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the Healing Loft

Where your healing journey is honoured — body, mind, and spirit.

Our Story at The Healing Loft

At The Healing Loft, our journey began with a shared vision and a passion for holistic wellness. Co-founded by Anne-Marie Caicco, Sarah Fratesi, and Sheila Gallagher in 2018, our story is one of collaboration, dedication, and a deep-rooted commitment to empowering others on their wellness journeys.

Nestled in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, The Healing Loft is more than just a wellness center—it's a sanctuary for mind, body, and soul.

Drawing upon our extensive education and professional expertise, we've curated a space where healing thrives and transformation flourishes.

Our offerings reflect our belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul.

Whether you're seeking to reconnect with your inner self through yoga and Pilates classes, harness the healing power of energy with Reiki and Healing Touch, or explore the profound connection between breath and body through Somatic Breathwork, we offer a diverse range of modalities to support your holistic well-being.

In addition to our classes and sessions, The Healing Loft hosts courses, workshops, sound healing, retreats, yoga teacher trainings, and Reiki teacher trainings, designed to deepen your understanding of self-care and holistic living.

Our psychotherapy services provide a safe and nurturing space for personal growth and healing, while our spa services offer moments of relaxation and rejuvenation.

At the core of our philosophy is our mantra, "Come as you are," which embodies our belief that everyone deserves to be met with compassion, understanding, and acceptance on their path to wellness.

Whether you're new to the world of holistic healing or a seasoned practitioner, we invite you to join us at The Healing Loft and experience the transformative power of holistic wellness firsthand.

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Our offerings reflect our belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul. Whether you're seeking to reconnect with your inner self through yoga and Pilates classes, harness the healing power of energy with Reiki and Healing Touch, or explore the profound connection between breath and body through Somatic Breathwork, we offer a diverse range of modalities to support your holistic well-being.

In addition to our classes and sessions, The Healing Loft hosts courses, workshops, sound healing, retreats, yoga teacher trainings, and Reiki teacher trainings, designed to deepen your understanding of self-care and holistic living.

Our psychotherapy services provide a safe and nurturing space for personal growth and healing, while our spa services offer moments of relaxation and rejuvenation.

At the core of our philosophy is our mantra, "Come as you are," which embodies our belief that everyone deserves to be met with compassion, understanding, and acceptance on their path to wellness.

Whether you're new to the world of holistic healing or a seasoned practitioner, we invite you to join us at The Healing Loft and experience the transformative power of holistic wellness firsthand.

With Love & Light,

Anne-Marie, Sarah and Sheila

The Healing Loft Calendar

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10am Yoga for 50+ Strength with Carol

11:30am Yin & Restorative Yoga with Riley

5:30pm Healing Touch Level 1 with Anne-Marie (Class 3 of 4)

6pm Vinyasa Flow with Kaileigh

7:30pm Yoga for A Busy Mind with Kaileigh

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10am Mat Pilates for 50+ with Sarah

5:30pm Power Flow with Sarah

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 1 of 4)

7pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Sarah

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6pm Fifth Degree Ascension Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 1 of 4)

6pm Vinyasa Burn with Jess

7:30pm Release and Restore with Lina

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10am Yoga for 50+ with Sarah

5:30pm Healing Touch Level 1 with Anne-Marie (Class 4 of 4)

6pm Moon Salutation Flow with Julie

7:15pm Power Form Pilates with Jen

8:15pm Restorative Yoga (with Somatics) with Jen

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11am Power Form (Pilates-Inspired) with Jen

9:30am Rise and Flow with Natasha

11am Flow into Stillness with Julie

11am Feel Good Flow with Carol

7pm Yin Yoga with Carol

10am Yoga for 50+ Strength with Carol

11:30am Yin & Restorative Yoga with Riley

10am Mat Pilates for 50+ with Sarah

5:30pm Power Flow with Sarah

7pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Sarah

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12:10pm Energy Medicine Yoga with Ngaire

6pm Fifth Degree Ascension Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 2 of 4)

6pm Vinyasa Burn with Jess

7:30pm Release and Restore with Lina

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10am Yoga for 50+ with Sarah

6pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program with Anne-Marie (Class 9 of 12)

6pm Moon Salutation Flow with Julie

7:15pm Power Form Pilates with Jen

8:15pm Restorative Yoga (with Somatics) with Jen

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11am Power Form (Pilates-Inspired) with Jen

5:30pm Vinyasa Flow with James

6:45pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Margot

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9:30am Rise and Flow with Natasha

11am Flow into Stillness with Julie

11am Feel Good Flow with Carol

1pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 9 of 12)

7pm Yin Yoga with Carol

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10am Yoga for 50+ Strength with Carol

11:30am Yin & Restorative Yoga with Riley

6pm Vinyasa Flow with Kaileigh

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 1 of 4)

7:30pm Yoga for A Busy Mind with Kaileigh

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10am Mat Pilates for 50+ with Sarah

5:30pm Power Flow with Sarah

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 2 of 4)

6:30pm Somatic Breathwork

7pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Sarah

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12:10pm Energy Medicine Yoga with Ngaire

6pm Fifth Degree Ascension Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 2 of 4)

6pm Vinyasa Burn with Jess

7:30pm Release and Restore with Lina

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10am Yoga for 50+ with Sarah

6pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program with Anne-Marie (Class 10 of 12)

6pm Moon Salutation Flow with Julie

7:15pm Power Form Pilates with Jen

8:15pm Restorative Yoga (with Somatics) with Jen

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11am Power Form (Pilates-Inspired) with Jen

5:30pm Vinyasa Flow with James

6:45pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Margot

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9:30am Rise and Flow with Natasha

11am Flow into Stillness with Julie

11am Feel Good Flow with Carol

1pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 10 of 12)

7pm Yin Yoga with Carol

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10am Yoga for 50+ Strength with Carol

11:30am Yin & Restorative Yoga with Riley

6pm Vinyasa Flow with Kaileigh

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 2 of 4)

