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Lighthouse Loft is a zen oasis where you are encouraged to let your true, authentic self shine. I am also offering distance reiki healing.

I’ve always been described as a free spirit, tree hugger, hippie kinda person & I love it! My soul finds solace near water or in the forest & my inner child is totally blissed out with the moon, shells, nature’s heart shaped gifts & feathers to name a few. For me, it’s the simple things that soothe my soul & bring me joy - big belly laughs, my fur babies, morning coffee, sunrises, sunsets or moments spent with loved ones. I love oils, crystals, cards, journals, smudging, meditation & mantras & like to sprinkle these throughout my practice. I am a RYT 500 having completed both my 200 hr YTT & trauma sensitive training in 2015 & my 300 ytt in November 2020. Since that time, I’ve evolved & my passion lies with restorative, yin & speciality candlelight practices. I am also a reiki practioner & completed my level 2 course in December 2020. I feel the union of my social work background, my reiki training as well as my yoga skill set is guiding me towards a healing path nourishing the body as well as the mind, heart & soul. Due to the pandemic, I am offering online classes (live & on demand) called Zen on Zoom. You can choose from slow flow combining strength with ease, yin & restorative yoga. I am also running private monthly groups via facebook that combine meditation, journaling, yoga (nidra, restorative, yin, flow), breath work & other theme related activities. Who knows that the universe has in store for me but I am open to receive & grow with wonder & passion while soaring with a free spirit xoxo

01/09/2026

After seeing so much chatter about doing more or being more, our classes started from a softer space. The start of 2026 simply invited you to show up as you were. Each class spent a portion of time creating a sense of groundedness as this helps foster safety. The intention was for each person to find poses that were supportive & nurturing to them. This invited in a level of awareness so we could tend to our individual needs. Perhaps, this was movement for some while others craved stillness. Open loving awareness of what it without adding stories, labels or judgements. Recognizing however you show up or whatever arises is all part of the practice. And all of you is welcome here. This is how you can return home to yourself. Safely. Slowly. Gently. Mindfully.

One of the most supportive ways to move into a new year is to tend to your nervous system. When your nervous system feels cared for, your whole being softens. You breathe a little deeper. Your thoughts settle. Your body releases a sigh & perhaps finds ease.

Many say that such is easier to do if guided or in a studio but wonder how to take this practice off the mat.

One of my favourite ways to do this is by creating a calm corner, a space that gently nourishes my senses. My husband loves big screens (the bigger and louder, the better), but for me that kind of stimulation feels overwhelming. So I’ve learned to honour what my system needs.

Here’s my lil cozy corner:
🌲 the soft glow of my lingering Christmas tree (I finally took it down yesterday!)
🕯️ the flicker & gentle crackling of a candle
🐾 the steady purr of my nearby kitties
📚 a good book that invites me inward
🧣 a blanket that feels like a hug
☕ if I really want to complete the sensory experience, a warm cup of tea

These tiny choices matter. They can signal safety to the body & help regulate the nervous system. They remind us that calm isn’t something we have to chase rather it’s something we can create, moment by moment.

Notice what feels right for you. Where do you feel a big sigh or in what places can you notice your jaw or shoulders settling? What textures feel lovely against your skin? Allow your body & all its sensations to guide you as you create a lil cozy corner that meets your needs. And maybe this practice doesn't resonate at all & that's ok. Perhaps you prefer walking in nature or riding a Pelaton.

As we step into this new year, may we all find the corners, rituals & sensory comforts that help us feel grounded, nourished & at home within ourselves.

Happy Friday, friends xo

01/06/2026

"Don't be a yoga teacher. Be yourself & teach yoga"

It might be a new year but it's still the same old me!

This week, we begin again. January doesn't mean that you have to do more or be more. Simply show up & begin again, gently. Honouring where you are & listening to your needs. It's all about returning & reconnecting xoxo

Canadian Tire Yoga - Tues 9:30am
Slow Flow - Thur 9:30am
Zen Blend - Thur 6:45pm

01/04/2026

Beach Bum - Writing my word for 2026.

Read all about it in your newsletter - it's in your mail box 💌

Classes begin on Tuesday (CT) & Thursday!!!

12/31/2025

On this New Year’s Eve, I’m reminded of the baby turtles we watched yesterday. Some raced to the waves, some wandered slowly, some turned the wrong way & some found gentle guidance.

Like those baby turtles, we each meet the turning of the year in our own rhythm. Fast or slow, excited or ambivalent, with detours or support. Each step is part of the journey & every new year moves within the flow of life.

There’s no need to change, do more, or be more. What matters most is honouring exactly where you are, here & & living in alignment with your true presence. So on this New Year's Eve, celebrate YOU, however you are showing up.

