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Offering body positive, accessible, joyful movement Aqua, Studio, and Outdoor Yoga taught through a trauma-informed lens It is my hope you will join me.
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EXPLORE A DIFFERENT WAY TO YOGA...

I am a fat Yoga Teacher. I started practising yoga almost 20 years ago. Through this, I learned a deep appreciation for my body. I gained confidence in myself and my abilities. These qualities became indispensable at a time when I felt my body had failed me, after I sustained several injuries from a car accident. As part of my rehabilitation, I was introduced to Aqua Yoga, a gentle practice that was vital to my recovery. The body awareness I developed and the mindfulness I achieved through yoga have also been especially healing for me. It has since been my goal to create safe spaces that are accepting of all bodies, abilities, genders, and identities, wherein I share my Aqua and Studio Yoga practice in a light-hearted, fun, approachable manner. I offer body positive, accessible, joyful movement Aqua, Studio, and Outdoor Yoga classes, taught through a trauma-informed lens. My classes are strictly anti-diet spaces. I enjoy working with folks in larger bodies, Veterans, Military Members, and their loved ones, folks who have experienced trauma, including survivors of Military Sexual Trauma, and/or live with Post-Traumatic Stress/Disorder/Injury. I am a Certified Aqua Yoga Instructor, a Registered Yoga Teacher (CYA-RYT 250 & RYT-200), a Certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, an iRest® Yoga Nidra Level 1, and a Warriors at Ease Level 1, Veterans Yoga Project, and Yogafit for Warriors® Yoga Teacher. I am also very proud to be a Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher through Transforming Sexual Trauma Through Yoga. Additionally, for the last three years I have been teaching Yoga with Adoptable Puppies at Pet-A-Palooza. As this is a family event, I chose to further my education with a 30 Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training. I am currently pursuing my 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training to become a CYA-RYT 500 & RYT-500. Come explore a different way to yoga. Wishing you wellness and all good things,
Sonia (she/her)

26/08/2026

🍂🧘‍♀️ FALL REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY! 🧘🍂

Registration for the September-October series of all my classes ends TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH 2026.

Mindful Yoga - Gentle stretches and meditation
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
September 14th-October 26th 2026 | no class October 13th
$78 - 6 week series
View Royal Community Hall

All Levels Community Yoga - Light-hearted, fun, accessible yoga
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
September 8th-October 27th 2026 | no class October 6th
$91 - 7 week series
View Royal Community Hall

Dynamic Yoga - Energising joyful movement
Thursdays at 6:30pm
September 10th-October 29th 2026
$104 - 8 week series
Colwood Community Hall
This class is suitable for students with previous yoga experience.

Registration is by email and payment is by etransfer to [email protected] NLT TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH 2026.

For more information, please visit www.waterandearthyoga.ca.

See you on the mat this Fall! 🧡

16/08/2026

🧘‍♀️🐕🧘 PUPPY YOGA TODAY! 🧘🐕🧘‍♀️

YOGA WITH ADOPTABLE PUPPIES at The Day Of The Dog Pet-A-Palooza is TODAY, SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH! Yay!

This body positive, accessible, joyful movement 30 minute ground practice will afford plenty of play and cuddle time with the Victoria Humane Society’s adoptable puppies, all under a shady marquee tent. Be sure to bring your mat, any props you may need, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.

This event will be held at Spiral Beach (near Dallas Rd and Cook St).

Space is limited and some classes are already sold out!

Tickets are $20 and available for purchase online only https://www.tickettailor.com/events/justloveanimalssociety/2208527
See class schedule here https://www.petapaloozawest.com/yyj-yoga

*** A Consent, Waiver, and Release of Liability Form signed by a parent or legal guardian is mandatory for all children 17 years and under to participate in this event. ***

For more information, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/puppy-yoga

Looking forward to seeing you all on the mat for this super fun practice! 💙🤎

15/08/2026

🧘‍♀️🐕🧘 PUPPY YOGA TOMORROW! 🧘🐕🧘‍♀️

YOGA WITH ADOPTABLE PUPPIES at The Day Of The Dog Pet-A-Palooza is TOMORROW, SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH! Yay!