7:30pm Yoga for A Busy Mind with Kaileigh

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10am Mat Pilates for 50+ with Sarah

5:30pm Power Flow with Sarah

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 3 of 4)

7pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Sarah

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6pm Fifth Degree Ascension Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 2 of 4)

6pm Vinyasa Burn with Jess

7:30pm Release and Restore with Lina

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10am Yoga for 50+ with Sarah

6pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program with Anne-Marie (Class 11 of 12)

6pm Moon Salutation Flow with Julie

7:15pm Power Form Pilates with Jen

8:15pm Restorative Yoga (with Somatics) with Jen

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5:30pm Vinyasa Flow with James

6:45pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Margot

7pm Crystal Bowls Sound Healing Event with Sean & Anne-Marie

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9:30am Rise and Flow with Natasha

11am Flow into Stillness with Julie

11am Feel Good Flow with Carol

1pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 11 of 12)

7pm Yin Yoga with Carol

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10am Yoga for 50+ Strength with Carol

11:30am Yin & Restorative Yoga with Riley

6pm Vinyasa Flow with Kaileigh

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course with Anne-Marie (Class 3 of 4)

7:30pm Yoga for A Busy Mind with Kaileigh

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10am Mat Pilates for 50+ with Sarah

5:30pm Power Flow with Sarah

6pm Second Degree Reiki Course - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 4 of 4)

7pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Sarah

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12:10pm Energy Medicine Yoga with Ngaire

6pm All Levels Reiki Share with Anne-Marie - Live on Zoom

6pm Vinyasa Burn with Jess

7:30pm Release and Restore with Lina

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10am Yoga for 50+ with Sarah

6pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program with Anne-Marie (Class 12 of 12)

6pm Moon Salutation Flow with Julie

7:15pm Power Form Pilates with Jen

8:15pm Restorative Yoga (with Somatics) with Jen

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5:30pm Vinyasa Flow with James

6:45pm Yin & Restorative Yoga with Margot

8:30am Ease into Yoga

9:30am Rise and Flow with Andrea

11am Flow into Stillness with Julie

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9am Yoga for the Reluctant Yogi: 4 Week Session with Carol (Class 3)

11am Feel Good Flow with Carol

1pm Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program - Virtual - with Anne-Marie (Class 12 of 12)

7pm Yin Yoga with Carol

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Two amazing new yoga classes starting in May!! ✨ Both of these classes are great beginner options. 🤍 Book your class at the link in our bio.🧘🏼‍♀️ . . . . #yoga #saultstemarie #northernontario #yogastudio #saultstemarieontario

The best kind of weekend plans always include yoga, self care, and coffee ✨ . . . . . #yogastudio #yoga #selfcare #yogacommunity #saultstemarieontario

Send this to the person you should be at a restorative yoga class with, instead of stressing about life. 🤍✨ . . . . . #yoga #yogastudio #thehealingloft #restorativeyoga #yinyoga

Last night was our final Fifth Degree Ascension Reiki class at The Healing Loft! It felt like something magical unfolded. ✨ The energy in the room was already so open and tender. The week before, we had gone through a deep forgiveness journey, and you could feel that those vibrations were still integrating, softening, opening, and creating space for something new. During class, we were talking about raising consciousness and the ascension process. I shared something I learned years ago from Access Consciousness - the power of asking a simple question: “What would it take?” It’s a way of opening to possibility without trying to control the outcome. So together, I set the intention: “What would it take for something wonderful and magical to happen by the end of our class?” Later, I guided the group through a shamanic lower world journey to connect to their power animals while drumming. As I played my drum, I began to hear a tone coming from the drum that I had never heard before - it didn’t sound like a drum at all. It was as if another instrument was layered into the sound. After the journey, as we shared our experiences, one student said, “I heard a flute coming from your drum.” Then another said the same… and another. We all paused in that moment, recognizing we had shared the same unexpected experience. It felt both strange and deeply beautiful. And then, suddenly… the lights in the room went out. Complete darkness for a few seconds. We all sat there, surprised, feeling into it. Then the lights came back on. And in that moment, I remembered the question I had asked earlier: “What would it take for something wonderful and magical to happen?” It made us all laugh and feel so joyful! Moments like these remind me of how responsive the universe can be and how when we open, ask, and allow, something beyond our expectations can meet us. I love this Ascension Reiki work. I love these classes. And I’m continually in awe of the magic that unfolds when we gather with intention. ✨ #ascension #ascensionreiki #reiki

Joy doesn’t always feel loud. Sometimes it feels like this. ☀️

What’s meant for me is already finding its way to me 🧘🏼‍♀️✨ . . . . . . #yoga #energy #yogastudio #mindbodysoul #energyhealing

✨ Mark your calendars! More 2026 Sound Bath dates are here! (This photo is from our beautiful Sound Bath last night 💫) Join Sean & Anne-Marie at The Healing Loft (719 Queen Street East, Sault, Canada) for these evenings of rest, reset, and energetic renewal. All Sound Baths are from 7:00pm-8:30 pm • Friday, May 8 • Friday, June 12 • ✨ Energetic Cord Cutting + Sound Bath – Friday, June 26 • Thursday, July 16 • 🌕 Full Moon Sound Bath – Thursday, August 27 • Friday, September 25 • Friday, October 23 • Friday, November 27 • ❄️ Winter Solstice Sound Bath – Friday, December 18 We’ve woven in a few special experiences this year, including our Cord Cutting, Full Moon, and Winter Solstice events - powerful opportunities for deeper release, intention, and connection. ⭐ Spots tend to fill quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot! 💗 Reserve your spot: annemariecaicco.com thehealingloftssm.com Namaste! ✨ #soundhealing #sound #crytalbowls #crystaltones #thehealingloft #saultcanada #soundwithreiki #soundbath #saultstemarie

