HappyTree Yoga
4812 St Laurent Blvd. #101 H2T 1R5 Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching Yoga to Brand-new Beginners with Barrie Risman BEGINNING TOMORROW Tuesdays ... from 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm EST April 13th to April 27th, 2021 Live Online via Zoom* When teaching yoga sequences to beginners, you have the privilege of introducing your fellow humans to a practice that has the potential to be incredibly healing and transformative, and you have the chance to learn some marvelous new things in the process. In the yoga world, we often hear references to the importance of cultivating beginner’s mind, but this doesn’t just apply to the student role. As a teacher, every class you offer is ripe with the opportunity to make new and fascinating discoveries (about yoga, about your students, and about yourself). And perhaps most important of all, each class brings with it a new beginning, and a new chance to offer kindness, acceptance, encouragement and support to everyone who shows up to practice. Click link below to sign up now! https://onlinecourses.happytreeyoga.com/teaching-yoga-to-br Barrie Risman #YTT #OnlineYTT #teachingyogatobeginners

#SelfCareSunday Recognize that you can overcome all the obstacles that come at you, and you already have overcome many past obstacles. You have the tools to face your challenges. And you can seek out more resources around you and learn new things. What’s important is your perception. Your perception of obstacles makes a difference. Some people see obstacles as a puzzle to solve. Some see obstacles as an opportunity to grow. Others see obstacles as threats. Still, others see ...obstacles as meaning they cannot succeed. Your view of the barriers to achieving your goals affects how you react. Dr. Karyn Hall Open your journal, and make a list of challenging things you have faced and found a way through. Consider also what you have learned about yourself as a result of dealing with those obstacles. Now think back a few years and add those to the list. You are more resilient than you know. #resilience #overcome #youvesurvived100percentofyourworstdays #selfcare

Join Melanie and Barrie Risman as they share about their first yoga experience and the most important things to keep in mind when teaching brand-new beginners! Register now for Barrie’s course starting April 13th on HappyTree’s new online platform: https://onlinecourses.happytreeyoga.com/teaching-yoga-to-br... Melanie Richards Barrie Risman

Teaching Yoga to Brand-new Beginners with Barrie Risman A 4-hour online course on Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm EST... April 13th to April 27th, 2021 Live Online via Zoom* Sign up now! https://onlinecourses.happytreeyoga.com/teaching-yoga-to-br Barrie Risman

40H YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH Melanie Richards Are you interested in the upcoming 40h Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Melanie Richards? Listen in to learn more about this collaboration between Energie EnCorps and HappyTree Yoga! Dates: April 30th - May 2nd and May 14th - May 16th... For more info: https://bit.ly/3cZhmd2 ... 40H FORMATION D'ENSEIGNANT YI N YOGA AVEC MELANIE RICHARDS Êtes-vous intéressé par la prochaine formation de 40h de professeur de Yin Yoga avec Melanie Richards? Écoutez pour en savoir plus sur cette collaboration entre Energie EnCorps et HappyTree Yoga! Dates: 30 avril - 2 mai et 14 mai - 16 mai Pour plus d'informations: https://bit.ly/2PDxpof Melanie Richards Energie EnCorps

Teaching Yoga to Brand-new Beginners with Barrie Risman A 4-hour course on Tuesdays... from 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm EST April 13th to April 27th, 2021

Melanie’s new online Yin Yoga series starts tomorrow!! This series is for you if: Your body is craving a good stretch... You’re an empath in need of moving, recharging and strengthening your energy You feel tired from the mental load you are carrying and want to re-align with your heart You are ready to slow down and commit to making time for yourself You are a yoga teacher looking to re-inspire your practice and your teaching Your body/mind/soul needs it!! Melanie is so excited to serve her students again with her first post-mat leave series starting April 6 at 12 pm! Register now! https://onlinecourses.happytreeyoga.com/nurture-your-yin-si #yinyoga #onlineyinyoga #nurtureyouryinside #happytreeyoga #yin #restorativeyoga #onlineyoga #bhaktiyoga #refresh #nurtureyourself #selfcare #selflove Melanie Richards

Introducing HappyTree’s New Online Platform!!

