Modo Yoga Kelowna
2900 Pandosy St # 206 V1Y 1V9 Kelowna, BC, Canada

A mother’s love is a deep, courageous love. A generous love. A loyal and patient love. May we all know of such a love. If you ever feel distant from believing in such love, look to our great mother - this earth planet. The one we all come from and all return too. She shares a full spectrum of love everyday.... Anyone who would like to include some yoga with us today - we are offering the online yin at 7pm complimentary. For anyone, in any stage of their on-going relationship to this sacred role in our human family. See more

Yoga in the park is the next chapter for us in this game of life... Come on down to Kinsmen Park! We have a class each morning and each afternoon. All regular memberships and payment options apply or you can purchase a outdoor yoga drop in for $20. Schedule is linked in the bio. Considering the year we have all had - individually of course - but specifically anyone in a ‘small business’ ...It would be worth your time to scroll through the the @kelownanow Best Of Kelowna voting page and tick a few spots that you know and love around town. It’s small but it’s something, these people and places thrive with exposure like these awards. The voting is open until May 17th, follow the link in our bio to check it out.

It is time to take the yoga outside! Join us at Kinsmen Park starting next Monday May 3rd. You will find us in the north end, 15 minutes before the class start time. All regular passes apply, so it's included in your current membership or punch pass. Alternatively you can purchase an outdoor yoga drop in for $20.... Take a look at the schedule, linked in our bio. There are two online classes and two outdoor classes per day balanced between morning and afternoon. Make sure to sign up ahead of time - the class capacity limit is in line with Interior Health guidelines. Please stay 2 meters apart from each other. Masks are not required outside - we are excited to see your smile! You will need to bring your own mat, and wear layers. We will be dancing with mother nature and her weather expressions! We will email you if class is cancelled - guaranteed. We will make the call no later than 1 hour before. There are still sure to be surprises! We are all used to surprise pivots now, right!? See more

Sometimes what we ask for arrives in an unexpected package We would fantasize about being closer, and in some strange way - now we have it. Over the past year we have formed a much stronger bond with our sister community Modo Yoga Seattle thanks to the expanded possibilities the virtual studio holds... This week we are celebrating their 7th year in operations! It feels even more special considering the recent challenges to remain open and in service. We believe that the yoga we offer can be of benefit, even at home - and we want to share this medicinal practice with you - for FREE - until Sunday May 2nd. Head to the link in the comments to register for a live, online Zoom class or to visit our packed Vimeo library (password is LOVE) that holds over 400 classes ready to get you moving, breathing and connected. If you hit any Tec hurdles - we are here, DM us or email us [email protected]

Like many of you, our studio had a year of deep growth. We pivoted multiple times. Our adaptations reminded us of our flexibility rooted in resiliency and non attachment. Our community shifted. Some people are no longer here. Some people came into our lives for the first time. Teachers. Students. Friends. ... We continued to uphold the power of connection, even if it was on a small computer screen. We were reminded of the impact our yoga practice has and in its absence, the shift it has on our minds, bodies, and hearts. We unlearned and learned a lot of our teachings and biases as we listened to and vocalized the importance of cultural appreciation and acknowledged the racism in our Western yoga. We too had days that felt dark. Lonely. A longing nostalgia for previous years. A lot of questioning of the future. And though those feelings were true, it cultivated a stronger sense of faith. To lean into the unknown. To continue to work hard with deep trust and optimism. To fight for our communities. Our spiritual practice. Our mental health. We bow to YOU. Because if it weren’t for your smiling faces (even under a mask), our work would be a lot different. YOU make this community and this studio space come to life. You make this a place for all. Thank you for showing up and supporting us with the same unwavering faith. In peace and health, MYK See more

Looking ahead to our (usual) festive season is likely going to come paired with some of the more dense emotions, disappointment, sadness, a missing or an emptiness, uncertainty. This could also leave the body + heart + mind feeling heavy or sore. You are strong enough to feel your feelings, you are capable of meeting yourself in that place and allowing your humanness to express in all its raw and real beauty. Have you ever reflected that our culture and society really... loves to keep the elevated emotions and expressions front and centre? And the darker ones hidden away, like they are not real or as valid? Yeahsorry...thats was never going to last. Our life school - is here to school us. That saying we love - ’This too shall pass’ actually was trimmed back from - ‘This, too, shall pass though me, and I will give it my love’. As the moments flow in, regardless of how un-welcome or uncomfortable the details are - can we sit in that knowing that it WILL pass, and we can actually have it pass through us, as we infuse it with our love. Loving what is. What spiritual practice comes down too - loving, and letting go. We are so here with you, friends. Stay close. See more

