshop includes 6 yoga therapy classes and a private assessment.
Private Assessments scheduled at time of registration for Sunday, May 30 and will be located at SherYoga Therapy Studio 9516 – 5St SE Calgary.








Join Gert in this therapeutic yoga series of classes designed for those of you suffering with chronic back and neck pain, painful shoulders and hips, repetitive strain injuries, etc. Using specialized yoga tools and breathing techniques you will learn to release tensed, stressed and repetitively strained muscles, joints and spine making it possible to begin building a new ‘critical alignment’. You will experience greater freedom and ease of movement.

To determine how this workshop could benefit you contact Sherryn at 403-816-1502 or sheryoga@shaw.ca.

To Register for this therapeutic workshop series of classes contact Sherryn @ SherYoga Therapy Studio

Participants are encouraged to discuss health problems and /or injuries with their doctor/healer/instructor before attending.

All Workshops, Trainings and Retreat fees are in Cdn Dollars and are due at time of registration.

Contact Information:




Sherryn Rault
sheryoga@shaw.ca
(403) 816-1502






"No longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free of"
"...I noticed an immediate loosening of my hips and a lengthening of my stride... Thank you for all the time, love and attention you put into making these sessions available to us." Deb
"My heavens … my back has never felt so alive and I mean this quite literally... Thank-you so very, very, very much !!" Michelle
"I felt AMAZING after spending three hours with you, better than I’ve felt in ages....this approach works so well for me. It's very encouraging." JoAnn
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