The Nest Yoga Studio
331 Cudmore Rd V8K 2J5 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Open your heart with yoga is a short YouTube video to help you stretch the often short muscles in the front of your upper chest. When space is created in the front of the body the rib cage is able to move more freely, the lungs expand to a fuller capacity increasing the sensation of calm and ease. Click the link below to access this (and many more) short, free practice on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/jz2YAXYJqlA... #openyourheart #mindfulyoga #yinyoga #yinyogaathome #shortyogaflow #homeyogapractice #onlineyogaclasses #onlineyogastudio #cultivatewhatmatters #youtubeyoga #youtubeyogachannel #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj #saltspringisland See more

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I am so looking forward to seeing all of you Thursday night Yin Yoga regulars at 6.45 pm this evening at the Nest yoga online. There is space for new participants also. Would love to share practice with you. Whether you are new to Yin Yoga, have years of experience, or are somewhere in between, you are welcome. One of the many gifts of joining a live stream is the feeling of practicing with a group which I hear many of you miss. $15 per class or $55 per month for 3 live stre...am classes per week plus an on-demand library of over 180 video/audio yoga and meditation practices. More information and sign up here: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestyogaonline.html #yinyoga #supportedyogapractice #onlineyogateacher #grouppractice #livestreamyinyoga #livestreamyogaclass #onlinestudio #thenestyogaonline #monthlymembership #yogasubscription

New 30 min live stream class!! Why 30 mins? Because it's doable. Because it is effective. Because you are less likely to talk yourself out of it.... Because you will experience success. Because you will want to do it again. Making a commitment to shorter practices and doing them frequently is infinitely more beneficial to your whole self than setting heroic intentions. Starting Wednesday, January 13th at 8 am join me for a 30 minute Rise & Shine Hatha Flow practice at the Nest yoga online. $15 per class or $55 per month for 3 live stream classes per week plus an on-demand library of over 180 video/audio yoga and meditation practices. Sign up here: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestyogaonline.html #sustainablepractice #livestreamyogaclass #onlineyogaclass #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj #getonthemat #homeyogapractice #supportedhomepractice #habitcreation

Turn your desire to do yoga at home into an inspiring habit that supports your mind, body and spirit. Get my free guide with all my best tips and tools for starting and maintaining your home yoga practice. https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/d39f0b70da

Reason # 807 that I love practicing yoga at home. Seasonal altars This collection of items represents two of the most important aspects of my life - relationships and connection with nature. With these allies as part of my practice, I feel supported and nourished. ... What allies do you practice with? What is next to your mat? Comment below- I’d love to know #seasonalwisdom #practicepracticepractice #seasonalallies #altarsofinstagram #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj #homepractice #yogaaltar #flowersfromfriends #saltspringisland #southerngulfislands #saltspringyogateacher

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Use this short yoga flow to strengthen your core. Work to connect movement with your breath as a way to bring yourself into the present moment. Slow down your breath and slow down your mind so you can connect with what you feel and where you feel it. Click the link below to access this (and many more) short, free practice on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/WO3YfuvFPGw ... #shortyogaflows #strengthenyourcore #youtubeyoga #youtubeyogachannel #thenestyogaonline #onlineyogastudio #movementismedicine #movementwithbreath #movementwithpurpose #practicewithsj #saltspringisland See more

Do you feel pressure to make changes and set (probably unrealistic) intentions for yourself at this time of year? I know I do. I don't even believe in New Year's resolutions and I feel the pressure! For me, January is still a time of rest and settling. Our culture is all about moving forward, growth and what's next. I like to challenge this by taking it extra slow at this time of year. How about you? ... #mindfultransitions #livingyoga #practiceoffthemat #onlineyogateacher #thenestyogaonline #practiceslowingdown #dreamtime #liminalspace #thresholddreaming

Feeling gratitude and love from @samantha.rodgers #appreciation #mutualrespect #onlineyogaclasses #monthlymembership #yogainaction #communitysupport #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj

Are you ready to feel grounded, inspired and at home in your body? Hello, I'm Sarah Jane and I help creative, independent women with full lives envision and maintain an inspiring home yoga practice. A practice that supports their physical, mental, and emotional well-being so that they can show up fully for themselves and others. Knowing there are so many women out there who want to establish a home practice and struggle with how to get started, what to practice and feelings o...f going it alone, led me to start the Nest yoga online. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP - A one-time, 30-minute consultation with yoga teacher, Sarah Jane, to discuss individual needs and aims. - Access to the expanding library of video and audio yoga and Meditation practices. Over 150 practices. - Practices in a variety of Yoga styles such as Yang Yin, Hatha + Meditation, Vinyasa Flow and Yin. - Three live-streamed classes per week. - Wednesdays at 8am, 30 min Hatha Flow - Thursdays at 6.45pm, 75 min Yin Yoga - Saturdays at 9.30 am, 75 min Vinyasa Flow Themed classes for delving deeper into yoga. Weekly emails to inspire your practice on and off the mat. Monthly community social for support and to ask questions $55 per month. Start anytime. Cancel anytime. Not ready to make the commitment for a whole month? Then buy a day pass Access to the library of video and audio yoga and meditation practices for 24 hours after buying the pass. Check out all the content before making a commitment to the monthly option. Access to the live stream classes happening within the 24-hour time frame of your Day Pass. - Wednesdays at 8am, 30 min Hatha Flow - Thursdays at 6.45pm, 75 min Yin Yoga - Saturdays at 9.30 am, 75 min Vinyasa Flow $15. Purchase as often as you like. For more info visit and to register visit: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestyogaonline.html-

What is there left to say about this year? Not much on my part. I am going to spend the rest of it cozied in front of the fire with Leo (and maybe @alsgourmetfalafel if he can sit still! ), eating good food, reading fiction, going for long walks and talking on the phone with friends and family. After an unprecedented amount of time spent on a computer this year, I am taking the rest of the year off. The Nest yoga online video and audio library is available and packed with y...oga practices and guided meditations. I look forward to meeting on the mat in the new year. Until then, may practice serve you well. #holidaytime #snuggleswithmydog #furbaby #digitaldetox #onlineyogaclasses #onlinemeditation #thenestyogaonline #virtualyogastudio #homepractice #sustainableyogapractice #saltspringisland #saltspringyogateacher

View from my morning meditation spot. #sitspot #dailymeditation #homepractice #morningritual #solstice

Me and my best friend, Leo, had a wonderful day in the snow. It’s always an adventure with this guy.

This is so exciting and joyful to me. Getting out the paper and scissors right now! #snowflakes #crafty #joyfulactivity #dosomethingwithyourhands #seasonalselfcare

Do you know someone who could benefit from: - Increased connection between their mind and body? - Enlivened clarity and self-awareness? - Increased mobility and physical wellbeing?... - Creating and sustaining a healthy self-care routine? - Starting, or continuing, a home yoga practice with a supportive teacher and community? YES!?! Then the gift of one month of yoga at the Nest online would be perfect for them. What they will get: - 30 days of access to the Nest yoga online. - A one-time, 30-minute consultation with yoga teacher, Sarah Jane, to discuss individual needs and aims. - Access to the expanding library of video and audio yoga and meditation practices. Over 150 practices. - Practices in a variety of Yoga styles such as Yang Yin, Hatha + Meditation, Vinyasa Flow and Yin. - Two live-streamed classes per week - one Yin and one Flow. Thursdays at 6.45 pm, 75 min Yin Yoga. Saturdays at 9.30 am, 75 min Vinyasa Flow. - Themed classes for delving deeper into yoga. - Weekly emails to inspire your practice on and off the mat. - Monthly community social for support and to ask questions. How it works: Click the link: https://app.namastream.com/#/the-nest/product/24216 This will take you to the Nest yoga online - You create an account. - You purchase the gift certificate for $55. - You download the PDF gift certificate and either print it out or email it to your lucky friend. - They follow the instructions on the PDF of how to redeem the voucher. - They start practicing yoga at home. - They are appreciative of your friendship and generous gift. - You are both happy. #thegiftofyoga #presence #zerowastepresents #homepractice #onlineyoga #onlinemeditation #thenestyogaonline #yogastudent #mindfulgifts

