mental health, selfcare, wellness

Self-Care at Christmas

This is the time of year we over-schedule, we over-spend, and we over-indulge and then we end up over-whelmed! We want to celebrate, naturally, and catch up with all our old pals, plus family events and work events! How can we say no? It's not easy. Below I have listed a variety of small to… Continue reading Self-Care at Christmas

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Why The Gentle Way of Hatha?

"The Gentle Way of Hatha, giving you an hour of peace in your busy week..." If you are feeling overwhelmed by life and just need to take a beat, our gentle yoga classes are for you. They are designed to rest, reset, and rejuvenate. Each class is well-rounded with body awareness, pranayama (breathing exercises), asana… Continue reading Why The Gentle Way of Hatha?

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Yoga in Port Hope

Between 2006 and 2010 I had a lovely yoga space to teach from in Port Hope. I gave it up when I became pregnant, and moved to British Columbia. Closing that space shifted my whole business and when I returned to Port Hope just a few months later I had to begin again - teaching… Continue reading Yoga in Port Hope

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Yoga In Cobourg

Why do I no longer offer a yoga class in Cobourg? Pre-pandemic I had weekly yoga classes in Cobourg, and recently a few of the past participants asked me why I no longer teach there... There are a few reasons why. The first is, honestly, rentals are just too expensive! The second is, there are… Continue reading Yoga In Cobourg

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Why Online Yoga?

As a teacher who was forced to learn the online technology for yoga classes during the Covid Pandemic, I completely understand why people are hesitant to join online. I'll admit, when I went back to teaching in-person I was surprised how many students chose to not return and ended up preferring online classes! These are… Continue reading Why Online Yoga?

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Why I don’t believe in competition

When I first started teaching yoga 20+ years ago, I was teaching up to 10 classes a week, each with their own theme, in an attempt to "please" every possible client. The problem was, my passion was for gentle stretching. I loved stillness, silence, and meditation. None-the-less I continued with a variety of things, ultimately… Continue reading Why I don’t believe in competition

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The Gentle Way of Hatha | Winter

It is hard to believe a New Year is upon us... This is my favourite time of year, between winter solstice and spring equinox. The magic of the winter season seems to surge through me; this is my most creative time artistically, and a time when I especially enjoy teaching gentle yoga classes because the… Continue reading The Gentle Way of Hatha | Winter

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Autumn Yoga 2022

As august comes to an end, I am feeling very ready for the comfort of a new routine this fall. For those of you who do not know, I have gained new employment in my Child and Youth Work role, so will only be offering yoga classes on Tuesdays for now. If you are interested… Continue reading Autumn Yoga 2022

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An Act of Self-Love

During class recently, it came to me that yoga is such a generous gift we give ourselves: a simple act of self-love. Even if it's just a few minutes a day, or an hour or two a week, it is a place to land. To return to. To return to ourselves. To return to love.… Continue reading An Act of Self-Love

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Yoga Teachers In Northumberland

Four more teachers graduated from 'The Gentle Way Of Hatha' yoga teacher training on Sunday, October 6th, 2013. If you are looking for a gentle yoga class in the Northumberland area of Ontario, Canada, watch for these names in your town: Joanne Cherry-Lauzon will be teaching classes in the Cold Springs area. Joanne brings a… Continue reading Yoga Teachers In Northumberland