Maggie Reagh

07/11/2025

Today, I moved out of my office at Capilano University in North Vancouver! I started working there 29 summers ago in 1996!

Tomorrow, I help host a delegation visiting from Kushiro Public University in Japan - last day on campus.

Moving towards my August 27th retirement party…looking at old photos to send to colleagues who are organizing it.

Closing doors 🚪 as I start to imagine new ones to open 🤩…

06/23/2025

A couple of more photos shared by Professor Joseph Dias from my lecture on Embodied Cognition at Aoyama Gakuin University is Tokyo, Japan. So fun!

06/23/2025

I am just back from Tokyo, Japan where I had funding from Capilano University and Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) to deliver this interactive talk on Embodied Cognition, a field of study that embraces most of what interests me in life - it was super fun!

https://www.agu4u.org/2025/05/27/ie-program-plenary-talk-the-mind-body-continuum/

Walter came with me so we could enjoy the weekend bookends and evenings in Kyoto and Tokyo. He also helped me navigate all the subways and transportation, which is no small thing to do in Japan!

Highlights include biking Kyoto (no accidents!), 3 spa experiences to help us recover day by day, the Bamboo Forest (Arashiyama), hanging out with AGU faculty, Joseph Dias and Andrew Reimann, and visiting Kamakura & Enoshima Island.

The trip was super intense with me presenting to 12 groups of AGU students on a planned English language intensive program next summer at Capilano University’s Squamish campus. I was doing some research on the curriculum and getting feedback from around 200 students. Now I am revising the curriculum based on all of this incredible data!

I want to thank my husband, Walter for supporting me through this intensity, and Professor Joseph Dias for organizing every detail of my visit to Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU).

One week to go until I go on vacation before I retire on August 31 from Capilano University (CapU) after almost 30 years. It has been an amazing journey towards the finish line of my career as CapU faculty in the English for Academic Purposes Department. My heart is very full ❤️

Some photos from our 10-day trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan!

04/02/2025

Walter and I had a wonderful weekend visit with my niece Louina and brother Richard from Sweden!

Louina is in Vancouver doing a practicum for her university in Sweden on producing and engineering music. She is also a singer-songwriter-producer like her dad.

My brother Richard organized this practicum for Louina with Howard Redekopp and Erik Nielsen. Howard produced one of Richard’s albums in 1999 when he lived in Vancouver. Howard has become a world class producer. What an opportunity for Louie!

It will be fun to play Auntie while Louie is in Vancouver, staying with my cousins Greg and Kathi! We will see her next when in town for Easter 🥰🥰 🥰

03/09/2025

As I prepare to retire this September from my almost 30 years as faculty at Capilano University, I am envisioning and planning continuing education retreats for Yoga students, teachers and therapists!

I am thrilled that we have started to register students for this retreat in Messinia, a hidden gem on the ocean in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese region of Greece, near Kalamata, 3.5 hrs south-west from the Athens airport.

This retreat is for Yoga students, teachers and therapists who want to deepen their practice, complimented with daily Pilates classes with and cultural immersion, field trips with , both of whom reside in the region. It counts as 10 CEC for both Yoga Therapists and Teachers.

Retreat includes Thanksgiving Long Weekend in Canada - Hope some of you can join us.

Early Bird Pricing this March & Limited to 10 Students

Oct 11-16, 2025
https://www.oliveflowretreat.com/yoga-therapy-wellness-retreat/

02/01/2025

Join us this fall for the Yoga Therapy Wellness Retreat on the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast of Messinia, Greece. Reconnect with your well-being through Yoga Therapy, Pilates, and Forest Bathing, all while exploring the rich culture and serene landscapes of the region. This retreat is is designed for mature women.

Led by senior teacher Maggie Reagh, with over 25 years of experience, this retreat offers 10 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for Yoga Teachers and Therapists. Secure your spot today and embark on a transformative journey of self-healing and inspiration.

October 11-16, 2025
Early bird rate until March 31, 2025

For more details and to register, visit:
https://www.oliveflowretreat.com/yoga-therapy-wellness-retreat/

01/31/2025

Maggie welcomes you to join her for weekly Zoom class series, in which we'll focus on standing, seated and supine/prone poses that promote strength, flexibility, energy & relaxation.