Introducing HappyTree's NEW Online Platform! Check out our new online and on demand series!!

Wow, the end of 2020 is finally upon us! We know this year did not go at all as planned with a pandemic, lockdown, and many BIG changes that most were not prepared for. Though this year came with a lot of unexpected challenges and changes- there is always the possibility to look at what we have learned and find gratitude through these moments, even though at times it seems difficult. ... This year called for extra self care and love as we moved along, and as we end this year that still stands true. As we move into the new year, take care of yourself. Nourish yourself with good conversation (even virtual conversations can fuel our souls), foods that feel good, hot tea, skin care, time in nature, movement, spend time with people who inspire you, read things that fill you up. Self care can look different for everyone. Check in with what kind of care you need at this time in your life and be sure to carve out space to nourish your mind, body and soul. And as we say goodbye to 2020, and welcome 2021, we’ll leave you with the following quotes: Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start. Nido Qubein The New Year is a painting not yet painted; a path not yet stepped on; a wing not yet taken off! Things haven’t happened as yet! Before the clock strikes twelve, remember that you are blessed with the ability to reshape your life! Mehmet Murat ildan Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing. Sarah Ban Breathnach We wish all of you a happy, hopeful, and healthy new year! Peace and Love, Team HappyTree #nye2020 #nye2021 #byebye2020 #hellofutureself

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new online platform! https://onlinecourses.happytreeyoga.com/ You will now be able to take HappyTree yoga classes in the safety of your home from wherever you are in the world!... Connect with your favourite teachers and discover new ones. If you miss being part of the studio community, join the classes live to see the same friendly faces each week! If a series you want to take doesn't fit your schedule, it's not a problem. You can still register and join the classes on demand. We hope you will enjoy the new online HappyTree Yoga experience! #ondemand #online #onlineyoga #ondemandyoga #virtualyoga

#SelfCareSunday We believe what we tell ourselves. Remember, don’t believe everything you think. ... Sometimes if we’re feeling down, or anxious etc etc, it can be easy to listen to our thoughts as though they were the absolute truth. Question your inner dialogue. Where’s the proof? And even though it’s tough sometimes, and we need a reminder (here’s yours!), talk to yourself as if you were talking to your best friend. Words matterespecially those we tell ourselves. #ThisTooShallPass #YouCanDoThis #wordsmatter #selftalkmatters

Guided Relaxation for Adapting to Change: 15-minute Yoga Nidra

#WisdomWednesday Every year, many of us make a list of New Year’s resolutions; things we want to start doing or avoid doing, to improve ourselves. ...And many of us fail to accomplish some or all the resolutions in our list.... According to Reaume & Park (2018), 3 in 10 Canadians make resolutions, and 73% forget about them by March. According to many sources, New Year’s resolutions are a tradition, found among many cultures, in which a person decides to accomplish a personal goal to improve their life. Sometimes the resolutions are to remove bad habits or to create positive ones. Often, either type of resolution is difficult to maintain. Even though the effort to adopt a resolution shows a positive attitude in starting your New Year, how you go about attaining success makes a big difference in how well you achieve it. Studies on neuroscience link goal-setting techniques and life experience as a way turn resolutions into realities. According to research, goal setting is better than making resolutions. For instance, a resolution is rigid (I will stop eating junk food), where goal setting is fluid (start with a small step and increase as you get accustomed to the change). Resolution can create a sense of failure due to its rigidity; where goal setting can give a sense of accomplishment as you achieve the small steps. If a resolution is too difficult, it can be dropped or forgotten; if a goal is too difficult, it can be adjusted to lead to the original result. Stay tuned HappyTree will be offering a dynamic 2hr online WORKSHOP in January, focused on getting CLEAR about what you intend to MANIFEST in 2021, with a visual representation of your GOALS! Details coming soon... #goalsetting #visionboard #goalsnotresolutions #manifest #goalsetting2021 #onlineworkshop

Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate! #hanukkah #chanukah #holidays #cometogether #banishdarkness #oneworld #festivaloflights

#SelfCareSunday As we are about to end one year of so many ups and downs and unknowns, and enter into a new one, it is important to remember you made it this far. Keep going. Stay strong. Stay safe. ... And keep these daily reminders in mind (and in practice) as we say goodbye to 2020... You got this. Happy Sunday #wellness #wellnessjourney #mindbodysoul #selflove #selfbelief #youareenough #youmatter #selfcare #gratitude #meditate #meditation #mindfullness #care #love #loveyourself #selfcarematters #anxietyrelief #selfcareisntselfish #connectwithyourself #connectwithothers #Rest #Reset #Recharge My Self-Love Supply

Happy Holidays to all our friends, families and clients, near and far!! This year might look/feel different, but know that whatever your holidays look like this year, we are sending you lots of love, healthy vibes and the warmest of wishes! Peace and Love, ... Team HappyTree See more

#WisdomWednesday Join us for our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training - Now Online! With Lauren Enright February 19th to 21st, 2021... How Is Prenatal Yoga Different from Regular Yoga? Is prenatal yoga simply yoga classes attended by pregnant women, or are there specific qualities that distinguish it from regular yoga? The answer is that there are, in fact, important and identifiable differences that set prenatal yoga classes apart from classes that are open to anyone. What Will I See in Prenatal Yoga Classes? What Won't I See? Prenatal yoga classes generally offer gentler, less strenuous sequences of poses & a greater use of props to support the body in poses. Your teacher may offer a number of variations and use props (belts, bolsters, blocks, or chairs) to make poses comfortable & available to you during each stage of your pregnancy; you may also use more props as your baby grows. What you won't -- and shouldn't -- see in prenatal classes are elevated temperatures (as in "hot yoga" classes) because they put you at risk for lightheadedness, dehydration, & other complications. You also won't see certain categories of poses, like those that require you to lie on your back or twist deeply, as they can put pressure on your organs & major blood vessels in a way that could be unsafe for your baby. What Yoga Poses Can I Expect to Practice? A skilled instructor will offer a sequence of poses that are designed to meet all the students' needs. Regardless of which stage of pregnancy the student is in, prenatal yoga poses generally target the back, particularly the lower back, an area that is especially vulnerable to pain & injury as a growing belly and shifting center of gravity tug the spine out of its natural curvature. "The postures are designed very specifically to strengthen the back as well as lengthen the muscles that support the low back," Our yoga teacher training is open to anyone with a desire to learn more about how yoga, in all its forms (asana, pranayama, meditation, mantras) can be used to welcome more comfort, calm, connection & joy into the body, mind, & spirit during pregnancy & birth. Click link in bio to sign up now! #prenatalYTT #onlineYTT

#SelfCareSunday We hope that your To Do List today (and everyday) also includes taking good care of YOU. Don’t be too hard on yourself. These are strange times. ... Stay safe. And remember to just breathe... #bekind #blessings #gratitude #letgo #listentoyourbody #calm #justbreathe

#SelfCareSunday Time to check in with yourself/your self-care. ... #sleep #rest #spendtimedoingwhatyoulove #nature #relax #stressrelief #physicalactivity #moveyourbody #positiveselftalk #kindness #socialneeds #processfeelings #tidyingup

A gift from HappyTree! If you missed this gift the other day, we hope it brings you some joy and comfort this weekend

Merry Christmas Eve!!! Here’s a little gift for you from Melanie (and Eleanore)! https://youtu.be/w_-0322Hc14

