Golden Lotus Yoga Studio
802 Park Dr. V0A 1H0 Golden, BC, Canada

Welcome to my living room, the future home of my online yoga studio! I don’t know about you, but I’m really missing our community and practice together. It’s about time we get back at it. I think we may have been waiting for the time when our previous normal could come back, that studios would reopen and we would have normal classes again. But, even the studios that are open are not really old normal. Many industries have had to adapt tremendously, especially the yoga ...industry. So, I’d like to propose that this can be our new normal for yoga. That we practice where we are. That we make space in our homes and hearts for a regular practice that may not look or feel like old normal. We may not have a studio space to escape our piles of laundry or noisy kids. We may not have all the props that a studio would provide. We may have a small floor space in a hallway where we lay down our mat, amongst the laundry and the kids and dogs and noise, and practice with a folded bath towel or a can of beans (this was a brilliant idea shared by a student practicing at home, who needed a substitute for blocks ). Let’s practice presence, acceptance, and non-judgement. It may not look perfect, but we will start where we’re at and go from there. I really hope you join me. Maybe in your pajamas. Maybe with a dog licking your face or a toddler climbing on your back. Or maybe you do have a peaceful beautiful space that you can practice in. It’s all good. I’m just looking forward to practicing together again. Stay tuned for more details. Kristie @knorquay #yoga #newnormal #imissyou #practiceyogawithme #therapeuticyoga #physioyoga #staytuned See more

Selling our last props at 20% off! Get in touch if you’d like some discounted yoga goodies.

Hello yogis, Happy summer :) I miss you all so much!... I miss the studio so much. Its been awhile since we’ve connected, so I wanted to send out a little note. It seems COVID-19 is here to stay (for awhile, at least) and that means restrictions are here to stay as well. As time goes on, the reality of reopening the studio is dwindling. Our small studio space means we cannot reasonably and sustainably reopen as long as physical distancing is required. We’ve been hanging on as long as we can, but we are coming to an end. Since the beginning of the pandemic and our initial studio closure, I have been closely monitoring recommendations and updates. In Dr Larsen Soles most recent community update, she discussed vaccine trials and the reality of any change in our precautions before 2021. The most optimistic scenario is that a vaccine might be available early in 2021. However once developed and approved there will be challenges with production and distribution that mean it will not likely be widely available for a period of months after that. In practical terms this means that hand washing, physical distancing and masks will be a reality for a long time into our future. For now, this is our new normal. We miss our local instructors, classes, workshops, and a peaceful studio space to practice in. We are sad to have lost our yoga community home base, our teaching jobs, and a business that was built with so much passion and heart. We have done our best trying online classes, different memberships, and an attempt at outdoor classes, but it was evident that these options didn’t quite offer the same magic as our studio. It has been a challenging 5 months, navigating where to go from here. For now we have to be apart, but know that the studio and every one of you is on my mind and heart. Thank you for your support and kindness through this hard time. Feel free to reach out and chat, I'm still here via email at [email protected] With lots of love, Kristie Photo: @jenaleephotographs

It looks like we have our first outdoor yoga class happening today!! (Finally, it’s not pouring rain ) Janis will be teaching a Flow Yoga class at 12pm today, on the lawn at the old courthouse. Bring your own mat and be mindful of physical distancing. ... Use your punch card or membership credits, or drop in by donation. See ya there!

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 28th - 30th offered through MINDBODY video, sign up in advance to get the email link! SUNDAY (28th): 7pm Happy Hips & Back with Alana ... TUESDAY (30th): 9:30am Morning Flow & Restore with Isobel 12pm Flow Yoga with Janis *outdoors, on the lawn at the old courthouse, weather dependent WEDNESDAY (July 1st): no classes! We’ll be closed for awhile to sort out our next steps. Enjoy the summer! Thank you to everyone who joined us online over the past couple months, it was so wonderful to practice together again. Stay tuned for more news, coming soon!

