Danielle Hughes: Yoga and Wellness

09/06/2026

Labour Day weekend is a time that always makes me think about routines.

For many it is time for back to school, a return to work and end of summer vacations.

When the seasons change and we shift into cooler nights, shorter days...this is a great time to really take time to pause and look at our rituals and routines.

What do I do that supports me?

What is not feeling supportive anymore?

One key aspect we may think about is our sleep.

If you are wondering about different tools you can add to your routine to support your sleep...join me at EMBR studio September 19th for an afternoon of discussion about sleep and sleep supportive practices!

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09/05/2026

I had a lot of fun getting back into my essential oils and aromatherapy learning these last couple weeks. I love the smell and benefits of Thieves oils for the Autumn months. 🍂

Did you know thaf there is an interesting history and folklore around this oil blend and the original herbs that are used are completely different from what you would expect! Initially used as herbs and vinegars rather than essential oils, Thieves comes with legends, stories, and unique recipes that were believed to prevent illness for centuries.

Would you attend a workshop all about this?

P.s these are available at EMBR Studio | Strength, Fitness, Wellness, Community

Thieves, Thieves Oil, 4 Thieves, herbal folklore, Cambridge Ontario

09/04/2026

Although Summer is still with us until September 21, there is something about this upcoming long weekend that makes me really feel the shift.

Maybe it is a throw back to being in school.

Maybe it is the subtle shifting of energy moving from peak Summer to a slow simmer towards Autumn.

Either way, Labour Day weekend feels like a threshold. A pause. A liminal space where anything is possible when we cross over to the other side.

It is a perfect time for a little self-care and a new hair cut! I definitely needed it with all the postpartum hair loss happening right now. I am looking forward to it when this evens out a little bit! I am still so surprised by all the changes in my skin and hair postpartum...and of course wondering if it truly is postpartum or is this a little perimenopause added into the mix.

Either way, I am feeling pampered and lighter with this new cut.

Looking forward to what is happening or can happen as we cross closer to Autumn.

Postpartum, postpartum hairless, new haircut, new mom, new mom life at 40, older mom, perimenopause

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

I love that I have so many great spaces that I can easily get in a movement practice with Violet at both Atlas Yoga Studio & School and EMBR Studio | Strength, Fitness, Wellness, Community but getting to attend yoga today on my own....felt not only wonderful but also like a milestone.

The Samasa Yoga class is such a great space to be in, we explore movement, invite curiosity, and led by Denise today we had a beautiful container to be while she held space for us and adjusted the class and sequences to meet the students needs.

A class with Denise is always fun, filled with opportunities to explore movement, and to learn about the body- on the phsyical and subtle levels. She is not just a great space holder, she holds so much wisdom!

Samasa Yoga happens regularly at Atlas
Mondays 6pm
Tuesday 930 am
Wednesday 730pm
Thursday 930 am

Some classes are in person and some are virtual!

If you are looking for a yoga class, I highly recommend the Samasa class.

Postnatal also still happening Wednesdays at 1030 am- if you want to join me and Violet and the crew!

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08/11/2026

Thank you to all the lively students at Atlas Yoga Studio & School for being part of class today!

Violet and I had so much fun supporting the Samasa Yoga class today, we volunteered to help out with coverage to get out of the house and the studio is always a great space to be...Violet is super comfortable here from our postnatal classes we attend on Wednesdays.

It was lovely to put my teaching cap on for a general class again.

Yoga teacher | yoga | Postpartum | Cambridge Ontario | gentle yoga class

08/10/2026

Nurture your body’s natural system for immunity, fluid balance, and vibrant aging.

This 6 week yoga journey is focused on supporting your lymphatic system — the body's often-overlooked network for immunity, fluid balance, and healthy aging. Each week we'll gather for a 60-minute class exploring gentle sequences, breathwork, self-massage, and restorative poses — all designed to get things flowing. A short daily home practice keeps the benefits building between sessions. Come curious. Leave feeling renewed.

Dates: Sundays, October 18-November 29, 2026

Time: 10-11am (60-minute weekly sessions)

In Person and virtual options to attend available!

Registration is through Atlas Yoga Studio & School via their website. Look for Glow Within from the workshops list!

08/10/2026

Doing a little review for my 500hr YTT thesis today, the program is really coming together ans I cant wait to share it with the first group in the Fall.

The lymphatic system is an interesting study, one of the ways we will work with it is through humming and using Bhramari Pranayama or Bumble bee breath. Humming can help bring calm, balance the stress response, and can help relax the muscles of the face, neck, and chest which in turn can support flow of lymph

08/08/2026

LIONSGATE PORTAL • AUGUST 8

The Lionsgate energy is at its peak today, August 8 giving us a powerful moment to pause, reflect, dream BIG, and set intentions for what you are ready to call into your life.

This is a time for **manifestation, opportunity, courage, and healing.**

Here’s a simple Tarot Ritual to help you connect with the energy:

**You’ll need:**
A white candle
Essential oil(s) like peppermint, cinnamon, bay, lavender, Dragon’s Blood, frankincense or myrrh
🃏The **Strength VIII** and **Star XVII** Tarot cards
📖Your journal + pen

Create a quiet sacred space. Cleanse your space however you prefer, light your candle, and settle into your breath.

Anoint your candle with your chosen oil(s), tracing a figure 8 or infinity symbol as you say:

"Love is the vibration, courage is the channel. All that is and all that will be, renewed and awakened.”*

Place the cards before you.

Strength:Gaze at the card and notice what arises. Where are you being called to find courage? What does inner strength feel like? When ready, trace an infinity symbol with your finger over the card 3 times:

"I am strength and she is me. Courage rise, fear burn away. I am the strength. I am the will.”

The Star: Meditate on the card. What hope, inspiration or possibility is calling you forward?

Trace the infinity symbol over the card and say:

“I am the shining light. I am hope and joy. The Star is me and I am her. I am unlimited.”*

Now gaze towarda your candle and ask:

What is most important for me on my journey right now?

Write your intention down. Speak it aloud 8 times, then close your eyes and feel its truth within you.

Journal any insights, symbols, dreams or inspirations that arise.

You can continue with a Tarot spread, candle gazing, mirror work, or meditation if you feel called.

When finished, give thanks to your guides, ancestors, angels, or spiritual team and close your sacred space.

And remember: **never leave a candle unattended.** 🕯️

Keep a notebook nearby through August 12. Pay attention to dreams, synchronicities, sudden ideas and those little sparks of inspiration.

What are you calling forward this Lionsgate?