Ananda Yoga, Burlington, ON (2026)

12/22/2025

The holidays are meant to be joyful… yet somehow they often arrive wrapped in busy schedules, expectations, to-do lists, and emotional juggling. Sound familiar? 🎄✨

This time of year is a beautiful reminder that balance isn’t about doing it all perfectly — it’s about knowing when to show up fully and when to step back and breathe. Just like on the mat, balance in life asks us to ground, focus, soften where we can, and adjust when we wobble.

Give yourself permission to:
• say yes to connection
• say no when your energy needs protecting
• pause between gatherings
• move your body, breathe deeply, and reset

A few mindful moments — a stretch, a short practice, a quiet walk, or a few conscious breaths — can bring you back to centre when the season feels full.

Remember: balance isn’t found by adding more… it’s found by listening inward and honouring what you need.

Move gently. Breathe deeply. Enjoy the moments that matter — and let the rest be light. 🤍

11/17/2025

As the days get chillier and the first snowflakes start to fall, staying active and healthy becomes even more important. Even if the weather isn’t quite inviting you out for a walk, hike, cycle, or run, you still have so many fun ways to keep moving indoors.

This is the perfect time to mix things up and try something new:

✨ Explore a new class or machine at the gym
✨ Join a dance class — it’s social, energizing, and so much fun
✨ Try indoor skating or an activity you haven’t done since childhood
✨ Or roll out your mat and enjoy a feel-good yoga flow from the comfort of home

Staying active helps keep your energy up, your mood lifted, and your body strong (and yes — it totally helps ward off those seasonal bugs).

Cool weather outside, warm wellness inside. Keep moving, keep exploring, and keep taking care of you.

11/03/2025

Slow Morning Flow

Start your day with gentle movement — stretch, breathe, and ease into the morning with intention. A slow yoga practice helps awaken your body, calm your mind, and set the tone for the day ahead.

You don’t need fancy poses or long routines — just mindful movement, a few deep breaths, and a moment to connect inward. 💜

Move slowly.
Stretch intentionally.
Breathe fully.
And carry that calm, grounded energy with you throughout your day.

Your morning flow doesn’t just wake up your body — it reminds you to move through life with the same grace, presence, and ease.

10/24/2025

Go with the Flow — On the Mat and in Life ✨

Whether you’re moving through your yoga flow or navigating life’s little surprises, remember this — it’s all about flowing with it!

On the mat, flow connects your breath and movement, helping you find ease and grace. Off the mat, it’s about moving through life’s ups and downs with the same calm, flexibility, and trust.

When we flow, we stop resisting. We soften into the moment. We let life move through us instead of pushing against it.

So today, flow with your breath. Flow with your heart. Flow with whatever life brings your way. You’ll be amazed at how beautifully things align when you stop forcing and start flowing.

10/05/2025

Switch It Up! The Power of Changing Your Arms in Yoga

Sometimes, all it takes is a small change—like moving your arms differently—to discover something new in a familiar pose.

Try it! Next time you’re in Warrior, Downward Dog, or even a seated twist, explore different arm variations—reach forward, out to the side, clasp behind your back, or even add a gentle bind. Each variation awakens new sensations, strengthens different muscles, and brings fresh awareness to your body.

By changing your arm placement, you can:
💪 Engage new muscle groups
💨 Deepen your breath and open the chest
🌿 Improve shoulder mobility and posture
🧘‍♀️ Build focus and coordination

Creativity on the mat keeps your practice alive, playful, and evolving. It reminds us that yoga isn’t about perfecting a shape—it’s about exploration, discovery, and growth.

So, go ahead—switch it up, have fun, and feel how even the smallest adjustments can create the biggest “aha!” moments.

Join us at Ananda Yoga, where we love to play with movement, explore variations, and find the joy (Ananda) in every pose.

09/11/2025

Props = Possibility!

Let’s clear this up: yoga props aren’t “training wheels” — they’re secret superpowers!

Blocks, straps, bolsters (or even a stack of books or pillows at home!) can completely transform your practice. They’re not just for beginners — they’re for curious yogis who want to explore, open, and discover new layers within each pose.

👉 A block under your hand in Half Moon can help you find balance and lift.
👉 A bolster in a forward fold lets you melt deeper into release.
👉 A strap can turn “can’t reach” into “ahh, there it is.”

Props bring more space, more support, and sometimes even more challenge. They invite you to play, to explore your edges, and to experience asanas in fresh, creative ways.

So grab a block, bolster, or strap next time you practice and see what shifts. You might just surprise yourself with how much joy, ease, and depth they can bring.

At Ananda Yoga, we embrace props as tools for growth, fun, and blissful discovery.
Come play, explore, and find new possibilities on the mat!

08/08/2025

Let’s Have Fun!

