free yoga at government house
We are so very excited to announce that the Nova Yoga team will be teaching Free Yoga at Government House (50 Military Road) this summer! A big thank you to Lieutenant Governor Judy M. Foote for hosting this event for the third year in a row.
Every Monday & Wednesday at 12:15pm (45mins)
July 1 – September 30 (weather permitting)
***PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATIONS OUR GROUP SIZE IS LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS PER CLASS (as of August 24)***
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Please note:
- If weather is poor class will be cancelled. We will announce cancellations at 11:15am on our Facebook event page.
- We will meet on the east side of the Government House on the lawn.
- There is no washroom access or changing space at Government House; nearest bathrooms are at Bannerman Park.
- Classes are all levels and beginners are welcome to attend.
- There is no sign-up or registration, just come along and a find a spot on the grass to practice.
- Free parking at Government House, along Bannerman Street, and Military Road (check for permit only signs).
- Bring along your yoga mat, some water, comfortable clothes to practice in, and sunscreen and a hat.
- Families are welcome to attend.
In a word, Nova Yoga Retreats are delicious! Melanie and her co-leaders hold space beautifully, guiding the group through yoga and meditation practices and “off campus” excursions with gentle mastery. You can show up and know that everything has been taken care of. Her groups are always welcoming; I attended two retreats solo and left both with amazing friends. Melanie chooses retreat locations with natural and artistic beauty and most importantly–soul. Her love of travel and exploring new cultures adds so much to the experience. Last, but not least, the food and accomodations are always a delight!
It felt like a true escape from my normal life. I feel like I was able to connect to the area and the people who journeyed with me. Your ability to curate a safe space to be and a place to play for people is truly a gift, Melanie. Thank you.
I can’t recommend Nova Yoga’s retreats highly enough. Melanie put together an amazing week that stretched our bodies and our minds, and left both stronger and more restored. This experience was much more than “just” yoga — it was truly a reset physically and mentally, and a wonderful opportunity to restore and refresh alongside amazing and kind women.
From the moment I arrived, I knew it would be a transformative journey. Each class left me relaxed and rejuvenated. This, along with amazing food and people, made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect yoga getaway.
Melanie finds the best places and brings together the most amazing people.
I love the opportunity to get away from the tourist areas and get to know the local scene. The food was fabulous, staff and accommodations were excellent. The yoga was wonderfully therapeutic. And I really enjoyed getting to know the group. This was a wonderful experience for me and my first time travelling as a single. It gave me the confidence to try it again.
Melanie is the most incredible yoga instructor. Her retreats are absolutely amazing. A magical experience of a lifetime. If you haven’t done one of her retreats, you are really missing out!