My Darling Soul Wellness

01/23/2026

There's still room in tomorrow's Stretch Into Stillness class where will will be taking a little winter journey (within the warmth of the studio, of course). Want in? Message me, then pack your blanket ❤️

01/19/2026

“Blue Monday” is known as the most depressing day of the year. But how did it come to be?

Blue Monday came from a formula created in the early 2000’s that tried to link post holiday blues with weather, motivation, debt, and fatigue. But here’s where it gets strange… the formula was the brainchild of a UK travel agency looking to get people to book their summer vacations!

While it is a clever marketing campaign that has not been supported by strong scientific evidence, the feelings people experience around this time of year are indeed very real.

Winter can place a weight on the nervous system. Shorter daylight hours can affect our vitamin d intake and mood-regulating hormones like serotonin. The cold weather can limit our movement, fresh air intake and our social connection. Add in stress, exhaustion, and the pressure to “be back on track,” and it’s no surprise many people feel down, fatigued and emotionally tender.

If that's where you are today (or any day for that matter), you are not alone. There is nothing wrong with you. Your body might simply be asking for more care. If this resonates with you, why not take some time to meet yourself where you are, come back to your body and give yourself a little extra compassion and kindness.

01/18/2026

Start where you are. Start small. Start with a feeling or behaviour that is aligned with where you want to go.

Under the new moon, we plant intentions, even if they are not fully formed yet.

It doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest and true.

01/18/2026

Did you know that some believe that new moons are windows? Windows into what is to come.

Over the next 24 hours, your nervous system, subconscious, and energy field are especially receptive. Your body is taking cues. Your mind is sorting what it needs for later reference. Your emotional system is learning what feels safe, important, aligned, and worth repeating.

Does this mean one thought can derail your entire month? Of course not. What it does mean is that intention and repetition are especially important right now as our subconscious is more open to suggestion during the new moon.

Things to remember:
Your nervous system is in reset mode and ending the previous moon cycle. Be gentle with it.
Your subconscious is awaiting your suggestion. Be clear and fill your time with what you would like to welcome more of.
Your suggestions are absorbed somatically as well. Small movements and behaviours can create a path for your intentions.

So what should you do with that info?
Let stillness and gentle movements be part of the ritual.
Speak to yourself with more care than usual.
Notice what you reinforce with attention and speak the words you want to believe.
Eat, rest, and move as if you’re setting a new standard for yourself.

01/16/2026

Our Mending Hearts circle started this week. While the circle’s primary focus is working with the grief associated with losing loved ones, It’s important to highlight other ways we experience grief.

Grief has a way of showing up in places we don’t always recognize. In moments of transition, pauses between what was & what’s becoming. It isn’t limited to one kind of ending; it lives in the aftermath of change itself. When life shifts, there’s often something left behind that deserves to be acknowledged, even if it can’t easily be named.

What makes this kind of grief confusing is that it often arrives alongside progress. You may be moving forward, growing, making healthy choices & still feel an ache you can’t explain away. That ache doesn’t mean the change was wrong. It means there was meaning in what came before, even if it could not come with you.

This kind of grief often shows up in moments that are supposed to feel celebratory. A promotion might bring pride, stability & long-earned recognition, yet still carry the quiet loss of simpler days, familiar routines, or coworkers who felt like home. Buying a house can symbolize security & growth, while also ending a chapter defined by freedom, or a version of life that felt lighter. Stepping into something bigger often means leaving something smaller but yet no less meaningful behind. Even when the change is chosen & good, it can still ask you to grieve what no longer fits, without diminishing the joy of what you’ve gained.

There is a tender duality in holding appreciation & sorrow at the same time. You can recognize that your current path is right & still miss the certainty, familiarity, or connection you once had. Healing doesn’t erase attachment. Growth doesn’t undo love. They simply reshape how those feelings live inside you. The heart is capable of honoring what mattered without needing to return to it.

