Shivana Yoga

10/15/2026

📣Come on out and support this great event! Saturday October 17 from 9-5PM. Ray Lewis Track and Field Centre. FREE!

⏱️ Timeline & Event Overview

🌿6:00 AM — Kat's Record Attempt Begins: Kat kicks off her massive 100 km backward running journey early in the morning. The public is welcome to arrive early to cheer and spectate.
🌿 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — Main Public Event & Open Track: This is the primary window for the public to participate. Admission is entirely free.
🌿 9:00 PM (Approximate) — Kat's Finish: Depending on her pace, Kat is expected to cross the finish line around this time to seal the world record.

👟 Public Participation ("Run Retro")

Attendees are highly encouraged to give backward running a shot!
➡️ Fundraising Laps: For every public lap completed, $1 will be donated to the Good Shepherd charity.
➡️ Safe Track Setup: Kat will be running specifically in Lanes 1 & 2. The public will have dedicated access to Lanes 3-8, where anyone (including kids and dogs!) can get a unique lane and bib to try retro running safely.
➡️ Giveaways & Contests: On-site prizes will be given out for Best Dressed Retro Runner, Best Finish Line Celebration, Most Determined Runner, and Most Energetic Cheerleader.

🎪 Vendors, Booths & Attractions

A variety of local booths and refreshments will be set up around the track:
☕️ Coffee, Tea, & Cookies: Available from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
🍲Free Samples & Soup: Complimentary soup and free Red Bull samples will be distributed between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
🙌Registered Massage Therapy (RMT): On-site massage therapy shifts run from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and again from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
🔥Tattoo Flash Sale: A special pomegranate tattoo flash sale will run from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (the pomegranate is the symbol for Good Shepherd's hospitality mission).
🥧Frozen Pie Sales: Available later in the day from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Kat Clewley's 100 km Retro-Running Record Attempt is on Oct 17, 2026 at Ray Lewis Track & Field Centre in Hamilton. Free admission. The public is invited...

10/11/2026

🪑 **CHAIR YOGA TESTIMONIAL #2** 🌿

These testimonials make my heart so happy! ❤️

Each week that we come together for Chair Yoga, I find myself in awe of the changes I notice in our class members. A more comfortable inhale, a longer exhale, relaxed facial tension, greater flexibility, improved strength, and a deeper sense of inner peace.

And then there are the changes that participants share with me themselves. Their words remind me that yoga isn't just about the time we spend on our mats or in our chairs. It's about how we feel and move through our everyday lives. 🌻

Today, I'm delighted to share another participant's personal experience:

💚 “Just wanted to let you know how much chair yoga has helped me. It helps lower my blood sugar greatly. I used to take 15 units of insulin. Now I only take 5 units. I learned how to stand up from a sitting position. It has helped with my mobility and balance. I look forward to every week thank you so much.”— J.P.

Reading words like these is such a beautiful reminder of why I teach. Every person comes to yoga with their own needs, abilities, and goals, and it's a privilege to share this practice with you. 🙏🏼

🌿 CURIOUS ABOUT CHAIR YOGA? COME JOIN US!

You don't have to be flexible, have previous yoga experience, or get down on the floor to enjoy the benefits of a yoga practice.

Our Chair Yoga classes offer a welcoming space to gently explore movement, breathing, balance, strength, and relaxation — all with the support of a chair.

🪑 Chair Yoga with Shivana Yoga
🍃 Tuesdays at 10 AM
📍 Sacred Heart Parish Centre | 24 Poplar Ave
🌻 By donation
🌿 Drop in — no experience necessary!

Whether you're new to yoga, looking for a gentler practice, or simply wanting to move and breathe in community, there's a place for you here.

Come as you are. You are welcome here.💚

*Please note: This testimonial reflects one participant's personal experience and does not establish that chair yoga caused the reported changes in blood sugar or insulin requirements. Yoga is not a substitute for medical care. Please consult your healthcare provider about blood sugar management and any changes to medication.*

✨breathe ~ move ~ be✨

10/03/2026

My deepest gratitude for a great OUTDOOR YOGA 20206 SEASON! Thank you to each of you who came out to breathe, move, laugh and create memories together! I look forward to seeing you again very soon! Stay tuned for updates! (PS. This is my first attempt at making a reel 🙃)

09/30/2026

🧡 Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).

🧡This day honors the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the communities affected by multi-generational trauma.

