Qi in Motion - TCM Massage Yoga

02/04/2026

Restorative Yoga with Tuning Forks & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Ellissa Crête
@ Nelson School of Yoga - New Location: 402 Baker St. #203, Nelson BC, V1L 4H8
Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm - starts February 4 2026
Explore deep relaxation and rejuvenation:
Inspired by Iyengar Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this slow and contemplative class weaves together restorative postures with the support of props, breathing exercises, meditation, and sound healing with vibrational acupressure. Throughout the class, the instructor - a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine - will apply tuning forks on each student’s body to activate acupoints and meridians selected to support physical, emotional, and mental health. This is an invitation to release stress and tension, rest and re-energize.
Drop-in/$19, 5 class pass/$80, 10 class pass/$140.
Drop-in is welcome. Pre-registration is recommended with MindBody App.
https://www.nelsonschoolofyoga.com/
Ellissa Crête Dr.TCM, E-RYT200
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

08/19/2025

Restorative Yoga with Tuning Forks & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Ellissa Crête @ Nelson School of Yoga
Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm – starts August 20 2025
Explore deep relaxation and rejuvenation:
Inspired by Iyengar Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this slow and contemplative class weaves together restorative postures with the support of props, breathing exercises, meditation, and sound healing with vibrational acupressure. Throughout the class, the instructor - a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine - will apply tuning forks on each student’s body to activate acupoints and meridians selected to support physical, emotional, and mental health. This is an invitation to release stress and tension, rest and re-energize.
Nelson School of Yoga
102 Herridge Lane – Unit 2, Nelson BC, V1L0C2
Drop-in/$19, 5 class pass/$80, 10 class pass/$140.
Drop-in is welcome. Pre-registration is recommended with MindBody App.
https://www.nelsonschoolofyoga.com/
Ellissa Crête Dr.TCM, E-RYT200
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

05/14/2025

The Kootenay Herb Gathering is Almost Here! 🌿
Join us June 27–30, 2025 at the beautiful Vallican Whole in the Slocan Valley for a weekend of herbal learning, wild plant walks, hands-on workshops, music, and community connection. Whether you’re a budding herbalist or a seasoned practitioner, there’s something here for everyone — from plant lore to clinical skills, medicine making to ancestral teachings.

At the Kootenay Herb Gathering, I'll be sharing a movement practice in Aligned Hatha Yoga.
✨ As a special gift from our presenters, use code: EC25 for $25 off your ticket!

🎟 Tickets are on sale now at herbconference.com

Warm regards,
Ellissa Crête Dr.TCM

04/10/2025

🌿 I'm presenting at the Kootenay Herb Gathering!

This June 27–30, I’ll be sharing Aligned Hatha Yoga at the Kootenay Herb Gathering—a weekend of deep connection, learning, and herbal joy at the beautiful Vallican Whole in the Slocan Valley.

If you’ve been craving community, nature, and time with the plants, this is it. Join me and so many amazing herbalists for clinical workshops, herb walks, circles and celebration.

🎟️ Use my Presenter Code EC25 when you grab your ticket:
👉 https://herbconference.com/tickets/

Warm regards,
Ellissa Crête Dr.TCM, Yoga Teacher

01/13/2025

Hatha Yoga - with Ellissa @ Tenth Street Campus/Selkirk College
Mondays 5:30pm-7:00pm - January 6 2025
Develop strength, flexibility, balance, and focus:
This Hatha Yoga class weaves together a dynamic exploration of postural alignment, breathing exercises, and meditation. It is inspired by the complementary precision and flow of Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The goal is to feel relaxed, refreshed, and inspired - in body, heart, and mind.
Class is open to all levels of participants: beginner or experienced.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Class is free for Selkirk College students and employees.
Regular fees apply for community: drop-in/$6, 10 class pass/$50.
Pre-registration is not required.
Selkirk College: 820 Tenth Street, Patenaude Building, Room 103, Nelson BC
https://selkirk.ca/events
Ellissa Crête E-RYT200, Dr.TCM
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

09/07/2024

Hatha Yoga - with Ellissa @ Tenth Street Campus/Selkirk College
Mondays 5:30pm-7:00pm - starts September 9
Develop strength, flexibility, balance, and focus:
This Hatha Yoga class weaves together a dynamic exploration of postural alignment, breathing exercises, and meditation. It is inspired by the complementary precision and flow of Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The goal is to feel relaxed, refreshed, and inspired - in body, heart, and mind.
Class is open to all levels of participants: beginner or experienced.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Class is free for Selkirk College students and employees.
Regular fees apply for community: drop-in/$6, 10 class pass/$50.
Pre-registration is not required.
Selkirk College: 820 Tenth Street, Patenaude Building, Room 103, Nelson BC
https://selkirk.ca/events
Ellissa Crête E-RYT200, Dr.TCM
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