THIS GUY! So generous with his heart, his time and his wisdom. He loves us so much he going to show up on New Years Day on Zoom and lead a practice! 4pmJanuary 1st... 75 minutes All regular passes apply Tune in from the comfort of your home for a nurturing - all levels - yoga flow. Take this opportunity to drop into the intelligence of your body through invigorating, strengthening movements paired with mindfulbreathing. Make a little space for a sacred pause, take the bright light of your awareness and shine it inwardSo that you may see both the inner and outer landscapes with a little more clarity. Re-set, rejuvenateand recalibrate! See more

We are so blessed to have this angel here with us in Kelowna! Thank you Chris for your open heart and wise soul, for seeing that in another and drawing her closer - close enough that now we are able to feel the warmth of the love that radiates from you both. Happy Birthday Victoria. ... Thank you for embracing all that this life offers you. The yogic path is not easy, and it is said that truly it chooses YOU. It takes great courage to take up the invitation, and step up to the role and responsibility you hold. We are so grateful that you do. Thank you for choosing to live on the other side of the county from you family and friends in Ontario so you could be with your yoga family here in Kelowna. We love you so much. Thank you for the devotion to the sacred space, all the loving ways you tend to the details and tend to the ongoing process of your own evolution. It is so seen and felt. Share a birthday blessing in the comments, lets shower this beauty with love! See more

The world is full of magic things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper W.B. Yeats Our annual Winter Solstice Yin & Meditation gathering will be held online this year to accommodate and include all of us. Join yoga teacher Bill Eager for a special evening of quiet practice to ease you into and through the holiday season. Go on a journey together exploring and celebrating this most auspicious and wonder-full time of the year with 60 minutes of space making g...entle movement and yin yoga followed by a time for the quiet stillness of meditation. Practicing in each other’s light cultivating qualities of openness and presence in body, heart and mind. Make yourself comfortable. Please have your mat, a notebook, sitting cushion or other support for ambience, comfort and inspiration. Monday 21st December 7pm - 830pm Online via Zoom All regular passes apply, or purchase a virtual drop in for $12 Sign up via the link in the comments See more

To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe to participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it is a wonder beyond words. Joanna Macy

Kylie opened Modo as Moksha almost 10 years ago at the ripe age of 24! Their spirit for adventure took them to Seattle where they built our little sister @modoyogaseattle We have witnessed the communities of MYK and MYS bloom into full expression from seeds of possibility that were rooted many years ago. The teachers, staff, trades and students have nurtured the studios into the beauty that they express today. Growing along side each other these spaces have become such... a central sanctuary for so many souls. We know they will continue to hold us for many more seasons of change. Home is where the heart is - home can be created with quiet intention - and home can be felt in multiple places through a mindful embodiment of love and care. We are excited to announce that the Suttons have moved home to Kelowna! They have always been very active and involved in the Kelowna studio, while living in Seattleand now they will keep nurturing the spirit and team of MYS while living in Kelowna and diving back into the MYK community. You will see Kylie & Brandon are both teaching on the schedule, Marley their dog will be roaming around and the two fiery fun sisters - Malaya and Nova will be causing a sea of giggles behind them wherever they go. *Disclaimer* while this is seemingly a capture of a precious perfect family - the reality of this epic team is that have navigated a year where their businesses were closed more than what they were open, holding space for a community through a wild election, moving internationally during a pandemicLets say, its been an interesting time. These smiles are no doubt authentic, if there is one thing that we have learnt this year it is that life is so precious and we must continue to find joy in the simple things such as family photos! See more

T O N I G H T Sunday, November 29th at 7pm Join us, from the comfort of your home, for an online workshop ~ ... The Art of Creativity With @siandflanagan Sign up via the usual class list, all regular passes apply or purchase a $12 online drop in. Explore what it is to feel mentally, physically and emotionally empowered! Able to embrace the unknown with optimism > where all possibilities exist. See more

