City of Om: Ottawa’s Yoga and Wellness Festival
Yoga Block Flow - North Court - 12:30PM - 1:30PM
A body positive flow for all, this accessible yoga class will break down common postures and you how blocks can enhance your practice. Explore variations and modifications of popular popses in a non-judgemental environment so you can discover how to make each movement feel better in YOUR body.
Blocks will be provided (and word on the street is you might even get to take one home!)
Guest Teacher: Pure Pilates Method Training
Become an instructor by delving into the essential principles of Mat Pilates. Our comprehensive and contemporary program places a strong emphasis on anatomy, alignment, and form—fundamental elements within the Pilates method.
Upon completion, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to teach and be well-versed in mat pilates. As a dynamic and qualified instructor, you'll be empowered to guide your clients through a holistic journey of body, mind, and soul.
I’ll be guest teaching in this training preparing teachers on how to teach an inclusive practice that speaks to all bodies in the room.
200hr Yoga Immersion - Guest Teacher
Proud to be a featured guest teacher for the second year in a row in Union 108 + WildRoga’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training program.
Gain a deep understanding of yoga and its roots or guide others in practice. This curriculum and program is community focused and works towards exploring different practices, self discovery on what yoga can look like on and off the mat, class trips, after program mentorship and deep discussions on topics that lead towards creating action, thoughtfulness and focus on social equity.
This 200HR Immersion is split into 3 segments:
1 - Roots, Tradition & Understanding
2 - Tools to Guide: Training and Community Practice
3 - Community & Mentorship
This program is provided in-person and online at Union 108 Located in Arnprior, Ontario.
With @wildroga @ciarajeanyoga @kethysk @sunshoweryoga @elliesabourin @tianna.tettemer & @amablehernandez13 (And more)
Root2Rise Yoga + Music Festival
As summer turns to fall, retreat to the mountains for the weekend and connect with yourself, your community and nature. Featuring three stages with a schedule that includes yoga, paddle boarding yoga, meditation and sound bath, live music, DJ dance parties, delicious food and MORE!
I’ll be taking the Lodge Stage on Sunday September 10th at 9:30am for a special one hour EveryBODY Flow class!
This class is all about making each pose feel good in each individual body and celebrating our differences! This class will be specifically calling out options and variations that will be inclusive and speak to all yoga bodies giving students time and permission to explore options that feel good and enhance each individual practice. Props are not necessary but a block or two are welcome if you have them!
Join me for a class, a day or the full weekend.
Yoga in the Vineyard at Kin
Join me on August 27th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a relaxing yoga session among the vines and then enjoy a flight of Kin Vineyard wines.
The session begins with an outdoor, one-hour guided yoga class and ends with an hour of relaxation on our outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard while tasting three KIN Vineyards wines.
Take this opportunity to see the beautiful grounds at Kin, do a gentle yoga flow, and try the estate grown, produced and bottled local wines.
Presented by Village Yoga in Carp.
Yoga in the Vineyard at Kin
Join me on July 30th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a relaxing yoga session among the vines and then enjoy a flight of Kin Vineyard wines.
The session begins with an outdoor, one-hour guided yoga class and ends with an hour of relaxation on our outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard while tasting three KIN Vineyards wines.
Take this opportunity to see the beautiful grounds at Kin, do a gentle yoga flow, and try the estate grown, produced and bottled local wines.
Presented by Village Yoga in Carp.
CO-NNECT x Lululemon: Arnprior Yoga in the Park
Join us Wednesday Nights from 6pm-7pm at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior for a yoga experience suitable for all levels (this is a family friendly event!).
These classes are totally free! Registration and attendance for classes to be entered in to win a GRAND PRIZE at the end of the Summer, You only have to attend 1 class to gain a ballot - the more classes attended the more chances you have to win!
So bring your mat, water, towel and a community mindset and lets move!
Each class will be taught by a different amazing teacher from the community - you can catch me teaching in the park on July 5th!
