Sweet Flowering Yoga and Wellness

RESTORATIVE MAGIC An in person event!! Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra practice at 2 pm on March 7th. Join myself and the most amazing Tiina Kivinen for this extremely gentle, and soothing session at Peterborough Living Yoga. I am too excited! We can’t wait to see you and treat you to this!... We will be simmering in the most blissful states, as we call on the finest ingredients of restorative yoga, aromatherapy, reiki, sacred sound and yoga nidra. Just leave me a quick comment to get the link to sign up! Or send me a DM for the the link or with any questions about the practice. We really hope to have you there Much love xo P.S. photo credit for this gem goes to the very talented Hugh Whitaker!

Do your kiddos love elderberry syrup as much as my little one? I am pretty sure Violet would drink it by the bottle if I would let her! This yummy Elderberry Syrup is made with locally sourced ingredients. The dried berries, spices and honey purchased from Peterborough’s favourite bulk food store, @mainingredientptbo. They bring in their honey from @otonabeeapiary ... When we all shop small and local, the benefits really compound for our communities.

LIVE ONLINE YOGA CLASSES Can I get a if online yoga and mediation practices are a big support for you right now? I am here to tell you about some offerings with yours truly from the comfort of your home ... I can say that, though I haven’t been with many of my students in person for practice in a long while now, we are keeping our yoga community alive. By nature, I am not drawn to the techno world but I find myself singing it’s praises a lot lately! I am so grateful to have registration open for three classes weekly. Monday’s @ noon Wednesday’s @ noon Thursday’s @ 6 pm. There are several registration options available to you. You can purchase a monthly unlimited membership and attend as many of these classes and you would like, sign up for these specific class times individually, or drop in here and there! If you’re interested or have any questions, I would love to hear from you Much love xo

GIFT CERTIFICATES Coming at your loved ones, from you, in the snail or electronic mail! Or perhaps you hint to a loved one, that you would like a Gift Certificate of your own These can be applied to all of my services which include :... HANDCRAFTED, ALL NATURAL PERSONAL CARE AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS VIRTUAL YOGA CLASSES - ask me about registration options REIKI TREATMENTS - after lockdown These are available in any denomination. Message me to order a gift certificate for your most beloved xo

All set up at the @modern.makers.shop. My products will be there for the month of January You can order online, watch their social media to peruse all of the goodies, or get in touch with staff there. They are very open for curbside pick up during this period of lockdown!! I am constantly so amazed! The Peterborough area is on a mission to keep offering you ways to shop small and local

I’ve got a whole lovely facial system for you,just waiting to be picked up curbside at the @modern.makers.shop

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I always end up making this Calming & Nourishing Dream Cream before bed. The essential oil blend in this product makes me feel so relaxed. It’s almost sedative

ONLINE YOGA CLASSES Have you been trying any online yoga classes while staying home? I have, and I have been enjoying skipping the drive and saving time getting to and from class. I also notice of course, a big difference in my state of being when I practice. I am able to move through the day (and navigate distance learning ) from a more calm and grounded baseline. Trust, this is important for me and everyone around me! Right now, we are looking for registrants for live on...line yoga classes, with three times to practice each week. Monday @ noon Wednesday @ noon Thursdays @ 6 pm These classes include guided meditation and scans through the multiple dimensions or layers of the self (maya Koshas), breath connection and exploration (pranayama), and movements to release tension and strengthen the body (asanas). Please let me know if you are interested in joining me each week AND if there is any interest in a weekly, early morning practice!

Yesterday marked the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. And yesterday an announcement came from the premier that Ontario will be facing another lockdown. In the northern hemisphere, yesterday was the shortest, darkest day of the year. The longest night. I think for many, yesterday’s darkness permeated not just the physical, literal realm. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to enjoy the solstice yesterday. I had a celebration with myself. Yoga nidra, and asana..., journaling and bathing. Maybe my subconscious knew that I needed to tuck in, rest, respect and honour the darkness in this way. Either way, I am grateful for that time. For all that I have. And I know that brighter days will follow for all of us. Brighter days always come.

