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.
February 2, 2026
This class blends steady, beginner-friendly strength work with calm breath and lots of smart prop support. Karen uses resistance bands, a block, and a chair to […]
February 1, 2026
This gentle, beginner-friendly class puts balance at the center, using loop resistance bands to wake up the hips, ankles, and feet while keeping the spine supported. […]
January 31, 2026
This beginner-friendly active aging class starts gently on the floor with breath-led easing into the hips and low back, then builds through joint-freeing movement, strap work, […]
January 27, 2026
Chris opens this class by focusing on the balance between mobility, flexibility, and strength. From there, the practice works steadily through hip and back-friendly strengthening, strap […]
January 26, 2026
This beginner-friendly class blends calm breathwork with steady strength work, starting with reclined mobility, bridge variations, and side-lying shoulder and leg patterns using light weights and […]
January 25, 2026
This beginner-friendly class focuses on opening the hips, easing the back, and building steadiness through lots of mindful transitions. Chris starts with breath, posture, and a […]
January 25, 2026
Karen opens with a slow, settling breath and a gentle reminder that there’s no rush in this class — you’re encouraged to begin as you are, […]
January 21, 2026
Lisa-Rani leads a challenging, breath-centered Mat Pilates class that starts with standing work to wake up the whole body before moving into weighted lunges, side bends, […]
January 20, 2026
Chris opens with a generous reminder that you can use a bolster, skip anything that doesn’t feel right, and choose the breath-friendly version of each shape. […]
January 18, 2026
Karen opens this gentle, beginner-friendly class with a foundation-first approach to balance, bringing attention into the core, hips, and ankles before building into bridges, lunges, and […]
January 17, 2026
This beginner-friendly active aging class starts gently with breathwork, shoulder mobility, and plenty of chair support, then builds into standing work with light weights and a […]
January 15, 2026
This gentle, beginner-friendly class spends time exploring hip mobility, pelvic stability, and the way breath can help you stay present and centered while you move. Chris […]
January 14, 2026
Karen leads a band-focused active aging class that starts gently on the mat with calming breath, hip openers, and glute and core work before moving into […]
January 13, 2026
Chris opens this class with a reminder that the shapes are just tools, not the whole point, and keeps coming back to noticing what feels supportive […]
January 13, 2026
Islena guides a gentle, therapeutic mobility class that blends yoga with functional movement to support balance, strength, flexibility, and range of motion. You’ll start grounded on […]
January 11, 2026
Chris guides a therapeutic class that opens your hips, back, and balance through mindful options and clear reminders to modify as you need. You’ll move from […]
January 10, 2026
This active aging class starts gently on the mat with breath, core work, and a ground-up flow that gradually builds toward standing. Karen weaves in weights, […]
January 8, 2026
This gentle, beginner-friendly class keeps coming back to the basics in a really thoughtful way: breath, spinal movement, hip mobility, and steadier balance. Chris invites you […]
January 7, 2026
Karen opens this weight-resistance class by moving us through bridge rolls, reclined core work. Then we come to our feet, and work with full body movements […]
January 6, 2026
This gentle, multi-level class uses resistance bands to build strength around the hips and pelvis while still leaving plenty of room for breath and modification. Chris […]