Sharon Smith-Carter Movement

Sharon Smith-Carter Movement Sharon has taught yoga and movement since 1999 in her community of Kawartha Lakes.

She opened the first dedicated yoga studio in Lindsay Ontario, path to stillness yoga and focused on mindful practices that could help support positive shifts for health and wellbeing. Her interest has been rooted in the therapeutic aspects of movement as a way to settle the nervous system. Since 2014 she has continued her Somatic studies with Martha Peterson and Essential Somatics. Clinical Somatic Education and somatic explorations have offered Sharon (and her clients) a powerful practice towards rewiring patterns of movement to reduce pain and increase ease. She believes somatics cultivates a more vivid sense of presence to move through daily life. Beyond her studio walls, she is on the team for Essential Somatics Movement Training, a facilitator for the Mind-Body Mental Health program at her local hospital and continues outreach for organizations with an interest in mental health. Sharon has an on-going commitment to her professional development and practices that create conscious change. She is a Clinical Somatic Educator and Movement Teacher (ISMETA), a Yoga instructor (E-RYT500) and Group Facilitator in the Amherst Writers & Artist (AWA) Writing Method.

🍂 My fall schedule is now up, and the September newsletter has just gone out.This season, I’m continuing to offer classe...
09/09/2025

🍂 My fall schedule is now up, and the September newsletter has just gone out.

This season, I’m continuing to offer classes designed for the seasoned body — movement that is gentle yet effective, grounded in somatic awareness, and guided with curiosity and care.

Weekly classes begin the week of Sept 29 — I’d love to welcome you, whether online or in person.

Register for classes: https://www.sharonsmithcarter.ca/fall-2025-offerings
Fall Newsletter is up: https://www.sharonsmithcarter.ca/campaigns/view-campaign/hhBo4QJJJWqlbaRBc7YKrtb35JVu8LUunTowW6RM1pSMXXS2tb9B4i0U8B2IvNAt1EastW5_ygqCyZ5BTLvr2TxAF9PG8U_K

Have you been wanting to give writing a try? ✍️Maybe you wrote when you were younger, or perhaps you’d like to begin put...
09/04/2025

Have you been wanting to give writing a try? ✍️

Maybe you wrote when you were younger, or perhaps you’d like to begin putting your stories on the page to pass down.

In this AWA-style Writing Circle, we write from memory or imagination in a safe, supportive space that welcomes all levels — from curious beginners to experienced writers. 🌿 Encouragement and positivity are at the heart of this practice.

This is an ONLINE class that will done on Zoom.
Registration online.

Missed classes this summer? Need a movement fix or want to give it a try? 🌿This one-off September Gentle Movement class ...
09/03/2025

Missed classes this summer?
Need a movement fix or want to give it a try? 🌿

This one-off September Gentle Movement class blends hatha yoga, Hanna Somatics, and balance postures — all in an easy and supportive way to restore mobility and ease without the push.
Registration online.

Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.”— Henry David Thoreau. ...
09/02/2025

Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.”— Henry David Thoreau.

Labour Day Monday, with this view from my cottage dock in the Kawartha Lakes. I’m feeling grateful for the beauty of this place and the quiet pause before routine returns.

Hope you all found a moment of peace today.

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After such a glorious close to August, I’m ready to welcome the beauty that September brings. 🍂“And then the sun took a ...
09/01/2025

After such a glorious close to August, I’m ready to welcome the beauty that September brings. 🍂

“And then the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and autumn awakened.” – Racquel Franco

Curious about Hanna/Essential Somatics? Join me Friday, Sept 5th (9:15–10:30 am ET) for a LIVE intro class at the studi...
09/01/2025

Curious about Hanna/Essential Somatics?

Join me Friday, Sept 5th (9:15–10:30 am ET) for a LIVE intro class at the studio—
We’ll explore some foundational movements together and wrap up with Q&A. This is a perfect opportunity if you’ve been curious and want to dip your toes in before the new season starts. ✨
$30.00 plus HST. Registration available online.

Spotted this funky plant on my cottage walk — bright red berries on a thick stalk. No clue what it is (or if it’s a berr...
08/31/2025

Spotted this funky plant on my cottage walk — bright red berries on a thick stalk. No clue what it is (or if it’s a berry at all 😅).
Anyone know? Nature people, help me out! 🙏
Soaking up the last of summer 🍃🍂

Happy Labour Day weekend! 🐾🍂Out here on the cottage road, with the leaves starting to change. Hope everyone’s enjoying t...
08/30/2025

Happy Labour Day weekend! 🐾🍂
Out here on the cottage road, with the leaves starting to change. Hope everyone’s enjoying the weekend—whether you’re relaxing, heading back to routine, or just taking it easy!

Last flower share of the season already. 😢These Friday blooms from Colleen Moloney at Coda Organic Farm have been such a...
08/29/2025

Last flower share of the season already. 😢These Friday blooms from Colleen Moloney at Coda Organic Farm have been such a highlight each Friday. Even with the summer’s changeable weather, they’ve brought steady beauty week after week. How can it be Labour Day weekend already?!

Week 9 blooms are here — just one more week left in this season’s flower share! Let’s soak up every last petal of summer...
08/23/2025

Week 9 blooms are here — just one more week left in this season’s flower share! Let’s soak up every last petal of summer 💐✨”

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Kawartha Lakes, ON

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Monday 9am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:15pm
Wednesday 1:15pm - 2:45pm

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Hatha Yoga, Hanna Somatics, Yin Yoga, Chair-Adapted Yoga, Qigong, Yoga for Low Back Pain, Dharma Wisdom Talks, Yoga Basics for Newbies, Restorative Yoga, AWA Writing Method Circles, Aromatherapy, Workshops & more.....