The Spring Session is here! 

I would, first of all, like to thank you for choosing and supporting DOWNdog.

Without you, the home studio would not be possible.  Thank you.

I would like to extend a special welcome to Roxanne.  Roxanne is teaching the Gentle Hatha Yoga class. Mike is back and will be teaching the All Levels Hatha class and  a NEW class; RELAXATION yoga. 

I never dreamed 13 yrs ago, when Roxanne and Mike taught me my YTT course, that they would one day be teaching at DOWNdog BECAUSE….

Let me tell you...I almost didn’t make it through the first class of the YTT course.  haha!! I actually left at noon, because I couldn’t hear.  Mike came to my rescue downstairs, (at what used to be Upward Dog) and told me to “Go home and RELAX.” (The story of my life!  Learning how to relax.)  “We will figure out a way to make this work.” Those were his exact words. 

Long story short, a box of microphones and speakers and what not was waiting for me the next day. The rest is history.  Thanks to the encouragement and support of Mike and Roxanne I completed the class and we are here today!

On a more serious side, it is from Roxanne and Mike that I learned the most about yoga… yoga on and off the mat.  I am confident that all students who choose to take a class from roxanne or Mike will learn a lot.

Happy Spring!

It certainly took a long-g-g-g time coming. But lo and behold, the rhubarb has sprouted and bulbs are coming up slowly. If in doubt that spring is here you can take a walk by Mckay Lake and take the time to stop on the little bridge to listen to the cacophony of birds. On Wednesday morning this week, the ground and trees were dusted with snow. Droplets of rain were falling on the lake. The snow-laden trees and ground, the rain, the birds… all combined to present a beautiful symphony for my senses!

Spring has brought some challenges for me and my daily walking time is limited. On the UPside, I appreciate and breathe and absorb the beauty around me so much more. My view of life has changed. I am so much more in the present and so very grateful to be outdoors… the place I have always gravitated to. No matter the cold or the storm… I have always enjoyed it all. Some days in stormy weather when I would walk with my companion Jake, I would say to him, ” Hey Jake! Where is everybody?! There’s nobody out here?! haha… It must be the cold stormy weather.”

We can now put the cold stormy weather behind us. Spring has arrived! (This week we are moving into the double digits!!)

Spring is a time when it is almost impossible not to believe in miracles. It is a time of renewal. So much splendour. So much beauty. 

Spring has brought renewal to DOWNdog as well.  Roxanne Joly, that many of you know either as a friend, a neighbour or a yoga teacher will be teaching at DOWNdog. She will be joining Michael Dynie who has been with DOWNdog since the fall of 2021. How fortunate I am to have two amazing teachers teaching at the home studio. 

When I opened the studio five years ago, I was teaching 4 classes. The DOWNdog team consisted of myself and Dr. Jake! I am fortunate now to bring new life to the studio. The energy, knowledge and experience that Roxanne and Mike will share with the students during the practices is very special indeed.  **Those of you who do register for one of the classes,  I believe will be very fortunate and will learn and experience so much. 

Namaste everyone! Thank you for listening. Stay warm! Registration for Relaxation Yoga and Gentle Hatha opens Thursday 14th.

A MOST Happy and Blessed Spring to each of you!

Jocelyne and Dr. Jake