Yes—yoga can be calming, restorative, energizing, even a great workout… but it can also be pure fun!

When you bring joy into each breath, each movement, each flow, something transformative happens—your body feels lighter, your mind more open, and suddenly the practice feels effortless.

That playful energy can carry you further than you thought possible.
Maybe you try a pose you’ve never done before.
Maybe you sink a little deeper into a stretch.
Or maybe you just find yourself smiling through the whole practice.

Fun has a way of dissolving resistance.
So today—breathe, move, flow… and play.
You might just surprise yourself.

08/04/2025

In the Bubble of Now

Today’s practice felt like pure joy.

That kind of joy that fills you up from the inside out—the quiet kind. The kind that doesn’t need to be loud or flashy, but just is.
A deep peace. A clear mind. A fully present heart.

For a while, nothing else mattered.
It was like being in a bubble where time stood still—no to-do lists, no noise from the world, just breath, movement, and presence. A sacred pause to just be.

Yoga has this ability to give us exactly what we need.
✨ A space to heal.
✨ A moment to reconnect.
✨ A reminder that we are more than the demands placed on us.

Today, I found stillness.
Today, I remembered the joy of simply showing up on my mat.

May you find a moment like that today too.

07/20/2025

Bhakti Yoga: The Path of the Heart 💜

Not all yoga happens on the mat. One of the most beautiful branches of yoga is Bhakti Yoga—the yoga of devotion, love, and surrender. It’s about cultivating a heartfelt connection with the divine, however you define it.

Bhakti Yoga invites you to open your heart through:
🎶 Chanting or singing (kirtan)
🕯️ Ritual or prayer
📿 Repetition of mantras (japa)
🙏 Acts of compassion and love toward others

It’s less about form and more about feeling. It’s the yoga of emotion, intention, and longing—a reminder that we are all connected and that love is the ultimate practice.

You don’t need to be religious to practise Bhakti Yoga. You just need to show up with sincerity and a willingness to soften.

✨ Let your yoga extend beyond the body.
✨ Let it live in your words, your actions, and your heart.

💜 Take a moment. Place your hands on your heart. Breathe deeply.
Silently or aloud, repeat: “Om Prema” – the sound of universal love.

Let your practice today be a soft return to love—for yourself, for others, for this life.

07/12/2025

Move It All—From Fingertips to Toes!

Your body is one incredible, interconnected system—and every part of it deserves some love and movement! From the tips of your fingers to the soles of your feet, every stretch, reach, twist, and bend contributes to your overall strength, mobility, and well-being.

In yoga, we don’t just work one area—we engage the whole body.

- Fingers spread wide to energize the arms and shoulders.
- Toes flex and root to build stability and balance.
- The spine moves in every direction—forward, back, side to side, and in rotation—to stay supple and strong.
- Core engagement supports every movement, keeping us grounded and safe.

When you move your entire body, you improve circulation, maintain mobility, build strength, and support your nervous system. It’s not just a workout—it’s self-care from head to toe.

Yoga offers the perfect opportunity to awaken the body piece by piece, breath by breath—building awareness, balance, and a beautiful connection between mind and movement.

So roll out your mat, stretch wide, and feel your energy come alive from the inside out. Your body will thank you!

06/26/2025

Half Moon, Full Potential

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) reminds us that balance isn’t just about standing on one leg—it’s about finding steadiness within. With one hand grounded and the heart wide open, this pose invites us to explore strength, flexibility, and focus all at once.

And just like the moon, we don’t always have to be full to shine bright.

Balance takes practice—and patience. Some days we wobble, other days we soar. That’s the beauty of yoga: it meets you exactly where you are.

Whether you’re 25 or 65, a seasoned yogi or just starting out, Half Moon encourages you to lean into your edge, trust your foundation, and radiate from your centre.

Use props. Try a wall. Bend your standing leg. Laugh when you tip over. It’s all part of the journey.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up—with curiosity, courage, and joy.

Yoga is for every body and every age. Keep practicing, keep growing, and keep shining.

06/23/2025

Rise and Shine with Intention

The way we start our morning sets the tone for the entire day. Instead of rushing into emails, to-do lists, or the buzz of the world—what if we gave ourselves a few moments to move, breathe, and simply be?

Begin your day gently:
- Stretch slowly
- Breathe deeply
- Move mindfully

Whether it’s a few seated stretches, a soft twist, or simply sitting with your breath and gratitude—this is your time to connect inward before the day begins outward.

An intentional morning grounds your nervous system, clears the mind, and awakens your energy—so you can move through your day with calm, clarity, and purpose.

Here’s your gentle reminder: You don’t need an hour—just a few conscious minutes make a difference.

Start small. Start now. Start with love. 💜

Ananda Yoga