Yoga and Poetry: The art of hibernating

A gentle yin, flow, and creative writing practice to move your body, stir your creativity, and come home to yourself. Welcome to The Art of Hibernating: how to thrive at rest! Overview Join us for a 3-hour gathering of yoga and poetry at Casa Copal. This flow & yin practice is designed to ground you, move you, and create space for reflection—on the page and within your body. Guided by Lindi Nolte, an award-winning poet and certified educator, and Steph Galitzine, a certified yoga teacher and registered physiotherapist, this experience is both restorative and creatively expansive. Through poetry, yoga, and creative journaling, we’ll explore the quiet wisdom of seasonal change and the stories we carry. 🕰️ Flow of the Day Arrival & Grounding– Gentle writing prompts, breathwork, and a live poetry performances throughout the yoga practice by Lindi, award-winning poet and facilitator Yoga Flow Practice– An embodied, dynamic yoga session led by Steph, certified yoga instructor and physiotherapist Yin Yoga & Reflective Poems– A restful yin yoga practice interwoven with poems to anchor presence and soften the body. Creative Writing & Sharing Circle– Space to write, reflect, and (if you choose) share your words in a cozy, supportive circle 📍 Location Casa Copal Yoga and Wellness. 2291 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E4 💸 Pricing $60.00 Refund Policy: Full refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) are available until Nov. 15. After that date, if you can’t attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend — just email us their name. 🌟 What You’ll Come Away With • A deeper connection to your body—its wild wisdom and gentle rhythms • Renewed creative inspiration sparked by poetry and reflective writing • Tools to ground and center yourself through mindful movement and breath • A sense of community from sharing (optional) your story in a supportive space • Quiet moments of inner stillness amidst seasonal change • An invitation to thrive at rest—whole, wild, and fully present 👜 What to Bring • Yoga mat • Journal + pen • Water bottle • Comfortable layered clothing • Socks or slippers (optional, for indoor comfort) ✅ Additional Notes • All levels of yoga and writing experience are welcome • Modifications will be offered for all practices • Please let us know in advance about any dietary needs or accessibility considerations • Free parking available on-site 👣 About the Facilitators Lindi Nolte Lindi is a South African-Canadian spoken word poet, TEDx speaker, educator, and writing facilitator. She has over a decade of experience writing, performing, and facilitating poetry. With a deep belief in the power of words to heal and awaken, she creates spaces where people can reconnect with their creative voice and inner knowing. Lindi’s poetry is rooted in themes of nature, belonging, transformation, and embodied presence. She has performed and facilitated across Canada, and her debut poetry collection Barefoot and Awestruck explores the tender intersection between self-discovery and wildness. Her approach to teaching and performance is both soulful and grounded—an invitation to come as you are, and leave more fully yourself. She currently facilitates poetry and writing workshops and circles Vancouver, B.C. Steph Galitzine Steph began her yoga teacher training in Victoria, BC, in 2020 and has been fortunate to share her passion for vinyasa, hatha, yin, and restorative yoga over the past six years. As a yoga practitioner and physiotherapist, she possesses a profound understanding of how the nervous system influences our overall health. Steph believes that yoga is a vital practice for cultivating balance and harmony in our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She is fascinated by pain neuroscience and is passionate about weaving yoga and relaxation practices into her treatment offerings for people who experience persistent pain, anxiety and stress. Steph is overjoyed to collaborate with Lindi to offer a meaningful experience that cultivates an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and support the natural seasonal transitions from autumn to winter. 📞 Day-Of Contact If you need help finding the venue or have any last-minute questions, please text or call: 778 928 9030