Uniting Movement & Yoga Elliot Lake

11/16/2025

A few changes for this week. Chair Strength and Gentle Flow are cancelled for Wednesday as we are booked for a private self care retreat. We’ve added a pop up Chair Yoga class Tuesday afternoon to make up for it.

Also - if you love the 6:15 AM reformer Pilates, this is the last week it is on the schedule due to low attendance.

See you soon!

11/12/2025

Join us as you are!

Chair Strength 9-10 AM with Nadia Carriere (subbing for Steph)
Gentle Yoga - 12-1 PM with Nadia Carriere (subbing for Kim)
Yin Yoga - 8-9 PM with Nadia Carriere

The mat doesn’t ask you to be strong, flexible, or flawless.
It asks you to be honest.
To show up as you are, to feel what you feel, and to move from truth rather than expectation.
As teachers, we can help our students remember that yoga isn’t a performance, it’s a practice of presence.

11/10/2025

Why does everyone love Reformer Pilates so much?

Contrary to what you’d assume, reformer is fantastic for beginners regardless of your experience. The low-impact nature of this practice is gentle on joints while the use of resistance springs provides a challenging and effective way to engage both large and small muscle groups, helping to relieve tension and reduce stress.

Exercises on the reformer focus on engaging the core and improving body awareness, which can help correct postural issues like rounded shoulders and forward head posture. In fact most of our clients have noticed very visible changes in their body composition and posture since starting this class - just ask them!

We have Beginner and Beginner/Intermediate classes (suitable for those who’ve taken 10+ classes). Tomorrow’s beginner is sold out however there are 2 spots open in Beginner/Intermediate. We also have space in all classes and time slots on Friday.

Curious? Have questions? Send us a message, or leave a comment so we can help you out!

11/09/2025

She’s baaaaack! Nadia is back in the studio this week and scheduling is back to normal with reformer on the schedule. She will also be taking over the Yin on Wednesday nights, Chair Yoga on Thursdays and subbing for Kim this week.

No evening Pilates on Monday this week.

As always, classes run on numbers so be sure to book your favourites asap!

11/05/2025

It’s BACK! Our 3rd annual Winter Reset Day Retreat on Manitoulin Island!

It’s hard to believe that in 2 short months we will be welcoming a brand new year and turning the page on 2025. If you’ve been hustling all year - I’m sure you’re feeling the overwhelm and fatigue, wondering how you’ll find the energy for 2026. Chances are you’ve been giving without allowing space to receive - for YOU.

Join me on January 3rd for our annual day reset on Manitoulin Island in Kagawong. This has sold out 2 years in a row with a wait list, so we hope you jump on it this year and join us!

Prepped Manitoulin has come on board yet again to cater our delicious lunch!

This is when you take a mind, body and soul TIME OUT to nourish and replenish. The New Year is just around the corner, bringing the first month of a whole new chance at everything.

We’ve designed a full day of nourishment, healing, sound and yoga therapies to bring in a new perspective, and release everything from the previous year on beautiful Manitoulin Island next to Bridal Veil Falls in Kagawong, Ontario.

Press the pause button and then hit RESET. Join us for a full day of beautiful healing experiences and mindful practices that will have you ready to meet the New Year with intention and an open heart.

What’s included?

🫚Herbal teas, tonics, snacks and a warming lunch from Prepped Manitoulin

📝Intentional New Year journaling prompts

🥾Nature hike to Bridal Veil Falls

🧘‍♀️Yin Yoga with Acupressure followed by Yoga Nidra

🎶Gong Bath & Sound Journey

When?

January 3, 2026 10 AM - 5 PM

Cost is $175.

Very limited space available, message or text/call Nadia at 705 243 2024 to book, or visit https://momence.com/l/GBhgE6qa

11/02/2025

If you’re looking for Pilates we have one time slot this week (and no Pilates next Monday) so get your fix in tomorrow night if you can!

Hope everyone is enjoying this crisp November. We will be back with reformer Pilates classes next week!

10/25/2025

Day 1 of our yoga retreat in Bali!

10/25/2025

11 classes to choose from (yes we kept it at a lucky number for you all this week).

Raquelle debuts her Intro to Somatic Yoga Series on Sunday! If you haven’t signed up - this is SOLD OUT for this week only. There are several spots open for next Sunday so be sure to book your spot to avoid disappointment. The next 5 weeks still have availability for now.

All of our classes are equipped with a waitlist option should you choose to add yourself. In lieu of a cancellation you’ll be able to book if you’re on that list.

Wishing everyone a beautiful week next week, full of movement!

10/23/2025

Whether you fancy yoga or Pilates, the lovely is teaching both tomorrow! Join her for Pilates in the early AM at 6:15 (she’s been so kind to sub for Nadia while she’s off to Bali!) or join her for a Flow and Stretch Yoga at 7:15 PM.

Prefer a chair class? Stephanie is subbing Nadia’s chair yoga class at 9 AM and we have a couple spots left.

Thursday is a busy one and we can’t wait to see you. Book your spot to hold your chair (or mat space) and we will see you soon!

10/21/2025

Our studio here in Elliot Lake has classes for all ages and stages of life. From kids and teens, to young adults and prenatal/postnatal, there’s truly something for everyone. That being said - seniors are the heartbeat of this studio. If you don’t come to the morning classes you are missing out on a very large community we’ve built here!

Their wisdom, laughter, jokes, and enthusiasm is by far the crème de la creme. These women (and men) show up with more dedication than anyone I’ve ever seen, never missing a beat.

We’ve had seniors improve mobility, strength, and eliminate pain. Today one of our clients told me he’s no longer using Tylenol Arthritis and muscle relaxants after taking them for years. Another one of our regulars has lost over 20 lbs. We have a beautiful soul who’s 89 and comes to Chair Strength and Chair Yoga on the regular.

I could write a book that would inspire just by sharing their stories.

We have a heavily discounted membership for seniors and students however it was previously for 65+ and we are proud today to now be able to extend and change this to 60+ in honour of those of you who’ve supported us since the very beginning.

If you are 60 or over the senior membership is now available to you. Thank you for being here and supporting us with your whole hearts. We love you all! ❤️🙏🏽