#TopNine2020 Although this year has been a year like no other, and we’ve all had to adjust to a new way of living, this has also been a year of some good and great things happening! Let’s take a look at some of our top moments from 2020! ... We moved into a new yoga studio! Melanie Richards and Jeff Timanus’s baby, Eleanore was born! We took part in @expoyoga_canada (in person and online!) We learned more about diversity and how yoga is for EVERY BODY! We learned and shared some self-care tips, and how to find balance when needed! And along with the rest of you, we learned to adapt to change even more-so this past year. Thank you to our followers for liking our posts 4.2K times this year! You are what makes our community, and the reason we keep moving forward and do what we do! Check out your top nine of 2020 on Instagram, by googling it! Keep dancing! Keep finding that balance and adapting to change! And keep smiling! (If there are days where you find it difficult to smile, just take a look at that picture above, of baby Eleanorethat cutie’s face will definitely make you smile ) Happy Friday! #balance #yogaisforeverybody #showup #setboundaries #babyface #dancelikenooneiswatching #adapt #change #yoga #montreal #feelgoodfriday Barrie Risman Expo Yoga & bien-être Dianne Bondy Yoga Mélanie Brunet

#WisdomWednesday As the holiday season is upon us, this message is important to so many out there... There is no right or wrong way to feel. ... Denying how you are feeling will only make your life and the moment, even more difficult and stressful. Own your feelings in every moment, honor them, understand what's happening for you, and allow the feelings to move through your body. Feeling your feelings and accepting them completely helps clear the way for you to make a decision for you that's in alignment with what you want and who you are. Always be the magnificent you that you are. - Barb Schmidt Sending our love and peaceful, healthy wishes to all of you... #honouryourfeelings #inalignment #holidayseason #itsokaynottobeokay

Give or give yourself a good local and eco friendly gift! If you haven't had a chance to take part in the Yoga & Wellness Expo Summit, here's a chance to take back and fully recharge with THE Wellness EXPERIENCE! This $ 24 free access includes yoga, breathing, meditation, slow living and musical experiments. All this to explore at your own pace because this content will be available for 3 months!... Enjoy the teachings of Generous and inspiring guests at the Yoga & Wellness Summit: Annie Langlois, Sylvain Carufel, Nadia Bonenfant, Shabad Saroop Sing, Madeleine Arcand, Maxime Morin, Hajar Elaziz, Eve Guilbert, Laur Fugèrere, Melanie Richards. To get this beautiful package, click here -> https://expoyoga.thinkific.com/courses/experiencebienetre * Exclusive offer valid from December 1 to 26, 2020 inclusive. JUNA Yoga Expo Yoga & bien-être

Happy Friday! Another special gift from Melanie! If you've been feeling overwhelmed this week, this guided relaxation is the antidote. Repair your body, plant seeds of compassion in your mind and increase your resilience to stress with this 15-minute body scan.... Enjoy and have a restful weekend! #FeelGoodFriday #yoganidra #guidedrelaxation Melanie Richards

A second gift from Melanie!! Find peace in times of change with this Yin practice focused on stretching the hips and releasing the lower back. Enjoy!!

30-minute Yin Practice for Hips and Lower Back

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training NOW ONLINE! Click link below for more information and to sign up! https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws... Lauren Enright- Doula, Yoga, Educator

Our first gift from HappyTree’s founder, Melanie Richards!! Though our gatherings may be smaller this year, the spirit of the holidays lives on. Enjoy this practice as my gift to you! Grab something comfortable to sit on, a yoga strap (or a thin scarf) and a cup of your favourite tea. ... When you’re ready, join me for some therapeutic neck and shoulder stretches, a breathing meditation and intention setting, inspired by what I’m learning from Barrie Risman Yoga in the HappyTree Yoga 300-hour YTT. This class is suitable for all levels and can even be done sitting in a chair! Be on the lookout for a different practice each day this week, all with the same theme of adapting to change. Leave a comment or DM us or Melanie, if you have any questions! #yinyoga #adaptingtochange

In case you need a little extra compassion on this dreary day, We’ve got you. Keep your eye out for some short online practices with Melanie Richards this week! #yin #adaptingtochange