Am i your kind of teacher?

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Hi! I am so glad you found your way here.

Choosing a teacher is a deeply personal thing. We all come to the mat (or the circle) for different reasons, and we all need different rhythms to heal.

 If my approach doesn’t quite spark for you, please know there is no judgment here, I’d be more than happy to point you toward another wonderful teacher who might be exactly what you need.

Whether you’re here to build strength, find a moment of stillness in a busy week, or navigate a complex health journey, welcome.

I believe that yoga isn't something you do; it's a way to come back to yourself. Because of my own health challenges, I have a specialized interest and passion in Trauma-Informed and Somatic practice.

Invitations, not Commands: 

You are the boss of your body. I am just the consultant.

Permission to be Human:

 If you need to keep your eyes open, sit on a chair, or just lie down for the whole hour? That is "advanced" yoga in my book.

Science-Backed Connection:

 We use movement, breath, sound & singing to tone the nervous system and build resilience.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with wellness. For a long time, I thought that meant being a "gym junkie" - pushing my limits, sweating through the hard stuff, and focusing entirely on the external. I thought strength was about how much I could endure.

Then, life invited me to slow down. Actually, it forced me to.

When Endometriosis and chronic pain took over, the high-impact world I knew crumbled. Suddenly, my body wasn't a machine I could command; it was a landscape I had to learn to navigate with grace.

During this time, I also walked the wild, heart-stretching path of IVF to bring my two beautiful, spirited children into the world. Becoming a mother was the magic I’d prayed for, but it also brought a season of "losing myself." 

Between the juggle of motherhood and the physical toll of chronic illness, my light felt dim. My body felt weak, and for a while, I felt quite lost in the beautiful, exhausting haze of parenthood.

In that space of frustration and shadows, I found my true calling.

I realized I didn't need to "push" anymore; I needed to listen. I turned toward Yoga, Pilates, Somatic movement, and Sound therapy -not as a way to "exercise," but as a way to come home.

I went from battling my body to befriending it.

I'd love to help you do the same.

Beyond the yoga mat, I am a firm believer in the power of Connection.

I found Women's Circle's at a time I needed them most, these safe spaces saved me, & helped me to come back home to my truth.

I will be holding Wellness circles throughout the year-some just for women, some for all, but all safe spaces for us to come together, share, connect and restore.

I hope you feel empowered to join us, even if this kinda' thing is completely new to you.

I am a  forever student of  Yoga, and a woman who is learning every day how to listen to my body's "No" so that I can fully honour its "Yes." - I battle chronic fatigue and pain and I'm still peeling back the layers to understand how best to support my body, and in turn, get a better understanding of how to support others.

I am not a therapist, and I’m not here to fix you. I am here to hold a safe, warm, and joyful space where you can explore your own path to wellness,

one breath, one song, and one soulful moment at a time.

I desperately craved a village during those early years of motherhood.
Finding Women’s Circles changed the trajectory of my life -they gave me a place to be seen when I felt invisible.

Now, I am honoured to host those same spaces for you. Whether it’s through the high vibrations of our Soulful Singing Group, an empowering & nurturing Wellness circle, the deep rest of a Sound Bath, or the intentional movement of a Yoga or Somatic flow, my mission is the same:

To hold a space where you feel seen, held, and empowered - no matter how "messy" or "unpolished" you feel when you walk through the door.

I am here to guide, share, and walk beside you as you rediscover your own light, even through the darkest tunnels.  

I am forever a student, and I would be honoured to learn alongside you.

with so much love, Lou x