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The last one is my favourite 🙊
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This summer, this teaching I learned in yoga came back to me, and I think it's here for a reason.
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Sometimes life isn't so black and white, cut and dry. It can be confusing when we feel two contradictory emotions, it can be hard when we see someone we know say and do two different things, and sometimes knowing that two truths can exist at once, helps take some of that confusion or frustration away.
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Throughout the summer as I've really taken time to connect with myself through attending yoga classes, and sitting in contemplation for hours on end in my garden. During this time, I've become closer with myself, seeing and acknowledging my values, needs, and desires. Saying no and setting boundaries has become easier because I've learned that I can want something good for someone else and also want to not be a part of it.
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As a chronic "fixer" and highly empathetic person, this is a game-changer for me. I can care about someone without needing to care for them. Protecting my own peace and energy has its value too.
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Which one is your favourite? Save this for later when you need a reminder!
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Celebrating water this month with some reflections on usage!
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This Water Footprint Quiz will help you reflect on where you are saving water, and provides ideas on how to preserve a little more fresh water! 💧
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Living yoga means being caretakers of the Earth and making meaningful choices in our daily lives. Do you have any water-saving tips that aren't listed here?
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Next I'll be sharing about AI Data Centres and how you can make little adjustments in daily life to reduce your use of AI technology. Hit that follow & notifications button to be notified when I post!
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People come to yoga for their health, and stay because of the comminity ❤️
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At ElementYoga.Ca the best moments aren't necessarily when students can do a peak pose or fall asleep during svasana. Don't get me wrong, I love when a class lands just right 👌
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But what warms my heart the most, is the conversations before and after class, when people bring a friend or family member who really needed some time to slow down and reconnect, the moments of laughter and support, and the little gifts of wisdom and thoughtfulness that are exchanged throughout the community. 💕
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To celebrate this community, I'm giving a discount code to all members of the Facebook chat as we get back into the routines for the fall. Join the chat (link in bio & stories) to get the code and buy your next 10-Class Pass before September arrives. ✨️
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In the dog days of summer, we find comfort & appreciation for water 💧
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At ElementYoga.Ca, we often talk about our connection with nature and all it does for us.
✨️ We ask each other how the garden is doing.
✨️ We share cuttings 🌱
✨️ We talk about trails we've been exploring.
✨️ We move in alignment with the season and temperatures, slowing down when the world gets hot.
✨️ 1 tree is planted for each class, mamgrove trees help repair coastlines
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In our Water Awareness Chat I give prompts every few days, and we share our thoughts and experiences. If you'd like to join, shoot me a message, or check out the prompts I've posted so far:
💧 Hydration Quiz
💧 Grounding with Water (👉 3rd slide) - As someone in the community pointed out, appreciating the garden and water you have to grow your own food can be another method of grounding.
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Yoga is more than movement, it's the way we move through the world 🌏
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Check out my Summer Wellness Booklet for more ways to connect with the season! Available on Amazon and ElementYoga.Ca/books ☀️📚

August at ElementYoga.ca includes Thursday yoga classes, 1 Wednesday class, and 2 book signing opportunities!
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🧘‍♀️ Wednesday Hatha Yoga
• What: Focus on hips and posture with gentle yet effective poses.
• When: Wednesday August 19th, 5:30-6:30 PM
• Where: Saltair Community Centre (park in back parking lot, enter through rear door)
• Great For: Beginners and anyone looking to release tension and improve alignment.
*Drop-ins welcome 💕
Resumes weekly in September!
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🌊 Thursday Hatha-Vinyasa Flow
• What: Dynamic flows to energize your body, followed by a calming guided meditation.
• When: Thursdays, 5:30-630pm
• Where: in Chemainus
• Great For: All levels seeking strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
*Spaces limited, book ahead!
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Book signings:
📖 August 16th at noon at Chapters Woodgrove Nanaimo
📖 August 30th at 10 at Cedar Farmers Market
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Water Awareness Challenge💧
Remember: Every class at ElementYoga.ca helps plant a mamgrove tree! 🌱
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Water Awareness Challenge for August 💧
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I had such great feedback from the Sun Salutation challenge that I've decided to offer a couple of challenges throughout the year, which are totally optional and will not always be physical yoga practice because that might feel too busy.
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For August, I'm offering a Water Awareness Challenge to help people feel empowered when it comes to both drought in climate change, and personal hydration. This connects both with mental health and the yoga concept of interconnectedness.
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If you're interested, I'll post a couple of thoughts, ideas, and mini tasks you're welcome to do as much or as little of. This will be posted to my instagram but also in a group chat so we can converse and share our thoughts and reflections 🙂 Comment or DM for the link if you'd like to join the chat!
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