No props needed except for a Yoga mat, wall, chair, chair, belt/scarf/towel, pillow and blanket.

SUNDAYS 9-10:15 am PST
Feb. 2 – Apr. 13, 2025 - No Classes on February 16th

www.maggiereagh.com - under construction – stay tuned!

Tuition Fees for Group Classes

• 10 Class Series: $250 including 5% GST
• Sliding scale available upon request
• 10% discount if you take more than one class per week
• Students may register, by e-Transfer (Canada) or PayPal (internationally) to Maggie Reagh at maggie@yogatherapyinternational.com
• After you register, Maggie will send you the link to join the series of classes.

Overall Therapeutic Approach

Every 2 weeks, we move from legs & feet (grounding) to hips (emotions) to lower back (empowerment) to upper back to neck & shoulders (love & light). Physical themes are linked with energetic-psycho-social-spiritual themes each week. Mind & emotions (spiritual awakening) themes are woven into each class this term. You will not only experience asana (postures) but the other limbs of Patanjali's classical 8-limbed system of Yoga, including deep breathing and meditation. Chanting, visualization, and mudras (hand gestures) are used to enhance the therapeutic, healing experience.

Students are asked to provide an intake/self-assessment/waiver before the series to clarify present individual therapeutic needs. We also do a check in during the first 5 minutes of each class to clarify goals linked to the topic that day, and any other therapeutic considerations for each individual that may be arising. Maggie creates the class based on this daily needs-assessment and cues modifications for those in the class that day.

01/31/2025

Maggie welcomes you to her Spring Zoom class series, in which we'll focus on practices that help you unwind from your day through supine poses that promote relaxation balanced with strength.

No props needed except for a Yoga mat, wall, chair, chair, belt/scarf/towel, pillow and blanket.

TUESDAYS 5-6 pm PST
Feb. 4 – Apr. 15, 2025 - No Classes on February 18

www.maggiereagh.com - under construction – stay tuned!

Tuition Fees for Group Classes

• 10 Class Series: $250 including 5% GST
• Sliding scale available upon request
• 10% discount if you take more than one class per week
• Students may register, by e-Transfer (Canada) or PayPal (internationally) to Maggie Reagh at maggie@yogatherapyinternational.com
• After you register, Maggie will send you the link to join the series of classes.

Overall Therapeutic Approach

Every 2 weeks, we move from legs & feet (grounding) to hips (emotions) to lower back (empowerment) to upper back to neck & shoulders (love & light). Physical themes are linked with energetic-psycho-social-spiritual themes each week. Mind & emotions (spiritual awakening) themes are woven into each class this term. You will not only experience asana (postures) but the other limbs of Patanjali's classical 8-limbed system of Yoga, including deep breathing and meditation. Chanting, visualization, and mudras (hand gestures) are used to enhance the therapeutic, healing experience.

Students are asked to provide an intake/self-assessment/waiver before the series to clarify present individual therapeutic needs. We also do a check in during the first 5 minutes of each class to clarify goals linked to the topic that day, and any other therapeutic considerations for each individual that may be arising. Maggie creates the class based on this daily needs-assessment and cues modifications for those in the class that day.

01/31/2025

Maggie welcomes you to in-person yoga therapy classes in her new community in Garden Bay on the Sunshine Coast at the beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse called Sarah Wray Heritage Hall.

In this series, we'll focus on practices that wake you up and prepare you for your day through mainly standing poses that promote strength balanced with relaxation.

We'll end each class with a few chair, supine, and/or prone poses with a focus on breath and meditation practices to help you more deeply relax.

You must be able to both stand for up to 45 minutes and transfer to the floor by yourself to do this class. We'll be using chairs as props, but this is not a Chair Yoga class.

Please bring a Yoga mat and 2 blankets. We will be using walls and chairs at Sarah Wray Heritage Hall as Yoga props as well as needed. You may also bring Yoga blocks to help you with the poses as well. Maggie will provide Yoga belts for each student for additional support.

