Friday, October 14, 2011
As a parent often it feels like it's me against the media. What is presented to our children can be scary at times. I cringe at the messages that certain movies and billboards dictate. No wonder girls can be confused as to what is right and wrong. I have subscribed to New Moon Girls which is a great publication for young girls. It is an advisement free publication with content written by girls. A recent publication focused on where our food comes from and the importance of eating local and more. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Both Tara and I have been getting great feedback about Luna Girls. Lots of women state that they wish they had, had something of the like while growing up. Here is a little sneak peak at our inspiring calendar of events for the month of September. Also we want to meet and talk to you out there who are interested in Luna Girls. We will soon have an open house where you can come and meet us and discuss what we are all about.
Every Tuesday night from 6-8 we will do yoga, dance and express ourselves through movement. We will have a sharing circle and share food. To further enrich Luna Girls lives we will follow this calendar of events for September. Also on the agenda is asking the girls themselves what it is they are interested in and what they wish to get from the group.
Theme: Gratitude
In many teachings it is said that the secret to happiness is gratitude. Through our activities for the month of September we will weave a thread of gratitude into our yoga, dance and theatre. Luna Girls will express their feelings, experiences and thoughts on the subject during our sharing circle.
Tuesday September 13th
Candle making: Each girl will learn to make their own candle and decorate a wooden stand as a candle holder. This candle will then be brought home where Luna Girls will create their own meditation space at home. Girls will also be given a meditation to practice at home and help develop a home practice.
September 20th
Wet Felt a Yoga Mat: Luna Girls will learn to wet felt their very own meditation mat which they will then use during circle time. These mats can also be used during their own meditation practice at home. Wet felting is an ancient art dating 2 000 years. It’s the process of using warm water, soap and friction with wool batting to create a piece of strong felted material.
September 27th
Making Bread: In celebration of the Earth’s abundance and what it provides for us we will be learning to make bread from scratch. This includes grinding grains, kneeding and baking. Luna girls will then share their efforts with their families.
Every Tuesday night from 6-8 we will do yoga, dance and express ourselves through movement. We will have a sharing circle and share food. To further enrich Luna Girls lives we will follow this calendar of events for September. Also on the agenda is asking the girls themselves what it is they are interested in and what they wish to get from the group.
Theme: Gratitude
In many teachings it is said that the secret to happiness is gratitude. Through our activities for the month of September we will weave a thread of gratitude into our yoga, dance and theatre. Luna Girls will express their feelings, experiences and thoughts on the subject during our sharing circle.
Tuesday September 13th
Candle making: Each girl will learn to make their own candle and decorate a wooden stand as a candle holder. This candle will then be brought home where Luna Girls will create their own meditation space at home. Girls will also be given a meditation to practice at home and help develop a home practice.
September 20th
Wet Felt a Yoga Mat: Luna Girls will learn to wet felt their very own meditation mat which they will then use during circle time. These mats can also be used during their own meditation practice at home. Wet felting is an ancient art dating 2 000 years. It’s the process of using warm water, soap and friction with wool batting to create a piece of strong felted material.
September 27th
Making Bread: In celebration of the Earth’s abundance and what it provides for us we will be learning to make bread from scratch. This includes grinding grains, kneeding and baking. Luna girls will then share their efforts with their families.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
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.
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.
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