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Winter Yoga Schedule

Teachers

Lesley Stoodley

Kelsie MacArthur

Lesley Stoodley

A native of Halifax, Lesley left the big city for the small town vibe over a decade ago and never looked back. She is an avid year-round vegetable gardener, Yogi, Ayurvedic practitioner, and homeschooling mom of three boys. Lesley completed her 200-hour teacher training through Grow a Lotus in Halifax. She teaches and practices alignment-

A native of Halifax, Lesley left the big city for the small town vibe over a decade ago and never looked back. She is an avid year-round vegetable gardener, Yogi, Ayurvedic practitioner, and homeschooling mom of three boys. Lesley completed her 200-hour teacher training through Grow a Lotus in Halifax. She teaches and practices alignment-centered Yoga. 


Lesley has learned that movement truly is medicine, and conscious, aligned movement is medicine unmatched. 

Nicoli Roelcke

Kelsie MacArthur

Lesley Stoodley

Nicoli found his first Yoga class at age 16 and has been practicing ever since. Ever inspired by the vast healing capabilities of our human bodies, Nicoli knows Yoga is a true path to health and wholeness.


Nicoli is a homeschooling dad of boys, an avid vegetable gardener, plant biologist and holistic/Ayurvedic nutritionist. 


Nicoli practice

Nicoli found his first Yoga class at age 16 and has been practicing ever since. Ever inspired by the vast healing capabilities of our human bodies, Nicoli knows Yoga is a true path to health and wholeness.


Nicoli is a homeschooling dad of boys, an avid vegetable gardener, plant biologist and holistic/Ayurvedic nutritionist. 


Nicoli practices with an emphasis on alignment, but always brings a playfulness into every class.

Nina Paris

Kelsie MacArthur

Kelsie MacArthur

Nina started practicing yoga at the gym when she was 20. She fell totally in love with the slow, steadiness of the movements and of the breath. In 2012 she took her first teacher training, looking to deepen her own practice. After the first class, she knew that she wanted to share yoga with everyone!

Nina is an eternal student and continue

Nina started practicing yoga at the gym when she was 20. She fell totally in love with the slow, steadiness of the movements and of the breath. In 2012 she took her first teacher training, looking to deepen her own practice. After the first class, she knew that she wanted to share yoga with everyone!

Nina is an eternal student and continues to study daily.

She is also a mama of two, a host of women's circles, a nature-lover and novice gardener.

Nina aims to offer her students a practice of connection, strength and freedom.

Kelsie MacArthur

Kelsie MacArthur

Kelsie MacArthur

Kelsie is an advocate for a slow, holistic approach to life. She is a lover of nature, plant-based healing and movement. Kelsie completed her 200hr teacher training in 2018 with Grow A Lotus. Her studies focused on alignment-based, heart-centred, hatha yoga. She is also a Certified Aromatherapist and often includes this modality in her cl

Kelsie is an advocate for a slow, holistic approach to life. She is a lover of nature, plant-based healing and movement. Kelsie completed her 200hr teacher training in 2018 with Grow A Lotus. Her studies focused on alignment-based, heart-centred, hatha yoga. She is also a Certified Aromatherapist and often includes this modality in her classes. Most recently, she has been studying herbalism.  Kelsie welcomes play, encourages strength and acceptance, and challenges her students to slow down and turn their focus inward to connect with their truest selves.

Yoga at Backyard Wellness

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What is Yoga?

What is Yoga?

What is Yoga?

Yoga is a mind-body-spirit practice with deep roots in ancient India. Yoga combines postures (asanas) with breath work (pranayama), meditation, and relaxation techniques to provide an experience for the body that is far more than just a workout. The wisdom of Yoga knows that our body needs more than just stretching or strengthening, but b

Yoga is a mind-body-spirit practice with deep roots in ancient India. Yoga combines postures (asanas) with breath work (pranayama), meditation, and relaxation techniques to provide an experience for the body that is far more than just a workout. The wisdom of Yoga knows that our body needs more than just stretching or strengthening, but both, and to balance it with breath, ease and mindFULLness in order for the body to reap the full benefit.


Benefits of Yoga include, but are by no means limited to:   ​  

- Improved strength

- Improved flexibility

 - Decreased stress

- Increased immunity 

- Increased peace of mind/happiness

- Increased connection to yourself and others

 - Improved cardiovascular health

...and so, so much more.     


