Join the Coastal Bliss Yoga Teachers and guest teacher Eoin Finn for our first Tofino Yoga Festival February 17th-19th. Enjoy an entire weekend of fabulous yoga workshops, meditation classes, and informative lectures all at an affordable price.
This is going to be a fun event and we hope to see you there.
November 30 Day Challenge
We had a super fun weekend at Coastal Bliss with our 30 Day Wrap Party on Friday night. This was our most well attended 30 Day Challenge yet and we gave away lots of t-shirts to everyone who did 30 or more classes in 30 days. The grand prize went to Marni Recker with 43 classes in 30 days! Way to go Marni. The 30 Day Challenge is such a fun event and it definitely warmed the studio through the cool dark days of November. Thanks to everyone who took part, you inspired the whole community. Our next 30 Day Challenge will be in April.
On Saturday night we had a very special evening with Mojave at Coastal Bliss. The
Mojave at Coastal Bliss
event was a fundraiser for Stillpointe Sanctuary and started off with a 60 minute flow class taught by Natalie followed by an intimate live acoustic show with Paul and Lisa Jarvis. It was a beautiful evening and as a community we were able to raise $300.00 for Stillpointe.
Our next community event will be on Dec 21st when we will hold our annual 108 Sun Salutations Event from 5-7pm. Space is limited so please sign up soon at the studio for this special event.
Come out and celebrate the folks who did the 30 Day Challenge this month. We’ll have door prizes, a Yoga Pass Sale, and tea and snacks. We’ll also be marking down our yoga props and gear as well as offering our locally made Coastal Bliss hoodies. This will be a great opportunity to buy someone you love (such as yourself!) a yoga pass or mat for Christmas.
Friday Dec 2nd 7:30-9pm Open to Everyone!
And on Saturday join Natalie and Mojave for an evening of yoga and music at Coastal Bliss. The night will start with a 60 minute all-levels class, followed by an intimate and unplugged concert from Mojave. All in attendance will receive a copy of their latest album. 100% of the money raised from this evening will be donated to StillPointe Sanctuary – a registered charity dedicated to rescuing and caring for abused and neglected llamas and other animals in Seabeck, Washington. Learn more about StillPointe at www.stillpointesanctuary.org
Date: Dec 3, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: (minimum) $20 donation
While at Kennedy Lake a few weeks ago for a spontaneous Live To Surf staff playtime; Shandy and I took the opportunity to test our balance and get the giggles going. While one of us held the iphone and tried not to drop it in the lake, the other fooled around with different poses while balancing on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). Turns out Shandy has rockstar balance – Urdhva dhanurasana, shirshasana, vrikshasana, & titibasana!
wishing you all a happy fun filled summer! -Pascale
The new April schedule is posted on the schedule page, please have a look at it. The following changes have been made from the winter schedule.
Change: Monday Level 1 Vinyasa Class has been changed to a Mixed Levels Yin Flow Class as of April 1st
Change: Monday Level 2 Anusara Inspired ™ Class has been changed to a Level 2 Vinyasa Class as of April 1st
New Class: Tuesday 8am-9:30 Mixed Levels Vinyasa Flow as of April 1st
Canceled: Wednesday 8am class canceled as of April 1st
New Class: Thursday 8am-9:30 Mixed Levels Vinyasa Flow as of April 1st
We will also be working on hosting special events such as toning with Mada and movie nights on Friday evenings after the 5:30 Vinyasa Class.
Our first event will be a showing of Fierce Light, a film on spiritual activism by Velcrow Ripper. The film will be shown at 7:30 on April 1st. All proceeds will go to the relief fund for Japan. Suggested minimum donation will be $5.00. Cash or cheque only please.
Vocal Yoga & Toning with Mada
Come stretch your vocal chords. Enjoy exercises in toning, chanting and singing; experience sound healing and the potential of your voice. No experience necessary.
Time: Sunday February 27th at 7 pm
Location: Coastal Bliss Yoga Studio
Cost: $16 drop in or use your class pass.
Facilitated by Mada, Usui/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, sound healer and writer. For more information contact–725-2079
Mixed Levels Flow Yoga Class and Polar Bear Swim
January 1st, 2010
New Years Day Celebration!
Join us for a mixed levels, New Years flow yoga class taught by Natalie 10:00 – 11:30 at Coastal Bliss Yoga
Follow your yoga class with a dip in the ocean for the 2nd annual Polar Bear Swim, there will be tea and hot chocolate to warm you up afterword.
The Polar Bear Swim will be held at North Chesterman Beach, rain or shine!
Please bring a towel and cup for your tea/cocoa
Hope to see you there
In terms of classes being offered for September, the schedule will be the same as it has been all summer. If you have a schedule that says Summer on it, please keep using that one for September.
Class Changes this month:
Katie and Dawn will both be taking a leave from Coastal Bliss starting Sept 1st. Good luck to both of you! We’ll miss you!
Katie’s Monday 10am class will be taught by April Woods.
Katie’s Wednesday 9am class will be taught by Natalie Rousseau.
Katie’s Thursday 11am class will be taught by April Woods.
Dawn’s Sunday 7:30pm class will be taught by April Woods.
Instructor Changes this month:
Friday September 24th 5:30pm All Levels Vinyasa Flow – April will be subbing for Natalie
Sunday September 26th 11am All Levels Anusara-Inspired – April will be subbing for Natalie
Canceled Classes this month:
Friday September 3rd 6:30am All Levels Mysore-style Ashtanga will be canceled
Cancellations due to Workshops:
Friday September 10th 5:30-7:00pm All Levels Vinyasa Flow will be canceled
Friday September 10th 7:30-9:00pm Level 2 Vinyasa Flow will be canceled
Saturday September 11th ALL CLASSES will be canceled
Sunday September 12th 9:30-10:30mm Meditation will be canceled
Sunday September 12th 11:00am-12:30pm All Levels Anusara-Inspired will be canceled
Sunday September 12th 5:30-7:00pm Ashtanga will be canceled
Sunday September 19th 9:30-10:30mm Meditation will be canceled
Workshops this month:
Birth Doula Training with Linda Baril - Sept 10, 11 & 12, 2010
Ashtanga Workshop with Jeff and Harmony Lichty – Sept 18 + 19, 2010
Womens Yoga Retreat with Natalie Rousseau and Milagro Retreats at The Botanical Gardens- Sept 24-27. 2010
**Sometimes we have to make unexpected last minute changes, please check Cancellations frequently for updates.
Courageous Expansion:
Exploring the Yoga of Arm Balancing & Backbending
In this fun 2.5 hour workshop we will explore some of the key arm balances and backbending postures from the Anusara Yoga Syllabus such as Handstand, Pincha Mayurasana, Kappotasana and standing drop backs into Urdhva Danurasana, as well as some of the more advanced poses we can’t often get to in a led class.
This Level 2/3 workshop is ideal for anyone with a dedicated practice and a working knowledge of the basics who has a desire to learn more about how to become comfortable in these powerful and transformative postures.
Date & Time: August 22nd 2:00-4:30pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: Coastal Bliss Yoga Studio
To Register: natalie@pacificelements.ca
Come join us for a fun winter solstice celebration hosted by Natalie – pacificelementsyoga.com:
108 Salutations to the Returning Sun
Sunday Dec. 20th
4pm- 7pm (ish) potluck to follow
$15.00 – proceeds to go to Tofino Local Food Initiative
What to bring: yoga mat and favorite props such as blanket and meditation cushion, food for potluck, items for central altar (optional)
Please let me know if you are planning to come so we can prepare enough dishes, water bottles etc.
RSVP to Natalie (natalie.anahata@gmail.com)