Has your favourite Yoga teacher stopped teaching because of the pandemic? Maybe your local Yoga studio has been forced to close? You still want to practice so what do you do? Now is the perfect time to dive into a home practice. The group studio classes that we are all used to is a relatively new approach to Yoga. In the past, each student would have met with their teacher, been offered guidance on what to practice and then practiced mostly on their own. You are part of an em...erging group of students who are returning to this independent and personalized approach to Yoga. There are many resources available on what to practice but the missing piece seems to be sustaining a consistent practice. I share all my best tools and tips for sustaining a consistent practice in my free guide. Get it here: https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/544a97cc21 #youareyourbesteacher #innateknowledge #strengthenintution #trustyourself #listentoyourbody #homeyogapractice #thenestonline #practicewithsj #getonyourmat #onlineyogastudent #onlineyogateacher #onlineyogaclasses #yogaonyourschedule

I love Saturday mornings and seeing all of your faces on the screen as we do our check-in before we dive into our asana practice. One of the silver linings of teaching online in this interactive way has been the strengthened bonds of our community through these conversations. See you on the mat tomorrow at 9.30 am! Want to join in?... Check out all the details here: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestyogaonline.html #silverlinings #yogacommunity #onlineyogaclasses #livestream #thenestyogaonline #supportedhomepractice #homeyogapractice #yogaathome #yogastudent

Yes!!!! It took years and so much concentration to not change my breath when I brought my awareness to it. #iamnotaproject #noneedtofixme #santosha #breathawareness #acceptance #contentment

Each month at the Nest online, we have a themed community get together (online, of course) where we chat, share, and ask questions. This month's get together is on December 22nd at 6.30 pm and the theme is self-care for the holidays. With this holiday season being different than seasons past, my suggestions for mindful self-care are also different.... If you are a member of the Nest yoga online, join me for an hour next Tuesday. We'll practice grounding meditation, I'll share some of my ideas for holiday self-care and then there will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas. Looking forward to hearing your ideas. #seasonalselfcare #community #yogacommunity #onlinecommunity #mindfulness #yogaonline #yogateacher #yogastudent #groundingmeditation #onlinemeditation #thenestonline #thenestyogaonline

‘Practice is not about what you get, It is about what you give. Whether you are driven or resistant, the medicine is the same: do what is truly possible with an unwavering commitment to giving yourself to the moment - Judith Lasater what is possible one day might not be possible another day. Your home yoga practice needs to be flexible and fit into your life on any given day. I share my best tools and tips for creating a flexible home yoga practice in my free guide. Grab it... today and get on your mat. https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/544a97cc21 #freeguide #whatisyourwhy #flowwithyoutbreath #homeyogapractice

Reason #425 I love my home practice. What are your reasons for loving your home practice? . .... . #nellykins #familiar #furbaby #constantcompanion #yogawithdogs #homepractice #dailyyogapractice #childlessnotbychoice #thenestyogaonline #onlineyogaclasses #onlinemeditation #virtualyogastudio #yogastudentforlife #yogaathome See more

Use this short seated yoga flow for the spine to open the chest, stretch the shoulders, and back. Work to connect movement with your breath as a way to bring yourself into the present moment. Slow down your breath and slow down your mind so you can connect with what you feel and where you feel it. You could do this sequence while seated in a chair if sitting or kneeling on the floor doesn't work for you. https://youtu.be/FPcNL4j5z20

Looking to move your body, connect with your breath and take some time out from your to-do list? Join me for an interactive 75 min live stream Vinyasa Flow class this (and each) Saturday morning at 9.30am at the Nest yoga online. $15 drop-in or $55 / month for access to all live stream classes plus over 150 on-demand yoga and meditation practices. Check out the Nest yoga online for more information and to register.... https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestyogaonline.html

Looking for an opportunity to tune in and slow down? Join me for an interactive live stream Yin Yoga class this Thursday evening at 6.45pm. This slow approach is inherently meditative and encourages quiet self-reflection, self-compassion and relaxation. $15 drop-in per class or $55/month for access to all live streams and over 150 on-demand yoga and meditation practices.... Check out https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestyogaonline.html for more details and to sign up.

