Embody Yoga & Wellness

11/20/2025

Our Winter 2026 classes start on Monday, January 5!

Gather with us in our small group yoga classes at Embody Studio located in the west end of St. John's or online via Zoom.

No yoga experience necessary!

Learn more about our classes at NicoleBlackwood.com/classes
Schedule at NicoleBlackwood.com/schedule
Registration options at NicoleBlackwood.com/rates-and-register

Please reach out with any questions!

11/19/2025

Join this autumn for her gentle and grounding workshop series which is designed to soften physical tension, calm the nervous system and support deep release and restoration.

Through the combination of self-myofascial release (SMFR) techniques and the slow, meditative practice of yin yoga, you’ll be guided through thoughtfully curated sessions that target areas of the body where stress, tension and holding patterns often accumulate.

This two-hour session blends movement, breath, stillness and somatic awareness to support both physical release and nervous system regulation – offering a space to reset, restore and reconnect with yourself.

Whether you’re looking to relieve persistent tension, increase flexibility or simply feel better in your body, this series offers a kind and compassionate approach to whole-body wellness.

Learn more and register at NicoleBlackwood.com/yoga-with-maria

11/16/2025

This is such a great program! We will be collecting donations from our community again this season for a family ♥️ Once we are paired up we will reach out to the members 😊

Our Christmas Program, Rudolph’s Roundup 2025, is underway! Individuals or organizations who would like to sponsor a family can contact christmas2025@iriskirbyhouse.ca for details. We are also accepting requests from recent former residents who would like to participate in the program. Please read below for more information:

🎅 SPONSOR INFORMATION:

If you would like to sponsor a family in need, please email christmas2025@iriskirbyhouse.ca. We will respond to your email and inquire about the family size/wishlist that you would like to accommodate this year. Wishlists will include clothing sizes, shoe sizes, and a list of a few gift ideas for Mom and her children for Christmas. You can select the items you would like to purchase from the lists.

Families are asked to create a wishlist valued at $100-$150 per person. In addition to that, we ask that sponsors include a $100 grocery gift card to go along with the hamper so Mom can buy festive groceries for the family.

Iris Kirby House staff will anonymously match sponsors with families. The drop off date and location will be emailed to you.

Staff at Iris Kirby House, along with our families, appreciate your kindness and generosity during this holiday season!

🎅 FAMILY INFORMATION:

If you are a recent former resident or program participant of Iris Kirby House or O'Shaughnessy House and you would like to participate in the Rudolph's Roundup Christmas Program, please email christmas2025@iriskirbyhouse.ca. Please include your name and phone number, and names and MCP numbers for all family members. IKH staff will contact you to provide more information. Your identifying information will not be shared with anyone outside of Iris Kirby House staff.

11/14/2025

Gather with us this Winter to move, breathe, connect and release in our weekly classes. We have a variety of inclusive classes that foster a sustainable lifelong yoga practice.

Learn more about our classes at NicoleBlackwood.com/classes.

Check out registration options including membership and passes at NicoleBlackwood.com/rates-and-register .

New to us? Get started with a $30 3-Class Discovery pass at NicoleBlackwood.com/discovery-pass.

Reach out if you have questions!

11/10/2025

Never forgotten. Always in our hearts.

Classes resume Wednesday, Nov 12.

11/07/2025

Meet the holidays this year grounded, calm, and connected to your steady center.

Ease stress, tension and fatigue through consciously resting the body and allowing your nervous system to settle and rebalance. The hustle and bustle of the holidays along with the transition to the cooler days of winter calls us to cultivate our own inner warmth.

Get cozy in this supportive and soothing practice including longer-held supportive postures, breath work, and meditation. This workshop is slow, deeply nurturing and suitable for people of all ages and abilities who are looking to connect to a deeper sense of peace this holiday.

Gather with in studio at Embody Yoga & Wellness or online via Zoom.
Learn more and register at nicoleblackwood.com/yoga-with-maria

11/07/2025

Meet the holidays this year grounded, calm, and connected to your steady center.

Ease stress, tension and fatigue through consciously resting the body and allowing your nervous system to settle and rebalance. The hustle and bustle of the holidays along with the transition to the cooler days of winter calls us to cultivate our own inner warmth.

Get cozy in this supportive and soothing practice including longer-held supportive postures, breath work, and meditation. This workshop is slow, deeply nurturing and suitable for people of all ages and abilities who are looking to connect to a deeper sense of peace this holiday.

Gather with in studio at Embody Yoga & Wellness or online via Zoom.

Learn more and register at nicoleblackwood.com/yoga-with-maria

10/27/2025

10/25/2025

It is so heart warming to receive notes such as this from students 💞

{next Mom & Baby Postnatal Yoga starts Thursday, October 30 @ 1:15pm}

“We were 7 weeks postpartum when the spring session began - just starting to navigate the world together. There is just a special type of peace that I felt as a new Mom being in your class. The gentle and rejuvenating class was exactly what I needed and helped me get out of the house. Some days Arthur wanted to feed most of class and when he did I always felt so present and happy in the moment with my new babe, even with other babies cooing and crying, sometimes it felt like it was only me and Arthur in the room.

After summer with no yoga class we were so excited to get back, Arthur was now 6 months old and we had so much fun. Reflecting back to the spring, we were so new and gentle - I remember watching the moms with the older babies balancing them on their legs, I wasn’t comfortable doing that. So when we were doing it in class in the fall, I felt so much joy - seeing Arthur’s big smile and giggles that he hadn’t had in the spring. It was amazing to experience this class as a “brand new” Mom and again when we are now so comfortable as mother and son”.

See link in bio to learn to gather with us the next Mom & Baby Postnatal Yoga starting this Thursday, October 30 for 5 weeks.

Learn more and sign up NicoleBlackwood.com/postnatalyoga