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Yoga Journey is located at 87B Hurontario Yoga Journey has moved to The Painterie on 43 Elgin Street in Collingwood.

We are situated in a house built in the late 1800s in the loft. All classes are taught in the Iyengar tradition.

11/18/2025

Last night we gathered for our community sangha to explore yoga philosophy together.
We began by chanting the Shanti Mantra, creating a shared intention of peace and presence before opening our discussion.
We then dipped our toes into the vast ocean of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by exploring the kleshas — the mental and emotional patterns that can cloud our clarity and create unnecessary suffering. 💭🧘‍♀️

We talked about how:
• Avidya (misunderstanding) can blur our true nature
• Asmita (ego) can limit our identity
• Raga (attachment) pulls us toward what feels good
• Dvesha (aversion) pushes us away from what feels uncomfortable
• Abhinivesha (fear) keeps us clinging to what is already changing

After reviewing the sutras connected to these kleshas (afflictions), we shared how they show up in our modern everyday lives — in relationships, identity, work, expectations, and our inner dialogue. Together, we explored how awareness can begin to loosen their grip and open space for peace, curiosity, and compassion. 🌿✨

If this kind of heart-centered inquiry speaks to you, you’re invited to join us for our next monthly gathering:
📅 Monday, December 15
⏰ 7:15 PM
🧘‍♂️ No previous experience required
💙 All are truly welcome
🔗 To RSVP

Come exactly as you are — curious, skeptical, inspired, or anything in between.
May we learn, question, and soften together. 🙏

www.yogajourney.ca

11/17/2025

This week, I shared this inspiring story in my weekly newsletter — a reminder of the power of dedication, curiosity, and the human spirit. Here’s a glimpse into it…

Across oceans, borders, and political barriers — a flame kept burning.

After discovering Light on Yoga, Cuban teacher Eduardo Pimentel began practicing and teaching yoga during a time when it was not understood or accepted. His dedication led to arrest, confiscation of his books, and the dissolution of his yoga community.
And still… he continued.

Determined to learn, Eduardo began writing to B.K.S. Iyengar, and for 15 years they exchanged handwritten letters — sometimes waiting four months or longer for a single reply. Across continents, without internet, without access to formal teachers, Eduardo refined his practice with unwavering faith, and B.K.S. Iyengar guided him with no expectation of recognition, payment, or praise — only out of devotion to the transformative power of yoga.

This story reminds us that yoga is not merely a physical practice.
It is patience, perseverance, courage, devotion, and service.

🪷 As B.K.S. Iyengar wrote:
“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.”

🪔 May we continue to nurture that flame — in ourselves and in one another.
May we practice not only for our personal wellbeing, but for our shared community.
We rise higher together.

🔗 If you’d like to explore more stories, insights, and uplifting yoga reflections, sign up for my weekly newsletter — link in bio.

www.yogajourney.ca

Learn more about this incredible story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDKGIW7d-qA&t=2s

11/17/2025

Community Sangha Tonight at YJ Collingwood!

Community Sangha: A Gathering for Yoga Exploration

When: Monday, November 17, 2025 • 7:15–8:15 PM

Repeats: Every third Monday of the month

Cost: FREE

All are welcome — no prior experience required.

Join us for our Community Sangha — a gathering of fellowship and shared exploration. Sangha, a Sanskrit word often translated as “community,” “company,” or “collection,” reflects the spirit of coming together in support of growth and understanding.

Each month, we’ll gather in community to explore the heart of yoga — not just as a physical practice, but as a living philosophy. Together, we’ll delve into classic yogic texts such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, as well as foundational teachings like the Eight Limbed Path (Ashtanga Yoga). Through discussion, reflection, and connection, we’ll consider what it means to be a modern yoga practitioner walking an ancient path.

Come as you are — curious minds and open hearts are all that’s needed.

Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining us, 🔗 in bio.

www.yogajourney.ca

11/14/2025

🧘‍♀️ LAST CHANCE to Join This Transformative Weekend Workshop! 🌿
📅 Starts Tomorrow – Saturday & Sunday November 15-16th
📍 All Levels Welcome

There’s still time to sign up for a powerful two-day Iyengar Yoga immersion exploring the Eight-Limb Path of Yoga through the lens of stability and ease (sthira and sukha).

Over the weekend, we’ll dive into how stability and mobility work together to bring strength, balance, and confidence—on the mat and in daily life.

Expect thoughtful sequencing, detailed instruction, and time to connect deeply with your body, mind, and breath. This is your chance to step away from the rush of life and realign with your true steadiness and inner calm.

