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Individual yoga

Vanessa Théroux guides an individual yoga session in Montréal, using adaptations and props.

A practice adapted to you, a space to observe and deepen your understanding

 

I guide you through an exploration of yoga that begins with your experience and your questions. Postures, breath and meditation offer opportunities to get to know yourself better and refine your understanding, whether you are discovering the practice or wish to deepen it.

 

In Montréal or online.

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Yoga as self-knowledge

 

My approach follows the path of the eight limbs of yoga presented in Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras. Traditional teachings and contemporary knowledge inform an inquiry that I invite you to explore through direct experience.

 

Practice allows us to observe sensations, the movements of thought and our responses to effort, ease or difficulty. Moments of silence and meditation extend this attention.

 

We learn to recognize thoughts without trying to suppress them or identify with them. This approach invites us to cultivate equanimity: remaining present with changing experience, without being habitually swept away by our reactions. It extends into how we live, make choices and relate to others.

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Understanding and refining the practice

 

My teaching is informed in particular by the Iyengar tradition, with its attention to precision, props and progression.

 

I guide you in understanding what you are doing and why: feeling your points of support, distributing effort, observing the breath and adjusting an action. A chair, blocks or a strap can support this exploration and adapt a posture to your possibilities.

 

We take time to try, feel and compare, without imposing a shape to be reproduced at all costs.

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A session shaped with you

 

We begin with your experience, your expectations and anything that needs to be considered to adapt the session. We can build foundations, explore a posture in greater depth or devote more time to breath and meditation.

 

Your questions and observations guide our work. The aim is to develop an understanding you can draw on in your personal practice, with discernment and respect for your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Can I begin without experience or flexibility?
Yes. We start with your current abilities, taking the time you need to discover the foundations and understand the instructions.

I already attend group classes. What can an individual session offer?
It gives you time to revisit your questions, explore a difficulty or clarify points of reference for your personal practice.

Are inversions required?
No. The choice of postures depends on your experience, your circumstances and what we explore together.

What if I have an injury or a particular condition?
Mention it before the session, along with any recommendations from your healthcare professional. We will discuss possible adaptations. This support does not replace medical care.

How do I book an appointment?
Send your request, indicating whether you prefer sessions in Montréal or online. I will respond personally to discuss availability and arrangements.

DISCLAIMER

The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation for treatment or diagnosis. It does not replace advice from physicians or health professionals and does not take into account pre-existing medical conditions, ongoing treatments or other individual circumstances. Before making any changes, please consult your physician.

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