Its officially GIVEAWAY TIME! My intention behind this little bundle is to support you in seeing through the last bit of 2020 with a sense of peace. This giveaway includes the following self care treasures:... - One virtual yoga class - A lavender eye pillow - A jar of my favourite Lux Herbal Milk Bath - A jar of Calming & Nourishing Dream Cream - A bottle of Ground & Calm Mist - 15 Coconut Milk & Honey face masks in one jar! - and a partridge in a pear tree... jk. To enter, please follow these simple steps! 1) like this post and tag a friend. More tags = more entries! 2) Be sure to like/follow my business page 3) And please share this post (to your timeline or story). That’s it friends I am posting this same giveaway on Instagram as well so please feel free to head there for another chance to enter! A winner will be drawn on Sunday, December 13th. Wishing you all the very best luck *Products can be shipped within Canada only, and at the investment of the prize winner.

{ GIVEAWAY } It’s been a minute since my last giveaway. And it’s not been for a lack of wanting to... more due to me over thinking when I should offer one, what I should gift, etc, etc. But what better time to offer one than through this season of giving I will be announcing a giveaway tomorrow!!... Please stay tuned as I want you to have a chance to enter! I want to extend gratitude from the bottom of my heart, to you all, for your continued support in my small business; this, and each year. So much love xo Laura

There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Bob Ross. I was on a mission this week to create an emulsified facial serum! Emulsions are creations that contain a marriage of both, oil and water based ingredients. This is actually so tricky as we don’t want them to separate over time! Being not only oil, but water based too, they hydrate our skin without feeling greasy. ... I feel, I do a pretty wonderful job on my Herbal Face Cream, but a serum would be a much different consistency. Oh, and I wanted it to be pink Long story short, I ended up with this light and lovely rose lotion but no serum. Not yet anyways!!

Thank you so much to everyone for entering my giveaway! I truly appreciate you tagging friends and sharing xo I am excited to announce that Natalie Pulham is the winner Congratulations dear!

I am mixing up a fresh batch of my Lux Herbal Milk Bath this morning Folks are loving the sounds of this frothy, moisturizing mix. And when they get up close and see it contains a bouquet of herbs, they can’t resist! I almost sold out yesterday at the @modern.makers.market.ptbo pop up sale! (Next door to their wonderful shop on Chamberlain). ... Making more for the sale that’s on again today 10-3!

Cinnamon & Vanilla Body ButterThis festive scent is a star all year long!

{ YOGA PROPS } Since March, I have been guiding almost all of my yoga classes via ZOOM. Many of my clients have been missing the availability of yoga props with this shift to practicing at home. We decided to put in an order with Halfmoon Canada to get set up for ultimate comfort I have ordered extra meditation cushions, blocks and rectangular and cylindrical bolsters! If you are interested in any of these for your yoga and meditation practice (or even to support a luxuriou...s nights sleep!), just send me a private message! We can arrange for pick up or local delivery.

T’is the season for nice long baths! Enter this lovely lineup to soak in. Coming soon to my Etsy shop and available now

This Golden Gang might be my favourite products. A nourishing blend of oils with natural scents of soft essential oils I’ll be fully stocked up tomorrow and Sunday at the @modern.makers.shop vendor pop-up! 10-3 friends!

Friends! If you haven't yet popped over the online vendor event, OM for the Holidays, you definitely should :) There are soooo many beautiful treasures being sold by businesses local to the Peterborough area. Check it out here:... https://www.facebook.com/groups/944212002771733 Aaannd, there are only two more days to enter our first of 3 giveaways, that are being hosted in this group. Follow the simple steps in the giveaway post for your chance to win our self love and care wellness bundle

{ BODY POLISH } This is the closest I have gotten to Christmas baking this year I am in love with the smell and feel of this Cinnamon & Cedarwood Body Polish. I am equally in love with the ingredient list... items so wholesome you can find many of them with your baking supplies.

