Almonte Yoga Festival

Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.

*Sky above
*Earth below
*Peace within

On this Earth Day, we feel grounded and grateful.

If you can’t go outside, go inside.

Namastay home now ... so that we may gather again soon.

Words of wisdom.

self-care
/self’ker/

noun
1. the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
2. the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.

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We are so grateful to all the teachers and practitioners guiding us in our home practice during these unusual times.

Let’s celebrate women every single day!

Let’s celebrate women every single day.

Good Vibes Only in Almonte!

This Saturday, February 29th the lovely shops of Almonte are hosting an array of spiritual and self-awareness sessions.

Join local wellness practitioners for a day of self reflection and renewal.

Then enjoy some local shopping !

It’s all self-love!!!

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Sometimes we need a gentle reminder of how to live our best life.

Consider The Four Agreements:

1. Be impeccable with your word.
2. Don't take anything personally.
3. Don't make assumptions.
4. Always do your best.

It may take practice...be patient. These seemingly simple agreements can be life changing.

Never forget that the greatest love of your life is the person looking back at you in the mirror.
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Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.

This weekend brings another favourite event to Almonte Old Town Hall - the Holiday Craft Market on Nov. 2nd and Nov. 3rd!

This popular market is back for the 10th time in Almonte thanks to the dedication of !

There will be 50 new and unique makers featured each day. It’s the perfect way to get a head start on the holidays.

Hope to see you there!
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Gratitude turns what we have into enough. ~ Aesop

Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.

Happy Thanksgiving !
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Gathering in Gratitude.

Last weekend, we gathered in this special space. Our day of practice was opened with a collective intention of gratitude.

We thank for opening our festival and for guiding us to practice gratitude and thankfulness both on and off our mats.
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Happiness is...harmony.

Are your thoughts, words and actions aligned? Check in. Feel it. Share it.
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Raise your vibration.

We are thankful for the magic of Megan Marie Gates in closing our festival with a soothing sound bath ceremony.

We were immersed in the vibrations of crystal bowls, tibetan chimes and her enchanting voice to close our day of reflection and renewal.

"If my offerings create space and curiousity and magic within you, that's all I could ever ask for".

Discover more of her thoughts on sound healing on her latest post.
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Community. Collaboration. Caring.

We practice yoga with purpose both on and off the mat. Part of living a life filled with gratitude is being able to give back.

We are so proud to have been able to support with a festival fundraiser that raised over $400 for women and children in need in our community.

This was made possible through the generous donations of local businesses and partners and we are thankful for your support.

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It was wonderful to spend time with IHLC volunteers Tracy and Susan, and we thank you for your service.

Thanks to all for your support. Our hearts are full.

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We are still feeling the blissful energy that surrounded us yesterday.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who joined us on your mats, and shared in our first gathering in this special space. We are thrilled to have shared this day with nearly 100 yogis!

We wish to thank the volunteers, local partners and community for all of your support and enthusiasm.

We are so very grateful for the incredible teachers who lead our blissful classes, and to our inspiring workshop presenters.

We can't wait to share more of this with you!

Thank you for this lovely grounding practice and for sharing your graceful energy.
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So much gratitude for this gathering and this community.

Thank you for a blissful experience:) Our hearts are full.

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In a full heart there is room for everything ... ~ Antonio Porschia

Our hearts are full. Our space is full.

We are so grateful for the warm welcome for our gathering. Our festival is now full!

We look forward to connecting with all of you tomorrow. Community is everything.

~ Namaste
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Spirit. Song.

Just 2 more sleeps until we experience the angelic voice and magical sounds of Megan Marie Gates.

We are so grateful that she will be sharing her ethereal presence and energy to close our festival.

You will leave feeling lifted and lighter.

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There is a sun within every person.~ Rumi

Sunshine returns on Saturday! Coincidence? We think not :)
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Emotion is energy in motion. ~ Peter McWilliams

Reiki is a natural healing practice that is believed to remove blockages and release energy to rebalance mind, body and spirit.

Reiki provides relaxation and release, while creating a deeper sense of self awareness.

If you are curious about Reiki, a 30 minute session with will allow you to explore this offering with or without crystals.

Spaces are limited and registration is required. $30 for 30 minutes of self-care.

Flow into Fall - reconnect, restore, reflect.

This weekend, you will be guided by some of the most inspired and experienced teachers from the Ottawa Valley, Lanark County, Ottawa and PEC.

We are so grateful that this dream team of teachers will be leading our practice on Oct. 5th in the historic Almonte Old Town Hall.

🧘‍♀️Andrea Campbell

🧘‍♀️Alex Ure

🧘‍♀️Shannon and Pete MacLaggan

🧘‍♀️Genevieve Munro

🧘‍♀️Megan Marie Gates

Join us for a day of absolute autumn bliss!
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Nourish body, mind and soul.

We are so grateful to have an abundance of local sources of fresh foods around us.

