The Barefoot Wisdom Yoga Project is designed to make yoga accessible to all Canadians.
My goal is to empower individuals and communities to improve health and social wellness through the benefits of a yoga practice.
Yoga is a non-judgemental , non-competitive, physical practice that assists in bringing about positive physical and mental change with health benefits that are well documented it gives access to one’s true self: Your Barefoot Wisdom. Love, Jess
The Barefoot Wisdom Yoga Project:
In 2010 Pepsi and Aviva Insurance were both giving away over a million dollars in grants to fund ideas that will positively impact communities across Canada. I have applied to each program to fund, The Barefoot Wisdom Yoga Project. These grants are awarded based upon the voting public so I needed to spread the word and get people voting for my idea.
I submitted the video to the right as part of my application.
Although I did not receive any funding I am still committed to the cause of delivering yoga to those who need it the most.
Thank you for your support.
Peace,
Jess
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"Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Gandhi
Jesse’s teachings are based in experiential learning and he invites his students to draw from their own experiences to make their practice their very own. Jesse started practicing Yoga in 2005 after looking to balance the effects of playing hockey and rugby.
Jesse draws from the inspirational teachings of Don and Amba Stapleton from the Nosara Yoga Institute , from Sarah Tacy from Ganesha Performance and studies alignment in Oakville at Sunseed Yoga with Jim Pope . As a teacher and a lifelong student he is grateful for the experiences he has shared with all his teachers and students. Jesse is an ambassador for The Power of Movement, the founder of The Barefoot Wisdom Project and The Yoga Teacher at the Nike Runner’s Lounge in Toronto.
I have studied traditional Hatha yoga and teach a varity of styles from vinyasa to yin. Please click on the studios names to be linked to their website and schedules.
Studio Sessions
The Clarity Centre (Oakville)
Leewi (Port Credit)
Inspire (Meadowvale)
The Ontario Raquet Club (Oakville)
Kula (Oakville)
Private Sessions & Athletic Programing
Please inquire private classes and about sport specific yoga programing for Golfers, Runners, Rugby and Hockey Players.
Sliding scale is available; Yoga is for Everyone.
COMING SOON.
Stay tuned...
Only 12% of children and youth are accumulating enough physical activity to meet Canadian guidelines; take a look at The Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth 2010.
http://www.activehealthykids.ca/ReportCard/PhysicalActivityandInactivity.aspx
Some interesting research and programming from the University of Calgary and the effects of Yoga on Cancer Patients.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/august2009/yoga
Oxford Journals published a study into the effect of Iyengar Yoga on the heart and how a healthy yoga practice will decrease the possibility of cardiac events.
http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/4/4/511
This University of Maryland article give a brief summary of the history of Yoga and explores the many health benefits of Yoga.
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/yoga-000364.htm
I regularly practice and occasionally teach at Power Yoga Canada in Clarkson and off the mat Kinndli and Pauline have inspired me to dream big and then to go and make it happen.
http://www.poweryogacanada.com
The Nosara Yoga Institute is located in Costa Rica and offers a wide range Yoga teacher trainings. To Don and Amba and the entire NYI family I offer much gratitude for your teachings, support and friendship.
http://www.nosarayoga.com/
I took my first yoga class with Jennifer Findlay over 5 years ago and since then have had the fortune of being a part of many of her inspiring initiatives. Jen is a powerful yoga teacher and a dear friend.
http://coreessencedevelopment.com/
Thank you to Laura and the team at Caribou Creative for all your help and endless enthusiasm for this project.
http://www.cariboucreative.ca/
For his endless hours in the editing room and donating his time and expertise, I would like to thank Derek Woollam of West River Photography
http://www.westriverphoto.ca/
One of my favourite wellness sites to visit is Mind, Body, Green.
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/
If you have any questions about yoga, retreats, my schedule, events or on The Barefoot Wisdom Project, I am happy to share my experiences with you. I would love to hear from you so please feel free to contact Jesse Barlow by filling out the form below or emailing me at: barefootwisdom_gmail.com