{ A GIFT FOR YOU } Some of you might be aware that in November, I will be offering an unlimited monthly membership for live online yoga classes. You can take a peak at the post about this, or message me for more details I am so excited about this and hope you are too! So excited in fact that I want to gift anyone who signs up by Wed, Oct 28, a little surprise. Two actually! I would love to offer you a bottle of Rose Glycerite - taken orally to help balance nerves and emotio...ns - and a Grounding Massage Oil - smells of herbal heaven! These are infused with lots of love and care, with the support of you and your practice held in mind (and in my heart!). Since March, so much has shifted for me around the experience of guiding yoga. And though being together in one space feels challenging these days, I am so grateful for the opportunity to be with you all in this way The sense of community and the potency of the yoga medicine remains as alive as ever xo Much love!

http:// ONLINE VENDOR MARKET - WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS \\ Peterborough and Kawartha local friends - have you been to Peterborough Living Yoga’s annual event, OM for the Holidays in the past? If so, I am sure you will agree that it’s always so lovely. My heart is full of fond memories of community connection, unique artistic creations, and Christmas shopping from inspired small businesses. ... Though we haven’t been able to gather in person this year, I want you to know that this vibe is very much alive in an online market. This is happening now!!! If you have Facebook, please consider joining our OM for the Holidays group. We would love your virtual presence as part of this online tribe. Please feel welcome to message me for the link! There are weekly giveaways and the first winner will be drawn this Wednesday. Don’t miss your chance to win a wonderful winter self care and nourishment bundle. Entering is sweet and simple and there are multiple chances to win! Good luck and much love hOMies

{ ONLINE YOGA CLASSES } This is no time to put care for ourselves on the back burner. To support ourselves in maintaining a sense of physical, mental and emotional resilience, we need to be diligent about the health and wellness of our whole being. Starting in November, I would love for you to join me in live, online yoga practice. I have opened registration to a monthly membership that will give you access to 4 different classes each week. All of these classes will be offer...ed via zoom. The proposed schedule is as follows: Monday - Prana Vinyasa @ 12 noon Tuesday - Restore and Rest @ 7:30 pm Wednesday - Prana Vinyasa @ 12 noon Thursday - Gentle Hatha @ 6 pm Investment ~ $90 or PWYC With your monthly membership, you may attend as many of these classes each week as you can manage Please let me know if you have any questions about this offering ( re: class style, attending via zoom, access to props, etc). Sign up via a private message to me With love and warmth, Laura

CALMING & NOURISHING DREAM CREAM This sweet jar of heaven is definitely a customer favourite. I have sold so many over the years, to devoted dears who don’t want to go without it. Hard to believe I just put it on my Etsy website today Now maybe folks less local to the Peterborough area can love it and be loved by it too!... Hands up if you have ever blissed out with this Dream Cream! See more

Words cannot express how honoured I am to be invited into the heart opening experience, that is assisting with these Yoga Teacher Trainings (YTT). It is such a gift in my life. I am currently living in a blissful resonance of this inspiring group’s graduating ceremony that happened last Saturday. Which just so happened to mark the 6 year anniversary of my first day of YTT! I can’t believe how far each of these women have come to make it to this place. Watching you each of you, YTT students and staff, shine, move and rise through so many obstacles, kind of blew my mind! You dove deep, worked hard, stayed the course, and felt an indescribable array of feels. And here you are now xo I couldn’t be more amazed by your strength. You all hold such a special place in my heart

Despite our darnedest efforts to keep our immune systems in tip top shape, the sniffles have arrived. Violet is home from school and we crafted these sweet little inhalers to help hurry along the decongesting!

