Alison Réaume: Systems of Life, Work & Capacity

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Alison Réaume: Systems of Life, Work & Capacity

Alison has taught yoga for 17+ years and trained 200+ teachers worldwide. Yoga Teacher Trainer ✦ Whole Human COO
Yoga, systems & the space between.

She leads a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Maple Ridge, blending deep yogic practice with systems thinking to support sustainable leadership and real human capacity. Structure as spiritual practice so your business stops running you.

03/11/2026

Every once in a while I scroll back through photos from when I was teaching yoga teacher trainings internationally.

There I am practicing in mountains, on beaches, on rooftops, in open-air studios with views that felt almost unreal. Those experiences were extraordinary, and I am genuinely grateful for them.

And yes, I took photos of myself in yoga poses.

That was simply what we did then. If you were somewhere beautiful, you practiced and you documented it. It felt inspiring. It felt like sharing something meaningful. I took photos of students too. We captured group shots at sunset. We lined up in warrior poses with dramatic backdrops. We were proud of the work we were doing.

I do not look at those photos with embarrassment. That season of my life reflected who I was at the time. Travel and teaching were intertwined. The practice felt expansive and outward. It made sense that it was visible.

What has changed is not the beauty of those places. It is my relationship to the practice.

As a yoga teacher, I understand that part of my role involves visibility. Demonstrating my practice can be helpful. It can offer context and credibility. But the internal motivation behind it feels different now.

My practice is no longer about showing where I am. It is about how I am.

It is something I return to when I need to regulate myself. When I am processing something difficult. When I am tired. When I need to steady my thoughts before responding instead of reacting.

The shapes matter less to me than they once did. The setting matters less. What matters more is whether the practice supports the life I am actually living.

When I look at those old photos, I see growth. I see someone who was learning in public and building experience. I also see how much quieter and more integrated my relationship to yoga has become.

That shift has changed how I teach.

I care less about creating impressive moments and more about helping people build a practice that holds up on an ordinary day, in a real life, without a backdrop.

And for me, that feels like a deeper expression of yoga

03/10/2026

From time to time people ask where they can practice with me, so I wanted to share the two spaces where I’m currently teaching.

You’ll find me at and two communities that hold practice in slightly different ways, but both value presence, curiosity, and the deeper work that yoga invites.

The way I teach is rooted in the full system of yoga. Movement, breath, stillness, philosophy, and awareness are all part of the practice. Some classes lean more Yang, some lean more Yin, but the intention is always the same: creating space to explore your body, your breath, and your experience with a little more attention.

Yoga has a way of meeting each of us exactly where we are, and every class becomes its own conversation between the practice and the people in the room.

If you’ve been thinking about coming to class, I’d truly be honoured to spend time on the mat with you.

You can find my current schedule through the studio websites, or you’re always welcome to reach out if you’re not sure which class might be the right place to begin.

03/09/2026

Foundations of Yoga - 50 Hour Immersion

I'm so excited to open this program up, it is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of yoga beyond the pace of a regular class.

I was hearing over and over that students wanted more but weren't interested in a FULL 200 hour program, yet! :)

This training is 50 hours of study, we slow things down and explore the building blocks of the practice in a clear and structured way. You’ll learn how foundational postures function in your body, what common cues in class actually mean, and how breath, meditation, and philosophy fit into the broader system of yoga.

Throughout the immersion we’ll cover:

• Breakdown of foundational postures (including Sun Salutation A)
• Translating common yoga cues into real understanding in your body
• Foundational pranayama practices including Ujjayi
• Meditation and how to begin a steady practice
• The history of yoga and key teachings from the Yoga Sutras
• An introduction to the subtle body

This immersion is hosted at running part time May 1st - May 17th.

Classes run Fridays 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Saturday 12-6pm & Sundays 11-5pm

There are ONLY 6 SPOTS available.

Foundations also serves as Module 1 of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. If you decide to continue into the full program within the next year, the hours and tuition from this immersion will be applied toward the full training.

Early Bird: $995 (until April 1)
Regular price: $1250

This is applicable for CE Credits for existing teachers

More info at the link in bio. Register directly through Epic Yoga.

03/05/2026

We all want to get it right.

In yoga.
In our bodies.
In life.

It’s a very human instinct.

When you step into a class, it’s natural to wonder:
“Is this correct?”
“Am I aligned properly?”
“Should I be able to go further?”

But here’s what becomes clear over time:

There is no universal perfect pose.

Bodies are not identical structures.

Hip sockets vary.
Femur length varies.
Spinal curves vary.
Shoulder architecture varies.
Range of motion varies.
History varies.

What looks “deep” on one body may be compressive on another.
What looks subtle on one body may be exactly right for that structure.

Even alignment itself has evolved as our understanding has evolved.

So instead of asking, “How do I make my body match this shape?”
An alternative question is, “What makes sense for my body, today?”

That shift changes everything.

It's not about not working towards something, nor about avoiding alignment all together but if we are only striving for "perfect" poses, we have missed the point of the practice.

Because now the goal isn’t uniformity.

It’s awareness.

It’s understanding how your body responds.
It’s noticing where you push.
Where you hold back.
Where you override sensation.
Where you compare.

And that awareness doesn’t stop on the mat.

It shows up in your conversations.
In your leadership.
In your parenting.
In your boundaries.
In how you handle discomfort.

That’s why teacher training, at its best, isn’t about becoming impressive.

It’s about becoming discerning.

Learning how to adapt poses to your body is one layer.

Learning how to see clearly and guide others responsibly is another.

If you’ve been craving a practice that feels deeper than choreography,
teacher training might not be about becoming something new.

It might be about understanding what’s already here.

If this resonates, the next In Person (part time) 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Maple Ridge might be your next step.