Class Schedule for 5 Week Series:
WEDNESDAYS 9-10:15am PST
Mar 12 - Apr. 9, 2025
$150 including 5% GST
Email/e-transfer to register maggie@yogatherapyinternational.com

• Class size is limited to 10 students to provide ample space to move and attention to individual needs.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time. Doors open by 8:45am.
• Referrals to the Garden Bay Community are welcomed with appreciation

Overall Therapeutic Approach

We will move from legs & feet (grounding) to hips (emotions) to lower back (empowerment) to upper back, neck & shoulders (love & light) to minds & emotions (spiritual awakening).

Physical themes are linked with energetic-psycho-social-spiritual themes each week. You will not only experience asana (postures) but the other limbs of Patanjali's classical 8-limbed system of Yoga, including deep breathing and meditation. Chanting, visualization, and mudras (hand gestures) are used to enhance the therapeutic, healing experience.

All new students will be asked to fill out a Registration Form sent by email. Each new student will also be asked to meet with Maggie privately for a 30-minute assessment conversation to clarify individual needs and personal goals prior to their first

01/24/2025

Maggie welcomes you to in-person yoga therapy classes in her new community in Garden Bay on the Sunshine Coast at the beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse called Sarah Wray Heritage Hall.

In this series, we'll focus on practices that wake you up and prepare you for your day through mainly standing poses that promote strength balanced with relaxation.

We'll end each class with a few chair, supine, and/or prone poses with a focus on breath and meditation practices to help you more deeply relax.

You must be able to both stand for up to 45 minutes and transfer to the floor by yourself to do this class. We'll be using chairs as props, but this is not a Chair Yoga class.

Please bring a Yoga mat and 2 blankets. We will be using walls and chairs at Sarah Wray Heritage Hall as Yoga props as well as needed. You may also bring Yoga blocks to help you with the poses as well. Maggie will provide Yoga belts for each student for additional support.

Class Schedule for 5 Week Series:
WEDNESDAYS 9-10:15am PST
Mar 12 - Apr. 9, 2025
$150 including 5% GST
Email/e-transfer to register maggie@yogatherapyinternational.com

• Class size is limited to 10 students to provide ample space to move and attention to individual needs.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time. Doors open by 8:45am.
• Referrals to the Garden Bay Community are welcomed with appreciation

Overall Therapeutic Approach

We will move from legs & feet (grounding) to hips (emotions) to lower back (empowerment) to upper back, neck & shoulders (love & light) to minds & emotions (spiritual awakening).

Physical themes are linked with energetic-psycho-social-spiritual themes each week. You will not only experience asana (postures) but the other limbs of Patanjali's classical 8-limbed system of Yoga, including deep breathing and meditation. Chanting, visualization, and mudras (hand gestures) are used to enhance the therapeutic, healing experience.

All new students will be asked to fill out a Registration Form sent by email. Each new student will also be asked to meet with Maggie privately for a 30-minute assessment conversation to clarify individual needs and personal goals prior to their first class. This assessment is included in your tuition fees.

Missed classes can be made up from our library of free online YouTube classes, following the same curriculum as this class OR by attending a Sunday 9-10:15 am or Tuesday 5-6pm PST live class.

Email Maggie to book your attendance for live online makes up and for the Zoom link.

10/17/2024

As you'll see in this short clip from Maggie's first "Standing Legs & Feet" class this fall, Yoga Therapy offers modifications for a variety of physical conditions, limitations, and other health issues.

Each class is an opportunity to deeply understand your own body and ways to practice with its uniqueness.

In this clip, Maggie sets you up for a Chair Assisted Forward Bend.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQf3uZ-xa_NSuPg_PfiBtTZTtcT5HbShe?si=jbdLjfs_NC3MD78a

Find the full class video here: https://youtu.be/otFDCQFVqgg

59 seconds · Clipped by Yoga Therapy International · Original video "Standing Legs & Feet 1 Fall 2024" by Yoga Therapy International

10/13/2024

Happy Thanksgiving, a time to cultivate an attitude of gratitude for our abundance manifest in manifold ways