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We’re all more than just the sum of our parts. Lotus be(gin) to love ourselves unconditionally…mind, body, and soul. Holistic Nutrition Consulting & Yoga
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07/21/2017

Hi friends,

me again! As promised, I have officially completed transferring your refunds. However, although I've done everything on my end, I found out that it will take until early next week for you to see the money deposited back into your account.

Thank you for your kind words, loving messages, and encouragement as I start this new chapter.

Being in the studio again was certainly bitter-sweet (I think I'd been avoiding going to be quite honest), but looking at my bowie bean's face there's no doubt in my mind or my heart that she is where I'm suppose to be.

I will have my email up until August 1 if you need to get a hold of me.

as always, all love ❤️

07/11/2017

***'lotus be' closing - important update***

My friends, I have decided to close this chapter of Lotus Be as of noon today, July 11. I know this decision may come as a shock to you, as I myself, would not have imagined writing this email a week ago.

I often forget how fragile and precious life is until something happens that puts everything into perspective. After I found myself hanging out with my 87 year old papa in the Hospital this past weekend, I found myself re-evaluating if I am living in a way that I would regret, while my papa reflected on his life and the time that has passed.

Short answer is yes, I am. As much as I have loved Lotus Be, I have found my personal journey with my family is being compromised from a lack of being in the present moment. I know I won't get the time back and I don't want to have any regrets. My competitive spirit and passion more often than not takes over which is why I have chosen to make this tough decision so I can focus on what matters most.

My dad has always told me to not live like I have an unlimited bank account of time. I know lotus be can thrive, I still believe in its foundations, but the cost (finances aside) is too high. I find myself staring at pictures of Bowie when she was first born with disbelief that she is already about to turn five months old. Life goes by too fast, and right now I just want to put every ounce of energy into being a mom. I want to focus on Bowie and spend our days together without distraction.

I do not take this decision lightly, but I feel a sense of ease that I can only justify as being the right decision. I am not one to quit, I have always had high standards for myself, and "failing" at something has always been out of the question. But I am putting my ego and my pride aside because I want to make the right decision for this chapter of my journey.

Lotus Be has long time been a dream of mine, but before that dream, I dreamed of being a mom, and thanks to the most wonderful and supportive husband, that is what I am now going to pour myself into being at the moment. A job that I too am learning every day.

For those wondering, I am already in the process of returning any remaining balances in Lotus Be and I will have all money returned no later than July 21st 2017. If your membership has not expired you can expect to see money in your account before then.

Words can not express my gratitude and love to those of you who became my Lotus Be family. Thank you for your countless words of encouragement, support, and hugs that always fuelled me and made it possible to have this amazing experience. The building may have been small, but the love inside has always been larger than life.

Here's to new beginnings, living your own definition of success, being completely present in the chaos, and laughing along the way.

I'd like to leave you with some lyrics, that no matter how cheesy, sum up my time with lotus be. So here's a little Green Day for you, and I truly hope you continue to have the "time of your life."

all love,

shauna

"Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right,
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right,
I hope you had the time of life."

07/01/2017

'lotus be' canadian ✌️❤️🇨🇦

happy Canada d'eh!🌲

in honour of this great land's 150th, the wee studio will be closed on Monday, but the doors fly back open on Tuesday! 👍

side note: Canada, thanks for embracing immigrants such as my hubby so that love can happen and then babies like our little bean can experience all the freedom, opportunities, and peace you have to offer. I can just 💋 ya!

06/29/2017

the 'lotus be' mat is ready for your wellies today! ⛈

is back at noon today and there still time to sign up and flow it out with that beautiful lady! 🤗