03/03/2026

Do you use props?

And if you don’t… why?

I’m not asking that as a critique.

I’m genuinely curious.

Because for a long time, I didn’t.

I thought using a block meant I couldn’t “do” the pose.
I thought straps were for beginners.
I thought bolsters were more like pillows.

There’s an unspoken hierarchy in yoga spaces.

We strive for the full expression, then we modify, then we lean on support.

But that hierarchy isn’t real.

What if a prop actually made the posture more accessible?

A block can change where weight sits in your body.
A strap can change leverage and the length of your arms.
A bolster can change your nervous system response entirely.

Sometimes a prop allows you to stay long enough to actually feel what’s happening.
Sometimes it increases the challenge.
Sometimes it removes ego from the equation.

Using props isn’t about inability. It’s about intention and meeting yourself where you are at.

What’s the goal?
Mobility?
Stability?
Strength?
Softness?
Patience?

Props give you options.

And options create autonomy.

So I’ll ask again…

Do you use props?

And if you don’t… what’s the story you’re telling yourself about why?

Sometimes changing your relationship to props changes your relationship to practice.

02/28/2026

I’m really humbled and honestly so excited to share that I’m officially a lululemon Ambassador

Coquitlam is where I first started teaching yoga. I was new, figuring it out in real time, learning how to hold a room and trust myself at the front of it. I had no idea where it would all lead.

If I’m being honest, when this came forward my first reaction was, “Wait… me?”

And then I let that sink in.

Because I’ve put in the years. I’ve built community. I’ve grown into the teacher I hoped I would become. The kind who cares more about the people in the room than the poses we’re doing.

Community has always been the core of what I teach. Spaces where you feel comfortable. Where different bodies and different seasons of life are welcome. Where you don’t have to perform your practice — you just get to have one.

To have that recognized in the same community where I began feels big.

Thank you to the Coquitlam team for the trust and the support. I don’t take it lightly.

I’m proud of what I’ve built. I’m excited about where I’m headed. And I’m genuinely thrilled that this partnership gives me more opportunities to show up for you.

The next two years are going to be fun.

Let’s go.

02/28/2026

I’m really humbled and honestly so excited to share that I’m officially a Ambassador.

Coquitlam is where I first started teaching yoga. I was new, figuring it out in real time, learning how to hold a room and trust myself at the front of it. I had no idea where it would all lead.

And If I’m being honest, when this came forward my first reaction was, “Wait… me?”

And then I let that sink in.

Because I’ve put in the years. I’ve built community. I’ve grown into the teacher I hoped I would become. The kind who cares more about the people in the room than the poses we’re doing.

Community has always been the core of what I teach. Spaces where you feel comfortable. Where different bodies and different seasons of life are welcome. Where you don’t have to perform your practice, you just get to have one.

To have that recognized in the same community where I began feels big.

Thank you to the Coquitlam team for the trust and the support. I don’t take it lightly.

I’m proud of what I’ve built. I’m excited about where I’m headed. And I’m genuinely thrilled that this partnership gives me more opportunities to show up for you.

The next two years are going to be fun.

Let’s go.

02/26/2026

Starting March 3, I’ll be teaching Tuesday evenings at as wellness

6:00–7:30pm is Feel Good Flow + Tea (45+ women). This class was already established by the lovely and I’m stepping in to continue it. It’s a slower, supportive flow for women who want to build strength and maintain flexibility without feeling pressured to keep up or perform. The sequencing is simple and accessible, there are always options, and you’re encouraged to move in a way that makes sense for your body.

After class we sit together for tea. It’s built into the evening so there’s time to connect and wind down before heading home.

8:00–9:00pm is Deep Rest: Yin + Restore. This class blends longer yin holds with restorative shapes using props. We’ll incorporate simple breathing practices and meditation, and I’ll offer optional hands-on support for anyone who wants it. It’s designed to help your nervous system settle and give your body space to release.

Both classes are suitable for all levels.

I’m really looking forward to becoming part of this community and offering something unique that is centered around community, connection and rest, a few of my most favourite things.

If it feels like a fit, I’d love to see you there.

02/25/2026

Yoga is not defined by how advanced your poses are.

It’s not measured by how deep you fold or how long you balance.

And it doesn’t stop when you roll up your mat.

The physical practice matters. We study it seriously. We break down standing shapes, transitions, yin postures, load, access, alignment history, and how bodies actually work.

But the body isn’t the end goal.

It’s the entry point.

When you’re holding a posture and discomfort rises, you see something.

Do you push through it to prove something?
Do you shut down?
Do you compare?
Do you override your limits?
Do you talk to yourself in a way you would never speak to someone else?

The body reveals patterns quickly.

And those patterns don’t live only in a yoga class.

They show up in your relationships.
In how you handle conflict.
In how you receive feedback.
In how you lead.
In how you rest.
In how you set boundaries.
In how you react when something doesn’t go your way.

Yoga is not separate from your life.

It is practice for your life.

Modern posture yoga evolved through teachers like Krishnamacharya and others who shaped the way asana is taught today. That evolution is meaningful. The physical practice is valuable.

But it exists inside a much larger philosophical framework, one concerned with awareness, suffering, perception, and responsibility.

In this 200-hour, we don’t separate those pieces.

We study philosophy.
We study meditation.
We study ethics.
We study discernment.
We study the nervous system.
And we use the body to make those teachings tangible.

This isn’t about becoming impressive.

It’s about becoming more conscious, on and off the mat.

If you’re craving a deeper practice, one that changes how you live, not just how you move, enrollment for my part time, in person 200 hour yoga teacher training starting May 1st in Maple Ridge is open for enrollment.

Learn more and apply: https://alisonreaume.com/yoga-teacher-training

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