YOGA CLASSES
Niagara Mountainside Therapeutic Services offers a variety of yoga classes in private or group sessions, over the Zoom format and now in-person. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, want to learn or tweak asanas (aka poses), start or re-start your practice, feel stronger in your body or more relaxed, Denise is able to encourage and guide you.
Denise is a member of Canadian Yoga Alliance, currently holds a CYA-E-RYT 500 certification level. She received her 200 and 300 hour yoga teacher trainings through Power Yoga Canada. NMTS currently offers classes in Power Flow Yoga, Mindful Movement Yoga, Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga or Combo Yoga ~ Chair to Mat. For private sessions, individualized flows and poses may be more suitable depending on client needs.
Slow Flow Power Yoga and Rest & Restore Mindful Meditative Movement class are available for private sessions.
Denise has been practicing yoga since the late 1990’s.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Therapeutic Recreation (TR) encompasses activities that touch different areas of the client including physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual aspects. Therapeutic Recreationists have completed a College Diploma or a University Degree specific to the field of recreation. Recreationists work with clients who may be socially isolated (for whatever reason), want assistance in determining leisure activities, residing in hospital, Long Term Care, Retirement Homes, aging at home, persons with developmental disability, or anyone who would like support to get through a challenge. Clients may be persons with physical or cognitive decline (dementia) or just wanting support in various ways.
Denise holds a degree in Physical Education and a Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services. Sessions presented by Niagara Mountainside Therapeutic Services will utilize concepts of Montessori based, creative activities that are geared to the goals, abilities, interests and needs of each individual client.
Private & Personalized Yoga Instruction
Do you have special requirements? Are you self conscious and want to practice yoga? Would you like more challenge? Do you have a group of friends interested in practicing together? Are you hosting a conference or workshop and would like yoga movement or meditation breaks? Bookings for group or private classes tailored to your needs are available. In-person or online.
Experience Denise’s ability to tune in to your needs and encourage you to work with your body at a level that is personalized for you (or your group). Whether you are an experienced yogi looking for a deepening of your practice or a beginner yogi learning the ropes, this invitation awaits you!
Private & Personalized Therapeutic Recreation
A loved one at home or in Long Term Care needing extra attention or care. A spouse needing a break (respite care). Additional recreation-based therapeutic services for socialization or other restorative needs.
With 16 years experience working in long term care with persons having disabilities of various types in addition to being somewhat intui, Denise is able to provide creative ways to connect with and work with your loved one towards personalized goals.
Classes & Events
Take a look at our classes and events for this month!
Recordings are available for all classes.
Thoughts & Musings