The view from my favourite sit spot. I am fortunate to live with this perspective widening view everyday. Each morning I get to sit here to contemplate, process and reflect. I have sat here alone, with friends and with family. I have sat here and experienced the full range of human emotions. I have sat here when I have been well and unwell. A couple of years ago, after multiple surgeries and a hysterectomy, I sat here for about 3 months. Sitting here today, I am grateful fo...r the stability that this place offers. Do you have a favourite sit spot? What has is offered you? #shiftperspective #sitspot #dailymeditation #yogaoffthemat #contemplation #gratitudepractice #childlessness #childlessnotbychoice #hysterectomyrecovery #yogateacherlife #saltspringisland #yogaonsaltspring #saltspringislandbc #saltspringyoga #thenestyoga #thenestyogaonline #ondemandyoga #onlinemeditation #onlineyinyoga #onlineyogaclass

Hello! I’m Sarah Jane. I help creative, independent women with full lives envision and maintain an inspiring home yoga practice. A practice that supports their physical, mental, and emotional well-being so that they can show up fully for themselves and others. I have been an avid yoga student for fifteen years and a teacher for the past ten. Living on a small island, with limited access to group yoga classes, was my initial incentive for diving into a home practice. It was ...a lot of trial and error at first but once I found my groove the rewards for getting on the mat (even when I didn't feel like it), continued to show up as increased self-confidence, a deeper trust in my intuition and the freedom to be who I am. Some days the resistance was (is) overwhelming but, when I permit myself to adapt my practice based on how I am feeling, the rewards surpass the initial resistance. Do you feel that resistance? Want some of help working with that? Grab my free guide to home practice featuring best tips and tools to get you on the mat and keep you coming back. Grab it here : https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/544a97cc21 . . . #tendyourinnerfire #freeguide #homepracticeyoga #getonthemat #thenestyogaonline #thenestyoga #yogastudent #besttips #accountability #personalpractice #motivatedwomen #inspiredbyyoga #getgrounded #meditationpractice #mindfulmovement #yogaathome #yogaatwork #yogaanytimeanywhere

Posted @withregram @chopra Life’s biggest lessons, opportunities, and gifts are found in our connection with others. Being fully present and actively engaging with those around us allows for deeper, more fulfilling relationships. We all have family and friends we would like to connect with but can’t. We can take this time to forge more meaningful connections with those who we can spend time with. Which of the 8 suggestions are you practicing? #makeeyecontact #practicevulnerability #putdownthephone #beawkward #bebrave #yogaoffthemat #yogapractice #yogastudent #yogateacher #saltspringyogateacher #saltspringislandbc #saltspringisland #gulfislands #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj

Calling all friends who are self-employed, who run their own business, or want to support small businesses! Let's see the variety of business endeavors in our extended circles. Post a link to your website below WITHOUT a description - just the link, it speaks for itself. Anyone who follows me can see it and visit your site. Copy this text onto your own page and give others the chance to reach more people through your circle. Let's help each other out. ... Besides Hanukkah and Christmas are just around the corner, wouldn’t it be nice to get a novel and valuable gift for someone? What an incredible year/time to support our small businesses #smallbiz #community #shopsmall #localbusiness

Sometimes I need to lie down in the middle of the day. I’m not a napper, but sign me up for some constructive rest with my legs supported by a bolster. Having pivoted my business to be solely online since April, (see link in bio for details) my work days are filled with activities that are new to me. This means there is frequent anxiety and overwhelm! Sometimes I spin out and other times I remember that I can lie down and take a few breaths. I say to myself #icandohardthings and then I get up and do them. What is your go to when you hit the wall? #constructiverest #middaysavasana #yogipreneur #onlineyogaclasses #onlineyogateacher #thenestyogaonline #thenestyoga #practicewithsj #saltspringisland #yogateacherlife #businesspivot

Posted @withregram @livingyogadventures We are ALL facing challenge. We are ALL struggling. Small business owners are struggling. Those who don't run small businesses are struggling. We are ALL feeling it. ... Even if you cannot afford to support small and local business 'monetarily' please consider some easy and free ways to show your support. Honestly, every little bit helps. #smallbusinessowner #supportentrepreneurs #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #toughtimes #strongertogether #supporteachother #bekind #onlineyogateacher #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj #saltspringisland See more

Me and my coworker at the office. Running a virtual studio requires a lot of time at the computer. I switch up where I do my computer work throughout the day. I started at the kitchen table this morning and ended the day on my mat using props as a desk. #sleepingonthejob #leolyons #yogaprop #sukasana #homeofficesetup #onlineyogastudio #thenestyoga #thenestonline #thenestyogaonline #saltspringisland #saltspring #saltspringyogateacher #pitbullsofinstagram #practicewithsj

