Winter Challenge: March 17 - April 15, 2025
EMBRACING CHANGE
We believe that yoga is so much more than just movements on your mat. It is a way of being; a practice in our lives that stretches far beyond just physical movements on a mat. It is a discipline, a mentality, a philosophy to live an enlightened and fulfilled life. Sol Sessions are our version of TED Talks, where you have the opportunity to listen to engaging and inspiring speakers both in person or virtually. Join in this soul-inspiring experience!
Challengers, mark your calendars for the final completion pizza and prize party:
Tuesday, April 15th, 6:00-8:00pm
(last day of challenge, counts as a sticker/class!)
See our Sol Session Schedule Below
Sol Sessions (Ted Talks) count as a sticker/class towards your 30, and are freely included in your Challenge pass!
See our Challenge Masterclass Schedule Below
Masterclasses count as a sticker/class and are included in your Challenge pass!
What do I get for Participating in the Challenge?
Personal development and growth
Physical and mental strengthening
Community building with other challengers
FREE access to all the challenge Masterclasses (Over $130 value)
FREE access to all the Sol Sessions (Over $50 value)
Multiple high-value prizes donated from affiliate businesses, etc. (Over $400 value)
A chance to win 3 months unlimited free yoga (Over $400 value)
Daily encouraging email newsletters
Challenger goodie bag
Fun stickers to track your progress
FREE pizza party at the end to celebrate participation
How Does The Challenge Work?
What to Know
We host two 30 Day Challenges every year, and they are powerful ways to build your confidence, create community, and completely transform your life. The idea is to build a daily habit of practice, positively impacting your health mentally, physically, and spiritually. Over the years we’ve witnessed transformations of all sorts, and incredible community at the studio. The challenge brings an encouraging and engaging energy, and the studio is THE place to be during it. For every class/talk/masterclass attended at DLS, add a colourful sticker to our chart to track your progress.
The goal is to get to 30 classes (Masterclasses or Sol Sessions) within the 30 day period, so doubling up some days is a great way to meet your mark if you can’t come daily. Our class schedule is structured in ways to help, such as having a gentle class immediately after a challenging one, offering a back to back option that really works to your benefit.
We offer specialized Masterclasses during our Challenge to aid you in your practice and bring it to the next level. Watch this page for the schedule!
Our annual Sol Session Series is a part of the Challenge, allowing you to take your yoga off the mat in a new way. A Sol Session (our version of Ted Talks) counts as a class in the challenge, and they can be attended both in person and virtually. Learn more here!
We’re so excited for you to join us in this fun and uplifting time!
See you on the mat soon!
Masterclass Schedule
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Candlelit Acoustic Gentle Flow Masterclass
with Baillie Thornhill & Guest
Friday, March 21st, 7:30-8:45pm
Immerse yourself in a 60-minute all-level hatha-inspired, slow flow designed to nourish your body and calm your mind. Accompanied by live, relaxing music, this class offers a truly unique experience. Modifications are provided to suit your needs, whether you're looking to challenge yourself or keep it light. Set in an intimate, 'candlelit' ambience, the room glows with warmth and serenity, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Come as you are and leave feeling grounded, rejuvenated, and connected to Self and community.
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Yin-sperience with Hot Stones Masterclass
with Gorica MacLellan
Friday, March 28th 7:30-8:45pm
Immerse yourself in the blissful practice of Yin Yoga combined with Gentle massage with Hot Stones. Gorica will guide you through your practice, and provide space to let your body lead the way into shapes that help release fascial traumas and restrictions. Gentle Yin poses will be held for about 5 minutes each, giving your connective tissues an opportunity to open up with a patient and loving approach. Theraputic Hot Stones will be gently placed on your body to allow you to soften and relax in each pose.
With the combination of pure essential oils diffused in the room and Hot Stone massage, this Yin-sperience is otherworldly!
Please let Gorica know if you have any injuries or sensitivities to be aware of, and whether you prefer to opt out of the hands-on components of the practice.
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Yoga Tune Up - Hip Therapy Masterclass
with Nancy Cochran
Wednesday, April 2nd from 6-7:15pm
Explore the anatomy of your hips and pelvis through targeted self-massage techniques to release tension and enhance your mobility by using tune up balls and other methods. Build heat and strength with dynamic postures designed to support your hips and lower back. Then, ease into grounding restorative poses, leaving you feeling balanced, open, and deeply refreshed.
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Spring Tune Up Masterclass
with Steph DeBou
Wednesday, April 9th from 7:45-9pm
Spring is upon us, and with it comes a sense of renewal, fresh energy, intention setting, expansion and growth. Join Stephanie on April 9, for an evening of self care practices to shake off the dust of winter's hibernation, plant new seeds of change, and open our bodies and minds to the delight of Springtime. Our focus will be on gentle movement, breathwork, self-massage*, and conscious rest and meditation, to revive the body by opening up the energetic pathways of the Liver and Gallbladder associated with Springtime and renewal.
*Note: Tune up balls will be provided (on loan) for all in-person attendees.
Meet our Sol Session Speakers
What is a Sol Session?
We believe that yoga is so much more than just movements on your mat. It is a way of being; a practice in our lives that stretches far beyond just physical movements on a mat. It is a discipline, a mentality, a philosophy to live an enlightened and fulfilled life. Sol Sessions are our version of TED Talks, where you have the opportunity to listen to engaging and inspiring speakers both in person or virtually. Join in this soul-inspiring experience!