Yoga at Somewhere Inn
Join me for a 1 hour flow on Saturday mornings at the beautiful Somewhere Inn in Calabogie, ON!
Classes will be outside on the lawn - cancelled in case of rain. After class, you’re welcome to hang out on the hammocks, at the picnic tables, or at the beach! I’ll be taking my paddleboard for a spin after class ad would love to hang out.
Saturdays in the Summer:
June 24
August 26
September 2
City of Om: Ottawa’s Yoga and Wellness Festival
Celebrate Your Body Flow / Ellie Sheppard - Aberdeen Pavilion - 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Join Yoga For All certified teacher Ellie Sheppard for a 60-minute feel good flow designed specifically to get ALL bodies moving and feeling good.
This all-levels body-positive flow will focus on celebrating all that our bodies can do. It's all about making each pose feel good in each individual body and celebrating our differences! This class will be specifically calling out options and variations that will be inclusive and speak to all yoga bodies giving students time and permission to explore options that feel good and enhance each individual practice. Props are not necessary but a block or two are welcome if you have them!
The Mix x Mallards Milk Bar: Yoga + Ice Cream Social!
The perfect kick off to summer! Join Ellie for a fun 1-hour long all-levels flow class to a special Songs of the Summer playlist. After class, enjoy a scoop of locally made Mallards Milk Bar ice cream and celebrate the start of ice cream season!
The first ten people to register will get their scoops FOR FREE from Union 108!
Guest Teacher: Friendly Town Wellness
Join me in beautiful Almonte, ON for two classes on Thursday January 5th
I’ll be guest teaching three special classes in the beautiful auditorium space.
200hr Yoga Immersion - Guest Teacher
Gain a deep understanding of yoga and its roots or guide others in practice. This curriculum and program is community focused and works towards exploring different practices, self discovery on what yoga can look like on and off the mat, class trips, after program mentorship and deep discussions on topics that lead towards creating action, thoughtfulness and focus on social equity.
This 200HR Immersion is split into 3 segments:
1 - Roots, Tradition & Understanding
2 - Tools to Guide: Training and Community Practice
3 - Community & Mentorship
This program is provided in-person and online at Union 108 Located in Arnprior, Ontario.
With @wildroga @ciarajeanyoga @kethysk @sunshoweryoga @elliesabourin @tianna.tettemer & @amablehernandez13 (And more)
Love Your Body Fitness: Summer Rooftop Yoga Series
Join me for a special 50-minute yoga class on the Rooftop at the Barley Mow Westboro every Saturday morning at 8:30am in August!
Class will be beginner-friendly, accessible for all levels and bodies, and you can even pop down for brunch right after class - what more could you want?
For more information on how to register, please see Love Your Body Fitness.
CO-NNECT x Lululemon: Arnprior Yoga in the Park
Join us Wednesday Nights from 6pm-7pm at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior for a yoga experience suitable for all levels (this is a family friendly event!).
These classes are totally free! Registration and attendance for classes to be entered in to win a GRAND PRIZE at the end of the Summer, You only have to attend 1 class to gain a ballot - the more classes attended the more chances you have to win!
So bring your mat, water, towel and a community mindset and lets move!
Each class will be taught by a different amazing teacher from the community - you can catch me teaching in the park on July 6th!
Guest Teacher: Friendly Town Wellness
Join me in beautiful Almonte, ON on June 30th and July 6th!
I’ll be guest teaching three special classes in the beautiful auditorium space.
Pride Month Fundraiser
Celebrate Pride Month with a 60 minute vinyasa flow class with a special playlist featuring all your favourite LGBTQ2S+ artists at Iron North Studio.
Class will be a mix of gentle stretching/mobility with dynamic movements and flows.
Iron North is a LGBQ2S+ safe fitness space that welcomes all bodies and fitness levels.
Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and other props are available for use at the studio.
We are asking that you pay what you can to attend this class with all proceeds to be donated in support of Kind Space Ottawa.