Remembrance Day Yoga

Remembrance Day has always invited us to slow down and look inward. It is a day to remember the courage, sacrifice, and hope carried by those who served. When we step onto our mats with this in mind, our practice becomes more than movement. It becomes an act of quiet gratitude.

In today’s practice, I leaned into themes of remembering and returning. Each breath was a reminder that life is a gift. Each posture became an opportunity to honour the strength and vulnerability our bodies hold. Some shapes asked a lot of us. Others asked only for stillness. Both matter.

A yoga practice on Remembrance Day is not about pushing, striving, or perfecting. It is about listening. It is about noticing where we can soften and where we can stay steady. Most importantly, it is about honouring our bodies. When a posture felt challenging, I invited everyone to pause as needed. Resting is not stepping away from the practice. Resting is the practice. It is a way of acknowledging that our inner selves deserve care and attention.

As we closed, I returned to the theme of gratitude. We carry the stories of those who came before us. We carry the privilege of peace that others fought to protect. And we carry the responsibility to move through our lives with intention, compassion, and love.

May this Remembrance Day remind us to breathe deeply, move gently, and honour ourselves and others with an open heart.

We carry their courage forward each time we choose presence, compassion, and peace. Enjoy the practice.