As the longest night of the year invites us into deep rest, this special restorative yoga class offers a sacred pause — a time to slow down, soften, and honor the turning of the season.

Through gentle supported postures, soothing breathwork, and guided meditation, we’ll create space to release the heaviness of the year and welcome the quiet renewal of winter. Blankets, bolsters, and props cradle the body in comfort, allowing the nervous system to settle and the heart to open.

This practice will close with reflection and intention-setting for the season ahead, helping you emerge grounded, nourished, and ready to embrace the returning light.

Online via Zoom so you can skip the drive! Pajamas welcome!

$15 - All levels welcome. No experience needed — just come as you are and rest deeply.

In this 2-hour workshop we will explore self-massage techniques using Yoga Tune Up Balls. If you have never tried this, prepare to be amazed at this Self-Care Healthy-Care! Have you ever needed a massage but could not get an appointment with your therapist? Now you can treat yourself and reduce your discomfort until you can get in for a full treatment. We will massage our neck, shoulders, back, hips, quads, hamstrings, calf's & feet.

This will be deeply nourishing for your mind and body. We will explore some breath work to relax before we begin and end with a Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) relaxation. You will leave with the knowledge to give yourself a massage whenever or wherever you need it.

Location - Core Studio - Comox

You may purchase a set of Tune up Balls for $25 or borrow a set for the workshop

This gentle evening class features slow, mindful movement, calming breathwork, and restorative poses designed to help you unwind, release tension and quiet the mind. Practiced online, you can simply log off and head straight to bed — no driving, no rushing, just relaxation.

Perfect for all levels, especially if you have trouble falling or staying asleep.

No prior yoga experience needed. Pajamas welcome.

This level 1/2 class is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Pilates then create some intensity. You'll learn the core principles of breath, alignment, and controlled movement while building strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Whether you're brand new to Pilates or looking to revisit the basics and build from there, this class provides a supportive environment to help you move with confidence.

What to Expect:

• Gentle, low-impact exercises
• Focus on posture, breathing, and core engagement
• Modifications provided for all fitness levels
• class is recorded and provided to registered participants for extra practice

Next Session:

Friday, January 9 - February 27 - 8am - 9am - $125

Location - Core Studio, 821 Shamrock Place, Comox

Online attendance available

Please bring a Pilates or yoga mat

Drop in available, reach out to register - evolveyoga@shaw.ca

Tina is a Stott certified Reformer Pilates instructor and level 1 Balanced Body Trained Mat Pilates instructor.

This series of somatic movements are done lying on your back. This movement practice opens the layers of the body, assists in healing injuries and strengthens the core and deep muscles of the body. Expect to leave feeling blissful. No experience necessary.

Props required - bring a yoga mat and thin blanket or beach towel.

Location - Core Studio - 821 Shamrock Place, Comox

7 week series - $140 + GST

January 9 - February 27

Option to join virtually via Zoom currently available which will include a recording. Message me if you are interested in this option.

This class is designed for those 55+ who are interested in increasing overall flexibility, improving body awareness and control, core strength and balance. We will also explore breath work and mindfulness meditation and relaxation techniques. No experience necessary! Everybody is welcome.

Location: Core Studio, Comox

This class is designed for those 55+ who are interested in increasing overall flexibility, improving body awareness and control, core strength and balance. We will also explore breath work and mindfulness meditation and relaxation techniques. No experience necessary! Everybody is welcome.

Location: Core Studio, Comox

Do you want to love your lower back? This class is designed to support you in building a resilient and pain-free lower back through an integrated approach combining anatomy, therapeutic movement, and self-awareness. You will learn movements to strengthen your core, release your hamstrings and move from your pelvis to align your body and avoid lower back strain.

Bonus - You will be provided with a home practice plan at the end of the course to keep you practicing and loving your lower back.

Sundays @ 11am Crown Isle Clubhouse Silver Room - April 13 - May 25 (5 weeks - no class on long weekends). $99.00 + gst

A calming, supportive class designed for the unique needs of people recovering from brain injury.

This class offers a safe, slow-paced yoga practice tailored specifically for individuals healing from head injury. The focus is on rebuilding calm, balance, and confidence through gentle movement, grounding breathwork, and nervous-system–friendly relaxation.