🧡It is a vital time to listen, learn, and remember the children who never returned home.

🧡Wear orange today to show solidarity and affirm that Every Child Matters.

09/29/2026

🧘‍♀️ Chair Yoga Tomorrow! Drop-In & Discover the Benefits ✨

Looking for a gentle way to move your body, reduce stress, and boost your energy? Join us tomorrow morning for a refreshing Chair Yoga session!
📅 When: Tuesday, September 29th at 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Sacred Heart Parish Centre (24 Poplar Ave)
💰 Cost: By donation (pay what you can)
🙌 Experience: Absolutely none needed! Come exactly as you are.

Why Chair Yoga? 🤔

It is one of the most accessible and supportive ways to practice yoga. By using a stable chair, you get all the incredible benefits of a traditional yoga practice without needing to get down on the floor.

Chair Yoga can help with:

• Improving flexibility and joint mobility
• Boosting balance and core strength
• Reducing stiffness and chronic tension
• Lowering stress and promoting deep relaxation
• Enhancing posture and body awareness

Whether you are a complete beginner, recovering from an injury, or just looking to add more mindful movement to your week, this class is for you. Bring a friend, enjoy the welcoming community, and leave feeling lengthened and relaxed.

No registration required—just drop in! See you tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM! 👋

09/25/2026

Our final outdoor yoga class of the year is tomorrow! 😭🍂Goodbyes are tough, but I am so incredibly grateful for the beautiful community we’ve built under the trees this season. Come share one last class with us. 🌿✨
🗓 Tomorrow, Saturday Sept 26
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Bruce Park
🧘‍♂️ Bring your mat & a cozy layer!

09/25/2026

Goodbyes are never easy, 😢 especially when they mean closing the chapter on another beautiful outdoor yoga season. 🌿✨

Together, we’ve shared deep breaths, warm sunshine, and a wonderful community under the open sky.

So tomorrow, please join us for our final class of the 2026 Outdoor Yoga Season!

🍁Saturday, September 26 at 9:30 AM
🍁Bruce Park ~ Queensdale entrance

While the cooler weather means we have to roll up our mats outdoors for now, the connection and peace we built will carry us through the seasons ahead. 🍂.

Come move & breathe with us! Bring a cozy layer, your mat, and your beautiful energy. Let’s make this final practice unforgettable. 💛. Who’s coming?? Let me know in the comments below!...

09/20/2026

Tomorrow we are gathering to welcome and celebrate the transition between summer and fall! Please remember to bring the following:
🍁yoga mat
🍁blanket
🍁writing journal
🍁pen
🍁sweater or jacket
Please dress in layers too! See you tomorrow at 6pm.

➡️If you don’t have the address yet or if you are still considering joining us, please reach out to me. We always have room for one more! 🙏🏼♥️🥰

09/18/2026

🍁 Fall is beginning to make its presence known…
The mornings are getting cooler, the air is crisp, and we’re soaking up every last bit of our outdoor yoga season.

Join me this Saturday, September 19 at 9:30 AM at Bruce Park, Queensdale entrance, for our Rise & Energize Yoga practice.

This may be our last outdoor class of the season. So if you’ve been meaning to join us, come out and enjoy one of these beautiful early-fall mornings with me. We’ll breathe, move, stretch, and enjoy being outside together. 🌿

🌿Saturday, September 19 | 9:30 AM
📍 Bruce Park — Queensdale entrance
🙏🏼 $10 drop-in / PWYC

Bring your mat, water and a blanket, and don’t forget to dress in layers!
Let’s enjoy the outdoors while we still can. 🍂

breathe ~ move ~ be

09/18/2026

🍁 Fall is beginning to make its presence known…
The mornings are getting cooler, the air is crisp, and we’re soaking up every last bit of our outdoor yoga season.

Join me this Saturday, September 19 at 9:30 AM at Bruce Park, Queensdale entrance, for our Rise & Energize Yoga practice.

This may be our last outdoor class of the season. So if you’ve been meaning to join us, come out and enjoy one of these beautiful early-fall mornings with me. We’ll breathe, move, stretch, and enjoy being outside together. 🌿

🌿Saturday, September 19 | 9:30 AM
📍 Bruce Park — Queensdale entrance
🙏🏼 $10 drop-in / PWYC

Bring your mat, water and a blanket, and don’t forget to dress in layers!
Let’s enjoy the outdoors while we still can. 🍂

breathe ~ move ~ be