Current Offerings:

Root to Rise

Perfect for all levels, our curated foundational practice that combines Hatha poses with invigorating Sun Salutations. Flow through a dynamic set sequence designed to build strength, flexibility and balance while honoring your breath. Each practice begins with a gentle warm-up, moving into a series of flowing Sun Salutations to awaken your inner fire then transitions into classic Hatha poses to deepen your practice. This class encourages mindfulness and leaves you feeling refreshed and centered.

Investment: $20/class drop in. Class packs available. Stay for Yin after this class and receive 50% off your Yin class!

Yin & Music

Enjoy a relaxing candlelit Yin practice with music. Suitable for beginners and experienced students, a reduced heat practice with longer holds to restore your joints and muscles. Practicing a similar sequence of poses in 4 week rotations, allowing you to fully surrender and begin to notice subtle changes in how the body responds to poses week to week. Please bring with you any items you use to support your practice such as blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye covers.

Investment: $20/class drop in. Class packs available.

***In support of our local healthcare workers, all Island Health employee’s receive a 25% discount on drop in fees with proof of employment***

Workshop-Yoga for Hikers

Hiking can be a physically stressful activity, putting repeditive strain on certain muscles. Learn about specific stretches to assist in muscle recovery after a hike and meet fellow hikers! This 90min class will start with a small discussion about the specific muscles targeted during hiking, then move into a 60min practice offering you suggestions on poses and stretches targeting those specific muscle groups. You will leave this workshop with a toolbox of stretches to help your body recover after hiking, and maybe a few new friends!

Investment: $30/class

Community Beach Cleans

Join us for community beach cleans! Each month we choose a different beach local to Nanaimo or Lantzville to clean and beautify for the community to enjoy. Spread some smiles, get some trash off the beach (and out of the ocean), help out your local environment and get to know others in your community. We provide the tea, garbage bags and disposal of trash collected, you provide the smiles! After we tidy the trash, join us for a short oceanside guided meditation. Sign up on our schedule under “Beach Clean-_____ Beach”

Investment: FREE!!!

Private Yoga Classes

Ever thought of having a girls weekend away and including a yoga class? Maybe you have a special gathering coming up where you feel everyone would love to be guided through a class designed specifically for your group! I’m excited to be able to offer group and private bookings upon request.

Enjoy a class that is specially designed to meet your needs! You will be given appropriate modifications, sequences and poses to help bring your body into a state of optimal health and balance. We can focus on the spiritual teachings and practices that will support you the most right now. You can ask as many questions as you want. We can take as much time as we need to address your concerns and to break down the poses or practices that you are excited about.

Contact me here for more information and to book a private or group class with me.

Retreats

I am available to be booked for local and international yoga retreats. Click here to contact me about bookings.

Upcoming Offerings:

The Deep Exhale

Welcome to a next level yoga experience! Dim lighting, laser lights, loud music, and the option to dress in the most fun, free and exiting way possible!

The first Thursday of each month at Vibrant Studios in Nanaimo. Expect an all levels accessible 60 minute Hatha Flow yoga class followed by a 30 min dance party and community building time. A different music theme for each class. Class will have less alignment and breath focused instruction to allow you to really be in your body for this experience. Come as you are, and soak up some amazing vibes. Inner Fire specializes in creating unique, soul shaking and fun experiences for all!

Please bring with you: any props you normally use, water, a warm layer, and a smile! Dress code is anything bright, creative, fun and easy to move in.

Investment: $25- includes 60 minute class, 30 minute post class dance party and two glow sticks.

Paddleboard Yoga

Join me at Westwood Lake for 60 minutes of Hatha style yoga on a paddleboard and take your practice to new heights! Whether you are new to yoga, or practice regularly this class is for you! Poses in this class will be less balance based, and more grounding. Classes run Thursday evenings starting after the May long weekend, and by request in Fall and Winter.

Investment: $25 (bring your own board). Don’t have a board? No problem! Get in touch with Westwood Lake Campground to rent one of their boards at a special rate! https://westwoodlakecampgrounds.com/boat-rentals/

Yoga at Pipers Lagoon

Join me for an all levels, 60 minute sunset Hatha Yoga class overlooking Pipers Lagoon in Nanaimo. This class utilizes a set sequence of Hatha postures as a framework for each class, while adding some variety in postures based on the class theme or intention. Please bring with you: water, a warm layer, your yoga mat, blocks/straps and a mug for a small cup of tea after class (optional).

Investment: $20/class

Yoga on the Beach

Join me for an all levels, 60 minute Vinyasa Yoga class on the sand at Blueback Beach in Nanaimo. Please bring with you: water, a warm layer, your yoga mat and your blocks/straps. Regular class pricing applies.

Hike & Yoga

Combine your love of hiking with your love of yoga!

Join me as we hike to secluded destinations to enjoy a private yoga class, all while enjoying some of the beautiful scenery Vancouver Island has to offer. Investment: $25