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Lighthouse Loft is a zen oasis where you are encouraged to let your true, authentic self shine. I am also offering distance reiki healing.

I’ve always been described as a free spirit, tree hugger, hippie kinda person & I love it! My soul finds solace near water or in the forest & my inner child is totally blissed out with the moon, shells, nature’s heart shaped gifts & feathers to name a few. For me, it’s the simple things that soothe my soul & bring me joy - big belly laughs, my fur babies, morning coffee, sunrises, sunsets or moments spent with loved ones. I love oils, crystals, cards, journals, smudging, meditation & mantras & like to sprinkle these throughout my practice. I am a RYT 500 having completed both my 200 hr YTT & trauma sensitive training in 2015 & my 300 ytt in November 2020. Since that time, I’ve evolved & my passion lies with restorative, yin & speciality candlelight practices. I am also a reiki practioner & completed my level 2 course in December 2020. I feel the union of my social work background, my reiki training as well as my yoga skill set is guiding me towards a healing path nourishing the body as well as the mind, heart & soul. Due to the pandemic, I am offering online classes (live & on demand) called Zen on Zoom. You can choose from slow flow combining strength with ease, yin & restorative yoga. I am also running private monthly groups via facebook that combine meditation, journaling, yoga (nidra, restorative, yin, flow), breath work & other theme related activities. Who knows that the universe has in store for me but I am open to receive & grow with wonder & passion while soaring with a free spirit xoxo

02/01/2026

Welcome, February. Hello Imbolc.

We've arrived at the sweet space in between Winter Solstice & Spring equinox. There's a gentle, soft return of light & perhaps you feel the subtle stirrings within. It's still a time to honour the stillness of winter while inviting in curiousity & awareness to the little shifts within. A tender moment to begin again.

My February love letter just landed in your inbox, filled with gentle practices & studio updates for the month ahead. I hope it brings a little warmth & a glimmer of light for the days ahead.

Please note:

ALL classes will take place on Tuesday, Feb 3. Thursday yogis, hoping you can join us on Tuesday.

🌟 Slow Flow - 9:30-10:30am EST
🌟 Zen Blend - 6:45-8:00pm EST

01/30/2026

Lately, I've been posting about tiny rituals that help us come back to ourselves after a full, busy week; the small, steady things that make us feel human again.

For me, this weekend's simple comforts might include:
😻 snuggles with my cats
📝 journalling
📚getting lost in a book
👣rubbing magnesium on my feet
🧘🏻‍♀️rolling around on my yoga mat without any agenda
☕️savouring that first sip of morning coffee
🏔️ a walk in nature
💌 writing my newsletter

What’s one small weekend reset ritual that helps you feel restored, grounded, or a little more you again?

Your ritual might be the deeply deserved reminder someone else needs to fully exhale this weekend xoxo

01/25/2026

A tender note & few shifts in our practice rhythm was just emailed to my readers. Thank you for being part of this space & holding these transitions for me xo

01/24/2026

Some days ask more of us than others. And despite knowing what I should do, I don't.

It's all a practice. A remembering. A pause to gather whatever resources I can to meet each moment as it arrives.

This is where I begin. Recognizing the simple truth that I don’t have to hold myself up alone. I can trust that Mother Earth is always there beneath me, steady & stable, willing to support me when I forget how to support myself.

Zoom classes have been very challenging lately with sparse attendance. After a couple of heavy weeks filled with disappointment & doubt, returning to this practice felt especially rewarding. Like any new skill, it takes time, energy, practice & grace to teach my brain to choose something other than the old, reactive pathways I slip into when I’m tired or overwhelmed. A gentle nudge away from the familiar “bitchy” spiral toward something softer, more spacious.

So I come back.
Back to my mat.
Back to the earth.
Back to myself.
Back to my why.

One breath, one moment, one tiny reset at a time.

Thank you for sharing this moment with me. Stay warm & cozy this weekend, sweet friends xo

01/09/2026

After seeing so much chatter about doing more or being more, our classes started from a softer space. The start of 2026 simply invited you to show up as you were. Each class spent a portion of time creating a sense of groundedness as this helps foster safety. The intention was for each person to find poses that were supportive & nurturing to them. This invited in a level of awareness so we could tend to our individual needs. Perhaps, this was movement for some while others craved stillness. Open loving awareness of what it without adding stories, labels or judgements. Recognizing however you show up or whatever arises is all part of the practice. And all of you is welcome here. This is how you can return home to yourself. Safely. Slowly. Gently. Mindfully.

One of the most supportive ways to move into a new year is to tend to your nervous system. When your nervous system feels cared for, your whole being softens. You breathe a little deeper. Your thoughts settle. Your body releases a sigh & perhaps finds ease.

Many say that such is easier to do if guided or in a studio but wonder how to take this practice off the mat.

One of my favourite ways to do this is by creating a calm corner, a space that gently nourishes my senses. My husband loves big screens (the bigger and louder, the better), but for me that kind of stimulation feels overwhelming. So I’ve learned to honour what my system needs.

Here’s my lil cozy corner:
🌲 the soft glow of my lingering Christmas tree (I finally took it down yesterday!)
🕯️ the flicker & gentle crackling of a candle
🐾 the steady purr of my nearby kitties
📚 a good book that invites me inward
🧣 a blanket that feels like a hug
☕ if I really want to complete the sensory experience, a warm cup of tea

These tiny choices matter. They can signal safety to the body & help regulate the nervous system. They remind us that calm isn’t something we have to chase rather it’s something we can create, moment by moment.

Notice what feels right for you. Where do you feel a big sigh or in what places can you notice your jaw or shoulders settling? What textures feel lovely against your skin? Allow your body & all its sensations to guide you as you create a lil cozy corner that meets your needs. And maybe this practice doesn't resonate at all & that's ok. Perhaps you prefer walking in nature or riding a Pelaton.

