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.
September 17, 2026
This class builds core strength from every angle, then carries that steadiness into progressive standing balance work, lunges, and wide squats. Chris keeps the emphasis on […]
August 30, 2026
We use the breath and the body’s own feedback to find the right amount of space in each shape, rather than comparing our practice to anyone […]
August 20, 2026
In this class, we use the breath and careful alignment to move out of headspace and into a more embodied practice, noticing patterns and choosing what […]
August 12, 2026
We explore how to stay with the sensation of a deep stretch without crossing into pain, using the breath and props as support while we soften […]
August 5, 2026
A mindful, strengthening mat Pilates practice that builds heat and then returns to rest. Together, we work with weights, standing lunges and squats, planks, kneeling rows, […]
July 29, 2026
We work with long-held shapes and steady breath to find a comfortable edge, using props and simple adjustments to support softness rather than force. Along the […]
July 28, 2026
We with ahimsa, non-harming, to guide us to work from a place of support rather than force. Starting on the floor and gradually building to standing […]
July 16, 2026
With the the breath as our guide, we explore safe spinal movement and balance. We practice fine-tuning movements: when to stay with a shape, adjust it, […]
June 27, 2026
This class leans into steady, breath-led movement to develop strength, and make room for growth. It uses both resistance bands and a chair to build support […]
June 21, 2026
This class moves steadily from joint-freeing floor work into hip openers, core work, standing balance, and a few thoughtful twists, all with lots of options along […]
June 4, 2026
This class focuses on spinal mechanics and healthy twisting, with plenty of time spent noticing how different parts of the spine move and where to keep […]
May 31, 2026
This class moves with a calm, caring pace through hips, back, and balance work, with plenty of invitations to choose the version that feels right for […]
May 24, 2026
This class blends hip and back mobility with plenty of balance work. Today, we use a resistance band for extra stability and challenge. You’ll move from […]
February 26, 2026
Chris opens this gentle class with a long, careful unpacking of comfort and the idea that your practice should fit the body you showed up with […]
February 12, 2026
This gentle, beginner-friendly class starts by slowing the breath down to settle the nervous system, then builds into a thoughtful mix of core work, spinal movement, […]
February 8, 2026
Chris starts this gentle, beginner-friendly class by using the breath as a guide for posture, then moves into an osteoarticular warmup that circles through the ankles, […]
February 5, 2026
Chris starts with a gentle, choice-filled opening on the floor, inviting you to settle on your back or come seated in whatever way feels best before […]
January 29, 2026
This class begins with a calm, centering pause and a reminder to let go of the day before moving into a steady Hatha flow built around […]
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 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 […]