We are excited that Almonte’s will be providing healthy lunch options with lots of local goodness at our festival!

They have created a fresh festival menu of light, healthy take out plates and they will have a small booth on site.

Check out their special menu - swipe left - and DM if you would like to preorder.

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It’s FriYay! Weekends are made for family and friends.

You loved our Flow with a Friend promotion so this weekend only we are bringing it back!

Save 10% each when you bring a friend and buy 2 tickets or more. That’s only $58.50 each for a full day of yoga , meditation, sound bath and workshops!

We are already 75% sold out! We can’t wait to share this with you! Join us!
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The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. ~ Hippocrates .

Join us for a session on Mindful Living with Ayurveda + Meditation.

Discover the benefits of a personal meditation practice in finding balance and feeling grounded. Explore the principles of Ayurveda and doshas, and how both practices can guide the subtle shifts in our mind, body, spirit connection as the seasons change.

Kimberly Mantas is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), meditation and yoga teacher trainer (E-RYT 500) in Ottawa. She enjoys leading all to be their best physically, emotionally and mentally through pranayama, philosophy, ayurveda, meditation and asana.

Kimberly currently leads ongoing meditation training, certification and workshops in Kanata. Connect and www.mantasyoga.com.
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The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. ~ Hippocrates

Join us for a session on Mindful Living with Ayurveda + Meditation

Discover the benefits of a personal meditation practice in finding balance and feeling grounded. Explore the principles of Ayurveda and doshas, and how both practices can guide the subtle shifts in our mind, body, spirit connection as the seasons change.

Kimberly Mantas is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), meditation and yoga teacher trainer (E-RYT 500) in Ottawa. She enjoys leading all to be their best physically, emotionally and mentally through pranayama, philosophy, ayurveda, meditation and asana.

Kimberly currently leads ongoing meditation training, certification and workshops in Kanata. Connect and www.mamtasyoga.com

There is no force equal to a woman determined to Rise. ~ W. Dubois

It is true that we Rise by lifting others. We are proud to bring our intentions of purpose and peace to support women in need in our community.

Our festival will feature a fundraising draw with incredible prizes donated by generous local businesses. A portion of these proceeds will be donated to support initiatives of which has dedicated 40 years to serving women and children fleeing domestic violence in our community.

A full list of gifts and donors will be posted. We are so grateful for your support and so thankful to Interval House for providing hope for families.

Giving back - this is yoga.
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Sleep is the best meditation. ~ Dalai Lama

Samantha and Westboro team will guide us through a workshop on establishing healthy habits for a restful sleep and improved wellness. Sweet Dreams!

The workshop covers:

* Welcome and Saje story
* Energy Breath
* what is sleep and why do we need it?
* how does sleep impact our health
* products and rituals
* Worksheet activity
* Q & A and Wrap up

This dreamy workshop is included with your festival pass. Join us!
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Fall Equinox recognizes the symmetry between day and night, light and dark.
It reminds us how important it is to feel grounded and balanced.

Fall is the perfect time to turn inward and reflect, reconnect and reset.

The intention of our festival is to support you in all of these -think of it as part festive and part retreat.

We encourage you to find a friend and flow into fall with us. To celebrate the equinox today and tomorrow only, when you buy 2 tickets or more you save 10% each! Join us.

World peace begins with inner peace. ~ Dalai Lama

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~ Buddha

The day the Power of Love overrules the Love of Power, the world will know peace. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Peace begins with a smile. ~ Mother Teresa.

Every day should be International day of Peace. (Sept. 21)

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World peace begins with inner peace. ~ Dalai Lama

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~ Buddha

The day the Power of Love overrules the Love of Power, the world will know peace. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Peace begins with a smile. ~ Mother Teresa

Every day should be International Day of Peace. (Sept. 21)
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Friday Feels...

Energy flows where intention goes.
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We all strive for balance. The body, mind and spirit depends on the flow of prana or energy to achieve true balance.

It is believed that the 7 chakras manage the mind-body energy system and it is essential that these remain open, aligned and fluid for optimal well-being.

Nayeer of is a yoga teacher, Reiki Master and holistic nutritionist. As part of our Soul Speak Sessions, she will guide you through a talk on the main 7 Chakras, their meanings and how to attain balance in each.

She will also highlight how certain crystals are thought to bring healing properties to each chakra for optimal energy flow.

Nayeer will also be offering private Reiki with crystal sessions ‪on Oct. 5th.‬ Registration is encouraged.
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Wednesday Wisdom.
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Malas are traditionally recognized as a tool of meditation. They have evolved as reminders of positive intentions and mindfulness.

We are happy to have .malas join us to lead a mala bracelet making workshop on Oct.5th at 3pm.

This fun and inspirational workshop will include materials, guidance and essential oils. Cost is $35 and preregistration is recommended. Join us.
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Start each day with a grateful heart...

We are so grateful for all the love you are sending our way. We cannot wait to gather and grow with you!

What are you grateful for today?
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