KIDDING We are all over Zoom yoga again. All indoor athletic activities are now on pause across the province while our governing body creates more detailed guidance on Covid-19 safety protocols. We will patiently await the news, adjust accordingly and keep you updated! Come join. Your teachers totally understand and respect how challenging it is to get to the mat right now. Gradually we make our way back again and again, because we know that when we get there we are a...ble to connect to that quiet place inside that knows how to move forward. Practicing on Zoom at home is a way of connection to the practice and to each other. We believe in our ability as a collective, to do the difficult things and benefit from the medicine of the challenge. DM or email us for support [email protected] Stay open, stay curious and, please take great care with your attention turning towards what works... See more

hOMe for the holidays... This radiant beauty @crmyoga will be offering up a grounding and glittery online practice 930am Christmas morning! Carve out an hour, find a cosy corner, and take us up on this invitation! ... Start your day with intentional movement, feel into all the gifts that yoga can bring. Breathe clarity, peace and power through your body...and then flow sweetly into the rest of your day, riding the wave of ease that comes after we connect with pure presence See more

Do you get our emails? If not, and you want them, comment or send us an email and we will add you to the list! Its the best way not to miss anything...... Here is what we sent yesterday! https://archive.brandbot.email//4daba14c-3703-4dbc-87b0-ae

We are excited to increase the online offerings in our virtual studio so that we can continue to serve this dedicated and resilient community! It has been profoundly inspiring to see everyone continue to show up for the practice that feels right - right now. We are still loving the in-studio + in-person experience with reduced heat. Choose what works - we are here for you! Our sister studio @modoyogaseattle is stepping up to lead the way - you might notice some new n...ames, maybe some new moves - it all comes with the same compassionate, loving guidance you have come to know us for. All regular passes (memberships + punch passes) can be used for the online classes. Just sign up the regular way, and we will send you a Zoom link 1/2 hour before the class. We also offer online drop in’s for $12 If you have never joined us online before - use the promo code FREEDOM for a complimentary 1st visit. We would love to have you. The teachers and staff at both these Modo spaces remain committed to our collective growth and know that the grace that comes wth the practice, can fill the gaps. See more

Stay close, Kelowna friends! We are committed to our service and belief that the practice of yoga is essential for health and wellness, evolution and healing. Our vision is to be accessible for our community and this core value is the beacon of light for the choices that we make for MYK. We show up daily with compassionate care as we remember the tools to navigate this.... We have lowered the heat to honor the guidelines for the province of BC. Now we dive deep into the practice and generate heat from the inside. Yesterday's announcements regarding restrictions for businesses in British Columbia addressed indoor group fitness - specifically spin, high intensity training and hot yoga. If you would like to reference this in detail click here for the update. During the last 5 months we have maintained all safety protocols as outlined in our Covid Safety plan. Three weeks ago we introduced our ‘masks to the mat’ policy and we thank you for your continued efforts to support our protocols. We trust in everyone to uphold these best practices to ensure our studio is as safe as possible. We will remain open to hold space for our community to mindfully gather. As of November 23rd we are adding more online classes to our virtual studio meaning more opportunities for connection. Stay connected to your practice, turn inside towards that quiet place that knows what you need to rest, nurture and thrive during these unprecedented times. Let's continue to stand together, cultivating inner strength and peaceful power to show up and be the change we wish to see in the world. Respectfully, Kylie Sutton& the MYK family See more

"It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know which way to go we have come to our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed.... The impeded stream is the one that sings. " Wendell Berry See more

We got the G R E E N L I G H T In alignment with the British Columbia Public Health Guidelines for Group Low Intensity Fitness we can nowpractice in the studio once again...... Check the class schedule, we open on Friday. There are online + in-studio classes, plus 2 special events coming up. We got you! Through our collective efforts we know that Modo Yoga Kelowna can continue to operate in a safe and mindful way. We are inviting you into some community agreements, and sharing the responsibilities that we will collectively uphold. If we all take full responsibility for our actions we can confidently say we will be operating and practicing in a safe and respectful environment. Head to our website - linked in our bio - for more details. Thank you for your loyalty and patience, this journey holds many lessons - we hope they are landing gently with you. See more

It is this wonderful woman’s birthday today! Trish has always been at the roots of our sacred space. The last few years she has been working with some health challenges that have prevented her from being able to shine her bright light in the studio. If you have been a part of the Modo family since the beginning - you will remember her loving presence, her deep wisdom and her generous kindness. ... Trish is also a big part of why we have always been so clean! She was a nurse for her professional life and brought that epic attention to detail into many layers of our studio operations. Germs do not stand a chance as we have best practices that would rival a hospital, thanks to her. She continues to inspired us through yoga as she keeps up with her presence in the online studio and meditation at homebut we miss her so. Birthday blessings being sent on the wind! See more