Every corner of this space was designed with you in mind. ✨ From the moment you walk in, we want you to feel calm, welcomed, and completely at ease.🤍 . . . . . . . #saultstemarie #yogastudio #yoga #thehealingloft #yogaflow

Some days you come for the strength. Some days you come for the stillness. And some days you don’t even know what you need. That’s okay. Whatever you’re holding right now, there’s space for it here. • We have some new classes starting soon. Your mat is waiting 🤍🙌🏼

Don’t worry, we keep it to ourselves most of the time. 😂🤍 #yoga #yogastudio #yogalove #yogacommunity #saultstemarie

A little sunlight goes a long way ☀️

The calm that comes from being in the yoga studio. 🤍 A space where you can move at your own pace and give your mind the rest it needs. ✨ #yogastudio #thehealingloft #saultstemarie #yoga #yogacommunity

One yoga class has the power to turn your whole day around. ✨ Don’t underestimate what 60 minutes on the mat can do for your soul. 🤍 . . . . . #yoga #thehealingloft #yogastudio #algoma #saultstemarieontario

Tonight marks the beginning of our Second Degree Reiki journey at The Healing Loft 🤍 Four evenings to go deeper. ✨To expand your awareness beyond space and time. ✨To explore distance healing and step into the unseen layers of connection and energy. We’ll also move gently into ancestral healing, honouring your lineage, bringing awareness to inherited patterns, and exploring the imprints that shape your path. If you feel called to this work, it begins with First Degree Reiki. Our next First Degree course begins in May, with both in-person and live online options available. You can explore upcoming trainings through the links in our bio. More offerings are unfolding soon, in new spaces, with the same intention. ✨

Taking a little break from the day to find stillness on the mat 🤍 The world will still be there when you’re done. For now…DND, deep breaths, and your practice ✨ #yogaflow #yogalifestyle #yogastudio #saultstemarie #yogawellness

Flow classes build heat… but they also build resilience. Every transition asks for focus. Every breath brings you back. What looks like movement is actually regulation in motion. 🫶🏼 Thank you @christina.schuran for sharing your practice with us and for showing up week after week. That’s dedication. 🤍

The light softens. The room quiets. And the sound begins. Join us Friday, April 24 at 7pm for a sound bath with Anne-Marie & Sean. Crystal bowls, gong, and other instruments create gentle waves of sound that support your nervous system, helping you release, settle, and return to stillness. Register at annemariecaicco.com or by EMT $35 to amcaicco@hotmail.com 🤍

Every retreat we offer is rooted in: ✨ nervous system education ✨ years of teaching experience ✨ evidence-informed, compassionate practices ✨ embodied wisdom We don’t add things because they’re trendy. We include them because they serve the healing process. Each retreat is thoughtfully designed, paced with care, structured with intention, and held in a way your body can trust. This is slow, deliberate, meaningful work. ✨ As we plan ahead at The Healing Loft, we’d love to hear from you: What retreats do you want to see this year? Tell us below 🤍 Your voice helps shape what we create.

Not all yoga is the same ✨ From slow and grounding to fast and fiery, there’s a practice for every mood and body. 🧘🏼‍♀️ Swipe through to find your flow 👉🏼 #yoga #yogaflow #saultstemarie #algoma #yogacommunity

Welcome to The Healing Loft 🤍 A space where your healing journey is honoured - body, mind, and spirit. ✨

Awareness is the first step in taking your power back. It doesn’t get taken from you… it gets given away, slowly, in small moments. And the moment you start to notice that is the moment things begin to shift. Only you can give it away. And only you can call it back. Save this for when you need to come back to yourself 🤍

You don’t find Reiki. It finds you… when you’re ready to come back to yourself. Reiki First Degree at The Healing Loft May 11, 25 & June 1 | 6:00–9:30pm with @annemariecaicco. @thereikischoolofenergyhealing Beginner friendly. No experience needed. If something in you is curious… or quietly calling for more, this is your invitation 🤍 Reserve your spot through the link in bio

show up for yourself by… moving breathing sleeping connecting stepping into the light simple but powerful and it works 🤍

There’s a difference between just moving, and moving with intention. When you slow things down and actually pay attention, everything changes: ✨Balance improves ✨Strength builds. ✨Your body starts to make more sense. This is how we practice.

this sound…is shifting you ✨

April energy feels softer. Less forcing. More allowing. More trust in what’s unfolding. 🤍 What are you ready to bring into this new month?

“In truth, yoga doesn’t take time, it gives time.” We hear this a lot… “I just don’t have time right now.” But yoga isn’t something that takes from you. It gives you something back. A clearer head. A slower breath. A bit more space to move through your day. Even one class can shift how everything else feels. 🫶🏼 If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this is it. Reserve your spot through the link in bio.

You came for the class… but stayed for the people 🤍 Grateful for this space and the energy you all bring into it ✨🙏🏼

✨the arc of the class It’s simple, intuitive, and logical in a way your body already understands. arrive • expand • soften ✨first you arrive you land in your body ✨then you expand through movement, breath, and space ✨finally, you soften and everything that was holding on starts to let go

The light room 🤍 Our smaller studio holds a different kind of energy. Softer. Slower. More intimate. Filled with natural light and a quiet, cozy warmth, it’s a space that invites you to soften the moment you walk in. Sometimes, this is exactly what your nervous system needs. Come find your spot here. ✨🤍

Pregnant or not… these restorative poses are 10/10. Fully supported, deeply relaxing, and exactly what your body didn’t know it needed. ✨10 minutes per pose / side (this is key) ✨Natural breath ✨Soft, ambient music Simple elements, intentionally layered = creating the conditions for true relaxation. Perfect for a Sunday slowdown ✨

You don’t need to do anything. Just listen and let your body soften a little. Save this for when you need it 🤍

Not everything in your life has to be chased. Some things arrive when you soften, when you open, when you stop gripping so tightly. This is your reminder you’re allowed to receive too. 🙌🏼🤍✨

