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12/18/2025

🔸 OM — The Sound That Brings You Home

If you’ve ever heard the chant of Om at the beginning or end of class and felt something inside you soften — even if you didn’t know why — you’re already experiencing its magic.

Om isn’t just a sound.
It’s a vibration.
A reminder.
A return.

For me, Om feels like the moment everything inside settles into place —
my breath, my mind, my heartbeat, my energy.
It’s the sound that gathers all the scattered parts of myself and brings them back together.

Sometimes I chant Om loudly, feeling the buzz in my chest.
Sometimes it’s just a whisper.
And sometimes it’s completely silent — a hum in my heart that no one else can hear.

Each version feels like a different doorway back to myself.

Om reminds us:
✨ You belong here.
✨ You are part of something bigger.
✨ You are made of the same calm, steady presence that lives under all the noise.

You don’t have to chant perfectly.
You don’t even have to chant out loud.

Try this the next time you’re on your mat:
Place one hand on your heart, take a slow breath in, and let the exhale feel like an inner “Om” —
a soft release, a gentle settling, a quiet homecoming.

The power of Om isn’t in the sound itself…
It’s in what you remember when you make it.

Come back to your breath.
Come back to your center.
Come back to you. 🤍

12/17/2025

🌟 Community Class — Every Saturday at 12:30pm 🌟
Support. Learn. Grow. Give Back.

We’re excited to introduce our newest teachers-in-training from our Yoga Teacher Training program! Each Saturday, our YTT graduates will be guiding a community class, offering them a safe and supportive space to build confidence, refine their teaching skills, and share their passion for yoga with you.

✨ Donation-Based Class — Minimum $10
Your contribution not only supports the growth of our new teachers, but it also helps us give back. All donations (100%) are passed directly to a local charity chosen by our studio throughout the year.

Your presence makes a difference — for our teachers, our studio, and our wider community.
Join us on the mat and be part of something meaningful. 💛

12/17/2025

✨ Ānanda — The Joy That Comes From Simply Being ✨

In yoga, ānanda isn’t the kind of joy that depends on things going right.
It’s not the high of a perfect day, a new accomplishment, or everything finally falling into place.

Ānanda is quieter.
Softer.
Deeper.

It’s the kind of joy that rises from within — the joy of being, not doing.

I notice ānanda in the smallest moments, often when I’m not trying to create anything at all:
• When my breath finally slows and my whole body softens.
• When I catch myself smiling for no reason during practice.
• When I feel connected — to myself, to others, to something bigger.
• When a moment of stillness feels like coming home.

It’s that gentle inner glow that says,
“I am here. And that is enough.”

Ānanda doesn’t ask us to be happy all the time.
It simply invites us to notice the sweetness that’s already woven into our lives —
beneath the noise, beneath the striving, beneath the stories we tell ourselves.

On your mat this week, see if you can soften into ānanda by asking:
✨ Where does ease live in my body?
✨ What happens when I stop pushing and simply feel?
✨ Can I let myself enjoy this breath… just as it is?

Joy doesn’t always arrive with fireworks.
Sometimes it slips in quietly, in the space we create when we pause, breathe, and let ourselves be.

12/16/2025

💆‍♀️ Step Into Wellness with Reflexology 💆‍♂️

Looking for a natural way to relax, release tension, and restore balance? Treat your feet — and your whole body — with Carrie’s expert Reflexology sessions, available every Wednesday at Be Yoga & Wellness.

Reflexology helps to:
• Relieve stress and tension
• Improve circulation and energy flow
• Support organ function and overall wellness
• Promote deep relaxation and balance

✨ Carrie’s skilled, intuitive touch will leave you feeling grounded, rejuvenated, and renewed from head to toe.

📅 When: Every Wednesday
📍 Where: Be Yoga & Wellness
⏰ Book your session today and step into wellness!

12/16/2025

🌊 Harnessing the Flow + Inner Peace Qigong 🌊

Step into calm, energy, and balance this Saturday, December 20th, 2025!

🗓 Date: Saturday, Dec 20th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💲 Cost: $37
📍 Location: Be Yoga & Wellness

Join us for a transformative 2-hour experience where we combine mindful movement, breath, and Qi energy practices to release stress, restore balance, and reconnect with your inner flow.

Led by Zen Monk Hae Kwang Sunim, founder of Inner Peace Qigong, this class will guide you through:
• Soft, flowing Qigong to release tension and nourish the nervous system
• Experiential Qi energy infusion and stress-reducing meditation
• Techniques to harmonize, destress, and recharge your body, mind, and spirit
• A tea-sharing circle to close the practice

✨ THIS IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER QIGONG YOU’VE EXPERIENCED — you’ll leave feeling lighter, energized, and deeply at peace.

Bring a yoga mat, a blanket or anything that makes you comfortable, and a friend to share the experience.

Spots are limited — secure your place and step into your natural flow!

12/16/2025

🌿 Saucha — Clearing Space to Feel More Like Yourself

Saucha, one of the Niyamas in yoga, is often translated as cleanliness or purity —
but it’s not just about tidy spaces or spotless yoga mats.

For me, Saucha feels more like this:
that deep exhale you take when something in your life finally feels… clear.

It’s the moment you notice your mind is less cluttered.
It’s the relief of letting go of what you’ve been carrying for too long.
It’s choosing habits, people, and environments that support your well-being instead of draining it.

