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the website of Brett Wearne,
Physiotherapist and Yoga Instructor

 

> > B I O G R A P H Y

>> Brett Wearne has worked as a physiotherapist for more than 15 years. He uses his knowledge and experience of yoga in his practice on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.

Brett teaches yoga classes on Salt Spring and in other venues around the province. He has facilitated many workshops on this topic to other therapists in Canada. Through his own daily yoga practice and exposure to some of North America's and Europe's leading yoga teachers Brett has gained considerable insight into the therapeutic benefit of yoga.

 

> > A B O U T cT H E cY O G A

>> Yoga is about remembering who we really are. It is not a goal-oriented activity. Brett's approach to yoga involves a basic understanding of the core (fascial) 'lines' in the body, and an awareness of these lines in the poses (asanas). This encourages us to move from the inside out, to remember the space that naturally exists in the body.

Our skeletal structure is suspended in the soft tissue of our bodies. The main focus of Brett's yoga is to release tension in the tissue surrounding the bones. As there is no place or goal to reach, the yoga encourages us to remember to be right here, right now.

 

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>> Brett's Yoga classes and private sessions are taught in the brand new Pyramid Yoga studio.The pyramid structure is aligned with true North and is a replica of the Great Egyptian Pyrmaid at Giza, the sides being sloped at of 52 degrees. The pyramid structure is an excellent maginifier of energy, helping us to clearly see our resistance and blockages physically and energetically. Through being present to what is, we begin to see who we really are, the awareness and consiousness beneath the mental noise and physical limitations. We are not our experiences, we are the awareness behind the experiences.

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>> Salt Spring Island, BC: Saturday Afternoon Workshops (May, June, July, August)

>> Upcoming Dates & Times: Saturday May 24th (2-5pm), June 21st, July 12th, August 23rd 2008 (all 2- 5 pm)
>> Venue: The Pyramid, #1404 Beddis Rd, salt Spring Island, BC
>> Cost: $50 per session ( Pre-registration required)
>> To Book: Contact Brett by e-mail or tel. (250) 538 0924. Numbers limited to 8 people.

These afternoon sessions, open to everyone, offer a mini-retreat from your busy life! Remember what it feels like to just be when yoga is approached with awareness and without forcing anything. Bodyworkers and therapists will find it particularly helpful in learning how to integrate principles of yoga into their practice. If you're coming from the city you can enjoy the wonnderful Salt Spring Market in the morning and do some Yoga in the afternoon.

Two CECs for Registered Massage Therapists for each of these sessions

 

>> Salt Spring Island, BC: May/June 2008 Weekend

>> Dates & Times: Friday 30 May (7pm - 9pm), Saturday 31 May (9:30am - 4:30pm), Sunday 1 June (9am to 2pm)
>> Venue: The Pyramid, 1404 Beddis Road, Salt Spring Island
>> Cost: $320 ($100 non-refundable deposit payable immediately)
>> To Book: Contact Brett by e-mail or tel. (250) 538 0924

This workshop is suitable for all experience levels and ages, and is open to everyone. Bodyworkers and therapists will find it particularly helpful in learning how to integrate principles of yoga into their practice.

This weekend is about developing your understanding of fascial support in the body and deepening your Yoga practice. The incredible Gatehouse Yoga studio is a wonderful space to find that clear and quiet space that exists within you. This weekend will provide plenty of space and time for you to do that.

Each day will begin with a 25-minute sitting meditation, led by Brett. There will be an evening of chanting after dinner on Saturday, from approximately 8:00-9:15 pm. In previous workshops this has proved to be both energising and very uplifting!

It is my hope that you will discover through this workshop that Yoga is not about forcing anything, it's about letting go of tension to discover the hidden jewel within us.

FOURTEEN CECs for Registered Massage Therapists for this workshop

 

>> Wells (close to Quesnel), BC: October 2008 Weekend

>> Dates & Times: Friday 3 October (9:30 am - 4:30 pm), Saturday 4 October (9:30 am to 4:30 pm)
>> Additional Date for Intermediate Level Yoga: Sunday 5 October (9:00 am to 4:30 pm)
>> Venue: Wells Community Hall
>> Cost: $230 for Friday and Saturday (Sunday is an additional $70 as part of package; $85 stand-alone)
>> To Book: Contact Kate Sulius by e-mail or tel. (250) 994-3498 Fri-Mon; (250) 992-5600 Tues-Thurs

This workshop is suitable for all experience levels and ages, and is open to everyone. Bodyworkers and therapists will find it particularly helpful in learning how to integrate principles of yoga into their practice.

FOURTEEN CECs for Registered Massage Therapists for this workshop

>> Cape Town, Temenos (McGregor) and Knysna, South Africa: February/March 2009 Weekends

>> Dates & Times: February/March, 2009. Exact dates to follow.
>> Venue: Cape Town
>> Cost: tba
>> To Book: Contact Brett by e-mail or tel. (country code +1) 250 538 0924. Please remember this is 10 hours behind South African time.

These workshops are suitable for all levls.

Topics include energy awareness, meditiation, pranayama (breathing), familiarisation with fascial alignment principles, yoga asanas (standing poses and forward bends), core awareness/strengthening.

 

 

 

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>> Physiotherapy/yoga sessions are available with Brett on Salt Spring Island, BC. Sessions last between one and two hours, and are suitable for a wide variety of injuries or physical conditions. Brett tailors the session to your specific needs, depending on your level of activity, body awareness and overall postural alignment. These sessions are entirely hands-on, and involve no electrical interventions or external machinery. Cost is $85 per hour, $110 for 1.5 hours, $140 for 2 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

> >cT H ER B O O K

>> Brett's manual 'Alignment Through Yoga' is being updated for the release of the Third Edition in 2008.

> > Currently, a booklet covering essential core exercises is available. This booklet includes a detailed description of each exercise, photographic sequences to follow and an explanation of the importance of core exercises in your yoga practice. The book is available for $10 (plus shipping). E-mail Brett to order your copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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>> Brett can be reached by clicking on this e-mail, or by telephone at (250) 538 0924.