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
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I Didn’t Do Yoga For Five Days
And this is what happened... My back seized up! In one way I wasn't surprised, because we had spent days cleaning, organizing, and re-arranging for the holidays. Of course my back is going to go out, if I'm not doing yoga to compensate for the physical challenges. What did surprise me though, was the fact… Continue reading I Didn’t Do Yoga For Five Days
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
Free Yoga?!
If you are new to "The Gentle Way of Hatha" I have an exciting offer for you! During the month of December I will be offering one free online yoga class to new yoga students. This is an opportunity to try a class with zero commitment needed! So if you've been wondering if our gentle… Continue reading Free Yoga?!
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?
Online Yoga Canada
If you didn't already know, I am at quite a cross-roads in my business. I have spent over a decade branding "The Gentle Way of Hatha." Over the years classes have filled, we had a pandemic that cut my business in half, and then transformed it with online services, and as the years pass life… Continue reading Online Yoga Canada
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
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
Can Yoga Help Fibromyalgia?
After 20 years as a yoga instructor, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and reflect here on my journey and whether or not yoga can help.
Origin Story | How “The Gentle Way of Hatha” Came To Be…
It all began with "Guru Heart Yoga" in 2004 (watch the video to hear more about that!)... In 2006 this transitioned into my expanded studio space "Crescent Moon Healing Arts" in downtown Port Hope. We became a hub of health, art, and fun! Classes, therapists, workshops, art, music, and live events frequented this community minded… Continue reading Origin Story | How “The Gentle Way of Hatha” Came To Be…
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