May 2026 be gentle on your heart, soothing to your nervous system, spacious in your mind & nourishing to your body xoxo.

See you back on the mat Jan 6th!

12/23/2025

In the middle of cleaning my house, I noticed the sunlight pouring in through my windows & it offered a welcomed pause so I could share a few heartfelt wishes with you.

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎅🏽

I feel so lucky to have been able to share another year of yoga with you. Our community is comprised of so many little pockets of people - my faithful online Zoom crew, my Lighthouse Cove outdoor yogis, my new group of Canadian Tire peeps, my male friends who aren't doing yoga only exercises & and my social media friends.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your presence, your energy, & your support this year. Together, we created something special: a safe, soft space to land, to feel, to regulate, to remember. There's something sweet & comforting knowing that we are held & connected by breath, community & the rhythm of the season.

May this season bring you gifts of well-being & ease. I hope your days are filled with joy, curiosity & glimmers.
I'm wishing that your nervous system feels nourished, your heart feels light & your days are sprinkled with softness. More than anything, may you stay true to YOU - tending to your mind, body, heart & soul with the presence, compassion & grace you so deserve.

Due to the festivities, our January newsletter will be a few days late. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan 6th.

If you're willing, wrap your arms around yourself & gently squeeze. That's a holiday hug from me to you.

With love, peace & gratitude,
Tina
xoxo

📸 Thanks Madi!!

12/22/2025

Micro Moments For Me

For many of us, these next few days leading up to the holidays (continuing into early new year) can be ones of heightened stress. We might be experiencing less routine, disrupted schedules, later nights, minimal exercise, heavier meals & social demands.

Little moments of peace or regulation matter. They soften the body’s stress patterns and make room for presence, even when things aren’t ideal. And they allow you to show up in your world in a more calm, collected state.

Here are some little ways to offer your nervous system support even if your situation isn't ideal:

🫁 A longer exhale (perhaps with a sigh or hum) to signal safety to the nervous system.
💧 Drink your water.
🫶 Placing a hand on the heart and noticing warmth or pressure.
🤷🏻‍♀️ Soften your sweet spots (those body parts you tend to grip or hold) on purpose (eg) jaw, shoulders, belly.
🥰 A brief gratitude pause, naming one thing that feels supportive right now.
👣 Feeling the feet on the ground, sensing weight and contact so you feel grounded & safe.
🎄 Looking at something beautiful, a Christmas tree, a candle flame, a patch of sky.
👄 Repeating a grounding phrase "Just this" or "I am safe & okay" or "I've got this."
✨ Collect your glimmers - the micro moments of ease.
💃🏼 Shake it out for a minute to move the lymph.

Small acts of regulation matter. They accumulate quietly. They change how the body meets stress and make room for presence, even when conditions are imperfect. Micro moments matter & so do you! xo

12/21/2025

❄️Happy Winter Solstice, friends ❄️

Today we arrive at the Winter Solstice: the longest night, the turning point, the quiet space between darkness & returning light.

On this longest night of the year, nature reminds us that darkness just like light has its own wisdom & deserves to be honored.

This season invites us into stillness and quiet reflection, a gentle turning inward to acknowledge not only the light we carry, but also the shadows that shape us. On this longest night, we’re invited to slow down, soften & reflect. This season of darkness has its own wisdom, showing us what we’ve grown through, what we’ve released & what’s quietly transforming within us.

Even on the darkest nights our souls still shine bright. With the return of light comes a small ember of hope, growing brighter each day. With hope comes inspiration, possibility & the reminder that of our own inner light is always worth tending.

Tonight, you might:
🕯️ Light a candle & soften into its glow
🌙 Take a few slow breaths to settle your nervous system
🌲 Reflect on what you’re ready to release
✨ Whisper a soft intention for the returning light

May the returning light illuminate your path with clarity & hope so we can move into winter with softness & ease.

However you arrive here, either on your mat, on Zoom or simply as a quiet presence in our online space, Thank You for bringing your light to our community especially on your darkest days. May you always remember that we are both shadow and shine. Radiate whatever light you have. We see you. And we are always worthy of celebration xoxo.

12/20/2025

Simmer Pot 🍋🍊🌱

There’s something magical about letting a pot of citrus, herbs, and spices gently simmer on the stove. The steam carries more than fragrance, it carries a calming presence.

To make our Candlelight Yoga space smell welcoming, I made a simmer pot full of yummy goodness.

This week I’m inviting you to try a stovetop simmer ritual:

* Orange slices for joy
* Lemon slices freshen air naturally
* Cinnamon sticks for warmth
* Rosemary sprigs for grounding
* Cloves for clarity
* Bay leaf for savoury depth
* Star anise for a touch of mystery and expansion
* Cranberries for renewed energy

Add all ingredients to a pot & fill with water. Bring to a boil, then let it simmer on low heat.

