by Christine Russell
889 co-creator with my sister @889emily
Have you HEARD what 889 has in store for you this FALL?
We have been planning for months and months. Our team set out with the intention to bring our yogis a few new things this Fall to look forward to:
~ A juicy, deep, long, yoga intensive program based around a city lifestyle to grow and develop our community of yogis
And so we introduce to you our new 889 Living Yoga Program, launching on September 15. It’s going to be so good, it’s almost sold out! If you are interested, get in touch with Nicky, our warrior goddess Yoga Community Leader and 889 Living Yoga Program Director right away ([email protected]) to grab the final spot or two.
~ More for your core
Welcome FUSION and PILATES to 889! More specifically, welcome 4 incredible teachers - best in class:
Amber Joliat of Misfit Studio teaching her infamous “Fusion” class blending Yoga + Pilates
Amy Brown, founder of Pilates for Life, and long-time friend of 889 teaching Pilates at 889
Leslie Parker, founder of Mindful Movement Studios, and 889 yogi, teaching Pilates at 889
Danielle Dodham-Wright, ballerina, dancer, pilates guru, and health nut teaching Pilates at 889
~ Balance
Many of our yogis do other activities - like running - so we went out and found the best-of-the-best mindful running program to support your running practice (envision: T’ai Chi meets Running). Introducing, CHI RUNNING. “Chi Running is the world’s leader in teaching safe, efficient, natural running technique to reduce injury and improve personal performance. Our mission is to help you love running forever.” Check-out our Chi-Running workshop beginning October 13th, and follow them on twitter @chirunning
~ Mindfulness Meditation
Our Living Yoga Program has incorporated Mindfulness Meditation, led by Josh Cohen (we can’t wait for this!)
The Yonge and The Restless! 889 loves meditation and we are excited to create this mindfulness meditation sangha. Join us for a one-hour, informal, weekly, peer-led, meditation, discussion and cup of tea together Monday nights from 6:30 - 7:30pm, Yonge Street location. Open to all! Those new to meditation are more than welcome. No prior meditation experience is required, just a desire to learn how to train the mind in mindfulness and to be supported by a group of mindful friends. By donation, with all donations going to karma889.
Meditation 101 - If you are interested in learning more about Buddhist meditation, join a Buddhist newcomers day on Sunday September 23, led by , Dharmachari Harshaprabha, a visiting teacher from London UK. Visit our Special Events and Programs to learn more.
~ Members Only Community
Introducing Vino + Vinyasa: a once-monthly Friday night yoga and wine party taught by a different 889 teacher each month! It’s the new date-night.
Members-Only class: Check-out Thursday nights at Yonge Street. 7:30 - 8:45pm every week is a class for just our members. Taught by the same 889 instructor for one calendar month, with the teacher changing each month. Dive in, explore and be supported. Open to all 889 Members of King West and Yonge Street.
~ New classes, and of course the classes you love
Fall Yonge Schedule
Fall King West Schedule
~ More incredible Special Events + Programs
And, most importantly, returning to 889…
Joyous Health!
Sunny’s Restorative + Thai Yoga Massage Workshops
Jock Yoga Bootcamp with Michael DeCorte
Stress + Anxiety Workshop with Kim
Global Mala with Jodi and Corrie
Beginner Yoga
Restorative and Hot Stone Massage with Nicky and Justin
Here Comes the Sun with Natasha Currah
Kirtan with Lana
And more…
~ Goodies in our Boutique. Yours to discover…
(ok, a few hints: incredible Canadian designer Jenny Bird, totally natural and phenomenal hair care from Rahua Amazon beauty, 100% Alpaca ponchos, and more from your faves Splendid, lululemon, Hardtail)
~ More all-natural treatments in our Spa
Introducing BROW THREADING now at 889. Book in before or after class (or better yet, during a facial) for a quick brow thread.
Have you tried our Rahua 100% all natural, organic, vegan shampoo and conditioners in our locker rooms?
With gratitude to you - our amazing community - who powers us to create incredible experiences on and off the mat to inspire happy, healthy, peaceful lives.
May you warmly welcome September.
With love,
Christine + Emily
