Upcoming Classes, Workshops & Events

Anatomy for Yoga Teachers, with Mariko Tanabe
A Body-Mind Centering® Approach

November 30 – December 2, 2018
10:00am – 5:00pm

Body-Mind Centering® (BMCSM) is an experiential study based on anatomical, physiological, psychophysical and developmental principles developed by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. BMC utilizes movement, touch, voice, imagery, anatomical illustrations and discussion to explore each body system in ways that can be applied to personal development and professional enhancement.

For teachers and students at all levels of experience. CEU’s awarded for Yoga Alliance certification.

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FREE exploration class in Body-Mind Centering ®
with Mariko Tanabe – Certified Teacher of Body-Mind Centering®

Saturday July 7th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
La Pavilion de danse de l’UQAM #K3220
840 rue Cherrier
Montréal H2L 1H4
Metro Sherbrooke

Come move, vocalize and have fun with us!
Discover BMC SM for the first time, or get back to your BMC practice in a class that
celebrates the body and spirit in motion.

Come move, vocalize and have fun with us!

esther myers yoga studio is holding

Embodying the Inner Pathways of the Circulatory System,
with Mariko Tanabe
Sunday ,March 11
10:30am – 1:30pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Explore the flowing pathways of your circulatory system as it connects and regenerates the tissues throughout your body. Discover how the pulsing rivers and streams of your blood work with your breath to nourish and sustain your thoughts, movement and vital energy.

Learn ways to apply the powerful qualities of the circulatory system to your personal or professional practice through guided movement exploration, working with touch and sound, and discussion. No previous experience is required.

Body-Mind Centering® is an integrated and embodied approach to movement, the body and consciousness. It is an experiential study based on anatomical, physiological, psychophysical and developmental principles devised by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
www.bodymindcentering.com.

$80/morning only, $120/full day
Email: info@estheryoga.com
Phone: (416) 944-0838

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Free Your Movement – Find Your Voice with Body-Mind Centering® – a series of 8 classes

Open your breathing and relieve stress as you discover new ways to free your movement and liberate your voice. Discover the dynamic qualities of your organs, skeleton, fluids, nervous system, glands and senses through movement, touch, vocalization and meditation. In each class you will explore different systems and learn ways to apply these teachings to your life.

This class is for beginners and experienced movers.  It is for all who want to enjoy more freedom in their movement and expression.

Classes begin in the fall – dates to be announced soon.

Sensing and Moving from the Organs: a Body-Mind Centering® Approach With Mariko Tanabe – Certified Teacher of Body-Mind Centering®

Our organs deeply impact our living experiences as we breathe, digest, and process. Their tone affects the tissues and skeletal muscles around them. Through a Body-Mind Centering® approach, you will learn ways to work with your organs for support and grounding, and experience the volume and ease they can bring to your movement and yoga practice.

Sukha Yoga Centre
42 Wyndham St. N. Unit 101C
Downtown Guelph, Ontario

Exploring Your Kidney & Bladder Axis Through Movemnt, Touch and Sound: a Body-Mind Centering® Approach With Mariko Tanabe – Certified Teacher of Body-Mind Centering®

Your kidneys are an empowering source of fluid energy. The kidneys, ureters and bladder form an axis between your upper and lower bodies. Moving through this axis opens an essential energy channel, spatial awareness and creates a grounded lightness and a mindful presence. Through movement, sound, voice and touch, discover ease through your lower back and knees, release tension from your pelvic organs, and calm stress with the support of this miraculous system. No previous experience with BMCsm necessary. Everyone is welcome! Body-Mind Centering® is an integrated and embodied approach to movement, the body and consciousness. It is an experiential study based on anatomical, physiological, psychophysical and developmental principles devised by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. BMCsm utilizes movement, touch, voice, imagery, anatomical illustrations and discussion to explore each body system in ways that can be applied to personal development and professional enhancement. www.bodymindcentering.com

March 12, 2017
10am – 4:30pm

Esther Myers Yoga Studio
390 Dupont Street,
Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5R 1V9

Sensing and Moving from the Organs: a Body-Mind Centering® Approach With Mariko Tanabe – Certified Teacher of Body-Mind Centering ®

Our organ deeply impact our living experiences as we breathe, digest, and process. Their tone affects the tissues and skeletal muscles around them. Through a Body-Mind Centering® approach, you will learn ways to work with your organs for support and grounding, and experience the volume and ease they can bring to your movement and yoga practice. No previous experience with BMC sm necessary. Everyone welcome!

Body-Mind Centering ® is an integrated and embodied approach to movement, the body and consciousness. It is an experiential study based on anatomical, physiological, psychophysical and developmental principles devised by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. BMC sm utilizes movement, touch, voice, imagery, anatomical illustrations and discussion to explore each body system in ways that can be applied to personal development and professional enhancement.