This body positive, accessible, joyful movement ground practice will afford plenty of play and cuddle time with the Victoria Humane Society’s adoptable puppies, all under a shady marquee tent. Be sure to bring your mat, any props you may need, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.

Classes will run on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at Spiral Beach (near Dallas Rd and Cook St).

Space is limited and some classes are already sold out!

Tickets are $20 and available for purchase online only https://www.tickettailor.com/events/justloveanimalssociety/2208527
See class schedule here https://www.petapaloozawest.com/yyj-yoga

*** A Consent, Waiver, and Release of Liability Form signed by a parent or legal guardian is mandatory for all children 17 years and under to participate in this event. ***

For more information, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/puppy-yoga

Looking forward to seeing you all on the mat for this super fun practice! 💙🤎

09/08/2026

🧘‍♀️🐕🧘 PUPPY YOGA - NEXT SUNDAY! 🧘🐕🧘‍♀️

I am thrilled to be teaching YOGA WITH ADOPTABLE PUPPIES at The Day Of The Dog Pet-A-Palooza again this Summer! Yay!

This will be a super chill, accessible ½ hour ground practice affording plenty of play and cuddle time with the Victoria Humane Society’s adoptable puppies, all under the shady marquee tent. Be sure to bring your mat, any props you may need, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.

The festival will be held at a new venue - Spiral Beach (near Dallas Rd and Cook St) - and runs for ONE DAY ONLY on SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2026, therefore space is limited.

Tickets available for purchase here. Be sure not to miss out! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/justloveanimalssociety/2208527

There is free public parking along Dallas Rd and on all the intersecting streets surrounding this area.

For more information and class schedule, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/puppy-yoga and https://www.petapaloozawest.com/yyj-yoga

This fundraiser is in support of the Just Love Animals Society and the Victoria Humane Society, where additional donations to the VHS will be happily accepted onsite at their booth, or can be made online here https://victoriahumanesociety.com/support-vhs/donate-now/

*** Please note, a Consent, Waiver, and Release of Liability Form is mandatory for all to participate in this event.
This form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian for all children 17 years and under.
These forms will be available onsite, and must be completed PRIOR to the beginning of class.***

Looking forward to seeing you on the mat for this special practice! 💙🤎

14/07/2026

EDIT — SOLD OUT in less than 24 hours!
I’m hoping GVAC will offer more classes in the near future. Be sure to check back.

🐈🧘‍♀️ KITTEN YOGA - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!🧘🐈‍⬛

Tickets for both Kitten Yoga classes on Sunday, July 26th are now available for purchase!

Sunday, July 26th 2026 at 4:00-5:30pm - Session 1
https://gvacrescue.square.site/product/yoga-with-kittens-with-sonia-session-1-july-26/YK2UNRITB6PUDZ3FCH7UFEZS

Sunday, July 26th 2026 at 6:00-7:30pm - Session 2
https://gvacrescue.square.site/product/yoga-with-kittens-with-sonia-session-2-july-26/5PUMBNG7KLCN2FELYNEDXYC6

Participants must be 16 years and up.
Children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

For more information, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/kitten-yoga

12/07/2026

🐈🧘‍♀️ MORE KITTEN YOGA! 🧘🐈‍⬛

Due to overwhelming interest, the Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders will be offering 2 more Kitten Yoga classes, and I am thrilled they have invited me to teach once again!

Both classes will run on July 26th at 4:00-5:30pm and 6:00-7:30pm at Uptown Mall (3rd floor above H&M).

Tickets are available for purchase online only.
Sunday, July 26th 2026 at 4:00-5:30pm - Session 1
https://gvacrescue.square.site/product/yoga-with-kittens-with-sonia-session-1-july-26/YK2UNRITB6PUDZ3FCH7UFEZS
Sunday, July 26th 2026 at 6:00-7:30pm - Session 2
https://gvacrescue.square.site/product/yoga-with-kittens-with-sonia-session-2-july-26/5PUMBNG7KLCN2FELYNEDXYC6

Additional donations to the GVAC can be made here https://gvacrescue.ca/donating/

Participants must be 16 years and up.
Children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

This event sells out incredibly fast and space is limited. Be sure not to miss out!

