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