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st rrfjffnmrsfft rssg e rr health weekender january 14 j995 pj1 i 111 v vm jj yoga experiencing revival stouffvilles igel by kate gilderdale correspondent with the emphasis in health care shifting increas- ingly from cure to prevention the ancient art of yoga has been enjoying renewed interest stouffville resi dent sigrid igel is a teacher of the discipline which she has practised for 28 years and taught for more than 20 im still taking courses whenever i can just for my own pleasure and self- awareness said igel who conducts classes three times a week in the basement of her home im certified by the fellow ship of ontario yoga teach ers foyt an organization which promotes the quality of proper teaching we have 1 very high standards and the major thing is that we stress safety very highly for approximately 16 years igel has worked with the north york board of educa tion i worked for five years at baycrest geriatric hospital with the parkinsons and alzheimer patients stroke victims and people who were challenged physically and mentally to her regret government cutbacks forced the closure of the program it was very rewarding and- i do think in the five years i had quite an effect on the patients wellbeing she continues to teach healthy seniors through the board of education and i have very successful classes with up to 40 students the oldest of whom must be in her mid80s ive taught children from junior kindergarten up to the teenage years as well students at the university of toronto and it certainly is beneficial for all ages contrary to popular percep tion yoga does not require the supple body of an athelete you dont have to turn yourself into a preztel said igel reassuringly my type of yoga isnt at all like that im extremely safety conscious and stress enjoy ment and getting to know the body in addition to her home- based classes she has been teaching three times a week at the embassy suites hotels i have very successful classes with up to 40 students the oldest of whom must be in hermid80s fitness club in markham for the past four years from her home igel also offers a num ber of other courses related to physical and mental well- being we teach medi tation and we have several workshops that we do here cover ing areas such as reflexology healthy diet veg etarian cooking and accupressure point work shops she describes yoga as a holistic fitness pro gram which develops every part of the body it improves circulation and respiration balances mind and emotions and helps regain youthful flexibility and poise love laughter and a healthy dose of humor are all part of the mix she added anyone who is interested in learning more is welcome to attend one of her classes igel noted the first class is free for people to find out for them selves whether they like the atmosphere me as a person and how i teach everybody has a different style and sometimes you click right away but you need to have a lot of trust with the person who instructs you classes are held tuesdays and wednesdays from 2 to 330 pm and thursday evenings from 7 to 830 pm for more information call 6425984 dr ci weinryb bsqod optometrist announces the opening of his new practice at 1 6th aye hwy 48 in thelsunkist plaza please call for an appointment for eye examinations 905 2947846 swan lake rare opportunity to purchase one resale share in the proposed model seniors development known as swan lake villages and become a partner in this unique development that has been unanimously approved by the town of markham with expectations for construction of homes to start in mid 1995 most of the waiting and hard work has been done and the rewards of over 5 years of labour are about to come to fruition with very substantial profits this is a rare opportunity especially in todays market place call 9058879738 nowopenindnionville d 9 l l a r n t a c a ft 3050085 4400 hwy 7 unionville volvo 940 insurance replacement specialists t- freeze jamuafsy sale were the tax pay no gst and pay no pst on beam central vacuum systems you can be sure of he quality and reliability of canadas favourite central vacuum systems theres never been a better time to get a beam canadas bestselling builtin vacuum discounts equivalent to gstpstwill be given your vacuum cleaner specialist since 1985 we repair all vacuums the vacmaster 172 bullock drive 0054722036 h- m 1 we repair all vacuums s u the friendship of those we serve is the foundation of our progress eye arranged ms markham vision centre russell ganz 9275 hwy 48 unit ib at 16th ave beside sunkist markham 4722020 check store for details markham vision is owned and operated by a member of your community kathryn brixton