Balanced Essence

04/26/2026

somatic sessions will look different for every person AND these are some consistencies I aim to maintain.

learning to facilitate this work has been a mirror held up to Self and the ways I have been able to unravel and re-weave the threads that are left in the unbecoming.

our experiences matter and they shape the way we hold our daily lives. to learn the skills to hold and maintain presence in these moments has been the greatest learning.

a gift to be able to now share that.

if you are called to the work or have any questions, reach out 🙏🏻

love,
b ✨

all photos by the ever-talented

04/23/2026

A quiet, vulnerable reflection ✨

I knew God today.
I saw Her, in the smile of a child beaming at fresh spring blooms,
In the new green growth after a long, cold winter.
I heard Her as a pair of birds sang in the sky,
As the dogs barked at passing cars and people.
I felt Her, in the warmth of the sun's rays on my face,
In the calm after the days rush had settled.
I could smell Her as I passed the open windows of a cafe,
In the floral tang of dish soap after clearing the days mess.
And I could taste Her, in my words of love and encouragement to others,
In the savoured sips of morning coffee and afternoon tea.
I knew God today, for She is One with everything and everyone.

04/18/2026

A while back I made a call for creatives and photographers to help me bring a twinkle in my brain to life.

The idea stemmed from a thought of showcasing joy and movement and freedom and ease and contraction in photos.

To find a way to see the outcomes of studying somatics and how it has re-shaped me and my inner world in the last many months.

Recently, helped me create that.

A form of expression that I was not able to capture alone. 

There will be more shared as time goes on but for now, a deep breath and immense gratitude to Tanis for taking the time and attention to build a vision - you are magic ✨

Can't wait to see what we create next ☀️

04/06/2026

Some key intentions I hold as we enter a session together. This list is not exhaustive but these are areas I strive to uphold in every encounter.
Reach out with any questions or further inquiries you might have.
Love,
B ✨

04/01/2026

Welcoming in Spring and the first day of a new month🌷

Updates and new offerings✨
I have officially completed year one of my somatic therapy programming with .healing and have started into year two - wild.
Year one was an expansive and explorative reintroduction to self. I learned so much about my inner world, beliefs I carry/ied, and spaces of self I long to shift.
Year two offers a more outward facing exploration of the education as we prepare to fully hold the experiences of others in their journey. Part of that work is offering 1:1 somatic sessions for others.
If you have been curious about the work or what a session with me might look like (this will develop as I learn and grow), this is a cost effective introduction.

⭐1:1 Somatic Sessions⭐
Intention/s: To deepen self-understanding and felt sensation in the body
To interact with spaces of self
To increase capacity for our experiences
When: Per client and practitioner availability
Where: Online via zoom OR in person as is comfortable
Cost: Free
Booking: DM me here or email at balancedessence@outlook.com

03/30/2026

schedule update ✨🌿

03/28/2026

Something I've been contemplating lately is this idea of 'authenticity'.

Be authentic,
Be yourself,
Show your true colours!

No, no, not like that.
You don't like this?? Weird.
You like that? Yuck.

There are so many aspects of self and not every one of those pieces is going to please others or make someone else feel seen in the process. So when we ask people to be authentic, are we prepared for the consequences of that? Do we have the depth and patience to let them be themselves? Or are we perpetuating the issues of group think and sharing one brain cell about a topic.

Somewhere along the way we've landed in a space where it's ok to slam others online and it's viewed as normal to be rude and aggressive in our opinions simply because we are 'entitled to them'.

I'm not saying there's not a time and a place for passion and fire but I don't think it needs to come at the cost of integrity and well thought out purpose.

The intersection of self and passion is a delicate one because as humans, we are constantly evolving. The experiences we have daily are shaping our understandings and biases.

It's our job and responsibility to cultivate and maintain discernment about the world around us. When we become rigid in our lives, we lose the opportunity to explore and learn new things. In maintaining flexibility, we allow those hidden pieces of self to find an outlet - to be seen. And isn't that what authenticity is? To be true to oneself, all parts included.

So, here's to living a life with intention and remember to move with kindness.

love,
b ✨

03/25/2026

Reminder for class registration! While drop-ins are always appreciated and welcome, registrations are what makes classes run.

Sunday and Thursday have enough registrations to run. Tuesdays have been cancelled.

March-May2026 Yoga classes are available for registration. To register stop by the Lakeside Multiplex, give us a call at 250 692 3817 or register online at www.burnslake.ca/recreation/
Payment is needed upon registration

03/24/2026

Come on out and learn ✨

Event Details

03/16/2026

New classes are coming through folks ✨

Link to register 👇🏻

https://villageofburnslakebc.perfectmind.com/25133/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=b7202cdb-33e2-40ec-bd4d-f5e1c7b027bb&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False&fbclid=IwT01FWAQuyaJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6xvzO5-UgxWYSOEvzLSew1QBM3YqOKwXowAO3RLYfdO0fjtfMtEyDEBvs7_Q_aem_WQUYX_XYzCOwetdXw3lN_A

March-May2026 Yoga classes are available for registration. To register stop by the Lakeside Multiplex, give us a call at 250 692 3817 or register online at www.burnslake.ca/recreation/
Payment is needed upon registration

03/10/2026

watch me get frustrated and then ✨almost✨ get to headstand
giving myself points for the double leg lift though 💅🏻
new path marker on the way to full headstand 🎉

11/28/2025

New year classes are live, folks! Registration ensures classes run. Any questions, feel free to reach out!

Register here:
https://villageofburnslakebc.perfectmind.com/25133/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=b7202cdb-33e2-40ec-bd4d-f5e1c7b027bb&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False

January-March 2026 Yoga classes are available for registration. To register stop by the Lakeside Multiplex, give us a call at 250 692 3817 or register online at www.burnslake.ca/recreation/
Payment is needed upon registration