Move With Mel Yoga

10/17/2026

The Hope Standard is now taking nominations for the Community Choice Awards, and Move with Mel Yoga is on the list! Select or add your nominations for your favorite Hope businesses, attractions, and people.

Nominations open until October 30. The top nominees for each category will move on to the voting round. Have your say today!

https://hopestandard.com/contests/Community-Choice-Awards/ #//

10/04/2026

So much gratitude and love to the community for coming to the wildly successful 2nd annual Witches and Warlocks paddle on Kawkawa yesterday. Your presence, creativity, and magic made this event so much fun. I really loved sharing the power of yoga with you all as we warmed up our muscles, and wished everyone safety on the water.

Thank you so much to Hope, Cascades & Canyons for capturing the magic of the moments; to John Fillmore for bringing this idea to life two years in a row now, and to all the vendors, musicians, and MC who helped add a touch of extra special fun.

DON'T FORGET you have until October 6 to enter the contest to win a prize!

Here's how: Share a permanent photo or video from the event on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok for your chance to win.

To enter:
🪄 Tag Hope, Cascades & Canyons
🪄 Make sure your post is public
🪄 Post by October 6 at 11 PM

Stories disappear like magic, so they do not qualify. Each eligible permanent post earns one entry, and one lucky winner will be drawn by October 30!

This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.

More events coming from Move with Mel Yoga this fall, too. Stay tuned!

10/04/2026

What a fun event! I had so much fun leading the warmup at Witches & Warlocks on Kawkawa this morning. It was so great seeing so many magical beings of all ages and species some out and move, stretch, and paddle.

10/01/2026

Swapping summer heat for sweater weather and cozy fall practices. Embrace the changing of the seasons with me this October in my weekly public classes and special events.

✨ Events kick off this weekend, October 3, with Witches and Warlocks on Kawkawa where I'll be leading a magical warmup before we paddle the lake.

📚 Then, on October 17 comes a special collaboration with the Hope Library where you can 'read the body' in a gentle yoga class between the stacks and maybe check out one of their books or videos to take your practice home with you.

🧘‍♀️ And of course you can always join me for one of the public classes at the Hope Rec Center on Tuesday nights to explore the traditions of hatha yoga with a dash of spicy vinyasa.

09/26/2026

Grab your brooms, paddles, and pointy hats!

Come rain or shine, the second annual Witches and Warlocks Paddle on Kawkawa Lake in Hope, BC is coming up next weekend, October 3, 2026. Everyone is welcome - paddlers and spectators alike!

Come join me for a spellbinding warmup to loosen up those flying muscles, awaken your inner magic, and get our spirits ready to float.

Event details:
When: October 3, 2026 10:45 am
Where: Kawkawa Lake, Hope, BC
Bring: canoe, kayak, paddleboard, spooky attire, and don't forget your PFD.

Rentals available by reservation. Call: 604-819-8155

Let's conjure up some spooky fun on the lake this season.


Hope, Cascades & Canyons

09/23/2026

Just another day at the office...When I get asked to do an event, I fully commit to the theme.

Behind the scenes 🧙🏼🧹Planning and practicing a magical warmup for Witches and Warlocks on Kawkawa.

I can't wait to share this fun 15-minute, land-based warmup on October 3. No equipment needed - just a little magic to "cast a spell" on our bodies to stay safe, strong, and balanced on the water (and out of the depths of the underworld)

Save the date and come warm up before we paddle - we start at 10:45 am

🗓️ October 3,2026; 10:45 am; Kawkawa Lake, Hope, BC

09/09/2026

Join us October 3 on Kawkawa Lake! Dress up (or don't), bring your boat, paddleboat, canoe, kayak, or whatever gets you on the water and arrive early for my Halloween themed warmup before getting on the water.

10:45 am October 3 at Kawkawa Lake, Hope BC 🎃See you there!

09/06/2026

Did you come to Yoga in the Park 2026? We would love to hear what you thought of it. Please take a minute to fill out our 5 question survey here: https://forms.gle/14fXWPB6WsHwLZ3T7

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Please fill out this survey so that we can better understand your experience at Yoga in the Park this year and work to make the 2027 season even better. While answering the questions, please consider the location, time, day of the week, availability of equipment, inclusivity, quality of the classes,...

09/04/2026

How is it September already!? The late summer season is here and inviting you to ground down as we transition to Fall. This month I am offering that opportunity in a Tuesday night Hatha VInyasa class at the Hope Rec Center.

This class combines the traditions of hatha yoga with the breath-guided movement of vinyasa yoga in a well-rounded practice for the body, breath, and mind. You can expect movement, a few strong holds, breath practice, voice activation, and meditation.

Join me Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 pm in the mezzanine at the Hope Rec Center on 6th Ave. Only $6 a class.

photo credit: Lora Reehling Photography