Ohana Health & Wellness Centre

03/02/2026

Happy day, happy new week!
Here is our class schedule for the week starting March 2, 2026! Have an incredible day, looking forward to seeing you on the mat!

Monday
9:30 - 10:30 am Building Strength Yoga & Weights with Beth (60 min) - studio
6 - 7:30 pm - Hatha Slow Flow with Nicky (alignments/adjustments & Stress Release) (90 min) - studio

Tuesday
10 - 11:30 am - Hatha & Yin Yoga with Nicky (alignments/adjustments & Stress Release) (90 min) - studio
5:30 to 6:30 pm - Meditation - Weekly Drop-In with Aaron (Loft) ***(fee by donation ) loft

Wednesday
10 to 11:00 am - Chair Yoga, Somatic Vitality, strength & fun with Nicky (60 min) - studio
6 to 7:30 pm - Hatha & Yin Yoga with Nicky (alignments/adjustments & Stress Release) (90 min) - studio

Thursday
10 to 11:00 am - Slow Flow & Deep Stillness with Yin (60 min) - studio
6:30 to 7:30 pm - Suspension Yoga & Pilates with Shawna - studio pre-book your space text 705-493-5536 @ etches.shawna@gmail.com

Friday
9:30 to 10:30 am - Flow, Peak & Rest - with Linda (60 min) - Studio

Saturday
9 to 9:45 am - Fascia Release Yoga with rollers, balls & wall work with Nicky (45 min) - studio
10 to 11:30 am - “Yoga Flow with Nicky” Happy Hips, Breath & Awareness Nicky (90 min) - studio

Sunday
6:00 to 7:00 pm - Barefoot Bungie Fitness Joanne & Kayla (60 min) ***(SC) - studio
7:30 to 8:30 pm - Barefoot Bungie Fitness --- Pre-register with Joanne - text 705-825-0248 or email AscensionAthletics@hotmail.com to reserve your spot!

*Specialty Classes (SC) Bungie Fitness and other special announced classes & workshops. Please register & pay instructor directly
No preregistration is necessary for regular classes, just come in!Online payments community@ohanawellness.ca we also accept cash, cheque,debit & credit cards for your convenience.

03/01/2026

Things just seem to pile up!
Connect with Hello Darlene located in Ohana Health & Wellness Centre!
These ladies are incredible!

🏚️Decluttering is not one-size-fits-all.

👉Some people need a fast, focused reset before listing their home
👉Some need gentle, steady support because it feels overwhelming
👉Some need hands-on physical help
👉Others just need a clear plan and accountability

At Hello Darlene, we tailor every decluttering session to you and your pace, your priorities, your season of life.

➡️No judgment.
➡️No pressure.
Just practical, compassionate guidance that makes real progress possible.

If your space feels heavy, let’s create a plan that fits.

Book a discovery call to get started.
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https://hellodarlene.ca/organizing-decluttering/

03/01/2026

Check this out!
Our beautiful friend Brenda McMorrow has been busy being creative!
Also mark your calendars as Brenda will be joining us at Ohana the weekend of May 29th!
Details coming soon!

03/01/2026

Thank you Barry “Bazza” Haywood for the fabulous workshop and wonderful experience. Truly from your heart, love to watch people do the things they love and share from their hearts.

02/28/2026

Happy day to you!
Here's what's happening at Ohana today, it's going to be a fun day, come and join us!
Yoga & Movement in the morning and Drum Circle & Workshop in the afternoon with Barry Hayward!
It's not too late to join in on the fun, just drop in!
Have a great day, see you on the mat!

Saturday
9 to 9:45 am - Fascia Release Yoga with rollers, balls & wall work with Nicky (45 min) - studio
10 to 11:30 am - Movement is Medicine with alignments & adjustments with Nicky (90 min) - studio

02/27/2026

See you on the mat, tomorrow at Ohana!

Friday February 27th

9:30 am
“Yoga Flow with Nicky”Neuro-Informed Movement, Breath & Awareness

This class is about moving with purpose. We flow — but not to rush or perform. We move to connect. Each sequence is thoughtfully designed to help your brain and body communicate more clearly through cross-body patterns, balance work, breath rhythm, and steady transitions. We build strength and stability, challenge coordination, and then soften into breath and meditation so your nervous system can truly integrate the work.

You’ll be guided to notice what’s happening inside — how you’re breathing, where you’re holding tension, when you need to push, and when you need to pause. Breath isn’t an afterthought here — it leads the movement. Meditation isn’t separate — it’s woven throughout.

Over time, this practice supports:

• Stronger brain-body connection
• Better balance, coordination & joint stability
• Improved posture and movement efficiency
• Increased strength with less strain
• Greater stress regulation & nervous system resilience
• Clearer focus and emotional steadiness
• A deeper relationship with your body

We move.
We breathe.
We pay attention.

And from that awareness, real change happens.

All levels are welcome — come as you are.

02/26/2026

Happy day to you!

Take time out for you today!
Find a mat, find some balance & slow it down, turn life upside down or find your ease with just a little bit of effort, it really doesn't take much effort to create a beautiful day, we can do this just by finding our mat and investing time into ourselves.

Join Shawna, Amanda or Janice on the mat today at Ohana!

Whichever you choose, choose you first... have an incredible day, see you on the mat!

Thursday
10 to 11:00 am - Slow Flow & Deep Stillness with Yin (60 min) - studio

6:30 to 7:30 pm - Suspension Yoga & Pilates with Shawna - studio pre-book your space text 705-493-5536 @ etches.shawna@gmail.com

6:45 to 7:45 pm - Effort & Ease with Amanda - Loft

02/25/2026

Happy day to you!