I wish I could be there to say hello, but Bowie has to get her shots today 😩

ah, the worst...wish me luck 🤦🏼‍♀️

happy Thursday my friends ✌️

06/27/2017

that's a wrap for my wellies and the wee studio today. 🌂

don't forget tomorrow morning is guaranteed to run at 9:30am 👍

also don't miss out on your chance to flow with Katrina tomorrow evening at 6pm! It's her first time teaching at lotus be, and I know you will make sure she feels the love! 💕🙆🏼

as for now, it's a "time for tea" ☕️ kinda evening. ✌️

06/26/2017

alas, the sun smiles upon the wee studio once again! ☀️

as of 20 minutes ago, tonight's class at 7pm was FULL! a pal just informed me she is stuck at work so there is still one spot for the taking!🙋🏼

is a monday eve "feel good" flow nudging you? 💁🏼

06/26/2017

'lotus' be in for a treat tomorrow evening at 7pm! 🤗

this beautiful lady, mahshid, will be covering the 7pm class tomorrow in a "feel good flow" - open to all levels 🙆🏼

you seriously won't want to miss your chance to practice with her, but spaces are filling up! 🙋🏼

can't wait to have you 💕

06/25/2017

Saturdays we market, Sundays we park it. 😴

But alas, tomorrow is a new day, and yoga mats are to be rolled out once again.

Im not always motivated to practice, but I am always thankful I did. 🙆🏼

put it in your schedule, find all the excuses of why you shouldn't practice- and then remember the one reason why you should ✌️

all love friends 💕

06/22/2017

'lotus' be thrilled to have Katrina starting to teach in the wee studio this coming Tuesday! 🤗 she's such a gem 💎

Katrina will be teaching a flow from 6pm-7pm Tuesday evenings and will also be beginning prenatal and mama & baby yoga in the fall!

😊✌️

06/21/2017

Bowie rocked a happy baby pose in the wee studio today for national yoga day! 👶🏼

not gonna lie, I had no idea it was national yoga day. 🙈there are so many national days, I can't keep track anymore. However, what I do recall is that it was exactly one year ago today after peeing on four sticks (4 I tell ya!) that I found out this little bean was weaving her magic inside of me.

so, I guess I'm pretty fond of national yoga day. ✌️

I hope whether you rolled out a mat or not you've felt joy like a baby playing with their feet. After all, that's what yoga is all about, right? 💕

06/20/2017

hi friends 👋

there's still time to wake up and flow in tomorrow's 9:30am class. will be subbing in! I know some of you ( ) have been missing this beautiful soul, so here's your chance to flow alongside her again 😊

don't forget every Tuesday at 9:30am and Thursday at 12pm will run no matter what 😉

all love my friends 💕

ps; please send healing vibes and/or prayers to our lovely 🙏

06/19/2017

our gal pal jordan is back in the studio tonight at 7pm BUT during the summer she will now be teaching a "lotus feel good flow." This class is open to all levels 🙃

bring a pal out to tonight's class and ill add a free class to your account 😉

happy monday friends ✌️

06/18/2017

my little lanky lima bean and I didn't quite last until 6 yesterday, but before the down pour 🌧 we had a laugh hanging out, drinking from a pineapple 🍍 , chatting with old friends and meeting new ones 🤗

tomorrow Hannah is in the studio at 4:30 and jordan continues the party at 7! be sure to sign up online if you're looking to shake it up on your mat tomorrow 👍

hope you're having a chilled out Sunday, and maybe I'll catch you in the studio this week! 🙃

06/16/2017

it's so hard to remember to take pictures of my yogi pals, too caught up in the moment! not a bad thing, right? 💁🏼

right before this snap I had such a wonderful class with my friends & fran friend! 🤗

It's amazing how much love can fit into a cheeky class - and the love was flowing!💞

I'll be at the music festival tomorrow from 10-6! Come say hi, if you do so fancy 👋

06/16/2017

hi my friends! 🙋🏼

last minute notice... but me and my filthy cat hair infested mat will be subbing in tomorrow from 12-1!🙆🏼

join me for a good laugh and a much needed stretch (on my part) if you can 💕

06/15/2017

'lotus be' together.

Community is what it's all about my friends. Absolutely in love with these snaps from class today 💕🤗

06/14/2017

'lotus' be local. ✌️

so excited to have local art coming to the studio from the extremely talented artist 👩🏻‍🎨 this lady friend of mine is gifted with a paintbrush.

Her 4 beautiful pieces will be displayed in the wee studio as a gift to us until they are sold!

