Exist on Purpose
Join us for a weekly immersion in Yoga, Meditation and Inner Reflection - 8 Week Series
Join Hatha Yoga Instructor, Jess Hartwell and Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Heather Rae for a transformative journey blending Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and sound meditations with Tibetan singing bowls over 8 weekly sessions.
Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic practice that combines breathwork, movement, chanting, and meditation to awaken energy within the body. Known as the "Yoga of awareness," it helps increase vitality, reduce stress, and create a deep sense of inner balance and clarity. These sessions will end with a short meditation.
Hatha Yoga is a balanced practice that focuses on breath, posture, and mindfulness to build strength, flexibility, and inner calm. Gentle and restorative, these sessions will focus primarily on prepping the body for a longer meditation, with sound therapy and Tibetan singing bowls.
Reconnect with your energy, find balance, and experience deep relaxation. Reserve your spot today!
Dates: March 7 - April 25 ,2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Investment: $144/8 Weeks
Drop In (Space Permitting): $23
Location: Forbes Hall
Explore a Diverse Yoga and Meditation Series, Designed to Promote Bliss and Balance.
Join Kundalini Yoga Instructor Heather Rae and Hatha Yoga Instructor and Meditation Teacher Jess Hartwell for an inspiring 8-week series designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Each week, we’ll explore the transformative practices of Kundalini Yoga, empowering you to connect with your inner energy, or Hatha Yoga, to enhance your strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
Together, we’ll dive into sound-based meditations featuring Tibetan singing bowls, creating a deeply relaxing and healing experience.
Whether you’re looking to cultivate inner peace, boost your vitality, or deepen your Yoga practice, this series offers a harmonious blend of movement, breathwork, and meditation to support your journey.
Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and inspired.
Reserve your spot today and join us on this path to wellness!
Two Unique Practices | 8 Weeks of Practice
Class Schedule: March 7 to April 25, 2025
Week 1 | March 7 | Heather
Basic Spinal Energy Series
This beginner friendly Kundalini yoga class focuses on spinal flexibility and energy flow. The spine is the central channel for prana (life force), and keeping it strong and supple enhances vitality, mental clarity, and overall well being. Through breathwork, movement, and meditation, this class will leave you feeling energized, aligned and deeply balanced.
Week 2 | March 14 | Jess
Grounding Into Presence
True balance begins with presence. In this session, we use breath-centric meditation and body awareness practices to anchor the mind into the Now. We bring awareness to mental turbulence and deepen the connection to inner stillness. Rest in a Tibetan singing bowl immersion, facilitating nervous system regulation and profound calm.
Week 3 | March 21 | Heather
Kriya for Immune Strengthening
Strengthen your immune system and elevate your vitality with this Kundalini Yoga class focused on strengthening your immune system. Through dynamic movement, breathwork, and meditation this kriya stimulates the body’s natural defenses, increases circulation, and removes energetic blockages that can contribute to illness.
Week 4 | March 28 | Jess
Returning to the Frequency of Love
Elevating your emotional state is key to lasting inner bliss. Shift your vibrational set point through this guided heart-centered meditation. Using gratitude and elevated emotions as tools, learn to expand into a state of receptivity and effortless joy. Sound therapy and soft chanting will bring our hearts into connection with Self and others.
Week 5 | April 4 | Heather
Kriya for Elevation
Awaken your energy and uplift your spirit with this class designed to elevate your body, mind and soul. This powerful kriya works on the entire system - strengthening your spine, balancing your chakras, and expanding awareness - leaving you feeling light, energized and deeply connected.
Week 6 | April 11 | Jess
Rewiring the Mind for Bliss
Transformation begins in the mind. Shift into an expanded awareness where new possibilities emerge and limiting beliefs fall away. Bring awareness to patterning of the mind that might keep you stuck and move into a state of embodied awareness, while enjoying the healing frequencies of the Tibetan singing bowls.
Week 7 | April 18 | Heather
Awaken to Your Ten Bodies
You are more than just your physical body - Kundalini practice involves 10 energetic bodies that shape your health, emotions, and spiritual awareness. This class will awaken and balance these bodies, aligning with your highest self and experience a greater sense of wholeness.
Week 8 | April 25 | Jess
The Energy of Alignment
This final session integrates the principles of the previous classes, guiding you into a state of surrender and deep alignment with universal intelligence. Through a seamless blend of stillness, intention, and vibrational sound healing, you will experience a meditative state where balance is no longer something to seek but a natural way of being.
Learn More About the Facilitators
Study with Experienced and Skilled Instructors who are passionate about sharing the authentic beauty and depth of Yoga and Meditation.
Jess Hartwell
Jess Hartwell studied Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Meditation in India, 15 years ago. She owned and ran a wellness centre in Nanaimo for several years, before finally moving over to Thetis to live the quiet life with her two children. She is a 500 hr RYT and Certified Meditation Instructor and incorporates sound healing and intuitive energy balancing into her teaching and offerings. She spent many years traveling the world, sharing these wisdoms with others while continuing her studies and own personal evolution.
Heather Rae
Heather is a free spirit who lives a holistic lifestyle with her partner and two kids. While living on her sailboat or on land, she embraces the flow of nature and integrates mindfulness into daily life. She has practiced all different styles of yoga and has traveled the world connecting to a variety of different healing modalities. Through this openness she studied and achieved the following certifications: Kundalini Yoga Practitioner Level 1 (Yoga of Awareness) KYI 200 hours and Thai Yoga Practitioner TYM 600 hours.
Testimonials
Catherine McHardy
I have taken meditation classes from Jess and it was so relaxing. I remember one class I had thought I just got there and it had already been the full class! Definitely recommend Jess for guided meditation.
Rajpaul Kaur
Heather has a true love for the teachings which can be felt. She teaches with grace and kindness which will elevate you, help you walk the path back home to yourself. Heather brings to her teaching a wealth of experience with other healing modalities.
It is an absolute blessing to be part of the Kundalini community with Heather!
Mikaila Nielsen
Jess coached me through one of the hardest things I've had to go through, a major life change, and always kept me focused on my worth and my strength. She made me realize I had a strength I had forgotten was there and helped me fight for my happiness again.
FAQs
Answers to Your Questions About Yoga with Wise Willow Collective
What experience levels do you cater for at Wise Willow Collective?
We welcome all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.
Do I have to attend every class or can I just drop in?
You can reserve your spot in each session by purchasing as a package. We will accommodate for drop ins at a rate of $22 per class, payable by cash upon arrival, dependent on space available.
What happens if I miss a class?
You are more than welcome to send someone else to your missed class in your place (please notify instructors so they are aware!). At this time, however, we can not refund any unused classes, so please be aware of the class schedule at time of purchase to ensure that you are able to attend.
What do I need to bring to a Yoga class?
Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing. You're welcome to bring a pillow and a blanket for the cool down and meditation portion of the sessions if you like.
Do you offer private group classes?
Yes, we offer private sessions for groups. Please reach out to Jess (see contact info below) to discuss the details further.
Do I have to be in good physical shape to attend these classes?
There is no physical requirement to attend these classes, however, you will enjoy them most if you are able to be seated or lying down for a portion of the class comfortably, and we ask that you don't have any major injuries that could be made worse by movement. Also, if you are sick/contagious/have a fever, we ask that you send someone else in your place or avoid coming to the session to protect everyone in attendance.
Contact Us
info@wisewillowcollective.com
(604) 670-3101