Urban Poling & Yoga

November & December 2025

*WEATHER POSTPONEMENT POLICY

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Enhance your cardiovascular fitness, balance, strength and flexibility.

This 75 minute class provides a total-body fitness experience while enjoying the beautiful Arboretum! We alternate periods of walking with balance, strength & flexibility movements.

 *prerequisite: must be able to walk briskly for 30 min nonstop*.

Missed classes cannot be credited or transferred.

cash, cheque  OR  *e-transfer payment  to: eileen@eileensyoga.com 
is your confirmation of registering for class.    * NO PASSWORD NEEDED. I HAVE AUTO-DEPOSIT

MEETING PLACE

Fletcher Wildlife Parking Lot

 
PREPARING FOR CLASS

It is important that we begin class on time.  Please arrive with poles at proper height.

Check height of poles EACH TIME you go out walking as temperature / humidity changes can loosen them.
Please come to class scent-free.

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING TO CLASS

• Urban Walking Poles, set to appropriate height (arms at 90 degree angle when standing up tall and shoulders relaxed)
  
• Eye protection, if desired
• Sunscreen, sunhat or visor, if desired
• Water to drink during or after class
• Optional: light snack, tissues

HOW TO DRESS {for cooler weather}

• Base layer:  A snug-fitting merino wool, silk or synthetic fabric will help to wick perspiration away from your body.  Avoid wearing cotton as this absorbs perspiration.
• Mid layer:  thermal, light weight fleece, sweater or ski vest that is warm, insulating, comfortable. The layer that would keep you warm if you took your outer jacket off .
• Outer layer: warm,  windproof & water-repellent.

ACCESSORIES:  {for winter classes}

• Hat:  Preserves 50% of your body heat!!!
• Mittens:  are usually warmer than gloves. If you're prone to cold hands, putting 'Hot shots' or similar items inside your mittens to keep your hands warm in very cold weather.
• Gators: to protect snow from entering boots and helps to keep the lower leg dry.

Good facts to know:
www.urbanpoling.com/faq/

WEATHER POSTPONEMENT POLICY
In case of hazardous weather conditions  i.e., WINTER: blizzard, freezing rain OR wind-chill  > -26C                                                                                     SUMMER:  humidex > 32C

Please check your email at least 1 hour before class start time for any cancellation notices or change of class start location!

Please phone me on cellphone day of class if unsure 613 858 8177

 
One-on-One Private Urban Poling / Snowshoeing Sessions

Tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
Please Contact Me to Book Your Session

What is Urban Poling? (also known as Nordic Pole Walking)

Urban Poling/Nordic Pole Walking uses special poles designed to engage the muscles of your core, upper body and legs providing a total body workout. It is a wonderful activity for people of all ages and abilities, including those recovering from injury, chronic conditions, during the pre and post-natal period and for people who want to get into great shape while enjoying the outdoors!

Please see  www.urbanpoling.com  for more information or to purchase poles.

What are the Benefits of Urban Poling!

• Provides a full body workout (involving 90% of your body’s muscles!)
  
• Activates and tones your core muscles
  
• Maintains whole-body bone density
  
• Reduces joint stress (especially in the knees, feet and hips)
  
• Increases your heart rate and caloric expenditure (the perceived exertion is similar to that of normal walking, but you burn 30% more calories!)
  
• Improves overall physical fitness
  
• Improves your posture, balance and co-ordination
  
• Increases the range of motion in your shoulders and hips
  
• Improves lymph system function 
• Increases upper body muscle usage (by 95% compared to walking without poles!)
  

  *Reference: Sarah Weller, Kinesiologist (BCAK), Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP),                                                                    Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist

Please watch this video for a brief preview: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fuF1pUaws

Testimonials

Eileen’s snowshoe classes, along with the Urban Poling classes have given me the 
opportunity to build strength, learn new skills and develop confidence so that I now 
look forward to these 2 new activities. Eileen’s vast body of knowledge, 
combined with her excellent teaching and communication skills makes it possible for 
those of us who have previously seen these activities as challenging, to now be out 
there enjoying ourselves. Her support, compassion and genuine joy make it impossible not 
to want to get out there and join her.
   L.R., Ottawa 

Being a participant in Eileen’s Guided Urban Poling class is an opportunity to develop optimal mental, spiritual and physical health and wellness.  Under Eileen’s patient tutelage in each session over the past five years, I have discovered this sport is invigorating and enjoyable. The social aspect plays a huge role in enjoyment as well. I have met the most wonderful group of people who I look forward to seeing each week.