Serenity with Sara

Always a rainbow after a storm. Love the beauty of it all.

Today is a day to celebrate. Over the last two years, shifted from doing hair to teaching Yoga. In the midst of completing my many Yoga Teacher Trainings, I have also been working as an ECE for Compass Early Learning and Care and working towards my Early Childhood Education Diploma through Fleming College. Today was graduation day. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to take this program and for receiving my Indigenous Perspectives Designation along with my diploma.

To work while running a small business, raise a family and go to school is no small feat. I could not have done any of this without the loving support of Nick, Isabella and Joseph. They have held me up and cheered me on through all the chaos of fitting all of it into our schedule. I’m grateful for their flexibility and love. The gratitude I feel for these three loves of my life is immeasurable. They’ve taught me to be proud of my accomplishments and to celebrate.

And for those asking what the heck will I do next… there will be lots of family summer camping and then in September I’ll be starting at a childcare center with the same company, but close to home. There will still be Yoga teaching days at Ste. Anne’s and Ignite Yoga in Newcastle, with classes, workshops and retreats of my own sprinkled in between.

This young man is shaving his head for Cops for Cancer to honour family members affected by cancer. The link is below if you’d like to donate.

https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/CopsforCancer/COPS_NW_odd_?px=14732376&pg=personal&fr_id=29674&s_locale=en_CA&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1ZDosZOSaInBBcvek9jwuNyoF3N7vhqtDFOvkq2I7RoGUyL8kuBMaMFeg_aem_AQTCco9lZo91wWWS23dA-wK4XSeCkKXmnixla_KNQnHalU0A90gBSyVPLr-mY13qL1qgdectHk4dj3aoc9udgG00

We all need time to pause. Yin Yoga gives us the opportunity to do just that: with time. Time to stop the busyness in our physical bodies. Time to lean into the discomfort that can come from being still for long periods of time. Time to teach ourselves to remain calm through that discomfort. We can all do difficult things. We’ve all done them many times. This is such a beautiful practice. It can be challenging, calming, exciting and enlightening all at the same time. We learn so much about ourselves when we give ourselves time.

Never heard of Yin Yoga?
There are three principles we follow in this practice:
1. We come into a pose and find an edge
2. We become still and soft
3. We hold each pose for time

Yin Yoga is often called the acupuncture of Yoga. It nourishes the meridians. This practice of long holds, allowing gravity to have us helps us increase flexibility not just in the body, but in our minds.

“Each Yin pose is another opportunity to crawl into ourselves and stay a while.”
Sarah Powers

“While remaining still, we allow ourselves to breathe into our feeling tones without the burden of expecting to feel a particular way, or create a particular result.”
Sarah Powers

This practice has become one of my favourites. If you’d like to join, there will be 6 weeks of Yin Yoga at Blissful Beginnings .beginnings.medium Mondays beginning April 29th, at 7pm

$20 drop-ins
$90 for the full 6 weeks

DM me to sign up

I’m exited to offer you this midday refreshing Yoga. Give yourself some space to move and breathe and just be for a moment in your day. I have a few options available for signing up depending on your needs.

Space is limited to 4 people

Classes will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
At Blissful Beginnings
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Drop-ins $20
8 class passes $120
Full class bundle $300

Come join , and I for an evening of relaxation.

You’ll be immersed in the beautiful music of Julie’s sound bath while I guide you through a Restorative Yoga Practice. Once you are settled into your pose, Jackie will be coming around to give you Reiki.

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30pm-9pm
Location in Bowmanville- address given upon registration
Investment: $50 - bring someone with you for 1/2 price at $25
Email [email protected] to register

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Join myself, and on April 13 for a restorative, wellness class! This event will be held in Brooklin and is just $55! It includes restorative yoga, reiki and a sound bath with the crystal singing bowls. To register please message us here or email [email protected].

❤️❤️❤️An hour of couple’s Hot Stone Restorative Yoga is a great opportunity to connect with your partner. ❤️❤️❤️

I’ll be booking private sessions throughout February.

$60 per couple
DM to book or to purchase a Gift Certificate!

Ahh love ❤️ is in the air. Valentine’s Day is almost here. Did you know you can book Couple’s Hot Stone Restorative Yoga?
DM for details!

Everyone

Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas!

Thinking ahead to January and your goals for improving your general wellness?
Jackie Hester’s Holistic Health and Wellness, Heart Song Healing 333 and I are hosting another Restorative Yoga with Reiki and Sound Bath event.

Sunday, January 14th at 1:30pm
$55

Email [email protected] to register.

It’s official! I have completed my 200hr and 300hr courses as well as my 100hr Children’s Yoga Teacher Training. Next year I’ll be working on my prenatal course. But for now, I’ve joined the Global Online Yoga Alliance and received this designation. There isn’t a governing body for Yoga, however the people who created GOYA are about inclusivity and freedom of practice. This is a great resource for continued learning. They offer so much to Yoga teachers and students alike. Check them out!

Three generations, one cozy space to practice. I’m looking. Forward to guiding this family through a yoga workshop today. We will explore our emotions, practice breath work and of course, some partner poses to deepen the connection between mother, daughter, granddaughter and sister!

Give the gift of Time this season.
Gift Certificates available for Yoga, Meditation and Reiki Treatment.
I offer private, semi-private and small group classes including
Family Yoga and Meditation.

The sun has set on our first Teen Yoga 8 week session. What a wonderful 8 weeks it has been. It’s bittersweet to take this break, but I’ll be offering more sessions in the coming months. Some of the feedback from students:

Loves:
The talking and sharing.
Venting without judgment.
Resting

Requests for changes:
90 min classes
Less planks and sun salutations 😂
More weeks in the session
Add a bring a friend night

The main thing we learned:
Yoga is more than just the poses

My heart is so full!

The air might be crisp, but it feels so good to put your face towards the sun in the morning. A light stretch, fresh air and some coffee are just what I needed to get ready for my day: to let go of worry, stress and any other yucky feelings. Relish any moment you can of joy today. Happy Friday!

Teaching in this beautiful space today has filled my heart with joy. Going to work doesn’t feel like work when you’re at Ste. Anne’s!