In keeping with Sri Dharma Mittra’s strongly rooted karma yoga tradition, Justine donates the proceeds from her workshops to various charitable organisations, among which have included: Care Canada, the Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis Calendar fund, the Military Family Resource Centre, Save the Children Syrian Crisis Fund, COVID Relief in India, and Serpent River First Nation. By attending her events, you, too, will be contributing to a needy cause. Please, come and help support your global community…after all, we are all ONE!
ONLINE VIA ZOOM:
Monthly Dharma Yoga Master Class – Flowing with Grace
Sunday 25 February 2024, 08.30 -10.30 EST
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85242376986?pwd=RDd0jGDz67XQjVn9j0AYoWm6yk0dmA.1 (Meeting ID: 852 4237 6986 ; Passcode: 785867)
This Dharma Yoga practice is targeted to those who have a longstanding regular practice. More advanced postures and sequences are given for those wanting to challenge their balancing abilities, coordination, and endurance; however, easier options will also be offered. Please practice according to your comfort and ability level.
This month’s practice will feature flowing sequences that encourage us to move with fluidity, power and ease, with an aim to work on flexibility, balance and coordination, core stability and strength, and concentration.
INDOOR YOGA/KIRTAN EVENTS:
Ottawa Community Kirtan
Location: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Avenue, Ottawa)
Friday 16 February 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 15 March 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 19 April 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 17 May 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love! Afterwards you can enjoy the company of beautiful, kindred souls.
There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts.
Song sheets will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available.
You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us. 
Rebecca White Raven (voice and other instruments), Sraddha (voice and guitar), and Justine-Anjali (voice and harmonium) will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart.
There will also be other musicians that we invite to join us.
Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
This will happen the third Friday of each month. Tickets are 20$ each if you purchase them through Eventbrite here (safest option in case we sell out): [add Eventbrite link]
The cost is 25$ if you get them at the door, if there are tickets still available (event will be marked as sold out if all tickets sell).
** NOTE: No one will be turned away if they can’t pay the ticket. Please inquire at the door for community tickets. **
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community. Haribol!
** NOTE: This is an event without alcohol or drugs such as marijuana, psychotropics or other mind altering substances (very important for us, thank you for your respect). Let’s practice together in mindfulness and higher-consciousness. **
OMBuds Community Kirtan
Location: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Avenue, Ottawa)
Friday 1 March 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 5 April 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Tickets: By donation at the door ($15-20 suggested amount)
“Get together in large numbers and share the Way and mantras together!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love. Join us afterwards to socialise with great souls.
There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts.
Song books will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available. You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us. 
The OMBuds will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart. There may also be other musicians and kirtan wallahs that we will invite to join us!
Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community. Haribol!
Acrobatic Partner Yoga
Location: Studio Akasha Hull (69 rue Eddy, Gatineau)
Sunday 10 March 2024, 14.30 – 16.30 EST
Sunday 7 April 2024, 14.30 – 16.30 EST
Sunday 19 May 2024, 14.30 – 16.30 EST
Sunday 16 June 2024, 14.30 – 16.30 EST
Registration process: Email to <justinehoang@sympatico.ca>
Come join Justine and Andrew for an exhilarating exploration of this partner based yoga practice that fosters creativity, connection and consciousness. It is a wonderful way to put into practice both the physical and philosophical principles of yoga…in an exceedingly nourishing and fun way!
No need to bring a partner; we will find you someone to work with! We hope you will come join us and discover this amazing, beautiful practice!
Cost: $30 for singles or $50 for pairs
Registration: To sign up, please send an registration request to the email address referenced above; enter “Acrobatic Partner Yoga Registration – September 10” as the subject.
You may also use the contact form referenced in the Tickets link on this event page.
Please note that an e-transfer to the address, “justinehoang@sympatico.ca”, will also be needed to secure your spot.
OMBuds Kirtan & Potluck
Location: 1469 Portal Avenue (Alta Vista, Ottawa)
Saturday 9 March 2024, 16.00 – 18.00 EST (Optional Vegetffarian Potluck to follow)
Tickets: By donation at the door ($15-20 suggested amount)
The OMBuds are delighted to be offering kirtan again at the home of the Ottawa Meditation Group! Please join us for an afternoon satsang and kirtan, held at the home of our beloved host, Chris Simmonds.
After the kirtan, we hope that you will stay for a vegetarian/vegan potluck dinner and bask in the company of kindred souls. All are welcome!
Kirtan – Raise your Vibration!
Location: Mountaingoat Yoga Centre (Barrhaven, Nepean)
Saturday 23 March 2024, 14.00 – 16.00 EST
Registration URL Link: https://mountaingoatyoga.com/workshop/kirtan-raise-your-vibration/
“Clap your hands and sing together with great enthusiasm…soon you will start to feel the bliss!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
The OMBuds are excited and grateful to be coming back to Mountaingoat Yoga to raise high vibes and spread love, light and healing with the community!
Kirtan is a Bhakti Yoga practice that involves chanting powerful mantras and bhajans (spiritual songs), usually in a communal setting.
Through the vibrations produced and the emotions evoked, the mind becomes calm and the heart becomes pure. One may experience profound healing effects and a deeper sense of connection with the Divine. It is a practice that paves a direct path to the heart. Song books will be provided.
All are welcome, and no yoga experience is needed, so please bring your families and friends!
Cost is by donation, with all proceeds being directed to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard!
Backbending Posture Workshop // Atelier de postures de flexion arrière (Bilingual)
Location: Studio Akasha Hull (69 rue Eddy, Gatineau)
Sunday 24 March 2024, 14.30 – 16.30 EST
Registration process // Processus d’inscription: Email to <justinehoang@sympatico.ca>
This clinic targets backbending postures, aiming to enable participants to find more
ease in these asanas. During the workshops, we will deconstruct the postures by exploring exercises and techniques which will strengthen and open vital areas of the body. We will also use visualization to help find ourselves more easily in poses….Remember, you can only go as far as the imagination! // Cette clinique cible les postures de flexion arrière, ayant un but de permettre aux participants à trouver plus d’aisance dans ces asanas. Pendant les ateliers, nous déconstruirerons les postures en explorant des exercices et des techniques qui renforceront et ouvriront les zones vitales du corps. Nous employerons également la visualisation pour aider à se retrouver plus facilement dans les poses. Plus votre imagination est grande, plus vous pouvez réaliser par vous-même!
Cost//Coût: $30
Registration//Inscription: To sign up, please send an registration request to the email address referenced above; enter “Backbending Workshop – 28 January” as the subject. // Pour vous inscrire, veuillez envoyer une demande d’inscription au courriel référencé ci-dessus. Entrez “Atelier postures de flexion arrière – 24 mars” comme sujet.
Please note that an e-transfer to the address, “justinehoang@sympatico.ca”, will also be needed to secure your spot. // Veuillez noter qu’un virement électronique au courriel « justinehoang@sympatico.ca » sera également nécessaire pour réserver votre place.