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Veronica found yoga after retiring from high level competitive sports and starting her journey towards becoming a lawyer. Throughout three degrees, summer jobs, articling, and starting (and drastically shifting) her legal career, yoga has been her one constant. After 11 years of practice, she decided to take the 200-hour YTT at De La Sol, and has been teaching yoga ever since. She is also a 20-hour certified Mindfulness & Mindfulness Meditation coach, and has taken nearly 60 hours of additional yoga training in Yoga for Athletes, breathwork, and Advanced Yoga Anatomy. When not being a lawyer or on her yoga mat, you can find Veronica writing or having coffee (or perhaps dabbling in both) in some far off European city.
Thursday, April 3rd
6-7pm
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After nearly two decades of "knowing" who she was, Veronica found herself having to leave behind everything that had previously defined her. No longer was she the young athlete with a promising future: she was the girl with an injury who decided to quit before her sports scholarship was up. Struggling to redefine who she could be, she decided to study for the LSAT and apply to law school, for surely that was where she was meant to be. The novelty soon wore off, as did the desire to fit such a rigid definition of who she was now expected to become. Struggling the next three years to find where she fit in this world of rules and formalities, the only place she felt she could truly be herself was her yoga mat. This familiarity never left over the coming years, and in fact, if anything, it only grew stronger. Her yoga practice became one of the only constants in her life, during multiple law schools and law degrees, articling, writing the Bar Exam, and starting (then stopping) a traditional legal career. Through each questioning of "who am I supposed to be?' her yoga mat was there to help find the answers. Her talk will explore the ways we can lean into yoga practice, both literally and figuratively, as we each navigate what life means for us, and how yoga can be an anchor in an ever shifting life, while never once tying us down to one place.
Please note, this talk includes a powerpoint which does not translate well for virtual viewers. In person attendance is recommended.
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Tracy Hale is a dedicated secondary school administrator and mother of two who spent her thirties believing that high levels of stress were integral to success. She discovered hot yoga and quickly grew to love it for its physical benefits. Gradually, yoga helped her focus on her well-being and alleviate the physical ailments that accompanied a life in which self-care was not a priority. Her forties have been about slowing down and learning to fill her cup so that she can give to others. Eighteen months of sobriety (with a few "data points") have taught her that removing alcohol results in more time and energy for the things she values. As a soon-to-be graduate of De La Sol YTT and a proud member of its community, Tracy is a passionate yogi who practices to care for herself and maintain her health.
Tuesday, March 25th
6-7pm
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Learn how Tracy stumbled into the world of sobriety literature and how books like "The Naked Mind" helped her reshape her mindset around alcohol and its influence in her life.
Hear about the momentum gained from removing alcohol's impact on her body, allowing her to progress in her personal life and career as well as enhancing her yoga journey, from physical improvements to making the commitment to complete the De La Sol Yoga Teacher Training.Please note, this talk includes a powerpoint which does not translate well for virtual viewers. In person attendance is recommended.
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Gorica is a wife, mother, teacher, and Yogi for over 20 years. She is an experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 200, RYT 300) and continuing education provider (YACEP), leading Yin Yoga training at De La Sol. She is also a Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach, who loves to help people achieve their goals in a holistic way. Her own journey of Health & Wellness has come with many challenges, including overcoming emotional trauma, depression, anxiety, and disordered eating, to name a few. Yoga has been a consistent source of inspiration for her to overcome obstacles in life, and has fed her soul. Paired with a passion for Nutrition & Wellness education, Gorica has learned that feeding the body & mind is just as important as feeding the soul.
Saturday, March 29th
11:30am-12:30pm
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In this Sol Session, we will talk about how the food that we consume can help our yoga practice. We will go over what, how, when, where, and why to eat; and how to specifically feed our bodies to maximize the benefits of our yoga practice, whether it is an active or passive practice. We will discuss Nutrition, for not only our Physical Health, but our Emotional & Mental Wellness. This talk will focus primarily on Modern, Science, and Research-Based Nutrition.
Please note, this talk includes a powerpoint which does not translate well for virtual viewers. In person attendance is recommended.
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Carolyn is a Registered Social Worker, certified yoga teacher, and dance meditation facilitator, dedicated to supporting individuals in their healing and personal transformation. With a focus on empowering individuals, especially women, Carolyn’s work fosters healing through the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Her approach combines professional expertise with a passion for personal development, helping others reconnect with their bodies and inner selves. Through her own personal healing journey, Carolyn has found profound peace and knows intimately the transformative power of self-love. Carolyn walks alongside individuals on their journeys, guiding them toward healing, self-discovery, and a deeper connection through acceptance, love, and mindfulness.
Monday, April 7th
6-7pm
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What would happen if you stopped fighting yourself and met yourself with love? Many of us hold onto limiting beliefs and old narratives that keep us stuck, even when we long for change. When we meet ourselves with love rather than force or resistance we create the safety needed for real transformation. Our bodies hold deep wisdom, and by tuning in, we can create space for new perspectives and possibilities. Through mindfulness, parts work, and yoga philosophy, we’ll explore how these patterns take root and how we can begin to loosen their grip with curiosity and compassion. Yoga reminds us that true change happens when we cultivate awareness, connection, and self-acceptance. Join me in exploring how love, not force, can be a path to stepping into the life that is waiting for you
Please note, this talk includes a powerpoint which does not translate well for virtual viewers. In person attendance is recommended.
Join the Challenge!
VIP UNLIMITED
Unlimited Class Access,
Masterclasses, Sol Sessions
$59
VIP 4/MONTH
Unlimited Class Access,
Masterclasses, Sol Sessions
$79
NON-MEMBER
Unlimited Class Access,
Masterclasses, Sol Sessions
$190
Masterclass Drop In
Masterclass Drop-In
Only for Non-Challengers
$29
Prices do not include HST
Sol Session Drop In
Sol Session Drop-In
Only for Non-Challengers