Aurora Life Sports Inc.

Aurora Life Sports Inc. Promoting movement and expressive connection in everyday habits. Partnering in harmony, flow, and strength both on and off the mat.

Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, and Partner Yoga, and CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu classes, workshops, and events ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ.

๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค: ๐€๐ง๐š๐ก๐š๐ญ๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ง๐š (๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐Œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ž / ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ž) ๐Ÿง˜โœจ Welcome to Week 1 of our new monthly journey...
09/08/2026

๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค: ๐€๐ง๐š๐ก๐š๐ญ๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ง๐š (๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐Œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ž / ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ž) ๐Ÿง˜โœจ

Welcome to Week 1 of our new monthly journey! As we align our physical practice with our inner intentions, every week brings a new focus pose to ground our work on and off the mat.

๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š: โ€œMy movement is for harmony, my technique is for peace.โ€

๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐€๐ง๐š๐ก๐š๐ญ๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ง๐š? As you melt your chest toward the mat and soften your shoulders, Anahatasana invites you to open your heart center. Physically, it releases built-up tension in the back and upper body. Spiritually, it embodies the practice of Ahimsa (non-harming)โ€”releasing physical defensiveness and reminding us that true strength flows from a place of openhearted peace rather than force or aggression.

๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค:

On the Mat: Join us for our Tuesday and Thursday as we drop deeper into this weekโ€™s mantra and asana/pose.

Off the Mat: Whenever you feel stress or defensiveness creeping in today, pause, soften your shoulders, and repeat your mantra.

๐Ÿฅ‹ WEEKLY MANTRA: "My movement is for harmony, my technique is for peace." ๐Ÿง˜As we dive into our September themeโ€”Yoga (Ahi...
09/07/2026

๐Ÿฅ‹ WEEKLY MANTRA: "My movement is for harmony, my technique is for peace." ๐Ÿง˜

As we dive into our September themeโ€”Yoga (Ahimsa / Non-Violence) & Jiu-Jitsu (Respect)โ€”this weekโ€™s mantra brings both practices together on and off the mat.

True self-defence and mindful movement share the same foundation: protection, not provocation.

Whether flowing through a yoga sequence or practicing CAN-RYU jiu-jitsu techniques, our movement exists to build inner stability, protect life, and de-escalate tension before it starts. Physical skills give us the confidence to stay calm under pressure so we can respond with peace, respect, and kindness.

This Weekโ€™s Mindful Focus:
โœจ Movement for Harmony: How can you use your physical practice to clear tension and bring balance to your day?
โœจ Technique for Peace: How can you use your strength and confidence to de-escalate stress or conflict in your daily life?

Reflect on this mantra with us in class this week:

๐Ÿ“ TUESDAY | Merrickville (SMB Gym)

6:00 PM: Mobility & Recovery Yoga

7:30 PM: CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 6+)

๐Ÿ“ THURSDAY | North Augusta (Community Hall)

5:30 PM: Yoga: Body Reset (Featuring our New Moon Intention Setting on Sept 10!)

Move with intention. Speak with kindness. See you on the mat! ๐Ÿค

๐ŸŒ‘ SEPTEMBER NEW MOON INTENTION SETTING CLASS ๐ŸŒ‘One of my favorite parts of what we do at Aurora Life Sports is finding wa...
09/07/2026

๐ŸŒ‘ SEPTEMBER NEW MOON INTENTION SETTING CLASS ๐ŸŒ‘

One of my favorite parts of what we do at Aurora Life Sports is finding ways to take yoga off the mat and integrate it into real, everyday life. Carrying that sense of presence, clarity, and focus into our busy routines is where the real magic happens.

Thatโ€™s why I love our monthly New Moon Intention Setting classes so much.

Instead of moving through life on autopilot, these monthly sessions give us a dedicated space to pause, check in with ourselves, and set clear intentions for the month ahead.

