our passion
Our wellness practices are modalities that we use everyday. They supported us in becoming our favourite versions of ourselves and living our best lives. We experienced great trauma release, clarity, peace, love and happiness by incorporating these modalities into our lives and we want the same for you. Elevate your wellness and elevate your life.
the studio
embrace the journey
Welcome to our private, intimate wellness studio. We are nestled in a century old historic home, ideal for truly escaping the commercial world and replacing it with one of connection, intimacy and wellness. Even though we are a studio in a beautiful historic home, we are not a home studio. We use the entire historic building as studio and healing space. We have beautifully and lovingly restored the entire property to bring you a private, luxury retreat nestled right in the heart of the city. It's truly magical.
We are streamlining your wellness journey by bringing you a number of unique holistic healing modalities all conveniently in one location.
We practice what we preach here and therefore, are bringing you all of our beloved wellness practices under one roof. We offer yoga, meditation, sound bowl healing, breath work, intuitive talk therapy, reiki and custom mediations, goal setting and guidance and cold therapy. The key to breaking free from old conditioning and creating new healthy patterns is consistency. It's committing to yourself and showing up for yourself everyday. We have made it easy for you to show up by providing you with a variety of weekly semi-private classes and 1:1 sessions.
Yoga is an incredible healing modality and we proudly offer a unique real yoga experience here where we bring back the OG principles and purpose of yoga. We know that yoga is far more than just another fitness class. We know that it is an incredible self-discovery and self-healing tool. Discover the incredible healing properties of yoga with us.
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Our mission is to create a safe space for you to embark on your self-healing journey and become a Master of Self. Here you will find an inviting space where we all come together united as one. Where everyone has a voice and where we are all part of the conversation. Here you will find unique offerings that will induce mindfulness, awareness, peace, clarity and love.
Hi, I’m Shalyn
I am so happy that you are here! Yoga has been part of my life for nearly a decade and I felt its power the first time I stepped onto my mat and that feeling is something that I want everyone to experience. I found yoga when I was at one of the lowest points in my life and it supported me in getting back on my feet and becoming my favourite version of myself. I am obsessed with the philosophy of yoga and the OG yogis, and I want to share that knowledge with you. Yoga is far more than fitness. Yoga is a mindset. Yoga is therapy. Yoga is your gateway to self-discovery, self-healing and most importantly, self-love. Join me on your mat and start your journey today! We will explore the philosophies of yoga while connecting our mind, body and spirit through breath, movement, meditation and reflection.
Hi, I am Geneve!
I am a wife, a mom of two super awesome kids and three fur babies.
I'm awkward, clumsy, and not very flexible. I suffered from anxiety attacks when I was young and was introduced to yoga at the young age of 13 by my Grandmother. It literally changed my life, the slow mindful movement helped me get my breath back. And Savasana, who knew it would be such a help for my mind if I practiced right before bed.
I am here to hold space for you at your level in yoga and I look forward to seeing you on your mat.
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Hi! I’m Brooke Ritchot.
I went to my first yoga class 11 years ago and haven’t looked back since. Yoga has taught me more about life & myself then I ever could have imagined.
As a mama of two little ones, a business owner, a yoga teacher and a women with ADD I practice living the yogic lifestyle so I can be the person I desire to be, to bring me back to the present moment & to deepen my connection within the body, mind, spirit & emotion realms.
I’m forever grateful that I can share this practice & way of living with you too!
​Hello, I’m Dale
I’m so excited to be here. I’ll start by saying I’m happily married to my high-school sweetheart and a fur mom to our spoiled kitty, Sammi. I love, live and place high importance on all things health, from moving my body, eating well, surrounding myself with uplifting people and creating quiet time to recharge. As a certified personal trainer, fitness and barre instructor, I try to inspire everyone, who will listen, to adopt healthy lifestyles. I live by example as I wasn’t always on this path. A life-changing event woke me up, over 20 years ago, and I’m grateful as it made me take the steps needed to improve myself and my life. That I get to share, what I’ve learned, is the cherry on top!
