Bala

Still some spaces available to join us for a TuneUp self-massage class on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30pm

You can join us in-person or live, online to roll away those aches and pains.

Tuneup fascial work can improve range of motion and circulation, while you reduce pain and tension in the body.

No experience required and TuneUp balls are provided for anyone joining in the studio. Purchase your own in the studio to join us from home.

Attendance is free for any Indigenous persons wanting to join us for this class…we all know trauma is held in the body. Let’s start that healing process together

Think all we do on a yoga retreat is practice yoga?

Think again 

When we visit another country on retreat, we get a chance to experience what makes that place special.

We’ve:
Gone surfing in Costa Rica
Explored Mayan temples in Belize
Snorkelled in Roatan
Jumped in cenotes in Mexico
Learned about spices in Grenada

Not to mention the sunset cruises, card games, hikes, waterfall diving and night markets.

Adventures find us on retreat.

Next up is Caye Caulker. January 6-12, 2027
Find all of the info at the link in bio or DM if you’ve got questions

If you’ve been with me in the past on retreat, what’s your fav adventure so far?

Roll away your aches and pains with us next Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30pm

We will use the original TuneUp balls for an hour of self-massage that’s sure to leave you feeling less tension, soreness and more ease in your body.

No experience required. Class is available for drop in to the studio or to join us live online from wherever you are.

Of course, September 30 is also Truth and Reconciliation day here in Canada and a day that comes with added stress for many Indigenous people. If you identify as Indigenous, this class is free for you to join.

What spot in the body are you most wanting to work on?

Let’s talk about the food we eat on retreats

Your retreat with Bala includes all of your meals and non-alcoholic drinks.

Usually, that looks like coffee/tea, juice and light breakfast things like fruit, yogurt and muffins first thing before we practice.

After morning practice we have a full breakfast. Depending on the retreat centre, it can be a buffet, plated or family style meal.

Lunch is the least formal, but still delicious. The freshness of the ingredients is always a priority. The chefs at retreat centres pride themselves on their quality.

Dinner can be à la carte or a set menu, but there’s always lots of options for all diets.

It’s a balance of meals that are comforting and familiar to us and testing out the local flavours and cooking styles.

If you have a special diet or allergy, we can work with it. We often have a mix of vegans, gluten-free folks and those who want their meat and potatoes.

Our upcoming retreat in Belize, we’re looking forward to some of the local cuisine, which is heavily influenced by neighbouring Mexico.

One very delicious and authentic thing we have to try in Belize is a fry jack. Have you had one before?

There are still some rooms available to join us this January in Belize. Check out the info at www.livingbala.com/retreat or send a DM for more info

Align & Flow is a popular class here at Bala studio.

Align & Flow is a vinyasa practice. That means we move with the breath through a sequence of poses that is different each week.

Options are always given to make the practice more accessible or more challenging and you don’t need any experience to join us.

Build strength and endurance with this moving meditation. A challenging, fun and rewarding class

The fall session is about to start. Join us for a single drop in or the entire session.

One thing many people don’t expect from their first yoga retreat is the sense of community.

You arrive to find a group of people of all ages and backgrounds, but everyone is there for the same thing.

Through meals, classes, adventures and down time by the water, you get a chance to connect on a deeper level.

Life and spiritual experiences are shared. You’ll come away with new insights…and likely some good book and recipe recommendations too.

Everyone is welcome and included.

Lasting friendships are forged on retreat.

Join us January 6-12 on Caye Caulker, Belize

Shoot me a DM if you have questions. More info at livingbala.com/retreat or follow the link in bio

Join us to celebrate the upcoming

Every year, Mike Fitch, the creator of Animal Flow comes up with a flow that is taught all around the world in the same week to celebrate the amazing moment modality that is Animal Flow

We will all learn the beginner flow of the year together.

No experience required.

Come. Have fun. Flow with us