Saying a bittersweet goodbye to summer and a rosey cheeked hello to Autumn. I intend to savour the beauty of this season too

{ NATURAL MAKEUP } I like to call this cute little product, a Smile Shimmer. It’s an all natural tinted lip balm/highlighter free from toxins. Handmade by this gal who likes to keep things simple! One product, two uses! ... My Smile Shimmers come in 4 different shades which are coloured with natural minerals and powders. Featured here is HibisKiss Golden Rose, GoldenRad and Cocoa Calypso are also available Enjoy the subtle colour and sparkle on your lips and/or your cheekbones. With ingredients like Organic Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter and Jojoba Ojl, it’s not only beautiful, but very nourishing! Oh, and they smell of Lavender and Vanilla

{ IMMUNE SUPPORTS } My little one is headed back to school tomorrow. Like many parents, I have faced a lot of anxiety and uncertainty around what to do this school year. After much consideration, we decided that Violet would go back to school. I am so grateful for our health. I do feel empowered to support our immunity as much as we can at this time. ... We have stocked up on lots of vitamin C & D, we eat healthy meals with tonnes of garlic and ginger, drink elderberry almost everyday, and keep a stash of an essential oil blend called Winter Blend from Alypsis Inc. This might be Violets favourite support (well it’s likely tied with drinking yummy elderberry syrup). We dilute the Winter Blend in a carrier oil and use it to massage our feet before bed She loves it! A lot more than drinking lots of water and getting a decent sleep Also so important of course! What immune supports are you calling on? I’d love to hear! Also, does anyone have a tried and trusted recipe for fire cider? I would love to get some batched. Be well xo See more

Gosh heck! Is that autumn around the corner? I can hardly believe that September is already here with all of its loveliness I am here to remind you to reach out if you are seeking opportunities to connect with breath, body, heart and self. I will be teaching yoga classes online with the addition of classes in person in the coming weeks. The schedule is a bit fluid but I want to share the current offerings:... { MONDAY } Noon - online { WEDNESDAY } Noon - online { THURSDAY } 6 pm - online { FRIDAY } 5:30 pm - at Peterborough Living Yoga { SUNDAY } 7:30 pm - Restorative Yoga - online Please let me know if you feel called to any of these offerings and/or have questions about the classes. I am particularly excited about Sunday evenings. Restorative Yoga...in the comfort of our homes!!! See more

On a personal and professional level, I try to be very conscious of how much packaging is involved with the items I purchase. { The upside } This awareness helps me to reduce the amount of waste I am producing personally and professionally. { The downside } Some may think I have an unhealthy obsession with collecting jars They may or may not be wrong.... I am so grateful that I can source many of my dry ingredients (herbs, sugar, oats, etc) for the personal care products I create, from local businesses. Prior to the pandemic, these shops would allow me to fill my own jars with bulk goods so there was no waste with the purchase. Now there is still very little waste... a plastic bag that I can easily reuse. The products that I make and sell for you are as often as possible, in glass jars or bottles. Not only are they a good choice for our environment, but they look so beautiful! There are multiple layers to the joy in using them! When you buy products from me, you might love keeping the bottles or jars and reusing them yourself. If you don’t have a use for them, you can return them as a $1 deposit/bottle or jar on your next purchase. I can then quarantine and sanitize your empties Remember it’s rethink firstly, then reduce, reuse, recycle See more

You bet I am getting the #elderberry #backtoschool supplies ready over here. Tincture and syrup in the making!

It’s high-time for a #lemongrass harvest !!

{ ACNE TREATMENT OIL } I am so grateful for these sweet words shared with me by a lovely client. I always love hearing about your experiences with my products I LOVE it!! I swear it has changed my life and I'm not even exaggerating. My acne used to be so bad...I had tried everything. Now my face barely breaks out and even when it does, its nothing like before!!

{ OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS } Because summer isn’t over yet ! I am savouring August and all of the sunshine and this heat, like it’s my job

Natural personal care and wellness Porch-Side Pick-Ups! Safe and convenient