If you’ve been thinking about trying yoga but keep telling yourself… “I’m not flexible enough” “I don’t have the right clothes” “I won’t know what I’m doing” You’re not alone. Most people feel this way before their first class. The truth is: you don’t need any of it. You just need to start. We’ll guide you through everything. We’ll meet you where you are. 🤍

🌿Exciting Office Rental Opportunity!🌿 Are you looking for a serene workspace? We have the perfect spot for you at our beautiful wellness center! ✨ Available for maternity leave coverage from May 7 to November 7✨ This office comes fully furnished and includes: - High-speed WiFi - All utilities covered - Convenient parking - A private waiting room for your clients Join our vibrant community at The Healing Loft, where you can grow your practice surrounded by like-minded professionals dedicated to wellness and healing. Don’t miss out on this chance to work in a peaceful environment! For inquiries, DM @sheilagallagher_mswrsw or comment below! 💚 #OfficeRental #WellnessCenter #TheHealingLoft #MaternityLeave #Community WellnessProfessionals

There was something deeply felt in this space 🤍 A heart opening cacao ceremony rooted in presence, intention, and community. Cacao has been used for generations as a gentle plant medicine, known for its ability to support connection, soften the edges, and open the heart in a grounded, steady way. The energy in the room was calm, safe, and real. Grateful for this community. Grateful to share in these moments. Grateful for the medicine that reminds us how to come back to ourselves. 🙏🏼🤍✨

Devotion to your practice changes everything. What once was guided becomes intuitive. What once lived in a studio begins to live within you. This is the evolution of practice. This is what living yoga means.✨🙏🏼 We love when you join us in the studio… and we love when your dedication carries you beyond it 🤍 So special to witness your practice beyond the studio, @christina.schuran 🤍 We’re here for this!

Reminder✨ You’re allowed to be more intentional with your energy. To rest when you need to. To say no without explaining. To choose what actually supports you.

Heal for you. Show up for you. Restorative yoga with Reiki meets you in the quiet. In the moments where you don’t have the energy to explain how you feel, or even fully understand it. You’re supported. Bolsters, blankets, the shape holding you so you don’t have to hold yourself. Breath moving. Body slowly letting go in places you didn’t realize were holding so much. Reiki layered in, soft and steady, meeting you right where you’re at. Nothing to fix. Nothing to force. Just space to soften, to receive, and to feel supported in a way that doesn’t ask anything from you. And sometimes, that’s exactly what you needed. 🤍

The Healing Loft isn’t just a space. It’s a community we care deeply about. Built on trust, support, and real connection. Not just between us, but with every person who walks through the door. We feel it every day. Thank you for being part of it 🤍

✨Healing is not linear. It doesn’t move in a straight line or follow a perfect path. It loops, it slows down, and it asks you to sit with things you thought you had already worked through. But even in the moments that feel messy or unclear, something is shifting. Something is softening. And we’re here for all of it. 🤍

March Break at The Healing Loft 🤍 We’ve created a series of special March Break pop-up yoga experiences for kids, teens, families, and adults — offered in addition to our regular class schedule. 🙌🏼 From playful kids yoga to teen flow classes, family-friendly movement, and a special Spring Equinox Yin & Yoga Nidra, there’s something for everyone this week. A little movement. A little calm. A little space to breathe. Spots are limited. Book through the link in our bio or visit thehealingloftssm.com ✨ Which class are you most excited for? 🤍

The energy is shifting… can you feel it? The Spring Equinox invites us back into balance in our bodies, our routines, and our energy Join us in studio tonight to ground into the new season 🤍 Vinyasa Flow | 5:30pm Yin & Restorative | 6:45pm Equinox Nidra | 7:00pm

Why we offer options in every class. Because bodies change and needs shift from day to day. What feels supportive one week may feel like too much or not enough the next. Offering options allows you to listen to your body without pressure or comparison. It creates space to move with honesty, care, and self-trust rather than forcing yourself into a shape or pace that doesn’t feel right. At The Healing Loft, we believe yoga should meet you where you are. Your practice is allowed to look different every time you arrive. ✨

Welcome to The Healing Loft🤍 A space to slow down, to soften & to reconnect. From movement, to stillness, to the little rituals in between. Your mat is waiting ✨

Join us for a heart opening Cacao Ceremony. Cacao itself has a very rich bitter taste and is high in iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. Cacao contains B-vitamins, and It has also been shown to promote immunity, lower blood pressure and cholesterol. It is also nature’s most concentrated source of theobromine; a psychoactive ingredient which stimulates and energizes the human body. Theobromine is derived from the Greek, theo (“god”) + broma (“food”) and so is known as “food of the gods”. Cacao provides a boost of energy without the crash of other stimulants. On a chemical level cacao can help to increase the flow of blood and oxygen throughout the body releasing endorphins and dopamine, the feel-good hormones which open the pathways of love, creativity, healing and soul truths. With this in mind cacao has long been used as a medicine because of it’s power to connect the physical, mental and spiritual bodies promoting a more holistic sense of wellness. In the modern world some promoted benefits in consuming cacao regularly include; increased creativity, compassion, conscious connection and spirituality as well as productivity and increased physical ability. @breathsacred #cacaoceremony #fullmoonenergy #plantmedicine #thehealingloft #cacao intentionsetting energyhealing breathwork fullmoonrelease healingjourney heartopening

Crystal Bowls Sound Healing ✨ Join Anne-Marie and Sean for a deeply relaxing evening of sound and vibrational healing. Lie back and be immersed in the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, native flute, and more. A meditative journey designed to calm the nervous system and restore balance. Reiki and Healing Touch will also be offered during the experience. 📍 The Healing Loft 📅 Friday, March 27 🕖 7:00–8:30pm 💫 $35 (HST included) Mats, bolsters, and blankets are provided. Bring a pillow if you’d like extra comfort. Reserve your space via e-transfer (amcaicco@hotmail.com) or online at annemariecaicco.com

This season asks for rest. I’m listening. We all move through seasons. Some are full, fast, and outward. Others ask us to slow down, soften, and rest. This is one of mine. Almost nine months pregnant. Listening more. Doing less. Honouring what my body actually needs. This is one of my favourite restorative poses. So supportive and grounding, and especially nourishing during pregnancy. Your season doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. Just prioritize what’s true. Both the doing and the resting.

