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Sitka and Stillness Collective

Anne-Marie/Uma Devi
↟ ERYT-500
↟ YACEP
Ashtanga. Jivamukti. Hatha. Sound Meditation, Mantra, and Bhatki Practices. Classes for open to all levels.

These teachings are designed to bring connection to mind, body, spirit, and the sacred world around us. The Sitka and Stillness Collective was created by yoga teacher and photographer Anne-Marie Harris. These practices are designed to cultivate stability and stillness within so that you can better navigate the experiences of life with a greater sense of ease and peace. These teachings are designed

to help bring awareness to mind, body and spirit through our connection to self, others, and the sacred natural world around us. I will guide you through practices of Meditation, Pranayama (breathing techniques), Mantra (chanting), and Asana (postures/earth connection) to create and/or deepen your practice and connection to self, others and the world around us. Corporate and Private classes available, please contact for more details: [email protected]

06/01/2026

A full-circle full moon (and $450 raised for the Earth!) 🌕🌿

Beloved community,

Last night, we gathered under the light of the full moon at MĀ Wellness for our very first Victoria offering, and our hearts are still completely overflowing.

It felt like a beautiful, full-circle moment to offer an immersive sound ceremony in a community that we have been a deeply rooted part of for so long.

Together, we wove a sanctuary for the earth, invoking Bhumi Devi and anchoring our intentions into the soil.

During the journey, something truly magical happened. The voices in the room united in the humming, om-ing, and mantra like never before.

The resonance was incredibly heart-expansive, purposeful, and deeply moving to witness.

Because of your beautiful presence and generosity, we raised $450 for the Land Conservancy of BC!

We are so profoundly grateful for your contributions toward protecting the wild ecosystems of this Island.

🌲Moving Forward: Our Next Fundraiser on July 26th

We are honored to continue this momentum and are returning to MĀ Wellness on Sunday, July 26th, for our next community fundraiser.
This session will be dedicated to raising funds for the PEPÁK_EN HÁUTW_ Foundation.

This incredible foundation supports food security and ecosystem education for Indigenous W̱SÁNEĆ youth.

Their programs provide vital, hands-on education for youth to heal the land within W̱SÁNEĆ territory, beautifully interweaving the purposes of Indigenous food sovereignty and native ecosystem restoration

We would love for you to join us as we gather once again to use our collective resonance as medicine for the land and the community.

Stay tuned for more details and booking for July 26th at

Thank you for breathing with us, chanting with us, and showing up for the spaces we love.

With deep warmth and appreciation,

Anne-Marie & Tiffanieand.stillness.collective

05/12/2026

🌊 There is a unique wisdom held within the Atlantis Chau Gong.

Forged through a process of bronze, heat, and salt water, its resonance carries the weight of the deep ocean and the vastness of the celestial field.

It is more than a sound; it is a three-dimensional anchor.

When the Atlantis sings, it invites a profound sense of remembrance—helping you dissolve the static of the daily world and return to your own expansive center.

We invite you to sit with this resonance.

Join us in Ceremony:
Explore our upcoming sessions at the link in our bio. 🌲
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05/03/2026

✨️The Altar of Abundance awaits.. A Lakshmi Session
The world asks us to constantly search outside for more.

The Ta**us Moon invites us to find our worth within.

On May 16th, we move from the idea of growth into the physicality of bloom.

Through the mantra of Lakshmi and the story of the Milky Ocean - the resonance of alchemy bowls and gongs - we remain steady in the "churn" of life.

We anchor the nectar.
We return to the true self.This is an intimate, warm, and balanced container.

Claim Your Spot in the Stillness:

When: Saturday, May 16th | 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: One Tribe Yoga - 6666 Green Acres Way, Nanaimo, BC

Exchange: $35 (pre-registration required) at www.SitkaStillness.com/Offerings

04/22/2026

🌍🌎🌎 Today is Earth Day, a moment to honor the ground that sustains every breath we take.

I often think about how the forest doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. It simply exists in a state of honest, unadorned presence.

For me, Earth Day isn't just about the world outside our windows; it’s about the quiet conversation between the land and our own hearts.

In the slides above, I’ve shared some reflections on how we can soften the noise of the world to meet ourselves in that stillness.