Take your health into your own hands! There are many ways to nurture your body so that it can carry you though years of a thriving, engaged life. The systems of the body are intricate, sensitive and totally miraculous! Our daily choices affect this living organism. ... Everything matters. Take responsibility. Own the power you have. The winter @kelownafarmersmarket starts tomorrow! Head down to the Parkinson Rec Centre to stock up on seasonal fruit and veg grown in BC. @moonstoneferments just delivered us this epic produce, you will find him there tomorrow selling his medicinal fermented products which really pack a punch for the immune system. It’s the season of REST - a body in stress is not as strong. It’s working simply to BE in that stressful state. Now its dark at 5pm - eat earlier, start welcoming an evening routine that sets you up for an early night. We love @insighttimer app for Nidra’s or meditations to wind down. Hydrate! We are made up of water. A @janeybaeby fave is > bring thinly sliced fresh ginger, juice of a lemon or 2, small spoon of honey and a small dash of cayenne pepper all together into a large vessel (tea pot, jug or jar) pour in hot water, leave to steep and drink up. Once your vessel is half empty - add more building water + keep topping it up. Its warming, nurturing, immune boosting, anti inflammatory and enjoyable any time of the day or night. Also a great replacement for caffeine or alcohol. This winter will be different, lets welcome the differences that can be of benefit. See more

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We are so elated to have @kdayyoga back in the drivers seat for some yoga journeys over here! This Sunday she is teaching 12 noon power flow, still lots of space on the waitlistand 7pm Hot Yin has some waitlist space too. Our waitlists cycle through as time passes, and we often have a space or two available if you come down open to whats possible but unattached. This space has a way of making what seems impossiblepossible! ... A love note from Kelly ~ ‘Yoga has been such a transformative + healing gift to my life. It's been a practice that has gifted me with mental clarity and access to my intuition, while empowering me to become my own guide and teacher in this life. Movement has allowed me a vehicle for expression + an ability to connect to myself in a deeper, more holistic way. Through the power of practice and remaining a student, yoga has guided me on a journey of self discoveryaligning me to my deepest truths + inspiring me to be a more compassionate, conscious human. My hope through teaching is that I may inspire others to connect to their own inner guide and teacher, while having the courage to walk in their own truth. I teach classes that are woven with slow, strong, alignment based movement and an invitation into deep listening of your body, breath and inner energies. I feel blessed to be on this path and grateful to walk it with you.’ See more

As we take a conscious pause on Remembrance Day ~ let’s use the power of the collective to anchor in a vision of a future without war. With a deep bow of gratitude and appreciation we turn our hearts and minds to the ones who put the collective needs, above their own individual desires. Back in a time when the world knew only of defence and attack. When we believed we needed to protect what we loved with violence and separation. When we didn’t know another way was possibl...e. Now - we know better. So we must do better. We can take this sacred opportunity that was given to us, and move forward with loving kindness - learning how to embody a peaceful power. Our lives in Canada are built on a history of pain and suffering, woven together with stories of kindness, generosity and respect. Learning to witness and listen to the stories of the past, help us build a future consciously - one where each living being is deeply cared for. This poppy is a cosy landing for these sweet bees bathing in pollen, cuddled up together. When we look to nature, we see how all the pieces contribute the health of all. We are a part of that. Lest we forget. See more

Flashback from 5 years ago! We are still here growing strong from these deep roots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLMcVWnWypc

I genuinely believe we take the greatest amount of skillful action, when we are self knowledgeable - when we are focused - when we are grounded - and when we are regulated well enough to be mindful in our approach to things Yoga gives us this buffer between impulse and reaction. The practices help us be a little bit more considered, a little more thoughtful, strategic so we can come at things in a grounded and purposeful way Thank you @jason_crandell

Jill, a true embodiment of the warrior goddess! We are extra grateful to be celebrating your birthday today. If you have not had the opportunity to land on the mat with @justjillamanda - do what you can to make it happen! Her peaceful power is unforgettable! She holds a special space that gets you to places you didn't know you could go. Like most great teachers, it's because she has been to places she didn't know she could go, and now she generously shares the wisdom of h...er journey. Truly, we know how special it is to have you with us and we never forget it. Every day is a gift and we are so happy you're here sharing it with us. Soak up all the love coming your way! Happy Birthday! See more

As the season shift around us, make to allow for the changes in your personal rhythms and routines too. We have added in some 530pm classes starting next week... Keep that inner flame burning bright.

