Above Average Wellness

What does Yoga You Could Do in Your PJs actually feel like?

Think softer, slower evenings. Gentle movement. Comfortable shapes. Time to stretch, breathe, rest, and let the day settle.

This is not the class where you need to push harder, get deeper, or prove anything. You can modify. You can rest. You can choose the version that feels good in your body that night.

The whole series is designed around the kind of yoga you could imagine doing at home in your comfiest clothes, which is exactly the point. We want the practice to feel accessible enough that it becomes something you can actually return to.

Begins October 18 at 7:00 pm.

Link in comments.

Have you ever felt exhausted but still unable to fully relax?

You finally sit down, but your mind keeps moving. You go to bed, but your body still feels alert. Even when there is technically time to rest, some part of you remains ready for the next task, problem, or interruption.

Candlelit Restorative Yoga for Resiliency offers a different kind of rest. For 90 minutes, your body will be supported with props while candlelight, stillness, and gentle breathing help create the conditions for your system to begin slowing down.

You do not need to wait until you are completely depleted to make time for recovery. Rest can be part of how you build the capacity to meet what comes next.

Friday, October 16 at 7:00 pm

Registration link in the comments.

Here’s what’s coming up at Above Average Wellness! ✨

October 16 at 7:00 pm | Candlelit Restorative Yoga for Resiliency
A slow, supportive evening of restorative yoga by candlelight, designed to help you settle your body, soften some of the tension you’ve been carrying, and actually rest.
https://momence.com/l/k8hP5q5x

October 23 at 7:00 pm | Art Journal
A creative evening to explore your inner world through art, reflection, and journaling. No artistic experience needed. This is about expression, curiosity, and making something just for you.
https://momence.com/l/VRh0k92o

October 28 at 7:30 pm | FREE!! Beyond the Buzzword: What Somatic Work Actually Is
Somatic work is everywhere right now, but what does it actually mean? Join us for a free workshop exploring what somatic practice really is, how it works, and why connecting with the body can change the way we experience ourselves and our lives.
https://momence.com/l/XehLeZQE

October 30 at 7:00 pm | Halloween Eve Somatic Dance, Rest and Ritual
Do something a little different this Halloween. We’ll move, release, reset, and mark the season through somatic dance, nervous-system support, rest, and seasonal ritual.
https://momence.com/l/ElhDQEA8

November 1 from 1:30–6:30 pm | Witches New Year Day Retreat
A half-day retreat inspired by the Witches’ New Year, with ritual, reflection, movement, and connection. We’ll honour endings, listen for what is emerging, and intentionally step into the next cycle.
https://momence.com/l/79h5PP2y

November 4 at 7:30 pm | Everyday Magic: Crystals & Simple Rituals for Home & Travel
An approachable evening of crystals, simple rituals, and everyday magic you can actually use. Explore ways to bring a little more intention into your home, travels, and daily life without making it complicated.
https://momence.com/l/x9hj4yMy

Find more at www.aayogaandwellness.com. We love seeing you at the studio!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been thinking about how much the people in this community mean to me, and I wanted to take a moment to tell you.

When I think about Above Average Wellness, I think about the people who walk through the door feeling nervous and eventually find their favourite spot in the room. The conversations that happen after class. The laughter in the middle of something hard. The friendships that begin with two people sitting beside each other, wondering what they have signed up for... if you know, you know... haha.

I think often about how much trust it takes to try something new, let yourself be seen, or share something you usually keep to yourself. I get to witness those moments so often, and I never want to take that for granted.

This studio is a huge part of my life, but you are what makes it mean something. Every class you attend, friend you invite, post you share, shop visit, and kind message helps me keep creating spaces where people can participate, feel supported, and discover a little more of what is possible for them.

Whether you have been here for years, recently found us, or are still considering your first visit, thank you. Thank you for being part of something I care about so deeply.

As a small thank-you, use code thankyou for 15% off workshops and registered programs. If something coming up has caught your eye, I hope this makes it a little easier to choose that time for yourself.