Each piece is 24x30in and $200 each. ☺️

There's always a wall waiting to feel beautiful. 💕🎨

06/14/2017

tonight I made "everything that's about to go bad in my fridge du jour" 👌

added in some garbonzo and kidney beans for protein 💪

06/13/2017

'lotus be'ar & the bean causing a ruckus in the studio today. 🐻 ❤️ 👶🏼

06/13/2017

'lotus' talk about the elephant in the room. 🐘

Class cancellations. 🙈 there's nothing I like less than having to cancel classes on my friends due to there not being a minimum of 3 yogis signed up for that class.

While I whole heartedly believe that one day soon class cancellations will be a thing of the past- in the meantime there will be two classes that will run each week no matter what.

Tuesdays at 9:30am and Thursdays at 12pm will now run - even if you're the only one who has signed up 😉 (whattup private/semi private classes). These two times you can count on each week.

Once again I know this wee studio is on its way to having pals flowing in and out all day everyday, but I am so grateful for where we are at right now. While I am always excited to meet new pals, I am so thankful for my yogi friends that know 'lotus be' and how impossibly heavy and confusing that front door can be. 🚪

I am so excited for what's still to come for this little studio and I am embracing this journey - one less cancelled class at a time!

Thank you for your patience, your love, and your faith in me and 'lotus be.' Your support means the world. 🌎

06/13/2017

'lotus' snuggle. 🤗

my (newly engaged!) pal spreading the love to her pup phynn and foster pup maddy in her 'lotus be' tank 🐶 💕🐶

thanks for the smile my friend! 🙋🏼

I will be at the music festival this weekend if you'd like your own tank or just wanna come by and say hi 👋!

06/13/2017

Repost from my beautiful pal who made her way into the wee studio this morning 😊💕

06/12/2017

'lotus' not hide from monday!

she's not all bad, especially when you got hannah teaching at 4:30pm!

still time to sign up my yogi pal loves! 💕

06/12/2017

as The Beatles would say, 'lotus' follow the sun ☀️

new week, same love.

are you going to trace the sun rays to your mat this week?

new summer schedule, more classes back in the fall 🙂✌️

06/10/2017

back out making more friends at the farmers market today.🤗

bowie did a quality demo of happy baby all day. It's all about that dimple 👌

Hope to see old pals and new at the studio this week! don't be a stranger 😉✌️

06/07/2017

'lotus' soak in those rays. 🌞

Bowie is my ray of light. But as much as she is my ultimate sunshine day in and day out, whenever we come back into the wee studio I always want to stay a little longer. 🙆🏼

the sun really does shine in this place. I feel it no matter what time of day. I open that impossibly heavy door, am greeted by that familiar scent, warm walls, and I am home. Every time.

I have two growing babies. Despite one of those babies being an actual baby and one of them being a building - my goal for both is the same. I hope to be able to help each of them reach their full potential and have them give to others the same bright light and joy as they give to me.☺

so much to be grateful for, thank you friends for being a part of this mission of mine. 💛

all love ✌️

06/07/2017

when's the last time you gave your knee a good sniff? 💁🏼

Who wants to escape during your lunch hour from 12-1 with Hannah?🙋🏼

I guess that's only if you're into the sound of a strumming guitar and some pretty sweetacular (that's a word right?) vocals ...

hmm... maybe Ill try to join 🙆🏼

hope you're having a groovy tuesday eve friends. ✌️

06/04/2017

Our very own jordan while she was in Bonnie Scotland!

In words of our gal pal "This s**t is hard to do w winds and gravity lol"
..she's such a laugh!

If you wanna laugh alongside jordan tomorrow she is back teaching at 7pm tomorrow evening- but in the meantime there is still time (and space) to get on your mats today at 5 with the beautiful Hannah ☺

happy Sunday pals, hope you can breathe easy today ✌️

06/03/2017

had a laugh meeting new pals and seeing old friends at the farmer's market today!☺✌️

too bad about the weather though ... ☀️😉

happy weekend! 💛

05/31/2017

ATTENTION YOGI PALS!
SAME WORKSHOP - DIFFERENT TIME!

ahh, alas, the summer season is upon us and the weekends call for us to escape! so we've changed the workshop time to 6:15-7:45pm on Sundays 👍