August 24, 2016
2 – 5pm

Esther Myers Yoga Studio
390 Dupont Street,
Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5R 1V9

Email: info@estheryoga.com
Phone: (416) 944-0838

Body-Mind Centering® Association Annual Conference in Montreal

Metamorphosis: Evolving Pathways in Somatics
June 17 – 21, 2016
Concordia University
Performances, workshops, lectures, discussions
https://bmcassociation.org/Conferences

BMCA Annual Conference Performance Evening

Performance of (MY) new choreographic work-in progress “Voices of the Heart”
With dancers Rachel Harris and Robert Meilleur
Music: Alexandre St. Onge and Mariko Tanabe
7:30pm June 18, 2016
Free Admission

Jade Studio – 7 th floor
John Molson Building,
1450 Guy
Montréal, H3G 1M8

Recent Classes & Workshops

Get to know the wondrous vocal structures in your body, and the magic of the vibration they create as they resonate from within. Explore your vocal mechanism, your breath and the diaphragms of the body. Learn how your voice is empowered through the support of your organs, and experience the dynamic qualities that emerge when exploring the voice and the endocrine glands. Be prepared to move, to work with touch and sound, and to uncover your voice as limb of expression of your inner being. All are welcome.

• Get better acquainted with your voice to enhance your vocal expression
• Open new pathways in your breath and body for freedom and ease
• Gain more confidence in your expression with others
• Unleash emotional energy for a sense of well being.

Sunday January 24, 2016 10:00AM – 12:30PM Introduction to BMCSM principles for working with voiceJanuary 31st, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Embodying the voice through breath, your vocal mechanism and diaphragms and vocalizing the vowelsFebruary 21st, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Exploring the voice and the organsMarch 13th, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Exploring the voice and the endocrine glandsApril 3rd, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM The embryological origins of the voice as limb of expression

Upcoming Classes, Workshops & Events

Free Your Movement – Find Your Voice with Body-Mind Centering® – a series of 8 classes

Open your breathing and relieve stress as you discover new ways to free your movement and liberate your voice. Discover the dynamic qualities of your organs, skeleton, fluids, nervous system, glands and senses through movement, touch, vocalization and meditation. In each class you will explore different systems and learn ways to apply these teachings to your life.

This class is for beginners and experienced movers.  It is for all who want to enjoy more freedom in their movement and expression.

Open level

Wednesdays 5:45 – 7:30pm
January 11, 18, 25, March 8, 15, 22 and 29 and April 5, 2017
Single class $22 / 8 classes $155
Students and members of RQD:  Single class $18 / 8 classes $125

Pavillon de la danse
UQAM
840, rue Cherrier  #K4115
Montreal Metro Sherbrooke

Sensing and Moving from the Organs: a Body-Mind Centering® Approach With Mariko Tanabe – Certified Teacher of Body-Mind Centering ®

Our organ deeply impact our living experiences as we breathe, digest, and process. Their tone affects the tissues and skeletal muscles around them. Through a Body-Mind Centering® approach, you will learn ways to work with your organs for support and grounding, and experience the volume and ease they can bring to your movement and yoga practice. No previous experience with BMC sm necessary. Everyone welcome!

Body-Mind Centering ® is an integrated and embodied approach to movement, the body and consciousness. It is an experiential study based on anatomical, physiological, psychophysical and developmental principles devised by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. BMC sm utilizes movement, touch, voice, imagery, anatomical illustrations and discussion to explore each body system in ways that can be applied to personal development and professional enhancement.

August 24, 2016
2 – 5pm

Esther Myers Yoga Studio
390 Dupont Street,
Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5R 1V9

Email: info@estheryoga.com
Phone: (416) 944-0838

Body-Mind Centering® Association Annual Conference in Montreal

Metamorphosis: Evolving Pathways in Somatics
June 17 – 21, 2016
Concordia University
Performances, workshops, lectures, discussions
https://bmcassociation.org/Conferences

BMCA Annual Conference Performance Evening

Performance of (MY) new choreographic work-in progress “Voices of the Heart”
With dancers Rachel Harris and Robert Meilleur
Music: Alexandre St. Onge and Mariko Tanabe
7:30pm June 18, 2016
Free Admission

Jade Studio – 7 th floor
John Molson Building,
1450 Guy
Montréal, H3G 1M8

Recent Classes & Workshops

Get to know the wondrous vocal structures in your body, and the magic of the vibration they create as they resonate from within. Explore your vocal mechanism, your breath and the diaphragms of the body. Learn how your voice is empowered through the support of your organs, and experience the dynamic qualities that emerge when exploring the voice and the endocrine glands. Be prepared to move, to work with touch and sound, and to uncover your voice as limb of expression of your inner being. All are welcome.

• Get better acquainted with your voice to enhance your vocal expression
• Open new pathways in your breath and body for freedom and ease
• Gain more confidence in your expression with others
• Unleash emotional energy for a sense of well being.

Sunday January 24, 2016 10:00AM – 12:30PM Introduction to BMCSM principles for working with voiceJanuary 31st, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Embodying the voice through breath, your vocal mechanism and diaphragms and vocalizing the vowelsFebruary 21st, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Exploring the voice and the organsMarch 13th, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Exploring the voice and the endocrine glandsApril 3rd, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM The embryological origins of the voice as limb of expression