The forest gives us the silence we need to hear our own hearts. Today, we give back.

Our hearts are focused on the "biological diversity" that makes British Columbia so sacred.

🌲 In honor of this, our upcoming community sound journey—Roots & Remembrance on May 31st at Ma Wellness—is our way of weaving sound and stewardship together.

All proceeds from this session will support the mission of The Land Conservancy (TLC) to protect and restore these lands for present and future generations. 🌲

We will gather to chant Bija (Seed) Mantras to ground our intentions, letting the resonance of alchemy bowls and gongs clear the path for a deeper connection to the Earth.

It is an invitation to give back to the ground that supports every breath we take.

🌲 Link in Bio to Register/Donate 🌲

I hope you find a moment today to put your feet on the earth and remember that you belong here.

With love and the root of presence,
umadevi
Sitka and Stillness Collective

Date: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Energy Exchange: $25 Donation (proceeds go to The Land Conservancy (TLC) of BC)
Location: Ma Wellness and Yoga 539 Herald Street, Victoria, BC

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04/17/2026

🌲There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a circle nears completion. 🌲

We are entering the final countdown for our Nanaimo immersion this Saturday.

As of this morning, there are only 6 spaces available.
6 spots.
6 reasons to rest.
6 invitations to breathe.

This is more than an event; it is a curated window of stillness.

A time to leave the noise of the week behind and ground into the pure, resonant frequencies.

Join us and as we hold space for your renewal.

When: Saturday, April 18th | 6:30 PM
Where: One Tribe Yoga, 6666 Green Acres Way, Nanaimo
Energy exchange: $35

Reserve your place through the link in bio.

04/04/2026

🌿Your Renewal Is Waiting!
Bhumi Devi & The Sacred Seed. A Somatic Sound Immersion

Spring is not just happening around us; it is happening within us.

As we approach the New Moon and Earth Day, Sitka and Stillness invites our Nanaimo community to a deep-earth ritual.

This is a session of Rooting and Renewal.

Dedicated to the consciousness of Bhumi Devi—the thriving, fertile force of the Earth—this immersion is about shedding the winter layers and allowing your unique light to emerge. 🌱✨

Through somatic practices, grounding breath, Mantra chanting, and the resonant architecture of Gongs and Crystal Alchemy bowls, we will journey into the 'Roots.'

We’ll spend 90 minutes down-regulating the nervous system to make space for the 'Renewal' that only happens in the quiet.

We are creating a threshold space for the new growth to find you.

This is an intimate, warm, and balanced container.

Claim Your Spot in the Stillness:

When: Saturday, April 18th | 6:30 - 8:00pm

Where: One Tribe Yoga - 6666 Green Acres Way, Nanaimo, BC

Exchange: $35 (pre-registration required) at www.SitkaStillness.com/Offerings

03/16/2026

💗My heart is overflowing today!

Last night, the Sitka and Stillness Collective came alive in a way I can’t quite put into words. To every soul who stepped into that room: Thank you. You didn't just attend a session; you created the resonance.

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when we stop "doing" and start "being" together—and last night, that magic was palpable.

A huge thank you to Basha at for holding such a beautiful space and for being part of this tapestry.

And to my partner whose angelic voice and devotion remind us all of the grace that sound can carry.

Stepping back onto this path of sharing Bhakti and sound has been a journey of deep vulnerability for me. After years of navigating vocal cord damage and profound silence, I am learning that the 'marrow' of devotion doesn't require a 'perfect' instrument.

Whether a voice is a clear, angelic stream or a weathered, rocky river, the Prana and devotion behind the sound is what truly resonates.

Last night reminded me that our cracks are simply where the resonance runs deepest.

The journey has only just begun.

We are so excited to keep this momentum flowing into our upcoming chapters:

🌸 APRIL 18: Roots and Renewal (Bhumi Devi & The Sacred Seed) – Rooting into the primal silence and the "quickening" of spring.

🌸 MAY 16: The Altar of Abundance (Lakshmi & Earth) – Alignment with our inherent worth.

🔥 JUNE 20: The Inner Sun (Hanuman, Fire & Sound Salutations) – Stoking our inner fire for the new season.