As the uplifting aroma fills your space, you may notice your breath softens and your nervous system settles. A simple, sensory way to remind yourself: peace can be cultivated in small, everyday rituals.

12/19/2025

At my recent in person class, my yoga friends were gifted a tongue scraper. This may be somewhat intriguing or even a little (ALOT) weird however all of my family members will tell you that a Christmas without a new tongue scraper would be more weird!

Tongue scrapping is a practice I started years ago after first studying Ayurveda, yoga's sister science. Once you start, it's hard to stop!

Every morning, your tongue tells a story. Overnight, the body’s natural detox processes leave behind a coating. Known as ama in Ayurveda or "sludge” of undigested food, stress, and toxins which can dull energy & digestion. The good news is that this gunk will lessen overtime if you practice consistently.

Purpose of Tongue Scraping:
• Clears away this buildup so your taste buds can truly awaken.
• Supports oral hygiene by reducing bacteria that cause bad breath.
• Signals wakefulness to your brain so your day can begin with tender care and intention.

Benefits You’ll Notice:
• Fresher breath & support oral health
• Enhanced sense of taste (food feels more vibrant!)
• A gentle daily ritual that supports digestion and overall vitality

Ayurveda’s Perspective:
In Ayurveda, scraping away ama each morning is like sweeping the threshold of your home; it clears stagnant energy and invites clarity. By removing this “sludge,” you’re not just cleansing your tongue, you’re supporting the body’s deeper rhythms of balance and renewal.

A few mindful strokes with a tongue scraper can transform your morning routine into a ritual of cleansing (dinacharya), self-care & lead to overall wellness (decrease dis-ease).

12/18/2025

The last 2 evenings, I had the honour to curate & guide an All is Calm Candlelight Yoga for Lighthouse Yoga.

It was a full sensory experience that reminded us that calm is not something we chase but something we settle into. Calm is something that is within each one of us.

Upon arrival, the Yoga Humans were met with candlelight; the candles a tender reminder of the gentle glow within. The sheepskin mats offered a soft space to land. The chosen playlist was very calming & the smells were of a natural stovetop simmer. The practice offered different modalities that nourished the nervous system: meditation, gentle tapping, breathwork, lymphatic drain, progressive relaxation, gentle movement & restorative yoga.

The takeaways were gifts of wellness that these yogis could take into 2026, a glove to continue their lymphatic drainage as well as a tongue scraper and the suggestion to walk 100 steps after each meal to help with digestion and flow.

Watching the groups take a moment to look around to acknowledge each other for being present & sharing their energy was one of the most powerful moments to witness.

As the evening drew to a close, I felt so much emotion. Thank you for your energy & your presence but most of all thank you for always welcoming me back home as your yoga teacher. Any time I get to hold space & guide you, it is my deepest honour xoxo

12/12/2025

To all the yoga humans who shared space with me this week, THANK YOU!

I truly appreciate your beautiful input, honesty and energy. I’m filled with awe for the way we come together in community & co-create such heartfelt classes. This week, we flowed into three spontaneous classes guided not by careful planning, but by intuition.

Circumstances & sweet serendipities to listen to our inner knowing & subtleties wove together into intuitive, body-led, sensation based practices that felt so nourishing. While each class varied, we revisited the ideas of landing (feeling support beneath you/grounding), breath awareness, softening our sweet spots & forming an "I am..." sentence - 4 practices that we can take into our lives during this busy time.

🧘🏻‍♀️Our corporate class was 12 hrs after I landed in ON so nothing was planned.
🧘🏻‍♀️In Thursday's slow flow, I allowed my curiosity to open the class instead of a script.
🧘🏻‍♀️ In Zen Blend, I decided to try my luck again, asking what my group needed from practice. This led to deeper conversations not only around physical tensions (& pose requests) but energetic/mental stressors as well.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Both classes were guided by 2 chosen cards & sparked by my online course with the daily theme of intuition.

As a natural planner, leaning into intuition initially felt odd but soon, there was an ease as class unfolded. Your presence and openness made this possible, and I’m deeply grateful for the community we’re cultivating.

To anyone reading this, I encourage you to listen to your intuition or the subtleties that show up as sensation in your body. What is your gut feeling? How is your body talking to you - an ease, a softening or more like a gripping, a heaviness? How is your breath? Your intuition is the subtle, steady rhythm of truth inside you. What do you need today: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially or spiritually? Give yourself a moment to listen to the whispers.

As I always say, YOU are my best teachers! You help me learn, grow & hone my skill set everytime we show up together. It truly is an honour & privilege to hold space & guide each & every one of you. xoxo

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19061 Harbour Drive
Tilbury, ON
N0P2L0

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9:30am - 7:45pm

Website

http://www.lighthouseloft.ca/

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