With the latest round of restrictions and closures of yoga, fitness and dance studios, it is more crucial than ever to support local teachers. How do you this? Buy their digital offering! If you have received value from attending in-person classes and events and hope to do so again in the future, attend their online classes.... Is it different? Yes! Is it ideal? Maybe yes, maybe no. Is it necessary to ensure that you can attend again in person in the future? YES. Sure, there are flashy, low-priced offers out there that allow you to take classes with famous teachers, so why would you pay more money for something that doesn't look as good or has fewer bells and whistles? One word: Community. Do you value having yoga/ dance/ fitness teachers in your community? Do you value the relationship and connection you have with them? Are you longing for the day that you can go back to the studio and take classes with them? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you need to attend their online classes and buy their digital offerings. If you don't, they will likely not be in business very much longer. We must let the power and care that comes with being part of a supportive community be a guiding factor in where we spend our money. Support local! Tag your local yoga/fitness/dance teacher that is offering online experiences and tell us how you value them as a member of your #community . #communityovercompetition #communitysupport #yogateachers #yogateacheronline #onlineyogaclasses #onlinedanceclass #onlinefitnesstrainer #shoplocal #saltspringisland #saltspringyogateacher #thenestyoga #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj

Getting outside each day and taking deep breaths. This is what refuels me. How do you get recharged? #saltspringisland #yogaoffthemat #deepbreaths #forestbathing #onlineyogateacher #thenestyoga #thenestyogaonline #practicewithsj #saltspringislandyoga

Have you heard of the term the 'messy middle' or 'Day 2'? These terms refer to the uncomfortable, difficult time you encounter when you are learning or experiencing something new. You know the excitement, possibility and enthusiasm you have when you enter a new relationship, start a new hobby, learn a new yoga pose or embark on a big project? This stage is the 'Honeymoon phase.' Well, Day 2, or the messy middle, is when you start to come up against your edges in that new rel...ationship, hobby or Yoga pose. When the shine has worn off, and you realize there is more work to be done than you initially thought or when the self-doubting thoughts start to creep in. There is no way to avoid Day 2. Sometimes the difficulty that we experience here stops us in our tracks, and we might be tempted to opt-out for a little while or altogether. Breaking new ground in any area of our lives requires us to gather resources and wade through the messy middle. Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston who has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She coined the phrase 'Day 2'. She hosts one of my favourite podcasts, Unlocking Us, and in an episode from a couple of months ago, unpacks the details of the term and relates it to the current pandemic situation. Check it out. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-day-2/ My Yoga practice continues to be the place that I process all my 'Day 2' frustration and anxiety. Having a familiar place to return to (my mat), a practice that moves energy ( asana or Yoga postures), and a framework to practice being comfortable with the uncomfortable (meditation) is invaluable in my life. I hope that your practice provides you with the same. If you would like support in developing a practice that, in turn, supports you, then consider working one on one with me. I have a few openings in my schedule starting in December.

This yoga flow for beginners will warm up your wrists, shoulders, hips and core will get your blood circulating and lubricate your joints. This is also a good warm-up for seated meditation. Want access to longer videos and interactive live stream classes? Check out the Nest online https://app.namastream.com/... https://youtu.be/3S51XhWAnfE

The Sanskrit word 'Abhyasa' literally means 'to apply oneself' and is often referred to as discipline. When working from this framework, the act of discipline relates to our intention and commitment and our practice becomes discipline in action. This might sound rigid and boring but true discipline - tapas - requires creativity, inspiration and exploration. So, where to start? Build a solid foundation. I share all my best tools and tips for setting down the foundation of home practice in my free guide. Get it here: https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/e02086febf

I used to think that Yoga practice was a nice add on to life, like a treat. I now think, and feel, it is imperative to staying sane! Everything we experience needs to be processed and moved through us otherwise it builds up, starts pouring out in ways we don't quite understand. Yin Yoga is a container for sifting through that which is held in the body. The time spent in the postures, without forcing, connects us to an innate state of allowing that we have become distanced from. Our culture rewards pushing, striving, overcoming and dominating. There needs to be a balance and Yin yoga is one way to steer towards that balance. There are 3 places left in the November 11th Rest & Recharge: Two Hour Yin Yoga Practice session. Starts at 6.30pm at Ganges Yoga Studio. Email to reserve your place. [email protected]