✨ One more day to register — space is still available!
👉 Click the link in bio to save your spot and join us for this weekend of yoga, growth, and transformation.
⏰ We start the immersion at 10:30 am tomorrow morning and hope to see you there!

www.yogajourney.ca

11/11/2025

🪔 Community Sangha 🪔⁠
✨ A gathering for yoga exploration ✨⁠
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🗓 When: Monday, November 17, 2025⁠
🕖 Time: 7:15–8:15 PM⁠
🔁 Ongoing: Every 3rd Monday of the month⁠
💫 Cost: Free⁠
📍 All are welcome — no experience needed⁠
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“Sangha,” a Sanskrit word meaning community or fellowship, invites us to come together in shared learning and reflection.⁠
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Join us for a monthly gathering where we explore the deeper teachings of yoga — from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita to the Eight Limbed Path (Ashtanga Yoga).⁠
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Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to live as a modern yoga practitioner walking an ancient path. 🪷⁠
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✨ Come as you are — curious hearts and open minds welcome.⁠
📩 RSVP to let us know you’re coming!⁠
🔗 in bio to register⁠
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11/10/2025

✨ The Lifeline Back to Myself ✨
What Iyengar Yoga Therapy Means to Me

I sometimes say that I didn’t come to yoga because of a sore back or tight hamstrings — I came because of a broken heart. One day, I woke up to the quiet but insistent realization that I was unhappy. I was a workaholic in a job that didn’t nourish me, and I was married to an alcoholic. A small voice whispered, “There has to be more to life than this.”

Sharing your life with an addict means living on edge — half of the time walking on eggshells, the other half suppressing tears or rage. It was exhausting, and I didn’t recognize myself anymore. In 1998, in the midst of this unraveling, I found Iyengar Yoga — or perhaps it found me. That first class became my lifeline back to myself.

Over the years, my yoga practice has become more than just poses and alignment — it’s a living story of transformation. Each of us who steps onto the mat carries our own story — of healing, of struggle, of growth. And it’s important, from time to time, to pause and look back at where we began. Notice how far you’ve come. Acknowledge how much farther there is to go. This reflection is part of the practice — part of the therapy.

🌿 Iyengar Yoga teaches us to listen, to observe, and to transform — one pose, one breath, one realization at a time.

I wrote this piece for IYAC/ACYI (The Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada) in support of their upcoming Forum on Practice as Therapy, happening in Toronto, April 24–27, 2026. Registration opens soon — visit iyengaryogacanada.com or check the link in my bio to learn more.

To read the full essay, head to my website (link in bio).
And maybe, today, take a moment to start — or rewrite — your yoga story

https://yogajourney.ca/the-lifeline-back-to-myself-what-iyengar-yoga-therapy-means-to-me/

11/10/2025

Check out our Weekly Schedule at YJ Collingwood

Swipe 👉 to explore each day’s unique class! Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, reset midday, or tap into early morning energy — there's something for everyone.
✨ All classes are taught in the Iyengar tradition.
🧘‍♂️ Class Offerings

Asana & Exploration, Intermediate, Mondays @ 9:30 am
A dynamic class for students ready to explore intermediate & advanced postures.

Dynamic Asanas, Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 6:30 am
An energizing early-morning practice connecting breath with movement.
Focuses on foundational asanas in dynamic sequences. All levels welcome.

Yoga for Healthy Hips, Backs, and Beyond, Tuesdays @ 1:30 pm
A specialized practice designed to support mobility and ease in the hips, spine, shoulders and lower back.

Intro to Asana, Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm
Immerse yourself in the essentials of yoga — strength, flexibility, and balance. Great for beginner students.

Asana & Awareness, Mondays @ 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm; Thursdays @ 1:30 pm and Fridays @ 10:00 am
A mindful practice centred on alignment, breath, and internal focus.
Encourages deeper connection between body and mind through intentional movement and observation.

Noon Asana Break, Fridays @ 12:00 pm
A 50-minute all-level Iyengar class designed for a midday reset. Great for both new and experienced practitioners.

Learn more at yogajourney.ca

11/08/2025

✨ New Practice Alert! ✨
I’m excited to announce that tomorrow’s newsletter will include a full-length Iyengar Yoga practice designed to boost your immunity as we transition into the colder months. 🧘‍♀️

Want to access this video? Make sure you're on my newsletter list — it’ll land straight in your inbox Sunday morning!

✅ Suitable for all levels
✅ Modifications included
✅ Perfect for seasonal self-care & immune support

Don’t miss out — sign up today!
🔗 Link in bio to join the list.
www.yogajourney.ca

11/06/2025

🧘‍♀️ Stability & Ease: A Weekend Yoga Immersion with Lori
📆 Saturday & Sunday – November 15 & 16
📍 All levels welcome

Have you ever wished for more balance in life—steadiness without tension, ease without collapse? This November, join me for a transformative 2-day Iyengar Yoga workshop where we’ll dive deep into the practice and philosophy of sthira and sukha—stability and ease.