This September, weโ€™re taking what we have learned throughout last months theme โ€”Rooted Powerโ€”and moving forward with action. Specifically in focus are two of my favorite mantras:

โœจ โ€œGround down. Power upโ€
โœจ โ€œSettle in. Stand tallโ€

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges, busy schedules, and stressful situations at us that can easily shake our foundation. But these mantras remind us that when you ground yourself in your own strength, settle into your core values, and stand tall in your boundaries, nothing can uproot you.

This practice also ties right into our September theme of Ahimsa (non-violence)โ€”extending active kindness, patience, and compassion to ourselves as we navigate real-life growth.

If youโ€™ve been looking for a moment to reset, realign your routine, and reconnect with your inner stability, Iโ€™d love to have you join us!

๐Ÿ“ Location: North Augusta Community Hall (8115 Mill St)

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, September 10th

โฐ Time: 5:30 PM โ€“ 6:30 PM (during Yoga: Body Reset)

๐Ÿ“ What to Bring: Bring your yoga mat, water, and a pen and journal/notebook so you can write down your thoughts and reflections.

Come move, reflect, and ground yourself with us. See you on the mat! โœจ

Classes start Sept 8 (this coming Tuesday)! This is the next big event we are training for! Can't wait...... Capital Con...
09/03/2026

Classes start Sept 8 (this coming Tuesday)! This is the next big event we are training for!

Can't wait......

Capital Conquest

โœจ SEPTEMBER AT AURORA LIFE SPORTS โœจTheme: Choosing the Path of Kindness๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga: Ahimsa (Non-Violence)๐Ÿฅ‹ Jiu-Jitsu: Resp...
08/24/2026

โœจ SEPTEMBER AT AURORA LIFE SPORTS โœจ

Theme: Choosing the Path of Kindness
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga: Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
๐Ÿฅ‹ Jiu-Jitsu: Respect

As we step into September and begin a fresh cycle together, we embrace Ahimsaโ€”the foundational principle of non-violenceโ€”and the profound respect it teaches us for ourselves, others, and the space around us.

๐Ÿ—“ WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE (Starts Sept 8 | No classes Sept 1-4)

๐Ÿ“ TUESDAYS | Merrickville (SMB Gym, 306 Read St)
โ–ช๏ธ 6:00โ€“7:00 PM: Mobility & Recovery Yoga
โ–ช๏ธ 7:30โ€“8:30 PM: CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 6+)

๐Ÿ“ THURSDAYS | North Augusta (Community Hall, 8115 Mill St)
โ–ช๏ธ 5:30โ€“6:30 PM: Yoga: Body Reset

๐ŸŒ• MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
โ–ช๏ธ Sept 10: New Moon Intention Setting Class

Move with intention. Speak with kindness. See you on the mat! ๐Ÿค

08/23/2026

I'm laying here reminiscing on what an incredible summer its been. With so many of the Aurora crew in different events, competitions, etc. We have absolutely cherrished how everyone remained so positive and motivating, and cheered each other on. And the memories omg lol. Forever. Congrats on all the achievements!!!

Some inspiring goals for next summer have come up in conversation. Let's do them!!! So, we are going to keep our event group going throughout the year. PM me if you want to be added for the Summer 2027 Team!!

Go Aurora Life Sports Inc. !!!!

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ, ๐Œ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž! ๐‚๐€๐-๐‘๐˜๐” ๐‰๐ข๐ฎ-๐‰๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฎ ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž!๐ŸŽ‰We are thrilled to bring two brand-new Tue...
08/17/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ, ๐Œ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž! ๐‚๐€๐-๐‘๐˜๐” ๐‰๐ข๐ฎ-๐‰๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฎ ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž!๐ŸŽ‰

We are thrilled to bring two brand-new Tuesday evening classes to the Merrickville communityโ€”whether you're looking to build practical self-defense skills or level up your mobility and recovery!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐“๐”๐„๐’๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“ ๐’๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ๐”๐‹๐„

Location: ร‰cole Catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Gym; 306 Read St.

