Journal
Here you'll find writing on mindfulness, neuroscience, mental health, physical wellbeing, and yoga.
These topics often overlap: attention, behaviour and embodiment are all part of the same ecosystem of experience, and the aim here is to explore those connections in a thoughtful and practical way. Some posts draw from research, others from lived experience and teaching. The intention is to share ideas that are useful, considered, and occasionally a bit different from what is typically said.
January 31, 2018
Join Shae Savage on a journey into Kundalini Yoga. Through movement recipes (kriyas), pranayama and meditation, you will activate, detoxify and balance yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. An Introductory Workshop followed by a 4-Week Series. Register for one or both.
January 30, 2018
Join Alissa Martin for an evening retreat, for women who would like to know their true self more intimately through self-exploration and self-care.
January 16, 2018
A regular mindfulness meditation practice is transformative: it brings steadiness and clarity of mind, deepening a sense of compassion and connection to oneself, to relationships, and to the world. In this workshop you will learn and practice the basic techniques and principles of mindfulness meditation to help set the stage for a regular meditation practice.
January 4, 2018
In this course you will learn basic yoga postures and breathing techniques to build confidence and familiarize you with the foundations of yoga.
January 4, 2018
Through targeted self-massage trigger point therapy using high-grip rubber balls, reduce pain and ease tension in your body.
January 4, 2018
Sound vibration, yoga and meditation are all powerful tools that can help you clear & balance your chakras leading to greater health and a sense of well-being. Shelly and Chase will weave together a deep and powerful journey through your chakras as they blend sound vibration and yoga into a powerful experience that will allow you to tap into your infinite potential.
November 30, 2017
Until December 31st, 2017, take advantage of our Winter Sale to bolster your yoga practice through the season. Save on Shala Pass 20s and 1st Month for New Members!
November 29, 2017
Come experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve surrounded by 20 gongs, and vocals and guitar with Natalie Ramsay, creating a unique and magical journey through sound.
November 7, 2017
Malas aren't just beautiful, they are used as a tool to help the mind focus on mediation or count mantras in sets of 108 repetitions. In this workshop you will learn to design and string your mala choosing from a variety of natural stones and wood beads, over refreshments and good company.
November 2, 2017
Come share an afternoon of good company, tasty treats, and refreshments to celebrate the warmth of the season. Everyone is welcome.
November 2, 2017
The popular Reset Your Self Retreat, brought to you in shortened form, to fit in the busy holiday season and offer a chance for you to reset. You will be led through a meditative walk, in Nature, journaling for clarity of intention, Yoga, Yoga Nidra and more mindfulness practices.
November 2, 2017
Take some time for yourself, create peace, centre your body and breath, balance the yin and yang by indulging yourself in this 2.5 hour restorative workshop, where we will guide you through deeply nourishing restorative poses, to soothe your nervous system, release tension and create a natural flow of energy throughout your body.
October 22, 2017
On Sunday October 22nd, 2017, there was a flood on the 5th floor of our building, which resulted in building closure, and class cancelations. Fortunately there […]
October 5, 2017
Come experience an evening of healing, beginning with yin yoga in a soundscape of instrumentals, followed by a deep gong bath and sound meditation with Chase, interwoven with Natalie’s angelic vocals.
October 4, 2017
Do you want to experience yoga, but require some assistance with stability? Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing, using the chair as support.
September 28, 2017
On Wednesday evenings we invite you to the sangha. Sangha means community, and it is open to everyone on a drop-in basis. Our evening begins with a meditation, facilitated by a Kushala teacher. We will then open into a discussion on selected topics ranging from yoga philosophy to current events that impact our community and lives.
September 5, 2017
Are you curious to learn more about the roots and relevance of yoga’s diverse practices beyond the familiarity of yoga postures? In this workshop, we will examine and discuss the underlying principles and practices that support not just how we “do yoga” on our mats, but also how they can lend clarity of the mind and heart to lead a more grounded, engaged and awakened life.
September 5, 2017
Autumn is the time to descend. Come journey inward as you release all that obscures your soul re-discovering your true being. Shelly and Chase will weave together a tapestry of sound as they blend the vibrations of crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes and various other instruments.
September 3, 2017
The mind, body, and breath are intimately connected to one another. Learn practical and easily accessible grounding exercises, yoga postures and breathing techniques that help clear the mind, reduce anxiety, and facilitate mindful living.
September 3, 2017
Join us for a physical, mental and emotional experience to give yourself time to reset in this 5-hour mini-retreat.