I hope this helps out my pals that are wanting to take part!

if you think this workshop is for you, don't forget that it's limited to only 6 yogis! first come first... 😌

all love 💕

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sometimes between yoga poses the wee studio turns into a ballroom.💃🏼 it may be cloudy, but happy sunday my friends ☀️ ps: if you're looking to sneak in a flow today, there is still time to get on your mat at 5 today 🤗 all love 💕

'lotus' be jammin' Bowie. the reason why my practice takes twice as long to do half as much ...and has never been more of a dance party. today was the very first time I practiced in the wee studio since my sweet bowie bean has been born. I put on my old flow playlist I haven't heard in what feels like ages and we yogi jammed. #yoga #yogi #yogamom #mompreneur #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic #markham #markhammainstreet #markhamvillage #babyyoga #health #fitness

WOWZA! so blown away by all the love and support from my last post. Bowie artfully expresses my happiness and gratitude for you all in this wee clip 👶🏼 💝 best community ever, thank you, thank you!🙏❤️💕 #yogi #nutritionist #mompreneur #lotusbe #lotusbeholistic

'lotus be' behind the scenes 🎥 😂 such a laugh yesterday shooting some new promo material with my sexy model pal @danicoles18 and my photoguy with the artsy eye @senorthirsty_ look out friends, this wee studio has got some exciting times ahead! 🤗 #yoga #yogi #mompreneur #yogastudio #markham #markhammainstreet #markhamvillage #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic

'lotus' listen in on a brief moment of savasana today for the 11am flow birds. 💛 Bowie and I made it just in time to witness this dreamy end to the class. 💆 It was AMAZING seeing some of my old yogi pals again. @sarthepandabear @mamakay63 Loved being back in that magical space with you all! ❤️ what a blessing it is to have such beautiful souls in the studio each week.🤗 @hansotrops so happy you are a part of the lotus be family. thanks for all you do - such a talent! 💕 #yoga #yogi #yogastudio #yogamom #mompreneur #markham #markhamyoga #markhammain #markhamvillage #markhammainstreet #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic #health #savasana #wellness

'lotus' begin again. after my little scare while I was pregnant with bowie, today marks the first day I have practiced since november. I'm up north this weekend and didn't even think to bring my mat because technically I was told not to do any physical exercise for 6 weeks after giving birth, but after feeding bowie early this am, I just had to move. Not going to lie, it was a bit intimidating at first, it was like practicing in a completely different body all over again. I'm stiff & shakey, my back needs some lovin' and my whole body needs patience as I ease back in...but, let me tell ya, it felt so so good. besides...what better day to re-start my practice than my birthday 😉 do you want to "begin again" with me? or maybe just begin? lots of opportunities to get on your mat this week. check out the schedule and just go for it! 🙌 happy sunday my friends! ☀️ #yoga #yogi #yogimama #postnatalyoga #postnatal #postpartum #postpartumyoga #3weekspostpartum #health #fitness #wellness #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic #practiceandalliscoming

'lotus' "keep going" advice from my movie star of a nana. she's medicine. #health #advice #keepgoing #lotusbe #lotusbeholistic #lotusbeyoga

lotus check out erica's class earlier today! if you want to get your flow on this weekend, sign up for Janessa's class tomorrow morning at 9:30am or erica is back doing her thing Sunday at 5! happy weekend pals 😊✌️️ video by the ever so wonderfully talented erica herself. #yoga #yogi #markham #mainstreetmarkham #lotusbeholistic #lotusbeyoga #lotusbe #health #fitness #wellness #move

lotus turn up the volume for a throw back, courtesy of Aaron carter and this yogi cat named "candy," who reminded me that this song existed. what a tune... don't forget to sign up to jump on your mats with erica tomorrow at 11am! I promise you, there is no Aaron carter on her rockin' playlist. #yoga #yogi #yogastudio #lotusbeholistic #lotusbeyoga #lotusbe #markham #mainstreetmarkham #health

lotus listen up 👂 nana gives advice for all lotus be pals. 📢 how's your butt today? 😂 have you gotten your tush on your mat this week? sometimes we have to do things without any "if's, and's, or ...butts!" as crazy and hectic as life gets, there are certain things I'm learning you have to always make time for. tea with nana is one of them. ☕️ side note: only movie stars wear groovy shades indoors. 👓 #markham #mainstreetmarkham #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic #moviestar

