Yoga Blog and Articles

Learn about the studio, yoga, meditation, wellbeing, and philosophy to guide you through every stage of your practice.

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The Vagus Nerve: Your Body’s Pathway to Calm

If you often feel "tired but wired," struggle to unwind, or notice that stress manifests in your body as tension, digestive issues or restless sleep, your nervous system may be stuck in fight-or-flight mode.  [...]

A Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Guide

If you're still checking a few names off your holiday list, you're not alone. Last-minute holiday shopping happens to the best of us, but we have you covered. This holiday season, shopping local and [...]

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Host Your Holiday Party at The Space

If you’re searching for a holiday party idea that’s meaningful, memorable, and a little outside the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, The Space offers a beautiful collection of Private Holiday Experiences that bring people together. This [...]

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Veteran-Centered Wellness

At The Space in Fort Saskatchewan, we honour and support the brave veterans who have served. We recognize that PTSD is not “just stress.” It’s a complex, physiological condition that can affect every aspect [...]

  • Recovery

The Ultimate Recovery Combo

Whether you're a dedicated runner, a weekend warrior, or simply feeling the effects of an active lifestyle, recovery is the missing piece in many people’s wellness routines. At The Space in Fort Saskatchewan, we [...]

  • Pilates

Why Pilates is Hot Right Now

If you've been hearing a lot about Pilates lately, you're not alone. Pilates has skyrocketed in popularity, and for good reason! Whether you're new to fitness or looking to elevate your current routine, it [...]

  • Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy Explained: Body Based Healing

At The Space, we offer something a little different from your average yoga class. We offer Yoga Therapy, and we understand that the word “therapy” can sometimes lead to confusion. When people hear the word, [...]

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Sound Healing & The Power of Sound Baths

In today's fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and burnout are all too common. If you're looking for a natural way to restore balance and find deep relaxation, sound healing may be exactly what you need. [...]

  • Yoga for Athletes

Yoga for Athletes: Enhance Performance & Recovery

Athletes are constantly striving to push their boundaries, improve performance, and recover quickly. While intense training regimes and specialized diets often take center stage, there’s another powerful tool athletes can add to their routine: [...]

  • Fitness

Strength Training for Perimenopause and Menopause

Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, bringing physical and emotional changes that can often feel overwhelming. Preparing for this transition during perimenopause with regular strength training can provide immense benefits, helping [...]

  • Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy: A Holistic Path to Wellness

Yoga Therapy is a personalized approach to health and wellness that bridges ancient yoga techniques with modern medicine. Unlike a traditional yoga class, it is designed to address your unique physical, emotional, and mental health [...]

  • Meditation For Focus

Meditation For Better Focus and Productivity

In an age of constant distractions, achieving deep focus and maintaining productivity can feel challenging. Whether you’re a student juggling exams, a professional handling a demanding workload, or simply someone looking to make the [...]

  • Red Light Therapy

Red Light Therapy at The Space

At The Space, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve optimal wellness in mind, body, and spirit. One of the unique services we offer is Red Light Therapy, a revolutionary treatment designed to enhance cellular [...]

  • Yoga and sleep

How Yoga Can Help Improve Sleep

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a restful night’s sleep can feel like a luxury. Stress, busy schedules, and daily distractions often prevent our minds and bodies from fully unwinding at the end of the [...]

Energetic Highway: What Are Energy Meridians?

Have you ever gone for a massage and mentioned you have neck pain, but the massage therapist doesn’t end up spending a whole lot of time massaging the neck?! There are two possibilities for [...]

The Space wins New Business of the Year Award!

New Business of the Year - Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Active business operating in the Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont region that has started in the past two years. This award recognizes a new [...]

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The Eight Limbs of Yoga

Have you ever wondered about traditional aspects of Yoga or why it originated? Maybe you have heard an instructor during a class mention "taking your practice inward" or used words you have never heard [...]

Namaste 101

The teacher sits cross-legged at the front of the class, takes a deep breath and, pressing hands together in a prayer position, leans into a deep bow and reverently intones the word “Namaste”. Dutiful [...]

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A Guide to the 7 Chakras

You've likely heard of Chakras and unblocking them, but what does that even mean!? The seven Chakras are the main energy centres within the body. We want them to be open in order to [...]

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The Art of Letting Go

Have you ever been in a yoga class and the teacher suggested to “let go”? Or "release"? Maybe "surrender"? Perhaps you were in a pose where you tend not to feel like there is [...]

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The Meeting of Indigenous and Yoga Beliefs in One Space

In honour of the overlapping of National Indigenous Peoples Day— recognizing and celebrating the history, heritage, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada, and the International Day of Yoga, why not [...]