Strength And Grace Yoga

Home
Strength And Grace Yoga

Offering an intimate, private experience designed to support your wellbeing in a deeply personalized way.

Yoga | Meditation | Mindful Living

Feel your best, on and off the mat! Please note that we are open thirty minutes prior to class starting and during the day we are closed as we are servicing private clients so the door is locked. Please see our scheduled business hours below and feel free to give us a call during the day and we will be happy to return your call as soon as we are free!

28/02/2026

There is something deeply therapeutic about grounding yourself in nature, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, and laughing freely with others who allow you to simply be.

In these moments, the nervous system softens. The mind quiets. And you remember what it feels like to be fully present, connected, and alive.

This is the essence of Integrated Space.

A summer retreat that is close to home where you can step away from the constant doing… and return to being. 
Where meaningful connection, movement, reflection, and play create the conditions for real and lasting change.

There is now only one month left to take advantage of Early Bird registration.

If you’ve been feeling the pull, this is your invitation to listen.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and reserve your space.

27/02/2026

It’s easy to forget, in the scroll, that no one else carries your exact spark.

You are not here to replicate—you are here to express.

Wishing you a weekend filled with love, laughter, and space to be fully you.

Happy Friday.

23/02/2026

Strength and Grace On Monday Nights Returns!

Life goes through cycles.

Openings….Closings……Transitions…..

In between it can be easy to feel as though you have lost yourself.

Strength is more than just the lift.
Grace is more than just the softening.

The goal of this practice is to hold space for both, to consciously choose steadiness when everything surrounding you is shifting. To nourish yourself with compassion as you anchor into what matters most to you 💜

This is what I love about the Strength And Grace class, it’s a practice that builds strength, stability, and mobility in a way that focuses on strong transitions with plenty of time to soften at the end.

It starts on the mat with one pose into the next, but its real work happens in the in-between moments off the mat, the ones that shape how we live.

This next series starts on Monday March 2nd and runs until May 4th (no class April 6th or 27th) from 7:15-8:30pm at Metta Yoga South.

Sign up for the whole series or simply drop in.

🔗 for series: https://momence.com/l/XehnwA0D

🔗 for drop in: https://www.strengthandgrace.ca/schedule

75 minutes of breath, movement, meditation, let this be your weekly anchor.

19/02/2026

During our last Embodied Practice session, I shared a quote I heard about a year ago — one that quietly shifted everything for me. It cracked the door open to meet each moment with curiosity and play instead of pressure and urgency.

This is what we’re often missing.

Our constant push through life — always onto what’s next before we’ve even arrived — creates a subtle but steady overwhelm that seeps into every layer of our world.

Cooking breakfast. Shovelling the snow. Clearing emails. Preparing for a big presentation.

What if you approached it with a sense of play?

You might be surprised by the creativity it unlocks… and the spaciousness it creates.

Whatever you’re choosing to spend your precious energy on, let what you build become a source of meaning — not overwhelm.

Because success is so much more than what you achieve.�
It’s the life you build along the way.

If you’re feeling the nudge to recalibrate, I’d love to support you.�
You can book a complimentary Health Discovery Session through the link below:

https://scheduler.zoom.us/meg-stevenson/

16/02/2026

Exciting Announcement!

Our summer retreat is getting an injection of sound with one of our favourite local artists ✨ Integrated Space now features a deeply restorative healing sound experience, thoughtfully woven into the weekend.

We couldn’t be more delighted that will be holding this space - inviting you to settle, soften, and immerse yourself in the healing layers of sound.

July 9th-12th step into a weekend of nature, connection, and community with us in Caroline - and save $100 when you register by April 9th! Click the link in our bio to learn more about this transformative weekend.

14/02/2026

Drop the false belief that being hard on yourself is a form of discipline, and accept that it is simply a habit you mistook for motivation. For most of us, this habit has stuck like glue and puts our nervous system on the defense mode. The truth is we would never talk to others the way we talk to ourselves.

The problem is that we are so used to being hard on ourselves that we are not even conscious of it, so every practice we try to invite you to slowly dissolve the pattern of being hard on yourself.

Every time you notice it through the inevitable wobbles on the mat you strengthen your ability to become aware of that critical voice. Over time this awareness enables you to start noticing it off the mat, from there you can practice compassion and regulate your nervous system instead.

You deserve to be treated with love and care 💜 Check out our story today for a little support from an author we recently discovered and love!

06/02/2026

When the body settles, the truth has space to surface 🧘🏼‍♀️

One of the reasons I’ve been feeling so deeply nourished lately is the work of the Embodied Practice Series. The additional 30 minutes each session allows space to thoughtfully weave our weekly theme through movement and meditation—while also making room for what we often resist most: journaling.

While most reflection is offered as home practice, I make sure every practitioner brings pen to paper on their mat. One intentional inquiry each session invites the practice to be embodied—not just felt in class, but carried into the days that follow.

Journaling is one of the most powerful tools for transformation. After 85 minutes of movement, breath, and stillness, the noise quiets. There are no external tugs or pings demanding your attention—just you, your mat, and the space to listen inward.

