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05/05/2026

Slow down. Soften. Come home to your body. 🤍

Here are three gentle, grounding poses you can practice at home—no fancy props needed.

🦌 Deer Pose (Hip Opener + Twist)How to:Sit with both knees bent, letting them fall to one side (front shin parallel-ish, back knee relaxed behind you). Sit tall, then gently twist toward your front knee.At home props:• Sit on a folded blanket or pillow to reduce knee/hip strain• Hug a cushion to soften the twist

Benefits:• Opens hips (especially inner & outer hips)• Supports spinal mobility• Can ease low back tension• Encourages a calm, inward focus

🦋 Dragonfly Pose (Wide-Leg Forward Fold)How to:Sit tall and extend your legs wide. Flex your feet gently. Fold forward from your hips, keeping your spine long (bend your knees if needed).At home props:• Sit on a cushion to tilt the pelvis forward• Rest your chest on stacked pillows or a coffee table• Place rolled towels under knees for support

Benefits:• Deep inner thigh & hamstring stretch• Supports pelvic floor awareness• Calms the nervous system• Invites surrender and release

🌉 Supported Bridge Pose (Restorative Heart Opener)How to:Lie on your back, bend your knees, feet hip-width apart. Lift your hips slightly and slide a pillow, yoga block, or even a stack of books under your sacrum. Let your weight rest fully. Optional - straighten legs to stretch from it hips. At home props:• Pillow, firm cushion, or books under hips• Blanket under shoulders for neck comfort

Benefits:• Gently opens the chest and front of the hips• Supports circulation and lymph flower • Deeply restorative for body + mind

✨ Let your breath lead.✨ Stay for 1–3 minutes (or longer if it feels good).✨ There’s no “perfect”—just presence.

Save this for your next slow practice 🤍

Slow down. Support your body. Soften fully. 🤍Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing practice that uses props like bolster...
04/28/2026

Slow down. Support your body. Soften fully. 🤍

Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing practice that uses props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support your body in restful poses. Each posture is held for several minutes, allowing you to release tension without effort or strain.

The challenge?
Letting yourself be supported.
In a world that encourages constant doing, it can feel surprisingly hard to slow down, rest, and receive. Restorative Yoga asks you to surrender control and trust the process.

The benefits?
✨ Deep relaxation for the nervous system
✨ Reduced stress and fatigue
✨ Gentle opening of the body without effort
✨ Improved sleep and recovery
✨ A sense of calm and balance

New to yoga? This is a beautiful place to start. There’s no pushing, no striving—just rest, support, and gentle guidance.

Expect a peaceful, nurturing environment, plenty of props, and long, comforting holds.

Come as you are, and leave feeling replenished and restored. 🌿

Join Kim in this beautiful practice on Tuesday evenings, or Shannon on Monday mornings

Join us for a fun-loving duo slow flow and stretch. This special event is meant to be attended in pairs (mother figure &...
04/24/2026

Join us for a fun-loving duo slow flow and stretch. This special event is meant to be attended in pairs (mother figure & child). You’ll breathe and stretch together while tapping into your open hearts. Toward the end, the ‘child’ will be guided on how to set their role model up in a deeply relaxing rest pose with the option to offer a gentle head massage with essential oils. A beverage and light snack will be provided to each participant. $40 + HST/pair. Please sign up 1 person per pair.

04/20/2026

Warrior poses aren’t just about strength—they come from one of the most powerful stories in yoga mythology.

The name Virabhadrasana comes from Virabhadra, a fierce warrior created by Shiva. In the story, Shiva’s beloved wife Sati attends a gathering hosted by her father, Daksha, where Shiva is intentionally disrespected. Overcome with grief and anger, Sati sacrifices herself.

When Shiva learns of this, his sorrow transforms into a powerful, focused rage. From this energy, he creates Virabhadra—a warrior sent to restore balance and confront injustice.

Each Warrior pose reflects a moment in this story:
✨ Warrior I – the arrival, rising up with purpose
✨ Warrior II – the steady gaze, clarity and focus
✨ Warrior III – the decisive action, moving forward with intention

But beneath the physical shapes, these postures invite us to explore something deeper—how we meet challenge, how we hold strength with steadiness, and how we transform emotion into purposeful action.

Physically, Warrior poses build strength and stability through the legs, hips, and core, while opening the chest and improving posture.
Energetically, they stimulate both Muladhara (root chakra)—supporting grounding and stability—and Manipura (solar plexus chakra)—cultivating confidence, vitality, and inner fire.
Emotionally, they can support resilience, focus, and a grounded sense of empowerment.

This is yoga beyond the pose.

04/18/2026

There’s something powerful about a routine—those small, consistent rituals that support how you feel every day. ✨

We’re loving Routine deodorant sticks for their clean ingredients and all-day freshness—an easy, feel-good addition to your daily care.

Even better? They’re 30% off right now.

A little sensory indulgence, a little savings… sounds like the perfect combo. 💛

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” — Bhagavad-GitaThis quote reminds us that yoga is so m...
04/17/2026

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” — Bhagavad-Gita

This quote reminds us that yoga is so much more than what happens on the mat.

It’s not just asana—the physical postures—but the full, layered practice of coming home to yourself. Through breath, awareness, discipline, stillness, and reflection, yoga becomes a path inward.

A journey of peeling back distractions, softening patterns, and reconnecting with your true nature.

The poses are just one doorway… the practice is your whole life. ✨

Graceful or sassy? Chill or let’s GO? Good news—you don’t have to choose. 😉Our Ballet & Jazz 6-week series kick off Apr...
04/16/2026

Graceful or sassy? Chill or let’s GO?
Good news—you don’t have to choose. 😉

Our Ballet & Jazz 6-week series kick off April 19, and they’re bringing both the elegance and the energy.

🩰 Ballet
Think posture, grace, and feeling just a tiny bit like a swan (even if you wobble—we love a real-life swan moment). This class builds strength, balance, and flexibility in a supportive, no-pressure space. Zero experience needed—just come ready to move and maybe surprise yourself.

✨ Jazz
Cue the attitude. This one’s upbeat, rhythmic, and full-body everything. It’s sassy, a little sweaty, and definitely not the “lie down and relax” kind of class. Expect to stretch, build endurance, and have an absolute blast doing it.

Both classes are beginner-friendly, judgment-free, and designed to make you feel strong, confident, and alive in your body.

💸 6-week series: $72

Whether you’re channeling your inner ballerina or your inner pop star… we’re here for it. 💃
Spots are limited—come dance it out with us!

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