This 30 minute evening Yin yoga practice is a great way to relax your body and calm your nervous system. Poses included in this practice - reclined hero pose, overstepping dragon, supported twist with a bolster and supported savasana. #thenestonline #thenesthotyoga #practicewithsj Want access to longer videos and interactive live stream classes? Check out the Nest online https://app.namastream.com/... https://youtu.be/3GBDtcrxQMk See more

Practice is not what about what you get, it is about what you give. Whether you are driven or resistant, the medicine is the same: do what is truly possible with an unwavering commitment to giving yourself to the moment. - Judith Lasater What is possible one day might not be possible another day. Your home Yoga practice, needs to be flexible and fit into your life on any given day. I share my best tools and tips for creating a flexible home yoga practice in my free guide. Get it here: https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/e02086febf

The voting for this year's Salty Awards is open! We are nominated in the following 3 categories: Resilient Woman in Business Customer Service Award Innovation Award of Excellence... This is a great way to show extra appreciation for all of the creative business folks we have on Salt Spring! Please complete all 11 award categories before submitting your vote, you will only have one chance to vote! Vote now: https://www.saltspringchamber.com/salty-awards-2020-voting/

Rest & Recharge: Two Hour Yin Yoga Practice on November 11th at Ganges Yoga studio is a great way to reconnect with yourself and process what is held in your body. There will be lots of quiet time to allow wisdom to bubble to the surface. If you long for a reset and some time out of time. This session is for you. There are 6 places available. Email [email protected] to reserve your place.

This Hatha Yoga for contentment practice includes seated and standing postures. Practicing yoga poses with blocks and straps reduces strain and allows a sense of ease in the poses. How do you take the practice of Yoga beyond the physical poses? You practice with an intention in mind. An intention is a silent commitment you make to yourself, an anchor for your awareness throughout the practice. The intention for this class is contentment. #thenestonline #thenesthotyoga #pract...icewithsj Want access to longer videos and interactive live stream classes? Check out the Nest online https://app.namastream.com/ https://youtu.be/IlH5C9E-AIM

Thank you for nominating me for three Salty Awards hosted by the Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce! Resilient Woman in Business Innovation Award of Excellence Customer Service Award... Hello, I'm Sarah Jane, and I run the Nest hot yoga and the Nest yoga online. Since 2014, I have been happily teaching Yoga classes to grateful students from our home-based studio on Cudmore Road. In March, when forced to close due to......well, you know why!... I decided to keep Yoga classes available to students by taking the studio online. This was, and continues to be, a lot of work! I have had a trial by fire education in filming, audio recording, video editing, video lighting, teaching online, video hosting platforms, and launching an online business. Before March, I hadn't done any of these things, and I taught myself through research, trial and error. I am proud of the Nest yoga online and the resource it has become. Each week, there are three opportunities to connect during the interactive live- stream classes, which always start with a check-in. These conversations are as valuable as the movement/meditation practice itself as they help keep students connected with me and each other, therefore keep the community intact. There are also over 150 on-demand video and audio yoga and meditation practices at the Nest yoga online. This format allows students the freedom to practice whenever it suits their schedule, choose a class that fits their timeframe or select a theme based on how they are feeling. Yoga studios are now allowed to be open, but the Nest remains closed due to its intimate nature. Given the necessary physical distancing requirements, I could run classes at only 1/3 of capacity, and that is simply not financially viable. In light of this, the brick and mortar location remains closed, but the virtual studio is open and welcoming new students. Pivoting to a virtual studio has been an immense amount of learning, energy and financial investment. I am very grateful for the adjustment students have made in order to take classes online. This flexibility supports me and my business. I acknowledge that it might not be the preferred format, but these students are investing in themselves while keeping the business (somewhat) afloat. Yoga practice is a stable place that we can turn to in times of great uncertainty, and I am dedicated to supporting students in their practice. Thank you for considering me and my business as the recipient of an award. Sarah Jane

The unexpected truth of commitment - To the casual glance, it might look boring, like something is taking too long like you’re missing out or unwilling to adventure and change. But to the discerning eye, endurance is the great friend of passion. It is slow to burn, but lasting in warmth. It sees beyond the temporary trends and swells into the unchanging depth of things. If you’ve ever stood next to a person who won’t be moved, then you know what freedom taking a stand can i...nspire. There, in the anchoring itself, is the invitation to soar. - Toko-pa Turner After having a steady commitment to my home practice, I feel the effects that Toko-pa speaks of in her delightful way. Do you want to feel this way but need some help getting started and keeping going? Get my guide to home practice with all my best tips and tools for starting and maintaining a home Yoga practice. https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/e02086febf