A gentle weekend reminder Inhale… let it come. Exhale… let it go. Life moves in waves. Receive what arrives. Release what is complete. Breathe. 🤍🙏🏼✨

Sometimes the most powerful medicine isn’t complicated. It’s breath. It’s movement. It’s slowing down in a space where your nervous system can soften. This is the energy we try to create inside The Healing Loft every day. A calm space. A supportive community. A place to land. 🤍

✨GIVEAWAY✨ Start your Reiki journey 🤍 We’re offering one person the opportunity to receive a complimentary spot in our next First Degree Reiki Course, live on Zoom. 🙌🏼 This foundational training is an invitation to slow down, learn the basics of Reiki, and begin building a personal energy practice rooted in presence, care, and intention. Course details: • First Degree Reiki Course • Live on Zoom • March 11, 18 & 25, 2026 • 6:00–9:30pm ET ✨Winner/participant must be able to attend all three live sessions To enter the giveaway: 1️⃣Like this post 2️⃣Follow @thehealingloft and @thereikischoolofenergyhealing 3️⃣Tag a friend who may feel called to begin their Reiki journey Winner announced Monday March 9, 2026! Thank you for being part of this community 🤍 • This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

This is what intention looks like before a sound healing session. 🫶🏼 • A calm, thoughtfully prepared space • Gentle lighting and grounding elements • Instruments placed with care • Presence over performance From the moment I walked into the space, everything felt calm. That doesn’t happen by accident. Care, intention, and energetic clearing happen long before the first sound is played. This is what allows the body to feel safe, so the nervous system can soften and respond. Holding space is the practice. It was an honour to create & facilitate my first sound healing training and witness Margot step fully into this work 🙌🏼

Before bed tonight, ask yourself: What can I release from today? What am I grateful for? What does my body need? Create space to land. 🤍

✨Last night was Class 6 of 12 of the Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program with @thereikischoolofenergyhealing in-person @thehealingloft and this Sunday will be Class 6 of 12 for our online group! I’m continually delighted by these beautiful Reiki healers and the depth of commitment they are bringing to each class. This program is designed to truly empower Reiki Masters by strengthening professional credibility, deepening the client-practitioner relationship, and refining the flow of a Reiki healing session from the first introduction to the closing and beyond. We are exploring intuition development, multiple ways to assess the energy field, remote healing, pendulum work, ethics, scope of practice, and how to create safe, grounded, professional spaces where clients feel supported and open. The growth I am witnessing in confidence, sensitivity to energy, and integrity is powerful. 🔥 What an honour to walk alongside these dedicated Reiki Masters as they step more fully into the role of Reiki Master Practitioner.✨✨✨ If you feel called to learn Reiki, whether to care for yourself, support friends and family, or step into professional practice as a Reiki Practitioner or Teacher, we would love to connect with you at info@thereikischoolofenergyhealing.com or at thereikischoolofenergyhealing.com. ✨✨✨ ✨🙌✨

Reiki Shares! ✨🙏🏼 There is something deeply powerful about receiving Reiki in community. A Reiki Share is a gentle, supportive gathering (in person or online), where Reiki Healers come together to give and receive energy healing. Being held in shared presence often allows the body to soften more deeply, the energy to move more freely, and the practice to feel even more nourishing. Join us for an online Reiki Share on Zoom: 🗓 March 4 | 6pm - 9pm ET Open to First Degree Reiki and up ✨✨✨ With Reiki Master Teacher Anne-Marie Caicco Email to receive the zoom link: info@thereikischoolofenergyhealing.com If you’ve been craving connection, renewal, and shared energy, this space is for you 🤍 #reiki #reikishare #online #onlinereikishare @brietakespictures

Cozy setup for a Reiki session 🤍 Arrive. Lie down. Let go.

March marks a subtle shift. More daylight. A gentler nervous system. A quiet invitation to begin again. This season isn’t about doing more. It’s about listening, moving intentionally, and reconnecting with what feels supportive. Whether you’re craving strength, gentle movement, rest, or a sense of community, there’s space for you here. Come practise with us ✨

Grounded Together 🤍 An evening designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and feel supported. Expect gentle, candlelit yoga with options for all bodies, with Reiki and sound healing to guide you into deep rest. Before and after class, you’re invited to linger and connect with amazing local wellness vendors. 🗓 Sunday, March 8: International Women’s Day ⏰ 7:00–9:30pm 📍 The Delta All are welcome. No experience needed. Tickets are linked in bio.

A quiet reminder: the days are getting longer. the light is returning. and so is our energy. • light regulates sleep and mood • winter fatigue is physiological, not personal • energy rebuilds in cycles • slow movement improves blood flow • breath signals safety to the nervous system Save this for the slower days. 🤍

PSA: Props aren’t about taking away challenge. They’re about placing it in the right places. Support: • improves alignment • spreads effort more intelligently • reduces joint compression • supports challenge with integrity This is how we practice with integrity.