REGISTERED PROGRAMS STARTING SOON

• October 13–November 17: Your Body Was Never the Problem, a six-week online embodied experience. Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. https://momence.com/l/R5hgEVzB

• October 15–November 12: Strong to Stretch. Thursdays at 6:15 pm. https://momence.com/l/QQhEvLZP

• October 18–December 6: Yoga As You Are, a beginner yoga series. Sundays at 9:00 am. https://momence.com/l/GBhBkM46

• October 25–November 22: Yoga You Could Do in Your PJs. Sundays at 7:00 pm. https://momence.com/l/GBhBkyBL

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

There are lots of ways to spend some time with us this season, whether you’re craving quiet, creativity, connection, or something new. Follow the links beside each offering for details and registration.

• October 16: Candlelit Restorative Yoga for Resiliency. https://momence.com/s/143041693?skipPreview=true

• October 23: Art Journal with Mandi. https://momence.com/s/141971370?skipPreview=true

• October 28: Beyond the Buzzword: What Somatic Work Actually Is, a FREE online workshop. https://momence.com/s/144854038?skipPreview=true

• October 30: Halloween Eve Somatic Dance, Rest and Ritual. https://momence.com/s/142918364?skipPreview=true

• November 1: Witches New Year Mini Retreat. https://momence.com/l/79h5PP2y

• November 4: Everyday Magic: Crystals & Simple Rituals for Home and Travel. https://momence.com/s/143170575?skipPreview=true

• November 6: Feel Less Puffy: A Lymphatic Workshop. https://momence.com/s/142653971?skipPreview=true

• November 7: Men’s Reset: A Conscious Connected Breathwork Experience. https://momence.com/s/141072839?skipPreview=true

• November 7: I Call Myself Back: A Hypnosis and Somatic Healing Workshop. https://momence.com/s/143199452?skipPreview=true

• November 13: The Autumn Exhale: A Somatic Reset Before the Holiday Season. https://momence.com/s/143042419?skipPreview=true

• November 14: Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath. https://momence.com/s/142042646?skipPreview=true

• November 20: Breathwork Date Night: Connection, Curiosity and Play. https://momence.com/s/140972317?skipPreview=true

• November 21: Tuned In. Tapped In. Turned On: An Experiential Workshop in Energy, Intuition + Spirit. https://momence.com/s/143199559?skipPreview=true

• November 27: Art Journal with Mandi. https://momence.com/s/141971412?skipPreview=true

• November 28: Chakra Yin. https://momence.com/s/143042208?skipPreview=true

• December 6: Stay Steady This Winter: A Workshop for Balance, Strength, and Stability. https://momence.com/s/143042279?skipPreview=true

• December 12: Men’s Reset: A Conscious Connected Breathwork Experience. https://momence.com/s/141072844?skipPreview=true

• December 17: Holding Space for Grief Breathwork and Mini Sound Bath. https://momence.com/l/4ZhP6BJz

• December 19: Into the Dark: Winter Solstice Ritual, Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing. https://momence.com/s/142074434?skipPreview=true

• December 27: Step Into Your Soul’s Desire Day Retreat. https://momence.com/l/jJhG6naW

UPCOMING TRAININGS

For those wanting to explore more deeply, here is our list of trainings. Discount codes do not apply to trainings, but we have great payment plans!

• October 23–25: Advanced Meditation Teacher Training. https://momence.com/s/134663752?skipPreview=true

• Beginning November 14: Embodied Mastery: Somatic Healing Training for Personal and Professional Integration. https://momence.com/s/133915051?skipPreview=true

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027

• January 15–17: Restorative Yoga Training. https://momence.com/s/134664856?skipPreview=true

• February 7: 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. https://momence.com/s/144854599?skipPreview=true

• March 5–7: The Inner Limbs: 15-Hour Advanced Philosophy Training. https://momence.com/s/134674203?skipPreview=true

• March 19–21: Advanced Fascia & Embodied Movement Training. https://momence.com/s/134424844?skipPreview=true

• April 16–18: Energetic Alchemy: 15-Hour Training. https://momence.com/s/134668113?skipPreview=true

• May 8: Full Breath: Teaching Breath with Clarity & Confidence. https://momence.com/s/134425073?skipPreview=true

• October 2: 200-Hour Yoga for All Bodies Yoga Teacher Training. https://momence.com/s/144859298?skipPreview=true

I hope you find something here that you’re excited to put on your calendar. Mostly, though, I hope you know that your presence matters to me. I’m grateful I get to do this work, and I’m grateful I get to share it with you.