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Yoga Pricing

What is Yoga?

What is Yoga?


Drop in: $16

10 Class Pass: $130

1 Month Unlimited: $110


INTRO WEEK: $20 (try as many classes as you can in a 7 day period. This is a one time offer to all students.)


All class prices are plus 15% tax



Pre-registered sessions have individual pricing.



We offer a 15% discount for students with a valid student ID


Private sessions (60 minute): $75+ tax





Class Descriptions

Morning Flow

(Hot) All Levels

Morning Flow

This is a gentle flow class to help start your day. With an emphasis on breath and a slower, steady pace, this class is sure to ease you into whatever the rest of the day brings. 


Suitable for everyone.

(Warm) Yin

(Hot) All Levels

Morning Flow

Yin is a nourishing, slow style of Yoga involving long held postures (usually 3-5 minutes). The long holds start to affect more of the subtle tissues of the body (think fascia), and gives time to connect to the breath and your self. Slow and calming. 

This class is "warm" to allow the body to easily relax and unwind at the end of the day.


Suitable for everyone.

Karma Yoga

(Hot) All Levels

(Hot) All Levels

Sometimes called a "community class". We invite teachers from around our community to come use the space and offer a by donation class to help support a local cause. 100% of donations make their way back into the community. Follow us on instagram or Facebook to keep up with which teachers will be teaching each week. 

(Hot) All Levels

(Hot) All Levels

(Hot) All Levels

All levels is offered both HOT and unheated. 


Our "All levels" class is a chance to come and flow, with many modifications given. Anyone from beginner to advanced student can find a balance and challenge with this class. Each class will involve time for sun salutations and movement, as well as time for slow and stillness.


Suitable for all levels.

(Hot) Vinyasa

(Warm) Slow Flow

(Warm) Slow Flow

Vinyasa is offered both HOT and unheated.


"Vinyasa" means "breath with movement". This is a quicker paced flow style class that requires you to dig deep and settle into your breath. Think sun salutations, fun transitions and sequences, all leading to that sweet Savasana at the end.


Whether you choose a HOT or unheated Vinyasa class, prepare

Vinyasa is offered both HOT and unheated.


"Vinyasa" means "breath with movement". This is a quicker paced flow style class that requires you to dig deep and settle into your breath. Think sun salutations, fun transitions and sequences, all leading to that sweet Savasana at the end.


Whether you choose a HOT or unheated Vinyasa class, prepare to sweat. This is intended to be a workout with emphasis on mindfulness and breath.


Suitable for those with some Yoga experience and who are up for a challenge. You can do it!

(Warm) Slow Flow

(Warm) Slow Flow

(Warm) Slow Flow

The perfect mix of challenge and ease. This class provides a space to get all the mental, emotional and physical benefits of yoga. We move at a slow and steady pace allowing you to pay close attention to your breath and alignment.  For people looking for a mellow pace and deeper stretch, slow flow classes will relax you while improving strength and flexibility.


Suitable for everyone.

Soulful Sunday

(Warm) Slow Flow

Soulful Sunday

Drop in for a gentle, hour-long Hatha practice in community. We will move slowly, connect to our breath, and aim for longevity in our joints, muscles and asana practice.


Suitable for all levels.

Lunchtime Yoga

(Warm) Slow Flow

Soulful Sunday

Come take a pause on the day and join us for an hour long, sweet and simple practice. This class will help ground you in the body, move what needs to move, and leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the day. This class is suitable for those on a lunch break who have to run back to work afterwards.


Suitable for all levels.

Foundations (Pre-Registered)

Foundations (Pre-Registered)

Foundations (Pre-Registered)

This pre-registered session is for those who are new to Yoga, those who want to refine and deepen their practice, and those who have been away from Yoga for a while. This is for anyone who feels they would like a comfortable space to learn, ask questions, and grow their Yoga practice from a strong foundation.


Pre-registered- Suitable for all levels.

Chair Yoga (Pre-registered)

Foundations (Pre-Registered)

Foundations (Pre-Registered)

This is a fun way to keep fit and have fun! Chair Yoga uses chairs to make the practice accessible to those with any mobility issues (after all, Yoga is for EVERY body!). 


Pre-registered- Suitable for all levels.

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