The world rewards speed. But your nervous system craves steadiness. What’s one place you could soften today?🫶🏼

The Energy Is Shifting✨ As we step into the Year of the Horse, a powerful shift invites us forward. This is a season of movement, vitality, and renewed momentum, where what has been quietly forming within begins to take shape through action. The Horse symbolizes freedom, courage, and trust in your own rhythm, reminding us that growth doesn’t come from force, but from alignment. This year encourages intentional movement. Listening to the body. Letting clarity guide the next step. It’s about saying yes to forward motion while staying grounded, honoring rest as part of progress, and allowing energy to move without pushing or urgency. The Year of the Horse invites us to step fully into our lives, present, embodied, and in motion. 🐎

Two beautiful ancestral healing gatherings in less than a week! My heart is full. 🤍 One evening together was live on Zoom, and one was in person at The Healing Loft. Both were powerful in their own way. We explored ancestral healing through the lenses of intergenerational trauma, epigenetics, energy medicine, neurobiology, and Jungian healing. We shared pieces of our family trees, told stories, and opened space for what wanted to be seen and healed. Our group healing for the ancestors was deeply moving. Messages came through. There was such tenderness and strength in the room. Thank you to everyone who showed up with open hearts. It is sacred work. ❤️🙏🏻❤️ There is so much we can transform and restore within our lineage when we choose to do this work consciously, not just for ourselves, but for those who came before us and those who will come after. If you feel called, I’ll be offering another ancestral healing group in April. Prerequisite is Second Degree Reiki. I would love to sit in circle with you. 🤍Namaste, Anne-Marie ✨🙏🏻✨

Thinking of starting (or restarting) yoga this year? Here’s what to expect when you arrive: • Mats and props set up and waiting for you • Clear guidance so you’re never left guessing • A variety of options offered throughout class • Permission to rest, pause, or modify at any time • A kind, inclusive, and genuinely welcoming community • Teachers who cue for real bodies, not perfect poses • Space to move at your own pace • No pressure to perform or “keep up” • An environment that feels calm, supportive, and grounded • A practice that meets you where you are — that day You don’t need experience. You don’t need flexibility. You don’t need to know what you’re doing. Just arrive. 🫶🏼 We’ll take care of the rest. ✨New here or returning after a break? Try our Welcome Pass: Any 3 classes for $30 (50% off) A gentle way to explore, feel the space, and find what fits 🤍 Your mat is waiting 🙏🏼

In yoga, the breath doesn’t follow the movement. The movement listens to the breath. Introducing: Cue…The Breath ✨ This immersive 2.5-hour workshop is for both yoga students and teachers who are ready to explore breath as the bridge between movement, energy, and presence. Through pranayama, basic breathing physiology, bandhas, Ujjayi, Surya Namaskara, transitions, rest, and Savasana, this workshop will deepen how you move, cue, and experience breath on the mat. Breath is more than technique. It is timing, rhythm, and intelligence. It is the bridge between effort and ease, structure and flow within yoga practice. Date: Sunday March 1st Time: 12:30-3:00pm To register visit thehealingloftssm.com or comment BREATH below and we will send you the link.

Our next First Degree Reiki Course begins this March at The Healing Loft. This three-evening training offers a grounded introduction to Reiki — a hands-on energy healing practice rooted in awareness, intention, and care. Whether you’re drawn to Reiki for personal healing or to support others, this course is designed to be spacious, supportive, and practical. Registration details are in the poster 🤍 Learn the practice. Trust your hands. Let the energy guide you.

You don’t need to carry the week into the weekend. What are you ready to put down?

Did you know stillness is a learned skill? From a nervous-system perspective, rest doesn’t automatically happen when we stop moving. If your system has spent a long time in “go mode,” it needs time and repetition to learn how to down-shift. When people begin yin or restorative yoga, they often notice: • difficulty staying still at first • a racing mind when movement stops • shallow or irregular breathing • subtle tension or restlessness These are signs of a nervous system that’s alert — not broken. With consistent practice, the experience often changes: • the breath naturally slows • muscles release without forcing • the mind becomes quieter over time • the body begins to recognize stillness as safe This is how the skill of stillness is built — through repetition, support, and time. So how long does it take? There isn’t a single timeline. Nervous systems learn gradually. For many people: • after 1–2 sessions, small shifts may appear • after a few weeks, stillness feels less uncomfortable • with regular practice over months, rest becomes more accessible both on and off the mat Stillness is one of the most valuable things we can learn, because it supports how we recover, regulate, and respond to stress. 🙏🏼✨

• “I’m doing this wrong” • “Why can’t I stop thinking?” • “This feels uncomfortable” • “I should be doing something else” • “I don’t have time for this” • “Am I supposed to feel calm by now?” • Planning your day • Replaying conversations • Noticing every itch, ache, or sound None of these mean you’re bad at meditating. The brain produces around 40–50 thoughts per minute (even at rest). These are just signs of a busy nervous system learning how to slow down. This is meditation. Noticing it… and staying anyway. 🤍 What comes up for you when trying to be still?

Today is a celebration of love in all its forms. The love you give. The love you receive. And the love you are learning to offer yourself. Let today be a reminder to speak kindly to yourself. To honor your energy. To choose what nourishes you. To trust that even small acts of care create meaningful change. Happy Valentine’s Day 🤍 We’re so glad you’re part of this community.

Peace doesn’t arrive once everything settles. It doesn’t wait for your inbox to clear, your schedule to slow, or life to feel easier. Peace begins when the nervous system feels safe enough to soften. When the breath slows. When the body is allowed to land, even while the world keeps moving. This is the work we come back to again and again. Learning how to meet yourself exactly where you are, with support, patience, and care. The world can stay loud. You’re allowed to find your quiet anyway 🤍

That quiet moment before class begins 🤍 The room is set. Mats laid out. Bolsters placed with care. Lights softened. Candles on. The air already feels slower. Before anyone arrives, we’re creating the conditions for relaxation, so your nervous system doesn’t have to work so hard when you walk in. This part matters to us. Every detail is an invitation: to exhale to arrive to feel safe enough to let go.