09/01/2024

Restorative Yoga with Tuning Forks - with Ellissa
Wednesdays 7:30pm-8:45pm - starts September 4
Relaxation and rejuvenation of body and mind:
Inspired by Iyengar Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this class offers a slow, receptive, calming, cooling, and contemplative practice. It weaves together restorative postures with the support of props, breathing exercises, meditation, and sound healing with vibrational acupressure. Throughout the class, the instructor will apply tuning forks on the student’s body to activate acupoints and meridians selected to support physical, emotional, and mental health. This is an invitation to release stress and tension, rest, and re-energize.
Every-body is welcome - new or experienced student.
Drop in $18, 5 class pass: $75,10 class pass: $120
Pre-registration with MindBody App is recommended.
Nelson School of Yoga: unit 2 - 102 Herridge Lane, Nelson BC.
https://www.nelsonschoolofyoga.com/
Ellissa Crête E-RYT200, Dr.TCM
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

02/25/2024

Yoga Classes with Ellissa @ Nelson School of Yoga
Flow at Dawn: Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30am-7:30am - Rise & Shine
Restorative Yoga with Tuning Forks: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm & 7:30pm-8:45pm - Relax & Rejuvenate
Every-body is welcome - new or experienced student.
Cultivate health of body, heart, mind, and spirit.
Ellissa Crête E-RYT200, Dr.TCM
Drop in $18, 5 class pass: $80,10 class pass: $140
Pre-registration with MindBody App is recommended.
Nelson School of Yoga: unit 2 - 102 Herridge Lane, Nelson BC.
https://www.nelsonschoolofyoga.com/
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

01/08/2024

Yoga Classes with Ellissa @ Nelson School of Yoga
Flow at Dawn: Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30am-7:30am - Rise & Shine
Restorative Yoga with Tuning Forks: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm & 7:30pm-8:45pm - Relax & Rejuvenate
Every-body is welcome - new or experienced student.
Cultivate health of body, heart, mind, and spirit.
Ellissa Crête E-RYT200, Dr.TCM
Drop in $18, 5 class pass: $80,10 class pass: $140
Pre-registration with MindBody App is recommended.
Nelson School of Yoga: unit 2 - 102 Herridge Lane, Nelson BC.
https://www.nelsonschoolofyoga.com/teachers
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com

Meet The Teachers ~ Nelson School Of Yoga ~ Meet The Teachers ~ Nelson School Of Yoga ~ Stacey Arseneau ERYT500 LEAD TEACHER TRAINER & FOUNDERA dedicated practitioner of Yoga since 2004, Stacey is well known as a “Teacher’s Teacher”; facilitating 200 & 300 hour Yoga Alliance accredited trainin...

12/18/2023

Give the gift of health and wellness to friends and family. Gift Certificate for Acupuncture, Herbal Consult, Massage, or Tuning Forks with Ellissa Crête Dr.TCM. Value of $120 = Initial health intake + 90 minute treatment. Visit ellissacrete.com for details. For purchase, call 250-551-9279. *Gift certificate is only valid for 90 days from date of sale. Blessings for the new year! Warmly, Ellissa Crête Dr.TCM

10/14/2023

Yoga Class with Ellissa - at Selkirk College, Tenth Street Campus
Hatha Yoga: Mondays 5:30pm – 7:00pm
(Cancelled on the following holidays: November 13, December 25, January 1.)
Free for Selkirk College students/staff.
Adult: drop-in/$6, 10 class pass/$50; Senior/Student: drop-in/$4, 10 class pass/$35.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Drop-in is welcome. Pre-registration is recommended, call 250-505-1325.
820 Tenth Street – Patenaude Building, Room 103, Nelson BC V1L 3C7
https://selkirk.ca/stud.../student-life/athletics-recreation
Every-body is welcome - new or experienced student.
Cultivate health of body, heart, mind, and spirit.
Ellissa Crête E-RYT200, Dr.TCM
Ellissa has been teaching weekly Yoga classes since 2010. Her classes are inspired by Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and Chinese Medicine.
https://ellissacrete.com/

09/11/2023

Join us at the Kootenay Yoga Festival from September 15 - 17, 2023.
Celebrate yoga, art, & wellness at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Winlaw, BC.
I am excited to offer Restorative Yoga with Tuning Forks: Saturday Sept 16 from 4:45pm-6:00pm.
Inspired by Iyengar Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this class weaves together restorative postures with the support of props, breathing exercises, meditation, and sound healing with vibrational acupressure.
Info and tickets: https://www.kootenayyogafestival.com/passes
Warmly,
Ellissa Crête E-RYT 200, Dr.TCM