Whether you’re seeking clarity around your desires or commitments, processing pain or emotions that may be dimming your light, or simply creating space to express gratitude and amplify what’s already meaningful, journaling opens the doorway to it all.

Not sure how to begin? Stay tuned for my next newsletter, where I’ll be sharing accessible, actionable inquiries to help you embody this practice more fully. If you’re not on my email list and would like to receive it, simply DM me your email.

The final Embodied Practice session takes place Monday, February 16th at 7:00pm—a grounding way to close out the long weekend. Space is limited, so I invite you to reserve your spot via the link below. This series has been a powerful way to begin a new chapter, and I can’t wait to share what’s unfolding next.

https://momence.com/l/5ehQdAX8

04/02/2026

Monday evening’s session was an exploration of awareness.

We turned off the music and allowed the quiet to speak, noticing what becomes loud when external noise falls away. Practitioners were invited to inquire: What changes when attention stays with sensation rather than outcome?

One of the key understandings we explored is that yoga, breathwork, meditation—and even our daily habits—are not about controlling attention, but about noticing. In noticing, we regain agency. From there, we can choose more wisely. This is conscious living.

And just as important as noticing is how we return. Gently. Without self-judgment. Allowing old patterns of force and self-criticism to soften into grace.

The most common inhibitors of awareness are stress, distraction, multitasking, and digital overload. As you move through your day, notice which of these pulls on your attention most often. Then ask yourself: What is one gentle, realistic action I could take this week to create more space for focus?

This is Embodied Practice.

We have one final session on Monday, February 16th at 7:00pm. There are only a few spaces remaining. I invite you to save your spot through the link below and take this time—end the holiday by reconnecting with yourself 💜

https://momence.com/l/5ehQdAX8

03/02/2026

What fills you up more—
�a slow, poolside yoga practice where soft humidity invites your nervous system to soften and let go…�
or a delicious brunch shared over mimosas and meaningful connection with friends?

Lucky for you, you don’t have to choose.

We’re so excited to partner once again with Halo Bistro & Bar for another High Flying Brunch on Sunday, February 22nd at 11:00am. Melissa will guide you through a calming, grounding yoga practice, followed by a well-earned mimosa and a beautiful brunch prepared by the Halo team to carry those good vibes right into your afternoon.

Our last session sold out, so we highly recommend saving your spot early.
�✨ Link below to reserve your space ✨

https://www.halobarbistro.ca/yogabrunch-1

We can’t wait to flow, sip, and connect with you.

06/11/2025

Silence — a luxury, yet so elusive these days.

I was listening to a podcast recently when the idea of microdosing caught my attention — not in the way you might think, but in relation to silence. Of course, sitting in stillness for extended periods is the most potent form of this practice. But let’s be honest — creating that kind of consistent daily ritual can be challenging.

So what if, instead, we learned to microdose silence throughout the day? Little pockets of quiet that help us reset, ground, and return to ourselves — even for a moment.

Here are a few simple ways I’ve been experimenting with this lately:

* Leaving my earphones at home when I walk my dog  
* Driving without music or podcasts — just me and the road 
* Eating lunch with no distractions, simply tasting and noticing 
* Swapping my morning podcasts for the soft hum of my diffuser while I get ready 
It’s amazing how these small, intentional pauses can create a sense of calm that carries through the rest of the day. 🌿

03/11/2025

🌿 Exclusive Giveaway! 🌿

I’m so excited to share that I’ve been collaborating with Shanti Fitness, a local yoga mat company that deeply aligns with what I value most — creating space to connect more fully with your practice.

To celebrate, we’re hosting an exclusive, invitation-only event — and you could win two tickets to join us!

🗓 Sunday, December 7th | 2:00–5:00 PM 📍 (9660 Jasper Avenue)

Here’s what to expect: ✨ A nourishing yoga class led by  🎶 Soundscape by Jaclyn from  🍸 Post-class connection with the prettiest cocktails, mocktails & charcuterie 🛍 A beautiful swag bag + your very own Shanti Diamond Series mat to take home

This afternoon is all about movement, mindfulness, and celebrating what matters most — you.

To enter:
1. Follow  
2. Tag a friend who creates space for you to grow (one tag per comment = one entry!) 
Contest closes Wednesday, November 5th — so get your entries in and good luck! ✨ 
We can’t wait to see who joins us for this special celebration. 💫

20/10/2025

✨ Over the summer, as I navigated the transition of closing the studio, I found myself reflecting on what life might look like had I chosen a different path.

No regrets — not one. 🙏 But still… I wondered.

Owning a studio was one of the most meaningful chapters of my life — not just for the classes, but for the community, the events, the chance to create something that moved people below the surface.

To spark connection. To hold space. To remind people what it feels like to truly belong. 💫

And now — just a few months later — I find myself doing exactly that again.

I’m beyond grateful to be collaborating with a company that’s redefining what it means to create space on your mat.
Together, we’re preparing to launch something truly special: the 🧘🏼‍♀️

It’s an exclusive event — but I have two tickets to give away! 🎟️ 
Stay tuned… this experience is going to be something exceptional.

Address

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+15874545467

Website

http://www.strengthandgrace.ca/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Strength And Grace Yoga posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.