Kids are going back to school, university and college classes have begun, the leaves are turning yellow, and many of us are settling back into the familiar rhythm of daily life.
Somehow, this summer has felt all too short. Canada’s second-worst wildfire season started in mid-May in many Canadian provinces, including mine.
For several weeks, it was hard to enjoy the outdoors without breathing in the haze of forest fire smoke. In fact, I spent most of the summer indoors to minimize the health risks associated with wildland fire smoke exposure. Tragically, family members and friends have lost their homes and cottages to these devastating fires. The scale of their loss and grief is hard to comprehend and weighs heavily.
Fortunately, my son and his family stayed with us for a few weeks, creating some beautiful and lasting memories that I truly cherish.
Strangely, I am not yet fully ready to start teaching yoga again after what feels like an unusually short summer break. However, at the same time, I miss my yoga community dearly. As I sit quietly today and shift my awareness inward, I feel a strong pull to return to my yoga life, seeking a sense of normality in these uncertain times.
So… I am quietly excited about seeing you on the mat starting this Saturday, September 6th. There’s still time to register for yoga classes if you’re feeling a tug but haven’t had a chance to do so yet. Click here to see my offerings.
In addition, you may be interested in my in-person September 14th workshop titled “Yoga and Osteoporosis,” which is designed to provide a safe and beneficial yoga experience for adults learning about or managing brittle bones. Topics include osteoporosis basics, yoga modifications, safe poses, props, and chair yoga. Space is limited to six participants. To register, click here.
Lastly, if you’re not sleeping as well as you would like, my six-week “sleep recovery” program starts on September 18th. Here are two testimonials from last year’s course:
“The instructor, Jeannine Roy, is extremely knowledgeable, skillful, and compassionate. She has created a course that gradually takes the participant to the sources of sleep disturbance, integrating both yoga practices and even more importantly, yoga philosophy, which she explains in terms that are easy to understand. I have never taken a yoga course where the instructor had such a deep and authentic interest in every participant’s needs and concerns. I would most highly recommend this course to everyone, even those with no sleep issues!”
“The course was well-planned and organized, and a great deal of information was presented in a friendly and agreeable way. Lots to think about and try out. I also liked the Zoom format so I didn’t have to drive in the dark. The course was very helpful in promoting thinking around sleep practices, and gave me lots of ideas about improving the length and quality of my sleep. I am already sleeping better and while developing new habits will take some time, it is worth the effort.”
If you want to bid farewell to sleepless nights and say hello to a peaceful slumber, click here for more information.
See you soon!
With joy and gratitude,
Jeannine
