UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
From Angst to Agency
with Diane Rollert
In anxious times, anxiety can feel like the background hum of everyday life. We worry about our relationships, our communities, our futures, and the changes unfolding around us. This workshop invites you to pause, turn toward that angst with curiosity, and begin transforming it into agency.
Led by Diane Rollert, From Angst to Agency combines centering practices, gentle movement, group exercises, and time for personal reflection. Using the framework of family systems theory, we’ll explore how we, as individuals, families, and communities, respond to worry, fear, and change, and how those patterns shape how we move through the world.
Humans are wired to be alert to danger, so feeling anxious is not a personal failing. It’s a deeply human response. The question is not how to eliminate anxiety, but how to understand it, relate to it differently, and find steadiness within it. This workshop introduces practical building blocks for reducing anxiety and drawing strength from our own histories.
Participants often describe this workshop as both a profound personal experience and a powerful community-building one. You’ll leave with greater insight into your own reactions to anxiety, along with tools to feel more grounded, resourced, and in control in anxious times.
There will be some movement, with accommodations available for differing physical needs. All that’s asked is an open mind and a willingness to share space and reflection with others.
DETAILS
Sunday, February 22, 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Dress comfortably and bring a journal
Facilitated in English only
Pelvic Floor Awareness
With Cindy Cleary
Saturday, March 7 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
This pelvic floor workshop is designed specifically for people with female anatomy who want to better understand and care for their pelvic floor—an essential yet often overlooked part of our physical and emotional well-being.
🧠 Join us for an informative workshop designed to educate people with female anatomy about the pelvic floor's structure, functions, and common issues. We will discuss effective strategies for managing urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.
✨ The workshop will incorporate breathing techniques and targeted movements to support pelvic floor function.
💪 By the end of the session, participants will feel empowered and confident in their ability to address changes.
Details
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Cost 63$ Taxes included
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Saturday, March 7 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
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This workshop will be given in English and French.
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Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop start for a full refund or in-studio credit.
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Spaces are limited to 15 participants.
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For people of all ages with female anatomy.
You’ll leave this series with:
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A deeper understanding of your pelvic floor and how it functions
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Greater awareness of breath, posture, and daily habits
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Practical tools you can use in everyday life to support pelvic wellness
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Increased confidence and connection to your body
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A printed booklet and access to videos to continue your practice at home
Whether you're navigating a specific pelvic health challenge or simply seeking to strengthen your connection to this vital part of your body, this series will meet you where you are—with care, knowledge, and compassion.
Details
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Saturday, March 14, from 1 pm to 4 pm
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Facilitated in French and in English
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68$ per person, taxes included.
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40$ for members with an active unlimited monthly membership (message us for the code)
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Will include some movement and some discussion
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Wear clothes that allow you to more freely in, your yoga mat, and a pen and paper to take notes.
Ashtanga Fundamentals
From the Ground Up
This immersive three-hour workshop explores the foundational elements that give the Ashtanga practice its depth, structure, and transformative power. Designed for newer practitioners and teachers alike, this session will help you better understand not only how to practice, but why the practice is structured the way it is.
Together, we will explore the core pillars of Ashtanga Yoga, including the concept of Tristana (breath, posture, and gaze), the mechanics and purpose of Ujjayi breath, and the importance of cultivating stability through grounded femurs and functional alignment.
We will break down foundational postures such as Samasthiti and Dandasana, examine the role and intelligence behind the vinyasa, and unpack the structure and intention of the Sun Salutations. The workshop will also introduce students to the traditional opening and closing chants, as well as the etiquette, lineage, and traditions that help preserve the integrity of this practice.
Expect a combination of discussion, posture exploration, practical application, and space for questions. This workshop is ideal for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Ashtanga Yoga and build a more sustainable, informed, and connected practice.
About Valérie
Valérie has been dedicated to yoga for over fifteen years and is a devoted practitioner of the Ashtanga Yoga system. What began as an exploration of Vinyasa evolved into a deep commitment to the traditional eight-limbed path, which she considers both her foundation and lifelong study. She credits the discipline and structure of the method for supporting her mental clarity and steady growth.
She practices regularly with senior Ashtanga teachers including David Swenson and David Garrigues, among others, and remains committed to honoring the lineage through ongoing study. Her teaching is rooted in tradition while attentive to the individual body in front of her.
Valérie has completed multiple teacher trainings and is also trained in Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and the Tune Up Roll Model Method. She is passionate about sharing the transformative power of a consistent Ashtanga practice and cultivating a wellness-focused community in Lac-Brome.