Feeling deeply grateful today 🤍 Thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes. Grateful for this community and for every person who keeps choosing their wellness, even on the hard days. Your commitment to caring for yourself in big and small ways inspires me as I continue my own healing journey. 🫶🏼

Your newest ritual 🤍 We’re excited to welcome a beautiful new wellness offering to The Healing Loft: Ganesha’s Garden bulk incense. Choose intuitively from a thoughtfully curated collection of hand-crafted scents — from soft florals and bright citrus to grounding woods, resins, and spice. ✨ Mix & match 5 sticks for $3 10 sticks for $5 Sustainably made from start to finish, each incense stick is crafted with sustainably grown bamboo cores, reclaimed wood powder, and natural botanical binders — using ethically sourced ingredients and compostable paper packaging. Come explore the scents in-studio 🤍 Take one. Take a few. Let scent become part of your practice. 🌿 Sustainably made 🌿 Ethically sourced 🌿 Small-batch, Canadian-made

This is community in motion. Different people, different seasons of life, sharing an hour to breathe, move, and come back into their bodies. When you are here, you’re never asked to be more flexible, stronger, or calmer than you are. You’re already enough. 🫶🏼

Every time you arrive on the mat, you choose yourself. 🫶🏼 Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your practice — ✨ Welcome Pass ✨ 10-Class Pass ✨ 30-Day Unlimited Your practice, your pace. We’re so glad you’re here. 🤍🙏🏼

✨Tonight we begin Class 2 of 4 in our Second Degree Reiki training at The Healing Loft. This class is all about receiving. ✨A group distance healing, reflective guidance, and space to integrate what shifts beneath the surface. Next week, we move into ancestral healing. ✨Exploring inherited patterns, family energies, intergenerational trauma, and epigenetics through Reiki. Healing what has been carried so it does not have to be passed on. ✨First Degree Reiki required ✨In person and online options Learn more at thereikischoolofenergyhealing.com 🤍

Do you feel the energy of the February full moon? The February 1, 2026 full moon is the Snow Moon, rising in Leo. The Snow Moon carries the deep-winter wisdom of slowing down, conserving energy, and tending what truly matters. It’s a reminder that rest is not passive…it’s protective. Leo brings the heart into focus. This lunation gently highlights: • the heart space • authentic self-expression • creativity without pressure • being seen as you are, not as you perform Together, this moon invites a softer kind of courage — the kind that listens inward first. It’s not about pushing forward, but about honouring what wants warmth, care, and honest expression beneath the quiet of winter. So if this moon feels tender, reflective, or quietly illuminating rather than energizing, you’re right on time 🌕🤍

☀️Sunday reminder Calm is not the starting point. It is the result. When the body has been stressed, busy, or overstimulated, slowing down can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. That is not failure. That is regulation happening gradually. Stillness is most important when it feels hardest.

Another month, another reminder that yoga, breath, and community make everything a little lighter 🤍

Sound isn’t just something you hear — it’s something your body responds to. During our restorative sound bath, each instrument is chosen intentionally to support deep rest, nervous system regulation, and gentle release. ✨ Glow Crystal Bowls — pure, resonant tones that calm the nervous system and support deep relaxation 🎶 Crystal Harp — delicate, cascading sounds that feel light, soothing, and expansive 🌧️ Rain Stick — a gentle rhythm that signals safety and slows the breath ✨ Chimes — soft, shimmering tones that invite presence and ease 🥁 Hapi Drum — grounding vibrations that settle the body and quiet the mind 🌊 Ocean Drum — wave-like sounds that lull the nervous system into rest Paired with fully supported restorative postures, this sound journey invites your body to soften without effort and your mind to finally slow down. You don’t need to do anything. Just arrive, listen, and rest. 🤍 Wednesday February 4 7:30pm ✨🫶🏼

A powerful reminder: Healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens quietly, gently, step by step. And you don’t need to rush it. 🤍

🌬️✨ Join us at The Healing Loft for our transformative Somatic Release Breathwork group classes! 🧘‍♀️💖 Experience the power of breath as we guide you through techniques that promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and self-discovery. Benefits of participating include: - Reducing stress and anxiety - Enhancing emotional clarity - Improving physical wellness - Fostering a deeper connection with yourself Whether you’re new to breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, this is a space for everyone. Let’s breathe together and unlock your potential! 📅 Classes occur monthly in the dates listed 📍 The Healing Loft 🕒 Tuesday’s 6:30-8:00 pm Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! DM us for more info or to sign up. #Breathwork #Healing #SelfDiscovery #WellnessJourney #TheHealingLoft

A few books that have deeply influenced my yoga + spiritual journey ✨ Anatomy of the Spirit — Carolyn Myss The Heart of Yoga – T.K.V. Desikachar Autobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda The Four Agreements — Don Miguel Ruiz Atlas of the Heart — Brené Brown Light on Yoga – B.K.S. Iyengar Yin Yoga – Bernie Clark Love Letter to The Earth — Thích Nhất Hạnh Fierce Self-Compassion — Kristin Neff Radical Acceptance — Tara Brach Journey to the Heart — by Melody Beattie Eastern Body, Western Mind — Anodea Judith Breath — James Nestor Tiny Habits – BJ Fogg You Are Awesome – Neil Pasricha The Relaxation Response – Dr. Herbert Benson What’s one book that changed the way you see the world?

Yoga/Pilates Classes This week: ✨Monday- Yoga for 50+ Strength • 10am Yin & Restorative • 11:30am Vinyasa Flow • 6pm Yoga for A Busy Mind • 7:30pm ✨Tuesday- Mat Pilates • 10am Power Flow • 5:30pm Yin & Restorative • 7pm ✨Wednesday- Vinyasa Burn • 6pm Releases & Restore • 7:30pm ✨Thursday- Yoga for 50+ • 10am Restorative & Reiki • 12pm Moon Salutation Flow • 6pm Power Form Pilates • 7:15pm Restorative w. Somatics • 8:15pm ✨Friday- Vinyasa Flow • 5:30pm Yin & Restorative • 6:45pm ✨Saturday- Rise & Flow • 9:30am Flow into Stillness • 11am ✨Sunday- Feel Good Flow • 11am Yin Yoga • 7pm Honoured to practice with you each week 🤍

