Simply put, joyfulness is being filled with happiness, peace, love and a sense of well-being. It is inside us all. It comes from an appreciation for the gift of life and it comes from a sense of feeling loved. But how do we get there? Especially if hardship and trauma are not strangers to us, how can we find joy through life’s challenges? Through yoga I’ve found the tools to embrace the journey and transform pain to move forward, finding pure joy in life and all the beauty that it brings. Over the course of about twenty five years, this is somewhat how it has unfolded for me…
- Physical Well-being and Energy Flow
- Stress Relief and Relaxation
- Mindfulness and Presence
- Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance
- Study of the Philosophical Roots of Yoga
- Spiritual Connection with Nature and the World Around
- Community and Celebration!
Obviously, such a journey cannot be depicted this cut and dry in linear point form! But generally speaking, by aligning the body, calming the mind, and nurturing the spirit, yoga helps create the conditions for lasting joy to emerge. Please find the offerings below for you and loved ones to continue your journey towards joyfulness and your best life.
Wishing you loads of peace and joy this upcoming holiday season, and always.
Namaste 🙏🏼
Lori
I humbly acknowledge that I live, learn, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples.
Therapeutic Based Yoga Classes
Drop in for Yoga Classes via Zoom on Fridays 9:30 – 10:45 am
Jan 3rd to Mar 14th 2025
Find the joy of practicing yoga in community with online live classes on Friday mornings. These therapeutic based Hatha Flow classes are designed to improve circulation and all around flexibility, but will also bring a sense of peace and joy to your being! A new session starts January 10th and you have the option to Book a 10 Class Pass for $120 (10 classes in 11 weeks) or Drop In for $14. Etransfer or cheque are accepted. Put the Friday class into your weekly schedule and enjoy the option to visit after class. Note: Drop in classes still available until December 20th!
Yoga Therapy – Now at Urban Balance Wellness!
Accepting New Clients
Lori is accepting new clients at Urban Balance Wellness Tuesdays 3-9pm and Saturdays 10am-3pm. Therapeutic yoga-based somatic therapy is an integrative practice that combines traditional yoga techniques with somatic awareness to promote healing and well-being. Focusing on the mind-body connection, this approach encourages individuals to tune into their bodily sensations, emotions, and movement patterns. By fostering mindfulness and deep self-awareness, somatic yoga therapy helps release tension, alleviate stress, and enhance emotional regulation, helping to relieve general muscular tension, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It offers a holistic path to physical and psychological healing, making it beneficial for anyone seeking to improve their overall quality of life. Explore yoga therapy today by contacting lori@bodyharmony.ca for a free 15min consultation.
Doterra Essential Oils
Discover the Benefits!
A popular favorite of Doterra is the Home Essentials Kit, which is perfect for anyone looking to start their journey with essential oils. This month, it’s available at a 20% discount until November 30th! It includes a selection of there most popular oils, allowing you to experience their many benefits in your home.
If you’re interested in learning more about Doterra and how these oils can enhance your well-being, connect with KelIy Mallinson. She’s here to help you on your wellness journey! Kelly is a wellness advocate with Doterra for the past 9 years. As a retired nurse, she is passionate about promoting health and wellness, which is why she loves Doterra’s essential oils. Their commitment to quality and purity sets them apart, ensuring that you receive the best nature has to offer.
Community & Celebration
In the spirit of a “Rendez-Vous,” imagine gathering around like an old-fashioned kitchen party, where friends and family come together to share stories, laughter, and of course, music. An extraordinary blend of music from various fiddle traditions, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble offers a dynamic journey that transcends genres, weaving together Celtic, classical, jazz, and folk into a unique and powerful musical tapestry. Their original compositions and creative arrangements reflect the vibrant energy of the West Coast, and each performance is a celebration of what it means to come together through music.
So come join the party, and be part of an unforgettable night where music and connection take center stage!
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Our Vision is for youth to be inspired to do more and go further with music, and to use music to build community connections.
“Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of influence.” — Abdu’l Baha