Over the weekend, we’ll explore:

✨ Vision – The yogic aim of reducing dukha, the suffering inherent in life.
✨ Mission – Quieting the fluctuations of the mind (chitta vritti nirodha) through embodied practice.
✨ Values – Precision, alignment, symmetry, awareness, compassion and joy; the foundations of the Iyengar method.

We’ll begin with detailed technique and alignment (the “outer work”), but as we settle into the practice, we’ll discover its true purpose: inner calm, clarity, and freedom from attachment, fear, and striving. That’s when practice becomes a joy, not an obligation. BKS Iyengar refers to this as, "effortless effort."

“Sthira-sukham āsanam.”
A posture should be steady (sthira) and at ease (sukha).
— Yoga Sutra II.46

Whether you’re newer to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop will deepen your understanding, renew your curiosity, and reconnect you to the inner peace that practice can bring. You’ll leave feeling more grounded, more spacious, and more connected to yourself and others. 🌟

Ready to experience the shift from effort to ease?

👉 Click the link in bio to sign up!
🧘 Space is limited — reserve your spot now.
💌 DM me with any questions!

I can’t wait to practice with you!

www.yogajourney.ca

10/29/2025

✨Urban Weekend Retreat at Yoga Journey, Collingwood
Sat & Sun November 15th & 16th✨

Take a weekend to reconnect — right here in Collingwood.
Join us for a two-day Urban Retreat at Yoga Journey (Nov 15–16) and explore Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Philosophy in a supportive, in-town sanctuary.
Expect mindful movement, intelligent use of props, and plenty of space for reflection and rest.

✨ Open to all levels (6+ months experience recommended)
📍 Yoga Journey, Collingwood
💰 YJ Members $237 / Non-Members $267

Limited spaces — reserve your spot today, 🔗 in bio
www.yogajourney.ca

10/23/2025

🕉️ Community Sangha Announcement 🕉️

As a result of our Yoga Community Teachers’ Meeting on Tuesday, we’ve decided to create a monthly Community Sangha — a gathering that felt like the missing piece for many of us. 💙

🪔 Community Sangha 🪔
✨ A gathering for yoga exploration ✨

🗓 When: Monday, November 17, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:15–8:15 PM
🔁 Ongoing: Every 3rd Monday of the month
💫 Cost: Free
📍 All are welcome — no experience needed

“Sangha,” a Sanskrit word meaning community or fellowship, invites us to come together in shared learning and reflection.

Join us for a monthly gathering where we explore the deeper teachings of yoga — from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita to the Eight Limbed Path (Ashtanga Yoga).

Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to live as a modern yoga practitioner walking an ancient path. 🪷

✨ Come as you are — curious hearts and open minds welcome.
📩 RSVP to let us know you’re coming!

www.yogajourney.ca

10/22/2025

The Journey Back to the Beginning

Last Saturday, Jane, Amanda, Lindsey, and I took a little yogi road trip to Toronto to take a class with my very first teacher. 🚗✨

We left at 6:30 a.m. — that kind of early start that reminded me of the good old days, when you’d do absolutely anything to make it to class.

My first Iyengar yoga teacher was Mahyar Raz. I met her in 1998, at a time when I was lost and searching for meaning. Yoga kept coming up — quietly, insistently — like a whisper from my unconscious mind.

Back then, yoga wasn’t everywhere the way it is today. You had to look for it. Mahyar was referred to me by an acquaintance, and after that first class, I never looked back.

Fast forward to now — many years later — lying on my mat in her class once again. As I was getting ready for the next backbend, a feeling washed over me. Time seemed to stand still. I was both my younger self and my present self — the years between us dissolving in a single breath.

I was reminded of Geeta Iyengar’s words:

“It is not a question of learning yoga. It is a question of experiencing yoga. Because yoga has no end. It only has a beginning.”

In that moment, I felt the truth of it — yoga has no end, only endless beginnings. I’m grateful to be a student on this path, to have experienced the twists and turns, and to know the journey continues — as vast and open as the horizon ahead. 💫

🍁 As We Move Into Fall
Classes are in full swing at the studio, and fall just feels special — a time to ground, return, and begin again.

We’re also excited to announce a new class on Mondays 9:30–11:00 a.m. — Asana & Exploration (Intermediate).

This dynamic, energizing class invites you to explore intermediate and advanced expressions of asanas — blending strength, balance, and curiosity as we move into more challenging poses and transitions.

A minimum of six months’ experience is recommended, along with a willingness to explore inversions and complex postures. Options and modifications are always provided so each practitioner can work safely and confidently.

Hope to see you there — or in any of our other offerings — as we continue this journey together, on and off the mat. 🧘‍♀️✨

“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim.
The better your practice, the brighter the flame.”
— B.K.S. Iyengar

www.yogajourney.ca

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87 B Hurontario Street
Collingwood, ON
L9Y2L9

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Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.yogajourney.ca/

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