💧 JULY 18: The Moon of the Mystic (Saraswati & Guru Purnima) – Surrendering to the hidden flow.

Space is limited for each ceremony to keep our circle intimate and our resonance pure.

If last night touched you, we invite you to walk the rest of this seasonal path with us.

✨ Link in bio to reserve your spot for April and beyond.
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03/01/2026

Deep gratitude, Nanaimo. 🙏✨

Our March session, "Spring into Sound Awakening," is officially fully booked.

To the 15 souls joining us—we are so ready to hold space for you

We are so incredibly moved by the way this community has shown up to embrace the stillness with us.

What an incredible collective we are already becoming 🌿

NOW OPEN: APRIL SOUND JOURNEY 🌑

Because the response has been so beautiful, we have officially opened registration for our second offering:

ROOTS & RENEWAL: A New Moon Sound Immersion
🗓️ Saturday, April 18th
🕡 6:30 - 8:00pm
📍 6666 Green Acres Way, Nanaimo, BC

As we approach the first New Moon of the astrological year, this session is themed around grounding our energy into the earth while opening our hearts to the sky.

With March filling up in record time, we recommend securing your place early for April.

🔗 Link in bio to register.

“The forest does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” 🌲

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12/21/2025

❄️ The darkness is where we become whole. A Solstice permission slip to rest.

These darker days invite you to rest well; to remember and reclaim the gold and the nourishment held within.

Winter teaches us that nothing can be "outward" all the time. Nothing can be forever Spring—constantly growing, young, and blooming. All natural beings need rest to sustain themselves.

We need this time to descend into our own dark richness—into the places we may fear—so we can turn them into medicine through love and kindness toward ourselves.

This is a season where deep nourishment is called for: wholesome foods for the body and tender love for the heart.

Remember that through the darkness comes the light. This quiet is not only necessary; it is vital.

Just as a baby becomes whole in the darkness of the womb, and a seed needs the black, quiet earth to ignite the life held within, this time of darkness mirrors the beginning of all things.

It is an invitation to begin again. To allow "mini-deaths" in the dark so you can be rebirthed into the light of Spring—more alive and resilient than before.

So, light the fires and the candles in your hearth. Honor the gifts that your heart and the hearts of others bring.

Create a nest where you can rest, a place to love yourself and journey inward.

Write and dream. Eat well and sleep well.
Winter is showing you that you are currently the embryo in the womb, the seed in the soil.

This is the moment nature asks:

• What do you need to heal?
• What do you need to feel safe enough to be your deepest and most authentic self?
• What needs attending to so you can feel peace in your body?

Give yourself what you need now, so you can grow well in the light that is to come. 🕯

If you are looking for a space to rest and 'nest' this season, join us at on December 31st for an all-night Gong Puja (10 pm - 6 am).

We are holding space alongside our teachers for your rest and your rebirth.
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08/31/2025

🪷 I recently completed 100 hours of Sound Training with

Choosing to enroll in the sound healing training with Ma Wellness was one of the best decisions I've made to expand my knowledge and skills on my teaching journey.

From the very start, it was clear that the teachers possess an incredible wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for their work. They didn't just teach us how to play instruments; they instilled in us the profound importance of using sound with intention, integrity, and respect.

The course curriculum is comprehensive and thoughtfully designed. I was fascinated by the deep dive into the history of sound and its cultural significance.

The training provided critical information on the proper use of various instruments and tools, ensuring that we understood not only the 'what,' but also the 'why' behind each technique.

The segments with on Sanskrit language and pronunciation were especially enlightening, adding a layer of authenticity and reverence to my practice and offerings.

What truly sets this training apart is how they seamlessly blend the ancient wisdom with modern science, explaining the real-world, physiological effects of sound on the body and mind.

This is more than just a training; it's a foundation for creating truly meaningful and effective sound journeys and meditations.

This sound healing training was truly transformative. It went far beyond what I expected, not only deepening my personal practice but also providing me with the comprehensive knowledge and tools needed to enrich my teachings and offerings to guide others with authenticity and confidence.

I look forward to sharing and serving our community with the addition of these new offerings. 🙏✨️

Love and Gratitude,
Anne-Marie 🪷

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