Starting Wednesday 7th of October, Melissa is leading a fall meditation series that is open to all levels, even if you are just at the interested level! Meeting every Wednesday 630pm - 8pm until the 25th November. Allow it to be an anchor in the middle of your week, a tether to the quiet place inside, grounding you as we move through the last part of the year. ... Gathering with the same group each week, at the same time for the same style of practice can feel comforting, as you journey and explore together. This series will include receiving teachings through stories, contemplation on Zen paintings, music and poems. Within the sacred space of the Moon Room, feel into your own sense of meaning, purpose and way of being in the world. Practicing for an awakened life - firmly planted the everyday ordinary. Investment is $200 - 5 spaces are left. All props are provided to find a comfortable seat. Follow the link in our bio to register or send us a DM See more

The term ‘meditation’ likely sparks a range of responses ... it’s a buzz word for sure. Maybe for some it feels like second nature, for many it’s possibly a ‘just out of reach’ detail of life, maybe for others it feels impossible. It’s simple, but it’s not easy, and a guide or teacher + resources is a must. Specifically themed teachings makes a world of difference too, because not all techniques work for everyone all the time.... This Wednesday we are hosting @theothersideofaverage for a 2 hour session: ’Introduction to Meditation for Parents’ It’s in the Moon Room = not hot Physical distancing will be honoured $25 You will leave with tools + confidence in what it is to incorporate mindfulness into a household. Follow the link in bio for a full description or send us a DM

Wendi! You bright beautiful being! Thank the goddess that you listened deeply to the whispers of your highest self guiding you along the path to the here and now! @wendiwithaneye you were made to teach yoga. Your soothing voice, your loving open heart, your strong spirit, your bomb playlists that always match the pace of movement so perfectly. Thank you for the efforts you make to show up and share your gifts. Your Modo family treasures you, all that you are, and all t...hat you came here to be. Happiest of birthdays to you!! Keep living in your fierce truth, you are a magnet for love and greatness. Celebrate! See more

Happiest of Birthdays to @shauna.nyrose We love all the spark and spice you bring to the studio with your bright smile and super fun attitude. Hoping your birthday weekend is packed full of blessings and this next year comes with some sweet surprises.... Thank you for teaching through being...Shauna is taking a pause on leading classes this month to maintain a delicate flow of ease between family, work and life balance. Sure to come back as devoted as ever in the fall. Make sure to give yourself the same grace, if you ever need to step back from roles or responsibilities - you are always & already whole + perfect + complete, regardless of how much your doing. See more

Letting go of the old to embrace the new can be a scary process. Expanding into a new way with more love, forgiveness and healing is better alongside friends. Beyond The Discomfort workshop is a blend of self awareness & empowerment, team effectiveness, human (race) relations, inclusion & diversity looped in with common sense! Lets get together and talk about it! ... Wednesday 16th September 6pm - 8pm In the Moon Room $20 Link in bio to pre register, or send us a DM See more

At Modo we are all about developing tools so that we are better equipped to navigate life mindfully. Parenting in 2020 went to a whole new level. Our teachers Kylie, Wendi, Melissa and Shauna are all very transparent about the reality of yoga’ing alongside house-holding. If you are a parent have you ever felt stuck, overwhelmed or as if you’ve lost your sense of self? ... Does effectively supporting your child’s emotional well-being feel like an overwhelming task, and you worry whether you’ve given them the tools to face life's inevitable ups and downs? The number of children and adults suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia and chronic health problems is on the rise and parents are searching for ways to find inner peace and support their children's emotional and mental health. On Wednesday September 23rd at 6pm join Keli Carpenter for an Introduction to Meditation specifically for families. Better understand your reactionary emotions and how to meet your needs so that you create emotional stability for yourself and for your children regardless of age. Learn how meditation helps you grow closer together as a family, and establish or strengthen healthy, win-win, boundaries free from manipulation, guilt or power struggles. Discover how to begin setting your kids (and yourself) up for a life of fulfillment, happiness and joy by learning how to be filled up from the inside so each of you can become more present, engaged and responsive to life instead of being reactive or enslaved by it. Held in the Moon Room, with physical space. $25 Link to register is in the comments

BIG SKY MIND We are continuing to expand the class offerings as the seasons shift and you continue to show up and sweat! Check the schedule to see > ... More 6am’s, more 12’s plus a bonus Sunday afternoon Modo at 5pm. We love consistency and we love you! See more

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"The world is talking. It's talking change. Its not burning down. It’s transforming. We are changing... And it's out of discomfort, that change comes. ~ Rawle ‘Iam’ James Join us for ‘Beyond The Discomfort’ Wednesday 16th September at 6pm - 8pm in the Moon Room, physically distanced, open hearted and ready to engage. Save a space via the link in our bio See more