Connection is the heartbeat of well-lived life. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=356436011600238

Registration for Rest & Recharge: Two Hour Yin Yoga Practice on November 11th is now open. This session is warm but not hot. I recommend dressing in layers so that you can be comfortable. Bring a cozy blanket and pillows, or props if you have them, plus a warm pair of socks. Being warm and cozy will allow your body to relax even more. Set yourself up for success! Email [email protected] to reserve your place.

Yoga for hamstrings and lower back use Hatha Yoga poses to help you ease tension in your legs and back. Be aware of your breath and find that place between effort and ease. A strap is used to relieve tension on your shoulders and neck. Want access to longer videos and interactive live stream classes? Check out the Nest online https://app.namastream.com/... https://youtu.be/1bIeIDgF22w

Living on an island, it can seem that there are limited opportunities to discover somewhere new. I had the pleasure of going to a new to me magical beach recently and see views of the sea and land that I hadn’t witnessed before. It got me thinking about Yoga (all roads lead there eventually in my mind). When practice becomes a bit stale, it is tempting to think we have done all there is. Done all the poses, learned all the techniques, figured it out but there is always a dif...ferent perspective to explore. I am diving deep into an exploration of perfectionism within myself that has been newly uncovered. What perspective are you approaching practice with these days? Fresh or weathered - I’d love to hear. #mythofperfection #homeyogapractice #shiftperspective #giftsofimperfection #saltspringisland #saltspringyoga #saltspringyogateacher #practicewithpurpose #practicewithsj #yogaoffthemat #thenestyoga #thenestyogaonline

I've been an avid Yoga student for the past fifteen years and a teacher for the past ten. Living on a small island, with limited access to group Yoga classes, was my initial incentive for diving into a home practice. The... rewards for getting on the mat day after day (even when I don't feel like it), continue to show up as increased self-confidence, a deeper trust in my intuition and the freedom to be who I am. What could happen in your life if you made a commitment to home Yoga practice? Want to get on the mat but need some help? Grab my free guide to creating and maintaining a home Yoga practice. https://marvelous-producer-5393.ck.page/e02086febf

I love the joy and happiness in this video! https://youtu.be/YbTVarzFgxE

Meditation can take varies forms. Sometimes it is seated on my mat, sometimes it is walking through the woods. Today it looked like arranging beach glass and fallen cedar pieces at the beach. What form does meditation take for you? #mindfulnesspractice #movingmeditation #meditationinnature #saltspringisland #saltspring #saltspringyoga #saltspringyogateacher #thenestyoga #thenestonlineyoga #practicewithsj

The Oct. 28th session of Rest & Recharge: Two Hour Yin Yoga Practice is now full with a waitlist. Registration for the next sessions on November 11th and 25th is now open. Send an email to [email protected] to reserve your place.

This is a great article by Susanna Lynn Barkataki - A teacher, inclusivity promoter, and yoga culture advocate - on the proper use of Mala beads. https://www.susannabarkataki.com//mala-beads-their-proper-

Yoga for hips and shoulders helps increase mobility in the major joints of the body. This 15-minute practice focuses on variations of Shoelace and Cow Face pose, seated Hatha yoga poses, for all levels of practitioner. I use yoga props, such as cork blocks, a bolster and a strap, to make these poses accessible and easeful. Want access to longer videos and interactive live stream classes? Check out the Nest online https://app.namastream.com/... https://youtu.be/XIeAEyXz7Kk

Get cozy and settle in for an evening of nervous system nourishment. There are 2 places available in this session. Email [email protected] to reserve your place.

Do you think about doing yoga at home but don’t follow through? Click the link below and sign up to get my free guide with all my best tips and tools to kick start your home practice and keep you coming back to your mat.