For more information, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/kitten-yoga

Looking forward to sharing this super fun practice with you 💙🤎

09/07/2026

🧘‍♀️🐕🧘 PUPPY YOGA - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🧘🐕🧘‍♀️

I am thrilled to be teaching YOGA WITH ADOPTABLE PUPPIES at The Day Of The Dog Pet-A-Palooza again this Summer! Yay!

This body positive, accessible, joyful movement 30 minute ground practice will afford plenty of play and cuddle time with the Victoria Humane Society’s adoptable puppies, all under a shady marquee tent. Be sure to bring your mat, any props you may need, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.

Classes will run on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at Spiral Beach (near Dallas Rd and Cook St). See class schedule here https://www.petapaloozawest.com/yyj-yoga

Tickets are available for purchase online only https://www.tickettailor.com/events/justloveanimalssociety/2208527
Additional donations to the Victoria Humane Society can be made here https://victoriahumanesociety.com/support-vhs/donate-now/

A Consent, Waiver, and Release of Liability Form is mandatory to participate in this event.
This form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian for all children 17 years and under.

For more information, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/puppy-yoga

Looking forward to seeing your lovely faces on the mat for this super fun practice! 💙🤎

08/07/2026

🐈🧘‍♀️ KITTEN YOGA 🧘🐈‍⬛

I am thrilled to be teaching Kitten Yoga with the Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders again!

This body positive, accessible, joyful movement 1 hour floor practice will afford plenty of play and cuddle time with the Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders' adoptable kittens, with an extra 1/2 hour after class for more kitten cuddles. Bring your mat, any props you may need, and a bottle of water.

Both classes will run on July 19th at 4:00-5:30pm and at 6:00-7:30pm at Uptown Mall (3rd floor above H&M).

Tickets are available for purchase online only. Additional donations can be made here https://gvacrescue.ca/donating/

Sunday, July 19th 2026 at 4:00-5:30pm - Session 1
https://gvacrescue.square.site/product/yoga-with-kittens-with-sonia-session-1/QPZQ6SBCFCWOKK3PYJGRYCXV
Sunday, July 19th 2026 at 6:00-7:30pm - Session 2
https://gvacrescue.square.site/product/yoga-with-kittens-with-sonia-session-2/7SHU3GKZFXJ5H6SZ6N63AFG7

Participants must be 16 years and up.
Children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
A Consent, Waiver, and Release of Liability Form is mandatory to participate in this event.
This form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian for all children 17 years and under.

This event is already almost completely sold out! Get your tickets before they’re gone!

For more information, please visit https://www.waterandearthyoga.ca/kitten-yoga

Looking forward to seeing your lovely faces on the mat for this special practice 💙🤎

01/07/2026

🇨🇦 HAPPY CANADA DAY! 🇨🇦

I am very proud and grateful to be Canadian, and will be spending the day with my family celebrating all of the wonderful things about Canada, and how fortunate I feel to have been born and live in this beautiful country ❤️

Wishing you all a fun-filled, joyful, and safe Canada Day! 🇨🇦
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23/06/2026

☀️🧘‍♀️ SUMMER REGISTRATION ENDS SOON! 🧘☀️

Registration for all my Summer classes ends next TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH!

All Levels Community Yoga - Light-hearted, fun, accessible yoga
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
July 7th-August 25th 2026 (no class July 28th) | $91 - 7 week series
View Royal Community Hall

Dynamic Yoga - Energising joyful movement
Thursdays at 6:30pm
July 9th-August 27th 2026 | $104 - 8 week series
Colwood Community Hall
This class is suitable for students with a regular in studio practice.

Registration is by email and payment is by etransfer to [email protected] NLT TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH 2026.

For more information, please visit www.waterandearthyoga.ca.

See you on the mat in July! 💛

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Thursday	08:00 - 11:00

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