Luna Girls

“Luna Girls empowers girls to be girls, giving 9-12 year olds the voice and space to authentically express themselves through the mediums of yoga, dance, theater, art, sharing circles, community exploration/interaction and so much more. The aim for Luna Girls is to be a bridge that supports the development of a young girls self-esteem and their concept of self in this ever changing world.”

LUNA GIRLS CODE OF HONOUR:
Self- Respect and Respect of others
Healthy Lifestyles
Continuous learning
Community Connection
Earth Friendly Consciousness
Artistic Discovery

Luna girls: Spanish for moon girls. The Moon is always changing as are girls this age.

1ST TWELVE WEEK SESSION - Tuesdays, September 13th - November 29th (Second term will begin in January 2012)
INVESTMENT: $240 per 12 week (tax included) session, includes light meal, crafting supplies and loads of fun!
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: Near little Italy China town area, address will be given upon registration

FIRST SESSION THEME:
With the abundance of fall we will explore the concept of Gratitude and Mindfulness.

TYPICAL DAY:
6-6:15- sharing circle/check-in and theme introduction
6:15-6:45 - prepare and share a light meal
6:45-7:15 - Expression through art, writing and other mediums.
7:15- 7:50- Yoga/dance/Theatre/drumming
7:50-8:00 - Closing/Sharing circle

YOUR FACILITATORS:

 TARA PORTER

Tara has been working with youth as a teacher, camp monitor and mentor since 1999. She has taught youth from ages 3-19 at the Ottawa School of Speech and Drama (OSSD), Ecole Elementaire Etoile Du Nord, Le Patro de Jonquiere, Truro Dance Academy, NOSCO Academy of Performing Arts and the Dance Association Nova Scotia (DANS) Summer Intensive Camp. Tara has had extensive applied experience teaching theatre, movement and dance to youth, and has been teaching yoga for 3 years at the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre. Most recently, she has created a Youth Empowerment and Stress Management Course through Yoga which she has been teaching at a local Alternate High School in Ottawa.

Tara has taken trainings at the Kripalu Centre for Yoga & Health in Lenox, Massachusetts; Omega Institute in Rhineback, NY; Sivanada Yoga Ashram in Val Morin, QC and has taken workshops with esteemed teachers in Ottawa and Toronto. She sees the teachings of yoga as an integral foundation for personal growth, and a perfect compliment for all ages to experience self discovery in all its shapes and forms. Her passion, modern & traditional approach blended with humour make her an inspiring teacher. 

Annie Boudreau

Annie graduated in nursing from Algonquin College in 1994 where she worked at the Ottawa General hospital and the Rehab Center for over 5 years. Upon giving birth to her 2 children, Zoe now 9 and Owen 6 she let go of nursing to pursue her passion of working with children. In 2004 she created Singing Tree daycare which  supports an atmosphere of free play, art and love. 

In 1998 she travelled across the globe to   teach English in Thailand to children from the ages of 2- 16.  In 2002 Annie got her Kundalini Yoga teacher's certificate and has been teaching at Rama Lotus ever since.  She has found a passion for teaching prenatal, baby and mom  and regular Kundalini yoga.  In 2011 she found herself volunteering in her daughter's grade 3 class to teach yoga and loved the experience.  

Annie is also a fiber artist where she works with raw wool to create works of art.  She facilitates felting workshops from her  home and loves to inspire others to attain their full potential.  You can find her at different craft shows around the Ottawa area.  She is also co-founder of Workermade an artisan's collective and blog author of Annie Bananie - Creative Living.