Although I have trained in the art of stillness and quiet, it can be uncomfortable. There is a pull to move forwards, to put the next thing in motion. It takes courage, the gritty kind, to allow an unfolding of life, to sit in the not knowing. #seasonalpractices #mindfulnessmeditation #myceliummagic #thenestonline #thenestyoga #practicewithsj #saltspringyoga #saltspringyogateacher #saltspringisland

Beautiful and true https://www.nfb.ca/film/how-to-be-at-home/

Ease tension with Yin Yoga for Neck, Shoulders and Back. Practice Yin poses Sphinx, Recovery, and Child's Pose with Secret Prayer to breathe some space into these commonly tight areas of the body. Feel how your neck, shoulder and back are all connected and how Yin Yoga can help bring ease into all of these areas. Want access to longer videos and interactive live stream classes? Check out the Nest online https://app.namastream.com/... --------------------- Subscribe to the Nest yoga studio's channel for new free yoga videos every week https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lBP9suICG1tJkumALJt4A https://youtu.be/IrOganGBYpU

Yin Yoga teacher Paul Grilley talking about the magic of Yin and training ourselves to be able to access the presence that comes with Yin yoga practice with our breath. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1667039896802095

Journaling with prompts is a key part of my self-inquiry practice. It helps me unravel thoughts and see them from a different perspective. We will use journal prompts to help further explore our understanding of how we respond to that which binds us in the upcoming Bind & Balance: Yoga, Meditation & Journaling session. Join Sarah Jane Smith Lyons live and in person at Ganges Yoga Studio on Wednesday, October 14th, 6.30 - 8.30pm. $25 for the Nest online members and $33 for non-members. This writing will be for you only.

Yin Yoga is my go-to Autumn evening practice. Get cozy, light a fire and some candles and join me for practice on Thursday's in October at 6.45pm online. the Nest online members join in the way you always do. For non-members, drop in for $15. Find all the details here: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestonline.html

Looking for some Hatha Yoga + Meditation in your life? Join me Tuesday morning at 8am for 75 mins of practice. the Nest online members join in the usual way. Want to drop in for $15. Check out all the details here:https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestonline.html

Warm-up with a few Sun Salutations and Warrior II before practicing Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend. Have a strap handy as I use one in the video. This seated pose helps to lengthen the back of the body, increase hip and shoulder mobility. Move slowly into and out of these bound poses, stay with your breath and be mindful of the signals your body is giving you. If you feel pinching or strain, this is your body telling you to ease off. Examine your thoughts or reactions around t...he sensations that arise. If you are forcing, why? ------------------- These videos are short segments taken from full-length classes that are available online. Check out all the details here: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestonline.html --------------------- Other videos you might enjoy: Yoga for Feet & Ankles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iybTN... Yoga for Hamstrings & Lower Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bIeI... Hatha Yoga Contentment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlH5C... Evening Yin Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GBDt... --------------------- Subscribe to the Nest yoga studio's channel for new free yoga videos every week https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lB... https://youtu.be/WBL7DghA8fU

How do you find freedom within that which binds you? Commitments, relationships, current physical distancing requirements all have a binding effect. Do you feel restricted by these? How can you explore these restrictions and find stability, freedom and creativity? Let's explore together through Yoga, meditation and journaling. Join me for Bind & Balance: Yoga, Meditation & Journaling on Wednesday, October 14th, 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Ganges Yoga Studio on Salt Spring Island.

The October Live Stream Schedule is here: - Tuesdays at 8 am, 75 min Hatha + Meditation - Thursdays at 6.45pm, 75 min Yin Yoga - Saturdays at 9.30 am, 75 min Vinyasa Flow... Classes have been switched up and I am looking forward to practicing with you. Not a monthly member at the Nest online? You can drop in to any live stream for $15. Check here for all the details: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestonline.html

Practice Cobblers Pose Prop Variation when you want to create some ease in tight or sore hips and lower back. The use of props gives support to your knees, head and neck so that your body can let go and be supported. ------------------- These videos are short segments taken from full-length classes that are available online. Check out all the details here: https://www.thenesthotyoga.com/thenestonline.html ---------------------... Other videos you might enjoy: Yoga for Feet & Ankles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iybTN... Yoga for Hamstrings & Lower Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bIeI... Hatha Yoga Contentment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlH5C... Evening Yin Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GBDt... --------------------- Subscribe to the Nest yoga studio's channel for new free yoga videos every week https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lB... https://youtu.be/O6p7xUTTjsw

The Salty Awards Nominations are open! If you feel inclined to nominate the Nest, we would be thrilled. Thank - you! https://www.saltspringchamber.com/2020-salty-awards/