ATMR PRESENTS: MANS LIKE YOU DO YOGA TO ANDRÉ 3000?

Welcome,

April is Stress Awareness Month. We will host this event every Friday in April.

$25 per session

$80 for all four sessions

CASH ONLY on arrival. 40 spaces available per date.

This event series is for men. Doors will be open 15 minutes before session begins. Once session begins, doors will be closed. You will need to bring your own Yoga mat (mandatory) - if you need to borrow a mat from us pleas e-mail [email protected]!

This project is self-funded. Proceeds from each event will help grow this intiative.

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Message from Guest facilitator Jamal Vickers:

"In 2018, I assumed multiple roles, starting as a Marketing Manager then sharing the A&R role with founder Gavin Sheppard and heading up the distribution arm. I then moved to Warner Music Canada and held the title of Marketing Manager for Hip-Hop and R&B before my departure in 2024.

Alongside my career in the music industry, I’ve also been practicing meditation for over 10 years. This was instrumental for me and served as a foundation for not only finding the balance in a chaotic and stressful industry but also for all my future endeavours in the wellness space.

In 2024 I launched an initiative called BALM, focusing on teaching mindfulness to the music industry - teaching the basics of Asana, Breathwork, and Meditation, followed by community conversations. To close out the year, I’ve completed my 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training and will be opening up private classes to artists and business people in the music industry, along with a focus on black men in general.

We will be listening to Andre 3000's new album (no lyrics) - New Blue Sun - is recorded at 432 Hz, and according to the Meditative Mind website, music tuned to that frequency will fill you with a sense of peace. It helps to release stress and tension from the body naturally; it helps the body release serotonin and endorphins, and it helps with the release of negative energy.

Join me on the mat, and let's embark on this shared adventure of self-discovery, mindfulness, and inner peace. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your yoga journey. Om Shanti!"

Yoga session description

6pm Doors Open
6:15pm Start

• 3 mins: Guided meditation and intention setting
• 7 mins: Warm up

• 10 mins: Surya Namaskar A
• 10 mins: Surya Namaskar B
• 10 mins: BALM Vinyasa
• 5 mins: Cool down
• 5 mins: Shavasana for integration
• 5 mins: Pranayama - breathing techniques
• 5 mins: Bhakti Yoga: Chanting & Mantras
  Total: 60 minutes

These sessions will have a light focus on a different Chakras and are intended for beginners and intermediates alike, we’ll move slowly and thoughtfully through each asana. The intention is to teach the body each pose by feeling and breathing into them. I’ll also be opening up to teach you some other aspects of the philosophy of Yoga via Pranayama - expanding the life force through breathing exercises along with some Bhakti Yoga - beautiful chants and mantras that can be used anytime to help ground and cleanse."

Safety & Confidentiality Guidelines

Yoga is a holistic practice that aims to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. While it can provide numerous benefits, it is important to approach yoga with caution, especially if you have a history of injuries or pre-existing medical conditions.

This space is an adult-learning site, where participants are responsible for their own readiness, level of engagement and self-care. We are also dedicated collectively to reducing risks and preventing harms. This begins with treating each other with respect and dignity. We ask that we be mindful of our language and behaviour and to consider whether these may be harmful to others. This space does not tolerate violence, bullying, harassment, or discrimination of any kind - including racism, sexism, misogyny, ageism, transphobia or homophobia.

We expect co-accountability by all participants in upholding these values; tap organizers in if you need support or mediation. A Toronto Mans Reflection team reserves the right to manage situations in the best interest of our collective vision in creating a "safer and braver" space for all.

It is critical that people join feeling safe and confidentiality will be respected.

We ask that there be no photography, video or audio recordings by participants. A Toronto Mans Reflection will have its own official videographer on-site for the purposes of documenting and promoting future events. No one will be filmed without their consent, and only non-identifying shots will be filmed.

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