With love,
Trista
Above Average Wellness

Why can being scared feel so good?

Your heart speeds up. Your breathing changes. Your muscles tense before anything has even happened. Part of you knows the scary movie is not real, but your body responds anyway.

For some people, that activation feels exciting. For others, it is deeply unpleasant. Either way, fear gives us an interesting way to explore anticipation, adrenaline, sensation, and the nervous system.

Halloween Eve Somatic Dance, Rest, and Ritual is a playful evening of learning, movement, and deep rest. We will explore what happens in the body during suspense, move with some of that energy through guided somatic dance, and then slowly make our way back toward stillness through Yoga Nidra.

Friday, October 30 at 7:00 pm

Registration link in the comments.

You can understand your patterns and still struggle to change them.

You can know all about stress and still feel overwhelmed.

You can support everyone around you and still have no idea what your own body is asking for.

Embodied Mastery is a somatic healing training designed to help you move beyond intellectual understanding and learn how to work with the body, breath, nervous system, and felt sense.

Through somatic movement, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, embodied meditation, nervous system education, and practical healing tools, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Recognize and shift body-mind patterns
✨ Support regulation, release, and deeper awareness
✨ Hold space for others with greater skill and confidence
✨ Create more embodied workshops and experiences
✨ Better understand and support your own nervous system

Ideal for healthcare workers, educators, yoga teachers, coaches, wellness practitioners, helping professionals, and anyone seeking meaningful personal growth.

Use it in your work. Use it in your life. Most importantly, experience it for yourself.

We begin November 14, 2026.

Full details at the link in the comments.

What will you actually learn in Yoga, As You Are?

Each week, we will slow down and explore familiar yoga poses one piece at a time. You will learn how to use blocks, straps, bolsters, and other props, as well as different variations that allow the practice to work with your body.

We will also explore breathing practices, short meditations, and simple ways to notice what you are feeling as you move.

You will never be expected to already know what a pose is called or how to do it. Questions are welcome, instructions will be clear, and there will be time to practise without feeling rushed.

Over eight weeks, the movements and language will become more familiar, giving you space to build confidence and discover what you enjoy.

Sundays, October 18 to December 6
9:00 am

Registration link in the comments.

We are open for retail Saturday October 10
10am-3pm

Flash Sale: 25% off Crystals

What happens during Advanced Meditation Teacher Training?

You will experience and compare several approaches to meditation, including breath awareness, mantra, somatic meditation, open awareness, visualization, guided meditation, and Yoga Nidra-inspired practices.

We will explore how the nervous system, personal history, identity, and conditioning can influence meditation. We will also work with common experiences such as wandering thoughts, resistance, restlessness, emotional activation, numbness, and doubt.

This is an experiential training. Alongside theory and discussion, you will meditate, reflect, practise guiding others, and receive supportive feedback on your language and facilitation.

You will learn how to offer meditation in a way that is clear, grounded, trauma-aware, and accessible, while helping students trust what they are actually experiencing.

October 23–25
15-hour immersion
Online or in person

Registration link in the comments.

Not every new beginning starts in the light.

Some begin in the dark, after something has ended but before we know what will take its place.

Witches’ New Year: The Dark Beginning is an afternoon of reflection, ritual, remembrance, and intention for anyone who feels drawn to the deeper meaning of this season.

Together, we will make space to acknowledge what has ended, honour what has shaped us, and notice what may already be beginning quietly beneath the surface.

This is not about rushing into a new chapter or creating a long list of goals. It is about pausing at the threshold long enough to recognize where you have been, what you are carrying forward, and what you are ready to leave behind.

Sunday, November 1
1:30–6:30 pm

Registration link in the comments.