Grief is not a sign of resistance. It's a sign of love & integration. It’s how we make room for the past without letting it dictate the future. Allowing yourself to feel it doesn’t slow your progress; it deepens it. It lets you move forward honestly, carrying both gratitude & grief with the same steady hands.

01/15/2026

Notice something peculiar about our upcoming drop-in options? That's right! There's one spot open in our always sold out Reiki Restorative class. If it is calling to you, grab it before someone else does.

01/14/2026

This week at Little Leaf, we are honouring the lessons of winter. Winter reminds us that life doesn’t always move forward through effort and expansion. Sometimes it moves through rest, slowness, reflection, and trust. This season invites us to pause, look inward, make sense of what we’ve lived and honor what is ending without rushing ourselves into the next chapter. Quietly making space and laying the groundwork for what is yet to bloom

Lessons Of Winter:
• Rest is not laziness: Rest is an intentional pause that allows the body, mind, and nervous system to recover so we can keep going sustainably.

• Stillness restores: In moments of true stillness, the nervous system resets and healing naturally begins.

• Slowness is wisdom: Moving slowly helps us listen more closely, make clearer choices, and respond rather than react.

• Reflection brings clarity: Winter offers space to look inward, integrate what we’ve lived, and carry forward only what truly matters.

• Preparation happens in the quiet: The most meaningful groundwork is often laid in stillness, silence, reflection, and rest rather than constant momentum. This is where your inner strength and resilience take form.

• Trust in the unseen: Even when there’s no outward evidence, important growth and change can be happening beneath the surface. Roots grow deep when nothing is visible.

• Honour endings and make space for grief: Take the time to acknowledge what has been lost or completed, without rushing to fix or move past it.When we allow grief to be fully felt and tended to, grief moves through us, helping us lay down what no longer needs to be carried.

01/12/2026

Yin for Every Body

What are the benefits?
Yin for Every Body will help improve your flexibility, increase circulation and relieve stress and tension in your mind and body. It enhances mindfulness through a need to be present and aware of the sensations in your body. It promotes joint health through stretching of the connective tissues.

Who is it for?
Yin for Every Body is a gentle introduction to yoga and it can also provide a good counter-balance for people who are practicing more dynamic forms of yoga. It is a great option for anyone looking to reduce stress and improve flexibility in their joints. Please keep in mind that you will be working on the ground a fair amount and you will be asked to hold poses for extended periods of time.

If you worry about discomfort or challenges due to physical conditions, please let me know. Stretch & Restore may be a better starting point for you and a way to work towards Yin Yoga.

What can you expect?
You can expect various forms of passive stretching, with your body supported and relaxed while you are asked to hold poses for longer periods of time. It is a meditative experience that can be quite peaceful and relaxing as you are asked to tune into your breath and body sensations. Props such as bolsters, blocks and blankets can be used to help support you.

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

Did you hear? The Mending Hearts Circle start date was pushed to Jan 14!

What does that mean for you? There is still time to register! If you have been on the fence about joining, this is your chance to join this closed group (there is no drop-in options for coaching circles). Want to learn more? Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you.

01/05/2026

The first drop-in spots of 2026!

If there was series that you were curious about, now is the time to check it out.

DM with any questions you have. I can't wait to see you in class!

01/04/2026

Spotlight - Mending Hearts Coaching Circle

Grief doesn’t have to be new to need care.

This circle is open to those experiencing recent loss or long-held grief. No matter how long ago your grief appeared, it can show up in your body, your emotions, or in other ways in your daily life.

Mending Hearts is an 8-week group coaching circle designed to help you understand your grief, reconnect with your body, and build tools to support your healing.

This circle blends somatic healing, practical grief tools and eductaion, therapeutic exercises, and shared connection, so you don’t have to hold everything on your own.

The first session is this Wednesday at 7pm. It is $200 to attend for all 8 weeks.

Message me to register or if you would like to learn more, or you can email me at mydarlingsoulwellness@gmail.com. Take care.