🌿 East End Yoga – End of Summer Newsletter – August
Hello Dear Yogis,
As summer winds down and autumn begins to unfold, I’d like to share reflections, updates, and upcoming opportunities with you.
Wishing you a peaceful close to summer, and looking forward to seeing you on the mat this September. With gratitude, Darlene East End Yoga 🌐 www.eastendyoga.ca
✨ Summer Reflections
This summer has been filled with sunshine, movement, and community. From gentle outdoor practices to our indoor Wednesday morning stretch/weight yoga class and small group coffee meet-ups, each gathering has been a reminder of the joy yoga brings—on and off the mat. Thank you for showing up, sharing your energy, and keeping our community connected. This August, we explored partner poses in the park—and what an incredible stretch and deep opening they brought! Many students discovered new ease and depth in their practice. Here are just a few of the benefits: 🌿 Physical Benefits- Deeper Stretching & Alignment – Gentle support helps you access fuller stretches.
- Improved Balance & Stability – Builds core strength and steadiness.
- Increased Body Awareness – Feedback from a partner highlights alignment.
- Safe Exploration – Encourages confidence in challenging poses.
- Connection & Trust – Builds communication as you literally lean on each other.
- Stress Relief – Playfulness helps ease tension.
- Mindfulness & Presence – Greater awareness of movement and breath.
- Fun & Joy – Brings laughter and lightness to practice.
- Community Building – Strengthens bonds in classes and workshops.
- Supportive Practice – Encourages cooperation over competition.
☕ Coffee Break
Do you have a favorite coffee shop you’ve been keeping secret? I’m looking for 10–12 new or favorite spots to explore together this upcoming yoga season—send me your suggestions!🍂 Fall Classes Coming Soon
Our Fall 2025 Session begins the week of September 22 with classes designed to bring balance, strength, and ease as the seasons shift. A full schedule will be posted on the website soon—stay tuned! Draft Class Outline:- Tuesday evenings 6:30–7:30 PM (In person only)
- Wednesday mornings 9:00–10:00 AM – Stretch Yoga (In person & Zoom – back to regular time)
- Wednesday mornings 10:30–11:30 AM – Chair Yoga (not an easy class 😊) (In person & Zoom)
- Friday mornings 8:00 AM – Calm Practice (Zoom only)
🤝 Community Connections
In July, a small but mighty group gathered at Simply Italian Bakery for pizza, cheesecake, and laughter. In August, we welcomed new members at The Coffee Brick on Parkdale and enjoyed sampling Korean treats. These gatherings have been such a joy—more are planned for fall! Ongoing Community Support:- Birth Kit Assembly – Saturday, October 4, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM at Pioneer Memorial
- Donation Reminder – Please bring socks, women’s underwear, sports bras, etc. for delivery to women’s shelters in December. (Boxes will be packed end of November.)
🌸 Special Note
Yoga is more than postures—it’s about creating space for kindness, stillness, and balance. As fall gets busy, may you carry this spirit of presence into your days.📅 Save the Date
Fall session details will be emailed out soon—sign up early to reserve your spot! Feel free to share this newsletter with friends who may be interested.Wishing you a peaceful close to summer, and looking forward to seeing you on the mat this September. With gratitude, Darlene East End Yoga 🌐 www.eastendyoga.ca
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