Here's a quick look at the classes I offer today, all levels welcome, each class is customized to meet the individuals needs of the client base, not customized into a one size fits all, although EVERYbody is welcome! Have an incredible day, see you on the mat!

10:00–11:00 AM - Chair Yoga & Somatic Vitality — “Stay Mobile, Have Fun”

Gentle, effective movement for all ages and abilities. Using chairs, wall-supported poses, and optional light weights, Nicky blends functional strength, cardio-somatic flow, and somatic awareness to reduce pain, improve balance, and boost mood. Perfect for beginners or anyone with limited mobility or chronic conditions.

6:00pm - 7:30 pm Hatha & Yin with Nicky — 90 minutes (In Studio)

Strength + stillness. Precision + surrender.
A yoga-therapy informed class combining slow Hatha flow (alignment, strength, hands-on support) with deep Yin holds to release fascia and calm the nervous system.

Why come: Improve posture, joint health, and mobility. Release chronic tension and reduce pain. Build sustainable strength and emotional resilience. Better sleep and stress tolerance

All levels welcome — come as you are, leave aligned and restored.
Info / RSVP: Nicky 705-493-0692 | info@ohanawellness.ca

02/24/2026

Happy day to you!

Move the body, it helps settle the mind.

Hatha & Yin Yoga with Nicky (Alignments/Adjustments & Stress Release) blends steady, intentional movement with longer, restorative holds to create both strength and deep release. The Hatha portion builds alignment, balance, and functional stability, while Yin gently targets the fascia and connective tissue, inviting the nervous system to downshift. With thoughtful hands-on adjustments and personalized guidance, you’ll learn how to move safely, breathe more efficiently, and release stored tension. This practice supports joint health, improves mobility, reduces stress, and helps you leave feeling grounded, regulated, and deeply restored — not just stretched, but reset.

Vipassana is the practice of seeing clearly. It’s a form of meditation that develops deep awareness of bodily sensations, thoughts, and emotions without reacting to them. Instead of trying to control the mind, we learn to observe it. Over time, this builds equanimity — the ability to stay steady in the midst of discomfort, uncertainty, or intensity.

Have an incredible day, see you on the mat!

Tuesday
10 - 11:30 am - Hatha & Yin Yoga with Nicky (alignments/adjustments & Stress Release) (90 min) - studio
5:30 to 6:30 pm - Meditation - Weekly Drop-In with Aaron (Loft) ***(fee by donation ) loft

Wednesday
10 to 11:00 am - Chair Yoga, Somatic Vitality, strength & fun with Nicky (60 min) - studio
6 to 7:30 pm - Hatha & Yin Yoga with Nicky (alignments/adjustments & Stress Release) (90 min) - studio

Thursday
10 to 11:00 am - Slow Flow & Deep Stillness with Yin (60 min) - studio
6:30 to 7:30 pm - Suspension Yoga & Pilates with Shawna - studio pre-book your space text 705-493-5536 @ etches.shawna@gmail.com
6:45 to 7:45 pm - Effort & Ease with Amanda - Loft

Friday
9:30 to 10:30 am - Flow, Peak & Rest - with Linda (60 min) - Studio

Saturday
9 to 9:45 am - Fascia Release Yoga with rollers, balls & wall work with Nicky (45 min) - studio
10 to 11:30 am - Hatha Slow Flow with Nicky (alignments/adjustments & Stress Release) (90 min) - studio

Sunday
6:00 to 7:00 pm - Barefoot Bungie Fitness Joanne & Kayla (60 min) ***(SC) - studio
7:30 to 8:30 pm - Barefoot Bungie Fitness --- Pre-register with Joanne - text 705-825-0248 or email AscensionAthletics@hotmail.com to reserve your spot!

*Specialty Classes (SC) Bungie Fitness and other special announced classes & workshops. Please register & pay instructor directly
No preregistration is necessary for regular classes, just come in!Online payments community@ohanawellness.ca we also accept cash, cheque,debit & credit cards for your convenience.

02/23/2026

To be honest at one point the act of beating a drum or using my voice scared me.

When the sound or vibration got louder than how I felt, it felt too powerful and brought me out of my comfort zone... now I beat a drum... not well but I beat. I sing out loud, sometimes in class, sometimes walking... when we learn to move safely with awareness into our fears the fears and feeling "small" stops... here's an opportunity to "Beat your own drum", don't have one... we have some to share!

Shared Rhythmic Experiences

Here is my take....

There’s something ancient about rhythm.

Before language, before explanation, we had the heartbeat. The drum mirrors that. When we sit in circle and begin to play, we’re not just making noise — we’re regulating together.

Shared rhythm settles the nervous system.
It organizes scattered energy.
It gives the body something steady to entrain to.

You don’t need skill. You don’t need experience. You just need a pulse.

The vibration of the drum moves through the body — not just heard, but felt. That vibration can loosen what’s been held, shift what’s been stuck, and remind us we’re not alone in what we carry.

In a world where many people feel isolated or overstimulated, a drumming circle brings us back into collective coherence. We listen. We respond. We create something bigger than ourselves.

It’s not about performance.
It’s about participation.

It’s about remembering that healing doesn’t always happen quietly on a mat.

Sometimes healing happens in rhythm — shoulder to shoulder, heartbeat to heartbeat.

And that kind of community medicine is powerful.

— Nicky Poulin
Ohana Health & Wellness Centre