11 YOGA

04/02/2026

there are many valid reasons someone may feel like they can't do a pose
and that deserves to be respected, always

but often, that feeling is shaped by quiet beliefs we don't even realize we're carrying: that our body should look like someone else's, that there's a "correct" way to align, that some versions are superior, or that what we can do simply isn't enough

these beliefs can create distance between us and our own experience

as a teacher, part of the role is to gently bring awareness to this

to shift the focus away from comparison and toward curiosity, compassion, and connection

that's why I often respond with:
"i'd love to know the aspect of this pose you're struggling with right now"

because the goal isn't to achieve a perfect shape
it's to meet yourself where you are

we are all perfect in our own beautifully unique ways
and our practice should honour that

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

12/22/2025

During the holiday season, my regular schedule shifts a little to make space for rest, family, and gentle gathering.

All holiday classes are offered with a slower pace and an open heart, and an invitation to breathe, move, and settle during a busy time of year.

Please note the following holiday offerings:

Christmas Eve Day 1pm Free Practice New Year's Eve Day 1pm Free Practice

St. Andrew's Church
200 King St W, Cobourg

Thank you for showing up all year long.
I'm so grateful to practice alongside you.

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

11/19/2025

Sanskrit is often called the language of yoga

a language rich with layers, poetry, and teachings that don't always translate neatly

like any unfamiliar language, it can feel mysterious
but as we learn the meanings behind the words, something deeper reveals itself
the language begins to whisper its wisdom
we learn the words, their roots, and the stories behind them
and something opens

Sanskrit becomes a doorway into deeper understanding of practice, of philosophy, and of ourselves

this week I learned a new word: Sraddha

a word that means trust, faith, and inner confidence not blind belief
a steady, grounded knowing

Sraddha is the quiet voice inside that says, keep going, even when the outcome isn't clear
it reminds us that transformation begins long before we can see it
and that showing up is an act of courage

each new Sanskrit word is like a gift
a secret revealed, a teaching uncovered, a reminder that yoga is not just something we do but something we slowly learn to understand

Sraddha, especially, feels like one worth carrying close

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

09/11/2025

an opportunity to gather, breathe and move as a community

thank you Ryan Huffman Real Estate and The Ryan Huffman Foundation for making this possible

honoured to lead this practice for the next couple of months

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

Community Mental Health -FREE Yoga Program Yoga provides many physical benefits and now more than ever, we realize its important role in our mental health wellness too. With a New Year upon us, this is a great time for self reflection and self care – it’s important to remember to slow

06/19/2025

it's easy to forget the power of relaxation

yoga helps us make the shift
out of stress response and into a state of rest and restoration

this the work of the parasympathetic nervous system our body's natural way to recover, recharge and restore balance

rest isn't a luxury- it's essential

make space for it

watch it soften edges
strengthen centre
transform the way you move through your day

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

06/11/2025

it's not a competition
or a performance

it's a tuning in
a turning down

adjusting where you need to
and softening where you're holding tight

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

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05/07/2025

the spring class schedule!

two new classes at tuesday at 8pm is reduced heat

*please note that i am no longer teaching at RiverLines saturday at 10am because GOAT YOGA is happening at the magical HAUTE GOAT farm

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

04/30/2025

i'm deeply grateful for the way yoga has transformed my life

not only in how I connect with my body
but in the incredible opportunities it has opened for me

through shared breath and quiet strength i have found a supportive community, found purpose, and stepped into roles I never imagined possible

it's more than practice

it's connection
growth
a path that continues to surprise and inspire me

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

02/17/2025

off the mat

my thoughts, ideas, and reflections on this beautiful practice

the ancient practice of balance-mind, body, and soul beyond the physical postures
it's about breath, awareness, and connection rooted in deep wisdom
yoga teaches patience, presence, and inner peace

this is a journey, not a destination let's explore together

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

02/13/2025

this is where i am if you want to join me for a practice

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

03/19/2024

i'm subbing tonight at East Studio
come for an old school vinyasa practice and a deep slow down restorative flow

"meet you on the mat"
🖤

02/25/2024

“Kitten my Yoga On” at Toe Beans Cat Cafe
Join the foster cats and kittens of Toe Beans Cat Cafe on your mat for a day of peaceful paws & downward cats!

Sunday March 24th: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 3:30pm
1hr long class for $25 +tax purr person

Class 1 -> “Hatha Yoga”
Sponsored by -> Justin's Pet Store
Class 2 -> “Gentle Yoga”
Sponsored by -> Farmly
Class 3 -> “Gentle Flow”
Sponsored by -> 11 YOGA
Class 4 -> “Gentle Flow”
Sponsored by -> CJ’s Pet Resort & Spa
Mats & Props provided by -> East Studio

Special guest appearances throughout the day, raffles & swag bags available!

As many of you know Ashley Crews volunteers at Toe Beans and we are currently fostering for Helping Rescue Cats one of the rescues they work closely with so this is near and dear to her heart! All proceeds raised will be donated to the foster cat program at TBCC.