The Origami Yogis

04/01/2025

I’m often asked what my home practice looks like.

The ideal is:
everyday
the same practice
the same time of day
the same space
the same duration

There’s something to be said about taking the novelty away from something. It gives you an opportunity for a deeper insight.

Although my home practice isn’t the exact “ideal”, it’s mostly what I strive for, and it gets closer and closer every year.

But what about when I travel?
Well most of that goes out the window.

I always travel with some form of yoga props, depending on the trip. My favourite is my travel mat, one block and one strap. But on a recent two week trip to Europe, doing only carry on luggage, I had to adapt. I forwent everything I’d normally bring and opted to only bring one yoga towel to use as a mat.

This meant getting creative for props and space.

Using my suitcase as a block, scarf as a strap and hotel pillows as bolsters, I was able to leverage anything and everything around me to my advantage… a technique the Katonah practice has taught me over the years, not only for yoga but also for life.

So here’s a video of one of my practices in Portugal. Using it all to my advantage ☀️😎

And then a clip of me with my two best friends of nearly 20 years- the main reason for this trip in the first place. To fully reunite with these two beautiful women in our little th*****me community. Here we are in Brighton recreating a photo of us from 14 years ago from when we first moved there. They have witnessed, supported and loved me through all my ebbs and flows of life, and have given me one of my deepest realizations of what a community truly can be.
We always knew we’d figure it out.
And we still are.
Whatever that means, through every stage of life.

Oh, and then one of Barry and myself in Madeira… my absolute favourite travel partner, who I will always look forward to my next adventure with 💕 ✈️ 🗺️

Join me back at the studio Wednesdays 6:00-7:15pm to build your practice in community, so you too can take it with you… wherever you may go 🧳

Inner Five Studios
#401, 10314 82ave Edmonton

Music: Mint Leaves
Musician: Jeff Kaale

01/15/2025

Grab your next 10 class pass while it’s on sale! 🥳

Flash Sale ⚡️
Limited time offer on a 10 Class Pass
Jan 15-Jan 17/25

⚡️ don’t miss this great opportunity if you are wanting to start your practice with us, or if you’re already a regular in class!

⚡️ purchase a 10 class pass to check out our daily in studio offerings or feed your need for your favourite spots and save $30

⚡️from $180 (+gst) to $150 (+gst)

🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽 Pass is valid for 90 days from purchase and you’ll receive 1 guest pass to invite a friend

🙏🏼 Link in bio to purchase


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01/04/2024

There are some big changes coming up for The Origami Yogis. First off, Tira is going to be stepping away to make a move to British Columbia with her partner. Second, Christie is planning to carry forward with classes and will be moving them to the beautiful Inner Five Studios on Whyte Ave.

The last class with The Origami Yogis at the Strathearn Hall is on January 11, 2023.

Please note- we will be refunding the monetary value of any unused class passes after The Origami Yogis final class in mid-January.

NEW CLASS INFO:
Inner Five Studios (401, 10314 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB; 4th floor via elevator or stairs)
🧘Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm (beginning January 17, 2024)

We thank you for your dedication to our community! Feel free to contact us with any questions you have.

10/13/2023

Living in tune with the seasons means understanding the patterns of great nature and refining our lifestyle to match.

Autumn is a time for building up the strength of the Lungs and the Large Intestine, thus working with the breath and the concept of letting go. The trees lose their leaves just as we must shed ourselves of anything unneeded to get us through winter.

Join us to work through this season of transition as we move out of the communal summer and into the personal winter.

FALL CLASS PACKAGE SALE: Take 20% off any class package!
October 13-15th, 2023*
🍂5 class pass - $88 (reg $110)
🍂10 class pass - $168 (reg $210)
To purchase, please send payment to: theorigamiyogis@gmail.com
🍂No purchase limit
🍂All prices include GST
🍂All packages expire 6 months from purchase date and are non-transferable (note: package can be given as a gift)
🍂Please include the name of who the package is for in the e-transfer message

*Sale begins October 13, 2023 at 8:00am and ends October 15, 2023 at 11:59pmMST

08/09/2023

Twists bring about space for the Lungs to move forward and become more available.

꩜ When twisting to the LEFT, one moves through the energy of the heart and the home (our emotions).

꩜ When twisting to the RIGHT, one opens up to the world and skill development through occupation and education (our work).

꩜ After going both ways, one is tapped into both left, right, and CENTER, thus braiding together the narrative thread of life!

Join us Thursdays from 7-8pm every week!

Link in bio to learn more or register for class.

07/05/2023

When we imagine the polarity of above and below, we can draw a line through our central axis from the crown of the head to the perineum. This channel is where we start from and what we spin around in twists. By mediating the two polarities and pulling the crown of the head forward while pulling the hips back, one can optimize space.

Yoga brings the opportunity to create trinity within polarities by putting yourself in the center. Learn more about accessing more opportunities within your life with a Katonah Yoga practice.

Join us Thursdays 7pm at . Register here: https://theorigamiyogis.com/

05/25/2023

Join us for our last Saturday class of the summer!

Saturday, May 27, 11:00am-12:00pm

Katonah Yoga – IGNITE🔥 : A practice that will challenge you and create change within the body. The only way to move through stagnation in the body is to first heat yourself up! Ignite your inner fire with a variety of postures and warming breathing exercises (pranayama).

Link in bio to register.

05/05/2023

Watch this short 5-minute video introducing The Origami Yogis and Katonah Yoga themes.

04/10/2023

Time for Spring Cleaning!

We love to reference the body as a house. Yoga is like house cleaning for the personal abode. It is how you can open your windows, air out your house, flush the pipes, and dust out the nooks and crannies that you don’t normally visit. Join us for your own personal spring cleaning, harnessing the full potential of the season to lead into a summer that is ripe and bountiful!

Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming pass sale!

04/03/2023

We are honoured to have been asked to participate in a filming project for a local student from MacEwan university!

Part of the project will include footage of us in action teaching a class.

You are invited to attend this class (for free!), but know that the footage will be used for the project. We will also be using the final project as marketing material.

The class will look like our regular class, with lots of props, dialogue and hands on adjustments. The only difference is we will have Emily and Robert filming the entire class to use parts of the footage in the final cut!

This is a free and fun opportunity, but please do not feel obligated to join if this just isn’t up your alley.

Space it limited, so please message us if you’d like to join!

Registration deadline April 7th, 2023.

FILMING LOCATION
Strathearn Community Hall
9511 90th Street
Free street parking

Saturday, April 8th 11:00am-12:00pm

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early!