Move With Mel Yoga

Updated August schedule. Come flow, breathe, and connect.

Monday 6:15 am is Vinyasa Express at the Hope Rec Center $6
Tuesday 7:00 pm is Yoga Nidra at the Hope Rec Center $6
Saturday 10:00 am is Yoga in the Park at Memorial Park in Hope FREE

Sadly, due to a lack of registration, I have made the decision to cancel the Mt. Meditation series for this month.

Sometimes when you lay down for a yoga nidra session you fall asleep. In fact, sometimes you might fall asleep and other times you might lay there wide awake wondering why you're doing this right now. Both scenarios, and all possibilities in between, are ok and are there to inform your yoga and your life. You still receive the benefits of the practice and it's important to remember that it's exactly that - a practice. A practice of coming home to yourself, of stillness, of mindfulness, of remembering your radiance.

If this sounds like something you'd like to try, I'm sharing yoga nidra classes at the Hope Rec Center this summer on Tuesday night's from 7-8 pm. Please bring a pillow and blanket. I'll see you there.

What's her secret? One of my favorite meditations is that of looking at something beautiful in nature and asking this very question. I sit and ask it over and over again while observing my thoughts. Eventually secrets are revealed.

Take, for instance, this rose. What is the secret to her beauty? Try to notice the answers without searching for them. Let them come to you. Sometimes it may be obvious to you and the answer(s) may present themselves quickly, and other times you might sit for an hour and only uncover one of the many secrets to life and beauty.

When I meditation on this rose, I am reminded of the impermanence of things. This beautiful flower will bloom for a short time before wilting, dropping its petals, and transforming into a rose hip. Impermanence is the only guarantee in life, and so we must make the most of it while we can.

I also think of eating good food. If you like to garden, like I do, you might know that roses love to eat - that's how to grow so beautiful. Everytime I feed my roses, they produce new buds and more flowers.

So many the roses secret is to enjoy good food and live life to the fullest? What secrets have you uncovered in nature?

How is your summer going so far? If it feels like it's been flying by, you aren't alone. Every week I get to Thursday and I think "Wow, it's Thursday again!? Where did the week go?" That's why I'm offering spaces to breathe, to slow down, and to reconnect this month.

Whether you need a moment to find your center, connect mindfully with nature or your breath, or are looking for a supportive community, I have a space for you.

Here's where you can find me this month:

Monday 6:15 am is Vinyasa Express at the Hope recreation center; $6
An intermediate flow class designed for all you early risers, like me, to ignite your inner fire and step into your day grounded.

Tuesday 7:00 pm is Yoga Nidra at the Hope recreation center; $6
A restorative exploration of non-doing and deep rest. If Savasana is your favorite part of a yoga class, give this a try.

Thursday 6:00 pm is Mt Meditation on Thacker Mountain; $30
A guided moderate level hike with a different mindful meditation at the summit each week. Come breathe in that fresh mountain air.

Saturday 10:00 am is Yoga in the Park at Memorial Park in Hope; FREE
A fun community oriented event for all ages co-taught by myself and one of Hope's fabulous yoga teachers. This is a great opportunity to share in community and enjoy downtown Hope.

My wish for you this month is that you take a moment to slow down just a tiny bit more and really savor the beauty of the season.

Get in touch to tell me how I might be able to support you this August.
DM:
Email: [email protected]
Phone 604-206-6357 *please leave a voice message if I am unable to answer.

📣 Hope is KICKIN' IT for the FIFA World Cup ⚽ and Yoga in the Park is getting involved!

Join us for grounding, breath, and movement to get the body ready for a fun filled, action packed weekend around town! Saturday, July 18 10:00-11:00 am at the stage in Memorial Park.

See you there!

Ready to find your peace in the mountains? 🏔️ Join me on Thursdays in July for "Mount Meditation" at Thacker Mountain! Guided hike + meditation = the perfect summer reset. ✨ All the details on the poster and the registration site: https://forms.gle/6PCer6Bzo4zBcAni8

🌞 Summer wellness is here - Come Move with Mel this July

Let's step into summer with intention, movement, and a little space just for you. Check out my upcoming yoga and meditation schedule below! I've got something for every time and intention, from an early morning burst of energy to peaceful evening restorative practices.

🗓️ Here’s what’s happening in July:

Mondays:

⏰ 6:15 AM - Vinyasa Express (Energize your week)
📍 Hope Recreation Center | $6

Tuesdays:

⏰ 7:00 PM - Yoga Nidra (Deep relaxation)
📍 Hope Recreation Center | $6

Thursdays:

⏰ 6:30 PM - Mount Meditation Series (Connect with nature)
📍 Thacker Mountain | $30 (Requires registration*)

Saturdays:

⏰ 10:00 AM - Yoga in the Park (Free and open to all!)
📍 Memorial Park, downtown Hope | FREE

*For the Thursday Mount Meditation Series, space is limited, so make sure to register using the link below:

🔗 https://forms.gle/6PCer6Bzo4zBcAni8

Whether you want to move, relax, or connect with the beautiful outdoors of Hope, I can't wait to see you there. 🧘‍♀️

Mark your calendars for a summer of FREE yoga in Hope, Cascades & Canyons ! Yoga in the Park starts next weekend, July 4.

Yoga reminds us that our individual wellbeing is deeply connected to the wellbeing of our communities.

Everyone is invited to come move, breathe, and share in community every Saturday morning from 10:00-11:00 at the Memorial Park stage. We'll see you at the park starting July 4!