We believe that yoga is so much more than just movements on your mat. It is a way of being; a practice in our lives that stretches far beyond just physical movements on a mat. It is a discipline, a mentality, a philosophy to live an enlightened and fulfilled life. Sol Sessions are our version of TED Talks, where you have the opportunity to listen to engaging and inspiring speakers both in person or virtually. Join in this soul-inspiring experience!
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Speaker Line-up April 2 - May 1, 2024
Wednesday, April 3: Katie McClelland, Yoga Myths & Misconceptions 5:30-6:45pm
Wednesday, April 10: Stephanie DeBou, Finding Stillness In a World that Won't Stop Moving 6:00-7:15pm
Thursday, April 18: Brandon Love, The Right Kind of Confidence 5:30-6:45pm
Tuesday, April 23: Nina Geleynse, Healing the Inner Self with Parts Work 7:00-8:15pm
Monday, April 29: Katie McClelland, Yoga Off the Mat Creating a Harmonious Life 5:45-7:00pm
Meet the Speakers
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Katie has been teaching yoga full time since 1997. She likes to joke she was born certified to teach, as her mother went through yoga teacher training when she was pregnant with her! In 2006 she co-founded De La Sol Yoga Studios and continues to oversee her bustling Hamilton location. Katie has trained over 500 yoga teachers and teaches workshops and hosts retreats abroad. Katie co-facilitates an online personal development course called ‘Exalted Life’. She is also the host of ‘Yoga With Katie’, a 30min instructional yoga show which airs six days a week and is seen by 600,000 viewers. Katie is passionate about speaking at conferences, high schools and recovery centers about her history of drug addiction and ongoing journey towards wellness and wholeness. She is currently working on her first book, a memoir.
Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:30-6:45pm
Monday, April 29th, 5:45-7:00pm
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Stephanie DeBou, now a full time Yoga and Meditation Teacher, is a former Advertising Executive and Entrepreneur of 15+ years. Her own personal Yoga journey spans a much larger time frame over decades and several countries, but it wasn't until 2017 that she finally gave up her corporate high heels, board rooms and ergonomic chairs in favour of bare feet, yoga mats and meditative cushions. Stephanie has received 500 hours of formal training in Yoga and Meditation, and hundreds more as she pursued her studies that led her into additional training.
Stephanie is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher who weaves together her varied background, personal healing journey, and knowledge of the physical, subtle and mental bodies in classes, courses and workshops that aim to heal. Her diverse blend of experiences with stillness, movement, and healing modalities all weave together in classes that are thoughtfully crafted, elegantly and compassionately delivered, and profoundly transformative.
Wednesday, April 10th, 6:00-7:15pm
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We live in a Yang oriented culture. A culture that is oriented towards busyness, full schedules, and a sense that production equal positive growth. So what happens when we willingly (or sometimes unwillingly) step off that treadmill, and allow ourselves to simply just be? The practice of Yoga invites us not only to slow down, but ultimately, to just stop. To be still. sit still, and observe your breath. What good can come of that, you ask? Well the ancient yogis had some ideas, and having taken a big step down off the corporate ladder many years ago, I have a few thoughts as well. If your journey moving on your mat has yet to lead you to the stillness of a meditation cushion, this talk is for you. Bring your curiousity and questions, and come for the story of how a former VP of Digital Advertising found peace, clarity and fulfillment through stillness.
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Brandon Love is a magician, speaker and coach. When he's on stage he's been described as an "inspirational wizard". He really does make magic. More importantly though, he shows people that they can make magic.
An expert in creating new possibilities, Brandon has authored two books and spoken on stages around the world. His high-energy insight-packed presentations help entrepreneurs and their teams unleash their higher performing selves. Learn more at brandonlovemagic.com.
Thursday, April 18th, 5:30-6:45pm
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What would you do if you had more confidence? What leap would you take? What magic would you make?
What if all the confidence you've ever wanted is already within you, waiting for the right practices to draw it out.
Join magician, author and coach Brandon Love as he illuminates the ways we misunderstand confidence and shares surefire rituals to create it in every area of our lives.
You'll learn:
- the specific practices magicians use to master confidence in their performances
- the difference between authentic and synthetic confidence
- the top misconceptions about confidence that are preventing you from cultivating it for yourself
- how to transform imposter's syndrome into a growth mindset super power
- the dangers of too much confidence and how to recognize when you're in the confidence trap
Brandon's presentations are entertaining and insightful, you don't want to miss this chance to build the right kind of confidence and make your own magic.
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Nina is a licensed therapist, singer, business owner, yogi, wife, and mother. After a decade of working in aviation management, she left the corporate world to pursue a career in psychotherapy. Nina is currently training through the Internal Family Systems Institute and is passionate about sharing her love of this model with others. She holds a BFA in Vocal Music, an MA in Counselling Psychology, and is currently completing an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health. She is very excited to participate as a speaker in De La Sol’s Sol Sessions series!
Tuesday, April 23rd, 7:00-8:15pm
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Although most of us are familiar with feeling torn between conflicted inner voices, we often still think of ourselves as having one singular mind. During this talk, we will explore the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, an evidence-based psychotherapy approach which proposes that we are all born with many sub-minds (parts), each with their own unique roles, desires, and functions. Consider, for example, one part of us that says, “Go for it!”, while another says, “No way!”. To protect our vulnerabilities, protective parts can take on roles that are proactive (e.g., people-pleasing, self-criticism, etc.) or reactive (e.g., emotional reactivity, substance use, etc.). During this talk, we will get curious about the multiplicity of our minds and explore the healing power of IFS parts work. Similar to yoga, which means “union” or “to yoke”, IFS centres around bringing union, balance, and harmony to the inner ecosystem.
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