Besides fitness, I love food and cooking it. I even love shopping for it. Friends/family time and lake time top all and I’ve recently took up the art of crocheting and love making things from blankets to stuffies.
Hi, I am Jessica
From a young age, I was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and mind body connection. I loved yoga right from the start, exploring many different styles. When I started practicing Vinyasa yoga, the fluidity, beauty and meditative qualities captured my heart. Savasana was mind blowing to me, I fell in love with mediation.
I have been practicing yoga for about 15 years on and off. Always coming back to the practice has kept me light and grounded. Whenever I feel lost, I come back to yoga to find my authentic self. I began my teaching journey two years ago with the intention to help spark the light in everyone I practice with . As one of us lights up, it sparks something in another and we rise up together.
Through a lighthearted approach to teaching, I aim to bring out the inner light in everyone who practices with me. My classes can vary from a sweaty vinyasa to a soothing restorative class to help present the balance that closely mirrors our lives. My favourite poses are child’s and warrior 2.
Be the light
Shalyn
OG, owner, guide, teacher + speaker
Welcome! I am so happy that you are here! I created this space as part of my self-healing journey and I am so happy to share it with you. I am a Wellness Guide that incorporates a number of different healing modalities into my offerings. I am a Yoga Teacher, Meditation Guide, Inspirational Speaker, Sound and Reiki Practitioner. I am a Master of Self advocate and I am here to show you how powerful you are. My main goal is to support you on your journey to self. You can connect with me on your mat in one of my weekly drop-in classes or connect with me in a private session. I offer private Journey to Self sessions as well as additional private holistic healing sessions. If you have questions or wonder how I can support you on your journey, let's connect through a free consultation and get to know each other better. A consultation with me will enable you to get to know me and get a feel for the healing space that I have created. I look forward to meeting you!
my journey
Hi, I am Shalyn and I am a Warrior. I am a former teen mom and unofficially one of the OG mic droppers.
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Why would you want me as your Wellness Guide? Simple. I don't just talk the talk, I have walked the walk and I continue to do so. Wellness is a way of life for me. It's not a fad diet or a two week fix, it's living and breathing it everyday. I chose to self-heal and release myself of the trauma that I carried from my past. I taught myself how to love and accept myself and I know that it is up to me to find my happiness within. I removed the chip from my shoulder so that I could take back my life. I learned the importance of what it means to show up for myself everyday. Your self-healing journey is a lifelong commitment, it's a way of life. Everything that I have in this life I have worked for. I have dreamt it, manifested it and worked for it. I know what the power of discipline, commitment and hard work look like.
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Life is hard, it's not for the faint of heart, but it's how you choose to approach life that will determine your happiness. Your mindset, attitude and perspective is paramount. For years I lived with a huge chip on my shoulder. I blamed the world and felt like the world was out to get me. I carried so much trauma that it literally started to crush me. One day I woke up and began the shift to snap out of it. I began my journey to self. I realized that it was up to me and only me to take control of my happiness. It wasn't up to others to make me happy and it certainly wasn't up to the world. From the moment I shifted my mindset, my entire life changed.
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So, why would you want me as a Guide? Simple. I have been on both sides. I know what it's like to scrape by, to feel that gut wrenching hurt deep down inside, to wonder if you will ever be happy and abundant. Today, I am 44 years old with a 29 year old daughter, a 15 year old daughter, a 13 year old son and two grandsons! My husband and I have been together for 24 years and we have grown an incredible family and life. Marriage hasn't been easy, but we have made it. We started out together as children with a child. We had a plan and a dream for our life and we have made it come true. Today, my 20 year old self would be amazed. I empower and lift up people wherever I go, I shine my light. My purpose is to empower others. I am proud of the life that I have created and I know what it means to be grateful and live through the lens of abundance. If you are ready to break free from your own misery, I am ready to be your Guide.
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Namaste,
Shalyn