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 22nd - 28th offered through MINDBODY video, sign up in advance to get the email link! online video library with mini practices from your fav local teachers is INCLUDED with June classes! These are perfect to do on your own time, anytime ... TUESDAY: 9:30am Morning Flow & Restore with Kristie 12pm Flow Yoga with Janis *outdoors, on the lawn at the old courthouse, weather dependent WEDNESDAY: 8am Soul Flow with Sarah 7:30pm Yin-Yang with Abbie THURSDAY: 9:15am Creative Flow with Isobel FRIDAY: 10:30am Physio-Yoga with Kristie SUNDAY: 9:30am Ashtanga Vinyasa with Jess *outdoors, on the lawn at the old courthouse, weather dependent 7pm Happy Hips & Back with Alana

Here’s some feedback from a Golden yogi that I was so thrilled to read, I wanted to share! I wondered if this whole online class idea was for me. I have used online fitness and yoga classes before and in March, April . . they are good, but, having an actual local community online class is much more engaging! Perhaps as I know your instructors and have used the studio over the years, or, I know we are all in the same community. I typically pick high quality camera, sound,... visuals (pro level gear lighting, production and all that), but, with GLY online, the look and super-$$ tech is made irrelevant due to a real connection. Also seeing other familiar classmate names online makes it even more of a treat. Online with a local connection is much more engaging than I was expecting, so nice surprise for me! YES! We love the real local connections that we have created over the years, and can continue creating in this new way. Thanks to everyone who has joined us online so far. If you’re curious, give it a whirl. It’s a great way to use your punch cards or memberships!!

Are you looking for these? Did you leave them in the yoga studio?! Water bottles, mugs, and a couple of mats are looking to be reunited with their owners

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 15th - 21st Use your punch card OR buy a membership (sliding scale pricing, unlimited access for June - it’s not too late to join!) offered through MINDBODY video (not zoom), sign up in advance to get the email link! online video library with mini practices from your fav local teachers is INCLUDED with June classes! These are perfect to do on your own time, anytime ... TUESDAY: 9:30am Morning Flow & Restore with Kristie WEDNESDAY: 8am Soul Flow with Sarah 7:30pm Yin-Yang with Abbie THURSDAY: 9:15am Creative Flow with Isobel FRIDAY: 10:30am Physio-Yoga with Kristie

We finally received our order of new yoga goodies!! Thanks to everyone who has been patiently waiting. Deluxe studio mats $45 Essential studio mats $35 Blocks $15... Straps $15 Massage balls $26 or $32 Yogi toes (toe spreaders) $45 Eye pillows $20 Yoga blanket $40 + tax Send an email to [email protected] if you need anything for your home yoga practice!

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 8th - 14th Use your punch card OR buy a membership (sliding scale pricing, unlimited access for June - it’s not too late to join!) offered through MINDBODY video (not zoom), sign up in advance to get the email link! online video library with mini practices from your fav local teachers is INCLUDED with June classes! These are perfect to do on your own time, anytime ... MONDAY: 10:30am Gentle Hatha Yoga with Dalia TUESDAY: 9:30am Morning Flow & Restore with Kristie 6pm Vinyasa Yoga with Kristine WEDNESDAY: 8am Soul Flow with Sarah 7:30pm Yin-Yang with Abbie THURSDAY: 9:15am Creative Flow with Isobel FRIDAY: 10:30am Physio-Yoga with Kristie SATURDAY: No live classes SUNDAY: 9:30am Ashtanga Vinyasa with Jess *outdoors on the lawn at the old courthouse - weather dependent*

EDIT: Class will be online this morning OUTDOOR YOGA! Sunday’s at 9:30am Ashtanga Vinyasa with Jessica Pyper ... Starting TOMORROW! On the lawn at the old courthouse 611 10th Ave N *please sign up online so we can send you an email! Outdoor classes are weather dependent. If it’s raining, we’ll move the class online so you can stay cozy & dry at home*