What to expect:

• Slow movements done seated, lying down, or standing with support for gentle strengthening and improved body awareness
• Clear, one-step-at-a-time instructions to reduce cognitive load
• Longer pauses between movements to support pacing and reduce fatigue
• Restorative postures using props for comfort and stability
• Guided relaxation or Yoga Nidra to calm the nervous system, reduce body tension and support brain recovery

Mondays 12-1pm

Location: Studio IPF, 303B - 13th Street, Courtenay - Parking at back, Studio is upstairs, enter from 13th Street Side

Registration required. email: info.cvhis@gmail.com or call 250-334-9225

If you suffer from occasional low back pain, this therapeutic yoga class is for you! Studies of hatha yoga and back pain show that gentle core strengthening and spinal flexibility exercises can significantly reduce the reoccurrence of back pain. In this class, we will work on strengthening the musculature that supports the spine as well as releasing hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. This class includes an educational component so you will get to know your body better and learn how you can help yourself continue to feel good in it. Motion is lotion for your spine, keep it feeling great with this gentle movement class. No previous yoga experience is required.

This class is full, however I offer a virtual option for this class, please register for Virtual Therapeutic Yoga for Back Care offering. Drop in of Yoga for Back Care at Broken Squirrel in Courtenay Tuesdays at 215pm or Thursdays at 815am. Go to www.bsyogastudio.com for more information

If you suffer from occasional low back pain, this therapeutic yoga class is for you! Studies of hatha yoga and back pain show that gentle core strengthening and spinal flexibility exercises can significantly reduce the reoccurrence of back pain. In this class, we will work on strengthening the musculature that supports the spine as well as releasing hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. This class includes an educational component so you will get to know your body better and learn how you can help yourself continue to feel good in it. Motion is lotion for your spine, keep it feeling great with this gentle movement class. No previous yoga experience is required.

Classes will be delivered via Zoom and you will also receive recordings to use for the duration of the session as a bonus.

In today's fast-paced world, stress is a constant companion—but it doesn't have to control your life. Finding Inner Peace is a practical course designed to help you develop inner calm, mental clarity, and emotional strength through meditation.

This course introduces evidence-based meditation techniques that enhance the body's natural capacity to cope with stress. You will explore breath awareness, guided imagery, compassion-based practices & Yoga Nidra, all aimed at building psychological flexibility and long-term resilience.

By the end of the course, you will have a personal toolkit of meditative practices to help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and increase your ability to stay grounded in the face of everyday challenges.

No prior meditation experience is required.

Key Topics:

• Understanding the stress response and how meditation helps
• Building a sustainable personal practice
• Breath and body awareness
• Guided meditations for calming the nervous system
• Cultivating compassion and self-care

Who Should Enroll:
Anyone seeking effective tools to manage stress, improve emotional well-being, or build greater mental resilience.

Investment - $79 + GST

NEW...if you have a friend or small group that would like a customized one off class or series of therapeutic classes this can be arranged at your choice of spaces. Groups of up to 5 starting at $100/class. Reach out to Tina to discuss at evolveyoga@shaw.ca

You may be wondering how a personal yoga or somatic movement program could help you move towards your personal goals. Everybody has a unique story and challenges - I get that. I am happy to share how the process of developing a personal, custom yoga plan unfolds and answer your questions. Email me for availability - evolveyoga@shaw.ca

I recommend starting with a package of sessions so we can address your goals in a spacious way. Prepay for 3 sessions, total of 4 hours. Your first session is 1.5 hours and can be in person or online.

$250 fee

Contact me to schedule your sessions.

One hour private yoga therapy subsequent session $75 fee

Contact me to schedule your session.

One and a half hour collaborative session to discover how yoga therapy can assist you to meet your goals. Resources will be provided to you take with you following the session. Choice of video, audio or written plan.

$100 fee

Contact me to schedule your session.

Take an hour for yourself at the end of your work day to release stress accumulated in your body and move in a way that feels good! In this class we will work on gentle strengthening and releasing of the body from head to toe. All bodies welcome, no experience necessary. All you need is yourself and a yoga mat.

7 weeks - November 5,12,19,26, December 3,10,17

If you have to miss a class you may make up with an online class Thursday evenings at 7:15 or request a class recording :)

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