As we step into this new year, may we all find the corners, rituals & sensory comforts that help us feel grounded, nourished & at home within ourselves.

Happy Friday, friends xo

01/06/2026

"Don't be a yoga teacher. Be yourself & teach yoga"

It might be a new year but it's still the same old me!

This week, we begin again. January doesn't mean that you have to do more or be more. Simply show up & begin again, gently. Honouring where you are & listening to your needs. It's all about returning & reconnecting xoxo

Canadian Tire Yoga - Tues 9:30am
Slow Flow - Thur 9:30am
Zen Blend - Thur 6:45pm

01/04/2026

Beach Bum - Writing my word for 2026.

Read all about it in your newsletter - it's in your mail box 💌

Classes begin on Tuesday (CT) & Thursday!!!

12/31/2025

On this New Year’s Eve, I’m reminded of the baby turtles we watched yesterday. Some raced to the waves, some wandered slowly, some turned the wrong way & some found gentle guidance.

Like those baby turtles, we each meet the turning of the year in our own rhythm. Fast or slow, excited or ambivalent, with detours or support. Each step is part of the journey & every new year moves within the flow of life.

There’s no need to change, do more, or be more. What matters most is honouring exactly where you are, here & & living in alignment with your true presence. So on this New Year's Eve, celebrate YOU, however you are showing up.

May 2026 be gentle on your heart, soothing to your nervous system, spacious in your mind & nourishing to your body xoxo.

See you back on the mat Jan 6th!

12/23/2025

In the middle of cleaning my house, I noticed the sunlight pouring in through my windows & it offered a welcomed pause so I could share a few heartfelt wishes with you.

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎅🏽

I feel so lucky to have been able to share another year of yoga with you. Our community is comprised of so many little pockets of people - my faithful online Zoom crew, my Lighthouse Cove outdoor yogis, my new group of Canadian Tire peeps, my male friends who aren't doing yoga only exercises & and my social media friends.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your presence, your energy, & your support this year. Together, we created something special: a safe, soft space to land, to feel, to regulate, to remember. There's something sweet & comforting knowing that we are held & connected by breath, community & the rhythm of the season.

May this season bring you gifts of well-being & ease. I hope your days are filled with joy, curiosity & glimmers.
I'm wishing that your nervous system feels nourished, your heart feels light & your days are sprinkled with softness. More than anything, may you stay true to YOU - tending to your mind, body, heart & soul with the presence, compassion & grace you so deserve.

Due to the festivities, our January newsletter will be a few days late. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan 6th.

If you're willing, wrap your arms around yourself & gently squeeze. That's a holiday hug from me to you.

With love, peace & gratitude,
Tina
xoxo

📸 Thanks Madi!!

12/22/2025

Micro Moments For Me

For many of us, these next few days leading up to the holidays (continuing into early new year) can be ones of heightened stress. We might be experiencing less routine, disrupted schedules, later nights, minimal exercise, heavier meals & social demands.

Little moments of peace or regulation matter. They soften the body’s stress patterns and make room for presence, even when things aren’t ideal. And they allow you to show up in your world in a more calm, collected state.

Here are some little ways to offer your nervous system support even if your situation isn't ideal:

🫁 A longer exhale (perhaps with a sigh or hum) to signal safety to the nervous system.
💧 Drink your water.
🫶 Placing a hand on the heart and noticing warmth or pressure.
🤷🏻‍♀️ Soften your sweet spots (those body parts you tend to grip or hold) on purpose (eg) jaw, shoulders, belly.
🥰 A brief gratitude pause, naming one thing that feels supportive right now.
👣 Feeling the feet on the ground, sensing weight and contact so you feel grounded & safe.
🎄 Looking at something beautiful, a Christmas tree, a candle flame, a patch of sky.
👄 Repeating a grounding phrase "Just this" or "I am safe & okay" or "I've got this."
✨ Collect your glimmers - the micro moments of ease.
💃🏼 Shake it out for a minute to move the lymph.

Small acts of regulation matter. They accumulate quietly. They change how the body meets stress and make room for presence, even when conditions are imperfect. Micro moments matter & so do you! xo

12/21/2025

❄️Happy Winter Solstice, friends ❄️

Today we arrive at the Winter Solstice: the longest night, the turning point, the quiet space between darkness & returning light.

On this longest night of the year, nature reminds us that darkness just like light has its own wisdom & deserves to be honored.

This season invites us into stillness and quiet reflection, a gentle turning inward to acknowledge not only the light we carry, but also the shadows that shape us. On this longest night, we’re invited to slow down, soften & reflect. This season of darkness has its own wisdom, showing us what we’ve grown through, what we’ve released & what’s quietly transforming within us.

Even on the darkest nights our souls still shine bright. With the return of light comes a small ember of hope, growing brighter each day. With hope comes inspiration, possibility & the reminder that of our own inner light is always worth tending.

Tonight, you might:
🕯️ Light a candle & soften into its glow
🌙 Take a few slow breaths to settle your nervous system
🌲 Reflect on what you’re ready to release
✨ Whisper a soft intention for the returning light

May the returning light illuminate your path with clarity & hope so we can move into winter with softness & ease.

However you arrive here, either on your mat, on Zoom or simply as a quiet presence in our online space, Thank You for bringing your light to our community especially on your darkest days. May you always remember that we are both shadow and shine. Radiate whatever light you have. We see you. And we are always worthy of celebration xoxo.

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19061 Harbour Drive
Tilbury, ON
N0P2L0

Opening Hours

9:30am - 7:45pm

Website

http://www.lighthouseloft.ca/

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