chakras, community, health, online yoga, Yoga

Gentle Yoga Videos Online

Last year I had a vision to build an online yoga library, with classes and courses available for sale. I have seen countless other yoga teachers do this, and very successfully. I've purchased and participated in many myself: Seane Corn and Susi Hately are two of my favourite examples. The idea of this was so… Continue reading Gentle Yoga Videos Online

online yoga, selfcare, spirituality, wellness

The Best Online Yoga Is…

The atmosphere you create at home! Sure, it helps to have a great yoga instructor on your screen to be following, but the set-up you build for your home practice is a big factor in a successful (online) class. Some folks can handle a bit of chaos around them (kids, partners, pets, noise, etc.), and… Continue reading The Best Online Yoga Is…

chakras, community, health, selfcare, spirituality

Practitioner Profile | Transformational Coach Tracey Tink

CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT  ·  THE GENTLE WAY OF HATHA Written by Tracey Tink, transformation coach and founder of Extraordinary by Design She knew there was more. She just needed permission to go find it. WHO I AM AND WHY I DO THIS For over 25 years, I sat at boardroom tables, led teams, drove strategy, and… Continue reading Practitioner Profile | Transformational Coach Tracey Tink

community, wellness

Practitioner Profiles | Share Your Service

Are you a practitioner of the "healing arts" in Northumberland County? Would you be interested in writing a featured article to help promote your business? I would love to share your work with our wellness community! These are some examples of modalities I would like to promote: Chiropractic care, foot care, reflexology, naturopathic care, hypnosis,… Continue reading Practitioner Profiles | Share Your Service

meditation, spirituality, Yoga

Higher Consciousness | Book Review

My friend and fellow yoga teacher, Rob Owens, published a book last year inspired by (and about) the Yoga Sutras. How exciting to finally have my own copy! I read it in two-days, as my passion for yoga philosophy is strong, and it is rare to find easily-digested spiritual texts. If you are a beginner… Continue reading Higher Consciousness | Book Review

community, wellness

Spring Renewal Workshop

Celebrate the women in your life! Spring Renewal Workshop Mother's Day Weekend, Saturday, May 9th, 2026 Port Hope, 12:30 - 3:30pm $100 + HST Treat yourself to an afternoon of indulgence... during this women-only gathering, we will talk, we will write, we will stretch, meditate, and re-connect with our selves and each other. Our time… Continue reading Spring Renewal Workshop

community, mental health, wellness

Practicing Self-Love on Valentine’s

Valentine's is a super-charged holiday, very few people are "neutral" about it; either they love it or they hate it. Regardless of your stance on this day of love, it's a great invitation to reflect on your own relationships, with yourself and others. If you're not in a relationship, a few questions to reflect on… Continue reading Practicing Self-Love on Valentine’s

community, online yoga

“Online Local” Yoga Classes for Northumberland County

I have been teaching yoga throughout Northumberland County for over 20-years! It wasn't until the pandemic hit that I had to transfer my in-person classes to online classes. What surprised me was, after the lock downs passed, there were many people who preferred online classes, and I was encouraged to continue with them. This has… Continue reading “Online Local” Yoga Classes for Northumberland County

pregnancy, prenatal yoga

Why Gentle Yoga May Not Be Prenatal

After doing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rama Lotus in Ottawa in 2004, I decided to add a weekend training on pre-natal yoga at Esther Myers in Toronto a few years later. Although my 200-hour training included a basic pre-natal education, I still did not feel confident in that aspect of teaching. The training… Continue reading Why Gentle Yoga May Not Be Prenatal

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Yoga 2026

What to expect in the year ahead? As many of you know this yoga business continues to grow and change. Change is inevitable when you've been in business for over 20-years and (barely) survived a pandemic! I want to thank all of you who have stuck through all the moves, the lock downs, and the… Continue reading Yoga 2026