Stay Healthy: Spend Time with Friends!
Research is demonstrating that social connection is vital to our mental and physical health! Consider this your invitation to grab a friend (or two or three) and join us for an upcoming event or workshop.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
10:00 am - 1:30 pm at WHITE BARN BLOOMS (VANKLEEK HILL)
petals & Presence
with Ellen Bertrand
Venture out of town and into the lush countryside for a day of movement, creation and community at White Barn Blooms, a small woman-owned cut-flower farm, an hour east of Ottawa.
After a warm welcome, we'll settle in for a one-hour all-levels outdoor yoga practice with a view of the flower gardens. The practice will ground your body, calm your mind, and open your senses. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a a light lunch of locally-sourced ingredients.
Then the flower fun begins! We'll be treated to a personalized tour of the flower gardens by Liza, owner of White Barn Blooms. She’ll talk about the farm's origin story and provide guidance on flower slection and bouquet creation. We’ll then select and hand-cut our own blooms to create a stunning personal bouquet to take home! This mini-retreat will help you slow down into mindful presence and creativity.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The yoga practice, lunch and bouquet-making will take place in the shade.
The garden tour and flower cutting will be in open, unshaded areas.
There will be water and lemonade available on-site.
Lunch options will be shared with registered participants 1-2 weeks ahead of time.
Vegan/vegetarian options will be available.
A portable washroom facility is available to guests.
WHAT TO BRING
your yoga mat and your favourite yoga props
a water bottle
sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant
your creativity!!
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Tickets are $95 + hst (total $107.35).
Please register here by clicking the button below. You will be re-directed to a booking platform, where you will be prompted to create an account if you don’t already have one.
You will see two payment options:
1) "Bank Transfer" (our preferred method of payment)
After you’ve booked your spot, please send $107.35 to hello@yogakala.ca within 24 hours of registration.
2) “Pay at Studio Later”.
Click this option if you'd like to pay with a credit card and we will send you a secure payment link.
Payment must be received within 48 hours of booking to confirm your spot.
Transport to the event is not included in the ticket price. Car pooling is encouraged! White Barn Blooms is located at 4501 Pearl Road, L’Orignal, ON, K0B 1K0, which is a scenic one hour east of central Ottawa.
Flow Through Time - SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 Am at The Bytown Museum, 1 canal lane, ottawa
Flow Through Time: A Yoga Fundraiser for the Bytown Museum
with Ellen Bertrand, in collaboration with The Bytown Museum
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of modern-day Ottawa with a morning of yoga at one of Ottawa's most historic locations - all in support of the Bytown Museum.
Join Ellen Bertrand, founder of Yoga Kāla, experienced Ottawa yoga teacher, local tour guide, and a member of the Bytown Museum’s Board of Directors, for a one-hour, all-levels yoga class in a truly unforgettable setting.
Weather permitting, the class will take place outdoors behind the museum, at the foot of the Ottawa Locks, with breathtaking views of the Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal, and surrounding historic architecture. In case of rain, the class will move inside the Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest stone building, nestled at the foot of Parliament Hill.
After the class, enjoy light refreshments and early access to the museum before public hours. You may also consider going for a swim at the new NCC dock, a very short walk away!
New for this year: DOOR PRIZES!!
Ticket sales will include a donation tax receipt and all proceeds supporting the Bytown Museum’s preservation and programming initiatives.
Bring your mat and a sense of curiosity. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Ticket link will be posted soon!
DETAILS
What: a one-hour outdoor yoga class behind the Bytown Museum, followed by a the museum’s famous freshly squeezed lemonade, and an opportunity to tour the museum.
When: Sunday, August 16, 20256
9:30 am - 10:30 am: Yoga Class
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Enjoy a refreshing and freshly squeezed lemonade and a light snack, then explore the museum.
Please note: in the event of rain, the class will take place inside the museum.
What to Bring: a yoga mat, water bottle, sunglasses and sun protection. Dress in layers.
Cost: $45 per person with all proceeds going directly to the museum! You will receive a $30 donation tax receipt.
Other Notes: There are restrooms in the museum. A few mats will be available to borrow.
How to get to the museum: There are several ways to access the museum by foot, boat and bike! Please visit the museum’s website for all the details.
The Bytown Museum is a not for profit, charitable organization that relies on support from donors like you, to help keep our museum operating so we can share Ottawa’s community stories.