I know it's not thursday, but here's a throw back from one year ago today with my sweetie miss bobbi B. crazy to see how much the studio has grown. miss B and I have also done some growing of our own... (particularly my stomach region 👶🏼) linda is back in the studio tonight at 7pm! if you want a date with your mat tonight, sign up online soon my loves😊 🙌 #yoga #yogi #yogastudio #ragdoll #missbobbib #mainstreetmarkham #markham #health #fitness #lotusbe #lotusbeholistic #lotusbeyoga

lotus practice without expectations. still time to get your tush in the wee studio today at 4 or at 7pm tonight for a sweaty flow with our gal Jordan 🙌 reality check: this isn't my practice right now. this was my practice this past summer after my miscarriage and before finding out I was pregnant again. yoga became an outlet for me, and I became very disciplined in my practice as a way to channel, and truth be told, find a way to handle my emotions. within that discipline I found I was continuously surprised with my body, but I think that was because at the time I wasn't focused on the outcome of my practice. I wasn't focused on losing weight, or getting stronger, or getting more flexible. I just needed yoga to stay sane. I encourage you to practice without expectations. Put in the work- and see what happens. #yoga #yogi #markham #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #yogastudio #fitness #health #practice #practiceandalliscoming #mainstreetmarkham #lotusbeholistic

lotus smell "well-being!" picked up this wee treat for the wee studio from @sajewellness couple this aroma with some candlelight and moody tunes, and my hub may have to throw me over his shoulder to get me to leave this place. #yogs #yogi #saje #markham #yogastudio #markhammainstreet #health #wellness #lotusbe #lotusbeholistic #lotusbeyoga

lotus be like bobbi. hey friends, just a mid-week reminder from miss bobbi B that it's okay to slow down and breathe. take a moment. take two. the world can wait. #yogs #health #wellness #slowdown #ragdoll #missbobbib #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic

lotus switch it up. if you've been following me for a while, you know I'm all about my avocado toast. I have been meaning to try this sweet potato toast for so long, and after seeing @melissaseguin11 post this morning, I thought today's the day! so good. I turned my avocado into a guac by mashing it up and adding freshly squeezed lemon, sea salt, and black pepper. and since I'm all about getting my spice kick- I added some cayenne pepper before munching it down. #health #yogi #fitness #nutrition #nutritionist #lotusbe #vegan #avocadotpast #sweetpotatotoast #lotusbeholistic

hello beautiful people! farmers market deal TODAY ONLY - 10 class pass for $150 🤗 feel free to drop on by on this drizzly day, or if you want to stay cozy with your fuzzy socks on you'll find the pass online 👉 💻 on the main page click "classes" and then (once you have an account) you can click on the online store and go to series and memberships! (website link in bio) ☔️ #yoga #yogi #lotusbeyoga #lotusbe #lotusbeholistic #markhamfarmersmarket #mainstreetmarkham #markham #yogastudio

today marks 4 months and 1 week preggers, so I decided to practice in what will be cubby's room. I have another standard check up this morning for the baby. whenever they go looking for the heart beat I feel as though mine stops for a moment. hoping this practice this morning can settle some of those nerves and let me enjoy one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. feels like forever since my last self #ashtanga practice. eased in slowly today (although the time lapse may say otherwise) with the standing series and modifications for my cub. feels good. happy tuesday my friends 💛 #yoga #yogi #pregnant #health #wellness #markham #anxiety #mainstreetmarkham #lotusbe #lotusbeyoga #lotusbeholistic

lotus not feel like we missed out! another glimpse at the @landkind.ca & lotus be open house today 🌼 there are still lotus be tanks at the studio that have found a home on one of the shelves. If you're wanting to groove out in a tank feel free to pick one up next time you're in the wee lotus be studio for $20 😊 #yoga #yogi #lotusbe #lotusbeholistic #lotusbeyoga #markham