Move slow enough to notice what’s ready to release. 🙏🏼🤍✨

Why we love the bolster to support rest: • It removes unnecessary effort from the body • It allows muscles to fully soften instead of subtly holding • It supports the nervous system in shifting out of “doing” mode • It creates a sense of safety and containment • It helps the breath move more freely and naturally • It makes rest feel accessible, not forced • It teaches the body how to rest, not just think about resting

Step into a fully prepared space designed for rest. Restorative Sound Bath ✨🫶🏼 Wednesday February 4 at 7:30PM When was the last time you truly rested? Join Sarah for a restorative yoga experience paired with an immersive sound bath. Supported postures and layered sound gently calm the nervous system, allowing the body to soften and release without effort. Perfect if you’re feeling tired, overstimulated, emotionally full, or simply craving stillness. Arrive. Exhale. Rest. 🤍

The spiral 🌹 We don’t heal by moving straight ahead. We heal by returning. To the body, to the breath, to the places that asked for more care the first time. Each turn brings new awareness. Each return, a little more softness. Trust the spiral.✨

The chakras are areas of the body and nervous system that hold information, experience, and memory. Each chakra relates to a different aspect of being human: safety, creativity, confidence, love, expression, intuition, and connection. When life feels overwhelming, stressful, or stuck, these centres often reflect it. This is because the body is responding intelligently to what it’s been through. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, Reiki, sound, and restorative practices, we gently support the nervous system so these energy centres can soften and reorganize naturally. ✨Grounding practices support the root chakra, helping the body feel safe and settled ✨Slow, fluid movement and breath nourish the sacral chakra, supporting creativity and emotional flow ✨Strength, boundaries, and breath awareness support the solar plexus, our sense of self and confidence ✨Restorative practices and hands-on healing open the heart chakra, allowing space for compassion and repair ✨Voice, intention, and stillness support the throat and third eye, encouraging clarity and trust ✨Meditation and deep rest support the crown, reminding us we’re connected to something larger than effort alone We don’t force energy to move. We create conditions for the body to feel safe enough to let go. This is subtle work. And it’s powerful. ✨

Using Cards as a Meditation Practice Meditation doesn’t always have to start with silence. Sometimes it starts with a question. An image. A single word that gives your mind somewhere gentle to land. Pulling a card can be a beautiful doorway into meditation. Not for answers, but for awareness. How to use cards for meditation: ✨Take one slow breath before you pull ✨Ask a soft question like “What wants my attention today?” ✨Pull one card — no analysis, no overthinking ✨Sit with the image, colour, or word ✨Let it become your anchor instead of your breath ✨When the mind wanders, return to the card’s feeling There’s no need to “figure it out.” Let the message unfold through sensation, not logic. Save this for your next practice 🤍

Why do we always talk about the nervous system? Because you can be doing all the “right” things: moving your body, eating well, staying consistent and still feel tense, tired, or on edge. When the nervous system doesn’t feel safe, the body stays in protection. Muscles brace, breath shortens, and stress chemistry stays switched on. When the body feels safe, release happens naturally. Ease replaces tension and presence replaces worry. And the things that feel too easy, or not hard enough are often the things we need most. Simplicity. Doing less, on purpose. Sitting in silence without reaching for distraction. Breathing slowly, smoothly. All the way out. Pausing before reacting. Resting without earning it. These things don’t “look” productive, but they’re regulating. And regulation changes everything. This is the work. Slow. Intentional. Human.

One of the most advanced practices is this: sitting still with yourself, without needing to change anything. In ancient yoga traditions, many physical postures were practiced for one reason: to prepare the body to sit in meditation. Still. Breathing. Aware.

You didn’t come to yin yoga to change your life. You came because you were tired. Because your nervous system was overloaded, and because pushing through wasn’t working anymore. At first, yin felt uncomfortable in a way that had nothing to do with flexibility. Stillness was loud. The pauses brought things to the surface you’d been avoiding. Over time, something shifted. Yin taught you how to stay. To stay with sensation instead of escaping it. To stay with discomfort without immediately fixing or numbing. To listen rather than override. The practice didn’t stay on the mat. It softened how you respond instead of react. It taught you to rest without guilt. To release when your instinct was to brace. To trust the quiet wisdom of your body. Yin didn’t make you calm overnight. It taught your nervous system that it was safe to slow down. And from that safety, everything began to shift. • Come try yin with us. Sunday | 7:00pm Monday | 11:30am Tuesday | 7:00pm Friday | 6:45pm

Thích Nhất Hạnh Mindfulness of Breathing Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Breathing in, I dwell in the present moment. Breathing out, I know this is a wonderful moment. 🫶🏼

The January 3, 2026 full moon is a Cancer Full Moon, also known as the Wolf Moon. Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which makes this full moon especially potent: emotionally, energetically, and for the nervous system. A Cancer full moon highlights: • emotional safety • home, rest, and belonging • the body’s needs • intuition over logic Paired with deep winter, it’s very much a “tend inward” moon rather than a push-forward one. It supports slowing down, feeling what’s been held, and choosing care over effort. So if it feels more emotional, tender, or regulating than motivating, that’s exactly the energy of this moon 🌕

Share the message that found you today!!🫶🏼

Rest is part of the rhythm.✨

Every item in our retail space is chosen with care: ✨ tools for your practice ✨ pieces that bring calm into your home ✨ small reminders to slow down, breathe, and come back to yourself From yoga props and cozy layers to self-care essentials and handmade goods. Everything is here to support your nervous system, your rituals, and your healing. Come browse slowly. Touch things. Feel what you’re drawn to. Your body knows. 🤍

Begin Softly. A New Year Yoga Nidra 🫶🏼 Step into a space where you can let go and simply be. In this quiet Yoga Nidra experience, you are gently guided into deep rest, allowing the body to soften and the mind to slow. As you settle in, a quiet mantra may arise, or you may simply rest in the stillness. There is nothing to do but receive the peace and renewal this moment offers. Leave feeling rested, light, connected, and happy and ready to move into the year ahead without pressure or expectation.

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