Bloom Yoga

05/22/2025

Morning everyone, I am calling it a season for yoga : ) It’s like week 19 came and went and my brain shut off 😋. What a season. I am deeply aware that this is the most yoga I will ever be able to teach in a 9-month span. I dunno about you all, but I’m heading into the summer feeling like Gumby 😂 in the best way.

When planning the season, I predicted we would have ~45 classes over 19 weeks. I’m thrilled to share that we managed 47 classes over 19 weeks! Thank you so much for showing up with me 🫶

For summer, I am hoping to teach a few drop-in Wednesday evening classes between the end of July - mid-Aug. I can't predict the fall much at this point, but I am planning to teach a semi-regular Wednesday evening class.

I think I got in touch with all of our remaining pass holders but if I happened to miss you, please get in touch with me!

I wish you all a fabulous rest of your spring and start to summer! We will be in touch and see you around : )

Forever my happy place ✨🤍
M🫶

05/20/2025

Hope everyone had great long weekends 🌧️🌞🌱

Tuesday is our only class this week. See you there!

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

M🌈

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05/12/2025

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone 🤍✨

Short and sweet this week; Mon + Tue classes will be gentle / beginner friendly. Mainly groundwork practice, deep stretching and resting nervous systems. Wednesday’s class will be regular. One last moon themed pose to introduce before the end of the season!

Heads up, there will not be class on Monday the 19th.

Drop-In Registration link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

See you soon,
M🩷

05/05/2025

That it will! 💛

I had such a happy moment in class last Wednesday while I watched our 2nd moon salutation flow quite gracefully across the entire class. My teaching goal this season was to have everyone feel comfortable with the Sun & Moon Salutations and we did it you guys!!

Mon + Tue classes will be regular; nothing new, practice time. Wednesday's class will be beginner / gentle. We’ve been working hard lately, time for groundwork, deep stretching and relaxation!

And it’s Nidra week! 🧠

I would greatly appreciate it if you could all kindly remember to cancel with me, even if it’s fairly last minute.

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

See you soon 🌞
M

05/04/2025

04/28/2025

Looking forward to seeing you all this week. 15 weeks and 40 classes down you guys!

Mon + Tue classes we will intro Moon Salutations. Wednesday class will be regular; nothing new, just practice : )

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

Ps. It’s greenhouse season 😍☀️

See you soon,
M🌷

04/21/2025

I hope you all had wonderful Easter weekends 🐰🐣

Reminder there is no class tonight, but feel free to sign up for tmrw morning or Wednesday evening in lieu!

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

Both classes this week are Regular.

See you tmrw!
M☀️

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04/14/2025

Happy Sunday, everyone! 🤍

3 recent lung concerns sent me to the doctor last week. X-rays came back clear, and I seem to be fit as a fiddle otherwise, just a little stressed about it 🫠 my time working as a chemical technologist before Noah keeps me extra mindful of lung health.

Interestingly, one thing the doctor did take time to mention is the importance of practicing deep breathing exercises regularly for more than just stress relief.

It all sent me down a lung health rabbit hole 🫁 ex. I learned that trapped air can weaken lung capacity. So it seems like a good time to share more about why we take ~7 minutes at the start of each class, to do these exercises.

Breathing Exercise Benefits:
- lower blood pressure
- relieve stress and promote relaxation
- strengthen and make lungs more efficient with oxygen (specifically our diaphragmatic breathing exercises)
- better energy & focus
- better sleep
And more!

If interested, check out this article from the American Lung Institute: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/breathing-exercises

I often encourage you to exhale through pursed lips (it’s good to hear you breathe)! This article dives deeper into how it boosts your lungs.

All 3 classes this week are Regular, with a few new poses, and it’s Nidra for Savasana (our final relaxation pose). Let’s take care of that mind-body connection that can help you notice when something feels off with your body. Think “melt-stress and improve mind-body awareness” all in one meditation.

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

We won’t have class on Easter Monday, April 21, but Monday crew, feel free to join in on Tuesday or Wednesday in lieu.

Photo credit to my sister, Kristen! First Alberta blooms of the year 💜

See you soon!
M🌬️

04/07/2025

It’s week 13! We have 8 weeks of class left before the summer break, which I have on the brain right now ☀️ on that note, for the summer season I plan to schedule pop-up classes when I am around and have an evening to spare. No set schedule. Just check the FB page : )

All 3 classes this week are regular: learning new poses and practicing ✨

Friendly reminder, we have a 3-hour cancellation policy!

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

See you soon,
M🐣

03/31/2025

Happy Spring Break 🌸

This is a good week for onboarding or focusing on deep stretching + relaxation. New ground and kneeling poses 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Tuesday’s class is flow (sequence at the bottom of post).

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

See you soon!
M🤍

Flow Sequence:
Tree/Dancer - WI - WII - reverse - WII - Ext. Side Angle - Triangle - Pyramid - Runners Lunge - Revolved Lunge - Lizard - Pigeon

03/25/2025

Noah is swimming again this year, and I was talking to Justine recently about how the flower fundraiser is a tough one for Faron and I, bc we don't have any family to sell to in the area. And most of our friend-fam either have kids in swim club themselves or are related to said kids in swim club, so we find ourselves a bit puzzled on who to sell to each season. Justine said, “Ask your yoga community.” and she's so right. You are my people 🤍 so, I am going to post this and only this fundraiser through Bloom every year bc who doesn't love the flowers that come from this greenhouse! If you’re at all interested, plz check out the link and let me know.

https://spiritriverseawolves.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home

Thanks, everyone ✨
M

We are selling beautiful plants to help raise money for our programs. Plants are a great way to encourage our friends to get out into the garden while supporting a healthy fundraising event. Please check our website at Growing Smiles Fundraising for more information.

03/24/2025

Looking forward to another week of classes ✨

Whether your heels touch the mat or your knees are bent, you’re doing down dog if you can create that line from your tailbone to the crown of your head. These photos are screenshots from one of our YouTube videos 5 years ago, and I have seen improvement in my flexibility since then. I can tilt my pelvis even more, as several muscle tones have lengthened from regular practice. A reminder that it takes time 🤍

Upcoming Schedule:
- Mon + Wed classes are Flow (sequence at the bottom of post)
Tue class is regular

- Mon March 31 + Wed Apr 2 classes are gentle/beginner friendly (groundwork classes)
Tue Apr 1 class is Flow

- We will NOT have class on Easter Monday ✝︎

Drop-In Registration Link:
https://bloomyoga.setmore.com/classes/8fdec41a-77d3-45d5-a1f7-bf2958ba356c

See you all on our mats!
M🌞

Flow Sequence:
Tree/Dancer - WI - WII - reverse - WII - Ext. Side Angle - Triangle - Pyramid - Runners Lunge - Revolved Lunge - Lizard - Pigeon