May livestream yoga session – starts May 5th

Equanimity is often explained as non-judgement, which in its brevity can be misunderstood as never judging anything, ever. However, to not judge would be to deny a part of being human, and to minimize the importance of discernment. Instead, let’s make space for judgements to arise (you me both know they will anyway) – and, to practise holding those judgements lightly. Let’s be okay with changing our minds! Being agile is for both our bodies and our minds.

Join me for practice in May, and let’s be okay with having strong opinions, loosely held.

4-WEEK MAY SESSION
STRONG OPINIONS, LOOSELY HELD: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
May 5, 12*, 19, 26

$60 (includes 7-day replay)
*this class will be pre-recorded

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

April livestream yoga session – starts April 7th

A little story from the Zen Buddhist tradition goes something like this:

A monk once asked Basho: “What is the essence of your practice?”
Basho replied: “Whatever is needed.”

The end!

The simplicity of this story belies all the nuance, complexity, missteps, commitment, and discipline that’s part of doing what is needed. Practice can be a time to show us what is really important (do I really need to clench my jaw during downward dog?!) and give us a chance to refine where and how we spend our energy.

Join me for practice in April, and let’s explore what is needed, on a moment-by-moment basis.

4-WEEK APRIL SESSION
WHATEVER IS NEEDED: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
April 7, 14, 21, 28

$60 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

April livestream yoga session 2025

rest & digest: a 1/2 day urban retreat in April

Join me for a half-day urban yoga / meditation retreat at Open Concept on Sat April 12th (1-4 pm, $100+GST) in which we can dive deeper into the practice. A retreat gives us the chance to slow down and honour what we’ve been going through, so that we can move forward with a sense of cohesion and meaning.

Challenging experiences (whether big or small) can leave a residue in both our bodies and minds. Practice can be a way to metabolize these experiences, both through addressing the physical digestive system, and the mental/emotional processes by which we learn to integrate the past.

Expect:

  • A nourishing yoga practice that promotes the body’s ability to heal via focusing on the physical digestive system
  • Meditation practice(s) that teach us to allow for emotions and sensations (mental digestion)
  • An interactive discussion on what these practices are all about and how they can apply to daily life
  • A gentle environment that supports healing and compassionate self-inquiry
  • Simple self-care practices and food for thought as you move forward in life’s journey

This offering is a synthesis of my knowledge in yoga, somatics, Ayurveda, food science, and human physiology. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space for all who wish to practise awareness and equanimity. You do not need any previous yoga or meditation experience to attend; what is more important is to come prepared to open your mind and heart. Capacity is limited to 22 participants.

Schedule:

1:00-1:15 PM – opening remarks
1:15 – 2:30 PM – yoga practice and meditation
2:30 – 2:45 PM – break, tea time
2:45 – 3:45 PM – dharma talk, Q&A, discussion
3:45 – 4:00 PM – closing remarks

For those familiar with Open Concept, undergoing a retreat in a familiar space frees up energy for us to go deeper into the practice. For those new to the studio but local to Winnipeg, may the accessibility of this offering be of value. Open Concept is at Grant and Kenaston, on the #66 bus route, and has free parking in the surrounding lot.

Let’s pause and de-clog! To register*, please visit Open Concept’s website HERE.

*A note about registration*: Open Concept was experiencing a glitch with their booking system, MindBody – the “book” button wasn’t working! It should be working now (please click here) but if it isn’t, please follow the workaround instructions below:

  1. If you haven’t already, please make a MindBody account with Open Concept. Please be sure to include your credit card in your profile.
  2. Then, message me (here) and I’ll complete the purchase for you through my teacher access (I’m waggling my fingers, poised over a laptop, readyyyyy). You’ll get an email confirmation of your purchase.

If you’d rather chat with someone at the studio directly, email Open Concept here for them to help you complete registration. Thank you for your patience!!

rest & digest 1/2 day urban retreat at Open Concept Apr 12 2025

Bloom into Spring – yoga at The Forks in April

Come do yoga w/ me at The Forks Winnipeg on Wednesdays (6-7 pm) in April! We’ll be in the beautiful Event Space on the 2nd floor. It’s free to the public! In this economy!

Bring your yoga mat and water bottle and drag some friends along while you’re at it. Register here (but if it’s full you should still come anyway because not everyone shows up, just don’t tell anyone I said that).