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ 6:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM: Mobility & Recovery Yoga
Build strength, joint control, and resilience! This dynamic Vinyasa-calisthenics fusion goes beyond basic poses to improve core power, balance, and mobility. Perfect as a pre-martial arts warm-up or a restorative workout for parents ready to reset and move.
No experience neededโ€”just bring an open mind!

๐Ÿฅ‹ 7:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM: CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu
A practical Canadian self-defense system rooted in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and adapted for real-world scenarios. Blending elements of Judo, Karate, kickboxing, and law enforcement techniques, CAN-RYU emphasizes gross motor skills, awareness, and simple, highly effective protection techniques (6yrs of age+).

๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐๐Ž๐๐”๐‹๐€๐‘ ๐ˆ๐๐“๐‘๐Ž ๐๐€๐‚๐Š๐€๐†๐„๐’
New to Aurora Life Sports? Most people start with one of our trial options:

Yoga Intro (Zen & Cozy Package): 3 classes + an awesome hoodie!

CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu Trial Package: 3 classes + your gi (a fantastic deal)!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out all package options & details at auroralifesports.com/packages or visit our general website at auroralifesports.com.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Have questions? Drop a comment below or reach out directly to Laura ([email protected]) or Chris ([email protected]).

See you on the mat! ๐Ÿ‘Šโœจ

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐“๐š๐ฉ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ & ๐„๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐…๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ: ๐Ÿ-๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐˜๐จ๐ ๐š & ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ค ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ! ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธLooking to elevate your ...
08/17/2026

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐“๐š๐ฉ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ & ๐„๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐…๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ: ๐Ÿ-๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐˜๐จ๐ ๐š & ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ค ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ! ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Looking to elevate your yoga practice, deepen your mind-body connection, and discover powerful new recovery techniques? Join us for an exclusive, immersive 1-Day Yoga & Recovery Track tailored specifically for yogis and mindfulness practitioners!

Held in a dedicated, peaceful enclosed space at Capital Conquest, this 4-session track bridges traditional yoga with energy healing, internal martial arts, and active resilience.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ

Date: Saturday, November 7th

Time: 11:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM

Location: Enclosed Track Room at Capital Conquest (Palais des Congres de Gatineau)

Included with Your Ticket: Access to all 4 expert-led sessions, an event T-shirt, a Certificate of Completion, AND a Kobudomania ticket!

โœจ ๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ž-๐”๐ฉ โœจ

1๏ธโƒฃ 11:00 AM โ€“ Session #1: Chakra Meditation & Energy Healing (Philip Lai)

Explore the body's energy centers and learn to channel universal Qi using intention, visualization, and guided breathwork. Discover practical acupressure and energy techniques for self-healing that naturally deepen your daily mat practice.

2๏ธโƒฃ 12:00 PM โ€“ Session #2: Introduction to Tai Chi (Roland Lavigne)

Bridge breathwork, mindfulness, and gentle movement through Qigong and classical Tai Chi lineages. Learn foundational principles of fluid weight transfer, grounding, and internal alignment to enhance your body awareness and inner balance.

3๏ธโƒฃ 1:00 PM โ€“ Session #3: Medical Qigong Healing (Philip Lai)

Think of it as "acupuncture without the needles." Take your mind-body awareness further with a therapeutic approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine, using precise breathwork and movement to target and address specific physical or energetic imbalances.

4๏ธโƒฃ 2:00 PM โ€“ Session #4: Relaxation Under Pressure: Intro to Aikido (Scott Campsall)

Discover how grounding, posture, and natural breath control translate into dynamic, real-world movement. Through gentle partner exercises, learn how true relaxation builds spatial awareness, releases tension, and fosters off-the-mat resilience.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Limited spots available in our enclosed space! Reserve your 1-Day Pass today and take your recovery to the next level.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://capitalconquest.ca/registration-page-cc26

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