I notice Saucha most in simple, real moments:
• When I clean up my practice space and it instantly changes my mood.
• When I drink more water and feel my body say “thank you.”
• When I take a social media break and suddenly hear my own thoughts again.
• When I release a story I’ve been holding onto and feel my chest soften.

Saucha isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about making room — inside and out — for what helps you feel present, grounded, and genuinely you.

On your mat this week, try inviting in Saucha by noticing:
✨ What feels heavy?
✨ What feels nourishing?
✨ What could you gently cleanse, release, or refresh?

A clear space doesn’t just look different.
It feels different.
And in that clarity, you meet yourself more honestly.

One small shift is enough.
Start anywhere… Saucha will meet you there. 🤍

12/15/2025

💛 Meet Jen — Our New Physiotherapist at Be Yoga & Wellness! 💛

We’re thrilled to welcome Jen Lukianchuk, our in-house Physiotherapist, who will be available Thursdays here at Be Yoga & Wellness!

Jen brings a wealth of knowledge, a compassionate approach, and a passion for helping people move, feel, and live better in their bodies. She specializes in addressing pain, improving mobility, and supporting recovery from injuries — all with an approach that respects your unique body and goals.

Seeing a physiotherapist can help you:
• Reduce pain and discomfort
• Improve posture, strength, and flexibility
• Recover safely from injuries
• Prevent future injuries and optimize your movement

✨ New Convenience: We now offer direct billing to many insurance providers, making it easier than ever to take care of yourself.

Whether you’re dealing with an old injury, a niggling ache, or just want to move with more ease, Jen is here to support your journey.

📅 Available: Thursdays at Be Yoga & Wellness
📞 Book your appointment today and step into a body that feels strong, supported, and cared for!

12/15/2025

✨ Bandhas — Your Inner Strength Switches ✨

If you’ve ever been in a yoga class and heard, “Lift through your bandhas…” and thought,
“My what now?” — you are so not alone.

Bandhas are one of those yogic concepts that sound mysterious,
but once you feel them, everything in your practice begins to shift.

Bandhas are essentially internal locks — gentle muscular engagements that help you contain, direct, and uplift your energy from the inside out.

But for me, they’ve become something even more personal:
a way of connecting with my own inner strength, stability, and confidence.

Here’s how I relate to them:

🌱 Mula Bandha — the root lock
Engaging here feels like whispering to myself,
“You are safe. You are grounded. You belong.”
It’s subtle, steady, and incredibly empowering.

🔥 Uddiyana Bandha — the belly lock
This one gives me lift — literally and energetically.
It’s that feeling of rising above stress, stepping into clarity, and remembering my own power.

💫 Jalandhara Bandha — the throat lock
A soft chin tuck that helps create inner stillness.
It reminds me to pause, to listen, and to honour my own truth.

When the bandhas are active, my practice feels different:
My balance becomes steadier.
My breath feels freer.
My movements feel intentional rather than effortful.

And off the mat?
Bandhas have taught me what it feels like to hold myself together from the inside —
not with tension, but with awareness and integrity.

If you’re curious to explore them, start small.
A gentle lift in the pelvic floor.
A soft drawing in of the low belly.
A mindful alignment of the throat.

No force. No perfection.
Just a deeper conversation with your own energy.

Your inner strength has always been there.
Bandhas simply help you meet it. 🤍

12/15/2025

🕊️ Posture of the Month: Flying Pigeon

Flying Pigeon is a pose of courage, balance, and trust. It asks us to lift not just our bodies… but our belief in ourselves.

This shape blends strength and softness:
• Grounded in the arms
• Open in the hips
• Brave in the heart

Some days you’ll fly. Some days you’ll wobble. Both are part of the practice. Flying Pigeon reminds us that balance isn’t about being still — it’s about moving through the shake with presence.

✨ A helpful step on the journey: Crow Pose
Crow strengthens the arms, opens the wrists, and builds the core stability you’ll need to safely and confidently lift into Flying Pigeon. Think of Crow as your bridge — a way to feel supported and courageous as you explore the full expression of the pose.

When you move into Flying Pigeon, you might notice:
• Fire in the arms
• Deep opening in the hips
• Focus in the mind
• Confidence rising

Whether you float fully, hover with one toe on the mat, or simply work on Crow as preparation, the real practice happens inside — in your trust, patience, and presence.

This month, we invite you to explore:
What does it feel like to trust yourself… right here, right now?

Fly gently.
Land kindly.

12/15/2025

12/14/2025

🤲 Mudras — The Subtle Language of Your Hands

Have you ever noticed how your hands naturally move when you’re thinking, feeling, or trying to find calm?
In yoga, we honour that instinct through mudras — intentional hand gestures that help direct your energy, focus your mind, and deepen your practice.

But here’s the beautiful part:
You don’t need a perfect lotus seat or a long meditation session to use them.
Mudras work anytime your hands are free… and your heart is open.

I often return to mudras in simple, everyday moments:
• When my mind feels scattered, I bring my thumb and index finger together in Gyan Mudra and instantly feel more steady.
• When my heart feels tender or overwhelmed, I rest my palms together in Anjali Mudra to come back to gratitude.
• When I need grounding, Prithvi Mudra reminds me to breathe all the way down into my belly and root into the moment.

Each mudra is like a quiet conversation with yourself —
a way of saying “I’m here. I’m listening. I’m choosing how I want to feel.”

If you’re curious to explore:
✨ Try adding a mudra to your meditation
✨ Hold one during savasana
✨ Use it throughout the day when you need calm, clarity, or courage

Your hands are powerful storytellers.
Let them guide you back to yourself.

12/14/2025

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