Mumma Magma Yoga

02/18/2026

"May we light the fire of Nachiketa
that burns out the ego and enables us
to pass from fearful fragmentation
to fearless fullness in the changeless whole."

From the Katha Upanishad, translated by Eknath Easwaran.

(Note: Nachiketa is a mythological youth who was granted three boons by Lord Yama)

02/16/2026

Last chance to register! Chakra Balancing Workshop in Esquimalt!

If you are curious about the chakras and how they affect your body, emotions, and mental state, then this 3-hour workshop for you.

Together we will spend an afternoon learning about each chakra, its qualities, and how you can help bring each one back into balance through the use of asana (yoga poses), mudras (hand gestures), and mantras (sound).

This workshop is essential if you are looking to add to your health and wellness toolkit. Understanding how the subtle body communicates, interacts, and holds energy within the physical can help you clear, ground, heal, and become more of who you are meant to be.

This workshop is offered in Esquimalt (Feb 23), is beginner friendly, and open to everyone. Chair modifications will be offered for all asanas, so you are welcome to join no matter your mobility level.

To register, just head over to my website: https://mummamagmayoga.com/yoga-workshops-and-retreats/

I look forward to seeing you there!

Tamu

02/13/2026

What's your favourite yoga prop?

I'm a huge proponent of using props, or tools, in my yoga classes. I believe that props are a wonderful way to help support our practice in a myriad of ways. From blocks to bricks, to straps or pillows, props help us find our version of any asana (or pose).

🌟They help us find more ease in a restorative practice.
✨They support us when we are working toward strength and balance.
💫They provide more space if we are dealing with mobility issues or if our body size doesn't match what society tells us is "normal".
⭐And generally, they make a class more inclusive for everyone.

My favourite prop has got to be using a simple pillow (or stack of pillows) in my restorative practice. This simple addition helps my body ease into the pose and lets gravity do the work for me without putting undue stress on my joints.

So, I'm curious! What's your favourite prop, and why? Please share your thoughts in the comments below and let's undo the stigma around props and possibly provide each other with new ideas about how to use them!

02/12/2026

Such a wonderful afternoon exploring the chakras with these beautiful women at the The Loft Studios! Thank you to all who came, for your energy, your permission, and your curiosity. I hope to see you all again soon!

02/11/2026

"When the five senses are stilled, when the mind
is stilled, when the intellect is stilled,
that is called the highest state by the wise.
They say yoga is the complete stillness
in which one enters unitive state,
never to become separate again.
If one is not established in this state,
the sense of unity will come and go."

From the Katha Upanishad, translated by Eknath Easwaran

02/10/2026

MMY has been nominated in Community Votes Cowichan!

A couple of Sundays ago I had a beautiful surprise land in my inbox.

One of you lovely folks has nominated Mumma Magma Yoga in the Yoga and Meditation category of Community Votes Cowichan!

Wow.

I certainly had to take a moment to pause and breathe as I felt (and still feel) very honoured that somebody took initiative to do this without me knowing.

Whoever you are, I send you huge hugs of gratitude.

Nominations are still taking place and will run through to April 12. Top nominations move to the voting phase on April 15, and winners will be announced on May 20.

If you feel to nominate me so I have more of a chance of moving on to the voting round, I would be so grateful. It would be amazing to give this kind of boost to MMY especially with the changes that are set to take place in 2026.

Here's how to nominate MMY:
👉Go to the link provided
👉Click on "Click Here to Start Nominating!"
👉Click on "Sports, Recreation, and Fitness"
👉Scroll down to Mumma Magma Yoga and click Nominate!

That's it!

Thank you and much love to all of you!
Tamu

https://cowichanvalley.communityvotes.com/

02/09/2026

Last chance to register! Chakra Balancing Workshop in Mill Bay!

If you are curious about the chakras and how they affect your body, emotions, and mental state, then this 3-hour workshop for you.

Together we will spend an afternoon learning about each chakra, its qualities, and how you can help bring each one back into balance through the use of asana (yoga poses), mudras (hand gestures), and mantras (sound).

This workshop is essential if you are looking to add to your health and wellness toolkit. Understanding how the subtle body communicates, interacts, and holds energy within the physical can help you clear, ground, heal, and become more of who you are meant to be.

This workshop is offered in both Mill Bay (Feb 12) and Esquimalt (Feb 23), is beginner friendly, and open to everyone. Chair modifications will be offered for all asanas, so you are welcome to join no matter your mobility level.

To register, just head over to my website: https://mummamagmayoga.com/yoga-workshops-and-retreats/

I look forward to seeing you there!

Tamu

The Loft Studios

02/07/2026

Come Walk With Us!

Want to gather with community, move your body, and get some fresh air? Join me and others from the MMY community for our monthly walk/hike on Sunday, Feb 8 for a walk along the Cowichan Valley Trail.

We'll park at the West Shawnigan Lake Park parking lot and hop across the road to the CVT. I'll be there rain or shine, and I hope you will be, too!

This is part of a monthly community walk/hike that was started late last year with the help and instigation of one of MMY's lovely community members. Each month we'll pick a trail, alternating between more gentle and accessible routes and ones that are more challenging so that everyone can participate.

Suggestions for where to go are greatly appreciated! If you know of some cool trails in the area, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

And if you would like to keep up to date on where we will be going next, be sure to sign up for the MMY monthly Newsletter here: https://mummamagmayoga.com/mumma-magma-newsletter/

I hope to see you on Sunday!

Cheers,
Tamu

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02/07/2026

Yoga for the Upper Body - Chair Yoga Version!💺

Whether you sit at a desk all day or you are just not comfortable getting up and down from the floor, this practice is here to help. Together we'll stretch and strengthen shoulders, chest, and upper back while also providing you with a gentle reset in your busy day.

This quick little ditty will help you:

💪Strengthen and open the chest and upper back help to correct conditions such as kyphosis (rounding of the upper back), improve lung capacity and thus strengthen your heart, circulatory and respiratory systems and strengthen your core and spine and improve upper body stability.

🤯If you also happen to be dealing with brain fog, depression, or simply low energy, this practice will help you energize, find clarity, and cultivate a positive outlook on your day.

💚Energetically this flow will target the heart and throat chakras which means that it will help you ground back into love and compassion for yourself and others, while also helping to free up any blockages you may be experiencing around speaking your truth or standing up for yourself or those who are less fortunate.

Access this practice here! 👇
https://youtu.be/9rIAG_WAaik

I'll see you on the mat!

Tamu

02/06/2026

Yoga for the Upper Body🧘

If you're looking for a short, sweet practice to help you energize, reset, and tone and stretch the shoulders, chest, and upper back, then this is the practice for you!

Join me for a 20-minute practice that is sure to infuse your day with breathe, movement, and a moment of YOU time.

How this practice will help you physically, mentally, and energetically:

💪Strengthen and open the chest and upper back help to correct conditions such as kyphosis (rounding of the upper back), improve lung capacity and thus strengthen your heart, circulatory and respiratory systems and strengthen your core and spine and improve upper body stability.

🤯If you also happen to be dealing with brain fog, depression, or simply low energy, this practice will help you energize, find clarity, and cultivate a positive outlook on your day.

💚Energetically this flow will target the heart and throat chakras which means that it will help you ground back into love and compassion for yourself and others, while also helping to free up any blockages you may be experiencing around speaking your truth or standing up for yourself or those who are less fortunate.

Access this practice here! 👇
https://youtu.be/ub2WitiT-4s

I'll see you on the mat!

Tamu