Nanaimo Yoga Sanctuary

11/23/2025

Declutter call…

Bras is the next “wish list” item from the shelter. If you have bras that you don’t wear yet they have life left in them, please bring them to the studio. They will be redistributed 😊

11/18/2025

Essential oils sale
30% off 😁

You bet I am doing an extra order. Want to add to my order and save shipping? Let me know what you would like by Wednesday at 9 pm

https://www.youngliving.com/en_ca/products/c/sale

If you prefer to order yourself, I appreciate it if you use my referral number 1670640

11/07/2025

Community opportunity that's not specific to yoga

FYI: Training funding is available
through WorkBC Nanaimo, 155 Skinner Street
250.714.0085

This funding opportunity could be helpful for anyone who:
- Is hoping to retrain in a program that is up to 1 year in length
- Needs help with tuition up to a max of $7,500
- Needs some $ for living support

Criteria:
-Unemployed OR Underemployed (less than 20hpw) Note: no requirement for an EI attachment
-Over age 16
-Been out of high school more than a year (can’t come directly out of high school and into this funding stream)
-Not a current/recent student working part-time and is returning to school
-Have a BC address

Steps:
- Call WorkBC ASAP to book in with a case manager. 250.714.0085
Need to meet with the case manager 6-8 weeks before the program of choice starts.
- Start researching programs through course calendars, consider meeting with an academic advisor, and get ready to apply to the school where your program of interest is.

VIU is in Nanaimo, so folks who couldn't otherwise go to school can use this program.

This photo is of the cafeteria patio in summer 2015 🙂

11/03/2025

The last series of 2025 starts tomorrow... details can be seen here
https://mailchi.mp/fe277e336a51/healthy-hands-options-5820023

If you have a Hotmail account, please consider providing a different email address, as the schedules are often blocked by Hotmail. I don't know why...

with Julia Brobbel Tu, 7:15-8:30 pm Nov 11-Dec 16 Back care focuses on the core 4- diaphragm, pelvis, abdomen and deep back muscles while calming the nervous system so that you are able to move comfortably and safely with increased awareness of your body’s needs. 

11/02/2025

Do you knit or crochet?

If I provide the yarn would you make hats/beanies/toques to be distributed to members of our community in need?

10/26/2025

The current series is open until next Saturday, Nov 1

We then start the new 7-week series Nov 3 and continue until Dec 20

The winter break is for two weeks… whether you celebrate Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice or other meaningful events for your family

The studio will reopen Monday, Jan 5, 2026

[Photo description: skeletons posed in yoga poses on a front lawn in front of a brick house.]

Photo credit unknown.

10/18/2025

Manaimo yoga friends

I am going to do an order on Monday. Please let me know by noon Monday if you would like anything added 😊

At a minimum we can save on shipping 👍

Welcome to b, halfmoon, the union of Halfmoon & B Yoga. Explore b, halfmoon's consciously crafted yoga, wellness, movement, and meditation essentials. Shaped by authentic community and connection.

10/17/2025

Next closet clean out focus 😊
Hats/toques
Gloves/mittens

We have a direct connection, no unnecessary red tape, so that donated items are distributed for those in our community who are struggling.

Drop offs at 170 Bird Sanctuary Drive

10/06/2025

Closet clean out: winter jackets

Do you have any usable warm or waterproof jackets that you don’t wear?

A yoga client works directly with the most vulnerable members of our community. The shelter is low on adult jackets for both men and women. Anything clean and usable is much appreciated. No “middleman” so fulfilling these specific requests is the easiest way to meet community needs without administrivia 😉😊

170 Bird Sanctuary Drive and items can be left just inside the gate between the garage and the house 🏡.

Wee Letty will keep an eye out for deliveries 👇

09/29/2025

Fall is officially here when the blanket warmers come back on 😉 🍂

We have eight blankets on our warming bars. If you prefer your own blanket, you are welcome to put in there when you areive so it’s also warm for savasana 😊