As Winter Solstice approaches on December 21st, my Hatha yoga classes at Oca focus on deep rest, fascia release, and mindful softening. Through gentle preparation, massage ball work, and spacious savasana, we explore nurturing self-care during the darkest time of year. Join me on Mondays to ground, restore, and welcome the return of light.

Discover how yoga, surfing, and oil painting share the same mindful principles: breath, presence, and flow. During a retreat in the Azores, I learned how “trust the process” applies both on the mat and in everyday life. Join my Hatha class to explore how yoga can help you cultivate balance, patience, and ease—on and off the mat.

Join Eve at Oca this November for Yin Yoga designed to help you slow down, release tension, and align with the season. This restorative practice targets the Lung, Large Intestine, Kidney, and Bladder meridians to support immunity, calm the nervous system, and nourish deep energy. Perfect for finding balance, rest, and renewal as the days grow shorter.

Discover how Savasana, the restorative “corpse pose,” can help you navigate the dark season with greater ease, grounding, and renewal. Explore the connection between letting go, seasonal transitions, and mindful rest.

Explore the beauty of transformation with Nancy as she reflects on growth, seasonal change, and the importance of rest and integration before stepping into what’s next.

From a gentle nudge by a friend to a year of mindful yoga, Aurora shares how shared practice fosters friendship, community, and gratitude.

This autumn, Yee reflects on gratitude for community, knowledge, and joyful living, while letting go of negative patterns, phone attachment, and ego to embrace mindful growth.

Parenting is one of the most powerful forms of yoga. In this blog, Meg explores how the challenges and joys of raising children invite us to practise patience, presence, compassion, and breath—yoga’s core teachings—off the mat. From tantrums to sleepless nights, discover how mindful parenting becomes a daily path of connection, growth, and self-kindness.

Discover the joy of lifelong learning in yoga. Leah reflects on her Advanced Yoga Teacher Training journey, exploring anatomy, philosophy, and mindfulness, and shows how curiosity on and off the mat inspires growth, reflection, and a deeper, ever-evolving practice.

Take your yoga practice beyond the mat with these 8 essential books that blend philosophy and asana. Learn to integrate mindfulness, ethics, and self-awareness into your practice, turning poses into a daily path of growth, presence, and inner reflection.

Explore the path of the feminine through Movement for the Feminine, a weekly women’s circle and movement class. Using somatic practices and body-based inquiry, women learn to embody their soul’s truth, connect with their bodies, and expand into their fullest selves in a supportive, soulful community.

Karma Yoga isn’t just about grand gestures — it’s about bringing mindfulness and compassion to everyday tasks. While cleaning my mum’s kitchen, I discovered how simple acts of service can become a spiritual practice, cultivating patience, gratitude, and presence. Even small actions, done with care, can embody love and mindful living.

Yoga is more than just movement — it’s a personal journey of self-awareness, compassion, and connection. Each time we step onto the mat, we bring our whole selves: our breath, emotions, and energy. Recently, I was reminded of the importance of creating a safe, supportive space when a student experienced a panic attack during class. Moments like these highlight how powerful yoga can be for healing, trust, and growth — both for students and teachers alike.

Discover the deeper meaning of “Haseya,” an Indigenous word symbolizing rise and renewal, and learn how Ajeet’s powerful storytelling encourages compassion, healing, and community support.

October brings powerful energy with the transition from Summer to Autumn, eclipse season, and the Virgo New Moon. As Libra season unfolds alongside the Aries Full Moon, it’s a time to embrace change, find balance, and step into personal growth.

Focusing on transitions between yoga poses transforms your practice into a moving meditation. Learn how mindfulness in the journey, not just the poses, builds stability, resilience, and presence.

If you’re like me, a total sun worshipper, this time of year is such an adjustment. As we swap the endless sun for grey and damp shorter days, it’s okay to feel a little low as summer fades.