Monika Holland Yoga

18/02/2022

Teaching a “Winter Flow & Restore” class. The title of this class intrigues me because it makes you think how can my practice look different to connect to the late winter season. Looking at it from a bit of an Ayurvedic perspective this is a season of heaviness & dampness . But it can be balanced out with lighter and energy. Down dog pose is a great shape for this season as it invigorates & calms the nervous system. Adding in a twist in photo 1 as digestion is slow this time of year 💃🏻

Get on all 4’s and lift your hips up & back! If your back rounds then bend your knees as much as needed to find length through the back & send the hips back in space. Notice how my heels are down in photo 1 & up in photo 2? Photo 1 may come with lots of practice, photo 2 is real life!

21/01/2022

Who else misses physical touch in yoga? Hands on relaxation was always one of my favourite parts of class.
“ Physical touch is not love, it’s mental connection of heart & soul” Amrit Lamichhane

12/08/2021

Just when you thought The Willow Studio - Yoga, Fitness, Pilates couldn’t get any better!

Making yoga accessible to as many people as possible is something we are really passionate about.

Over the past year, we have been listening and learning about the challenges BIPOC members of our community face when it comes to accessing health and wellness resources. Individuals from these groups often express that they feel unwelcome in the yoga community.

We want to change that.

Our new bursary program was created in partnership with B YOGA and Halfmoon to subsidize yoga classes for people in our community who identify as Black, Indigenous or as People of Colour and for whom cost is a barrier. It is our hope that this program will encourage diversity in the yoga community and promote the benefits of yoga to a wider population, in particular to those who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Colour.

If you would like to apply for this bursary, click the link in our profile to learn more about eligibility and to complete your online application. We accept applications 3x per year - the next set of applications are due by August 15th, 2021.

https://willowpeterborough.com/bursary/?fbclid=IwAR2ME_oGWwuLUQNmgEcZr3JF0djYAmJ_GkAfirD82vQQE_Eicz4wVS3V0RA ]

10/05/2021

I decided to take my own yoga practice via. online database with The Willow Studio - Yoga, Fitness, Pilates . Normally I would spend the time judging the sound of my voice, what I say & what I teach.

This time was different.

After being in a pre and post natal body I feel like a totally different person now. As if I was also born with Lena. I can separate myself from that yoga teacher and I can proudly say that ...

She is a KICKASS teacher! Challenging, yet well rounded. She kicked my ass & I can learn a lot from her. But I can also learn from the new Monika, the new teacher that will teach with a bit of a softer approach because she now sees what it’s like to start fresh.

Starting fresh isn’t a bad thing, it provides a new perspective & maybe even some much needed empathy.

I look forward to being your new yoga teacher & I look forward to learning along side you.

Ps. I will ALWAYS do a core warm up in flow based classes, so don’t expect it to be “too easy” 😉

20/04/2021

Has your yoga practice shifted? Do you compare it to what it use to be?

My practice definitely shifted and I can’t help but compare it to the creative 60-90 minute practices I would do daily. Now it involves nursing, holding, soothing an infant after a few moments on the mat surrounded by toys and burp cloths.

If you find yourself judging your practice lately let work together on releasing that guilt, expectation, impatience etc... and instead move forward. Move towards the unknown. There was a time we didn’t even know what a practice was. What if we create something different, something beautiful that is outside of the 60 minute box?

08/04/2021

Yoga tries to find the balance between what you can change and what you cannot ~ Leslie Kaminoff

The Willow Studio - Yoga, Fitness, Pilates has always taught me kindness trumps all which we can change, but we can’t change circumstance sometimes.

Support local business that treats everyone fairly/equally such as the Willow Studio does by going on the website & buying a shirt, product, membership etc ... every bit helps right now. Also go to Pilates on Demand & help support a family who is not only greatly connected to The Willow Studio, but has experienced unimaginable loss.

26/11/2020

This is an incredible deal! I highly recommend the core and floor classes 🙏

Follow along to classes with your favorite Willow instructors, right from their home!

And today until midnight, you get access to our Zoom classes for the rest of 2020 at 40% off.

This subscription gets you unlimited access to over 220 Zoom class recordings until December 31st. These classes were filmed live between April and October 2020.

After purchasing, give us 24 hours to send you an email with the password you'll need to access the classes.

Classes include:
- Pelvic Floor Conditioning
- Pelvic Floor Pilates
- Core and Floor Yoga
- Yoga for 50+
- Movement & Mobility
- Bedtime Yoga
- Sleep Prep
- Yin Yoga
- Gentle Flow
- Flow and Restore
- Mom and Baby Pilates
- Core Recovery for Moms
- Prenatal Yoga
- Gentle Pilates
- Strengthen & Sculpt Pilates

Instructors include Heather Clarke, Jane Jopling, Stephanie Reynolds, Lia Gomez Lowe, Carly Eagles, Monika Holland, Jessica Dalliday, and more!

Regular price is $48 + HST; your price until midnight tonight is $28.80 + HST.

Purchase your subscription through link in bio on Instagram, or through this link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=268942&stype=43&catid=100010

06/11/2020

You down dog? 🤷‍♀️

I love finding pictures of myself on the internet.

21/09/2020

Is there any correlation between being a good person and doing yoga? If you want to be a good person you have to practice being a good person.

I can’t expect to learn how to hold a handstand by practicing shavasana. Just like I can’t expect to become a better person by practicing handstands.

Do the physical practice to feel good! And then practice being a good person by continuously practicing being kind, generous, compassionate, welcoming, etc...

It’s ok to do yoga just because it feels GOOD to move! Do we really need to be so hard on ourself saying that we killed yoga? Maybe we killed the so called traditional yoga. Maybe we also evolved yoga to better suits our evolving selves now to help us survive and thrive! I mean physically surviving and thriving by moving better for longer, not by giving us super powers to make better decisions and be better humans.

Should we keep the two separate?

31/08/2020

Welcome back 💛

Last chance to stock up on classes at The Willow Studio before we increase our prices! 👋

With class size limited to 7 students, a serene and impeccably clean atmosphere, high-quality instruction, and our current lower-commitment booking format, this is the perfect time to get back to your mat.

Pre-purchase your classes at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=268942&stype=41&sTG=29 , or book your first class with us at www.willowpeterborough.com/classes (link in bio for Instagram), and you'll be prompted to choose your pricing option at checkout.

You have 3 months to use up the classes you purchase. Book each class individually as your schedule allows. Cancellations can be made up to 12 hours before your class, and that unused class will go right back on your account.

Any questions? Send us a message!

20/08/2020

Support local ✌️4 new stunning lavender eye pillows! Which ones do you want? Limited stock. 🌺
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