Ever wanted to move like a Brazilian and add a little more sass and soul to your steps? Now’s your chance.

This class is a joyful, high-energy journey through Brazil’s vibrant dance culture—with uplifting carnival beats and earthy folk rhythms that’ll have you sweating, smiling, and shaking it out in all the best ways.

Location: All Saints By The Sea Church

Dates: Jul 3-Aug 7

Cost: $108 for 6 weeks. This will be a journey, no drop-ins this time.

Book your spot by sending a transfer to hyasarah@hotmail.com followed by an email so I have you on my list.

About the class (and me):
Brazilian dance is a vibrant blend of African, Indigenous, and European roots—deeply rhythmic, expressive, and soulful. In Brazil, they say “quando você dança, você lava sua alma”—when you dance, you wash your soul.

I’m Sarah, and I’ve been dancing Brazilian styles for nearly 30 years. Now on Salt Spring, I’m keeping the carnival spirit alive by moving our hips, waking our spines, and connecting to joy and rhythm—wherever we are.

I teach with warmth, energy, and a passion for the cultural stories behind the dances. Come move with us!

Class Structure:

Weeks 1–3: Afoxé & Samba de Roda basics—rhythm, hips & joyful repetition

Weeks 4–5: Maracatu power + Coco play, blending into a seaside-inspired routine

Week 6: Final celebration with routine, freestyle circle & carnival joy

Rise and Shine @ Beddis Beach 7:45-845 am July 3rd-Aug 21.

Move outdoors this summer! Whether you need a low impact workout or want to add in cardio and strength, you have 2 classes to choose from. It's a great start to the day, feel the sea breeze and move in all your glory!

Tuesday class SWEAT AND STRENGTHEN: This class is for those who want a bit of cardio and strength building. We will use the brilliant body conditioning methodology, Essentrics with weight bearing poses. You're welcome to bring therabands and light weights if you wish. Get your workout in, followed by a delicious cool down.

Thursday class: STRETCH AND FLOW: Ideal for those who want a low impact class that helps improve mobility/flexibility. It's geared towards people who like a gentle class, whilst combining aging backwards workouts for greater strength and suppleness. Classes include stretches from Essentrics, a whole body low-impact workout and yin yoga. 

Participants describe it as medicine. Space limited to 12. Priority to bookers of the entire series. 

Whole series: $150 ($10 per class)
Just Thursdays:$112
Tuesdays: $98
3 Classes $48
5 classes $76
$20 drop in

Book your spot by sending a transfer to hyasarah@hotmail.com, followed by an email ( I don't get your email from e-transfer alone).

We all know we need to do more for our beloved pelvic floors. Train and tune into the pelvic floor in a way that is fun and empowering. This 6 week journey goes deep as you explore optimal movement for your pelvic floor and body. Feel the difference by developing a deeper awareness of your pelvic floor that goes way beyond regular "Kegels".

Classes are a mix of pelvic floor and full body exercises, tuning into our different muscles for greater control and isolation. Using somatic coaching techniques we develop ways to stay motivated and tuned in. Sessions end with a womb space meditation to feel the full benefits.

Go here for more details.

Coming Back in September! A Full Body Stretch Workout for Flexibility, Mobility & Strength . Includes pelvic floor work and yin yoga. 8 week program at SIMS. Each week we do a full-body low impact workout based on the Essentrics workout. Each week, we also focus on specific areas of the body to increase awareness.

Week 1: Hips and Hip Flexors
Focus: Loosen tight hip flexors and strengthen the hips for improved range of motion.

Week 2: Glutes and Hamstrings
Focus: Strengthen and stretch the glutes and hamstrings for better posture and mobility.

Week 3: Upper Back and Shoulders
Focus: Increase mobility and release tension in the upper back and shoulders.

Week 4: Core Awareness and Pelvic Floor
Focus: Build awareness of the core and pelvic floor, improving strength and connection.

Week 5: Legs and Ankles
Focus: Improve strength, flexibility, and balance in the legs and ankles.

Week 6: Spine and Posture
Focus: Enhance spinal mobility and promote better posture.

Week 7: Arms and Wrists
Focus: Strengthen and stretch the arms and wrists while improving grip strength.

Week 8: Full Body Integration
Focus: Bring together all the elements from previous weeks for full-body awareness and balance.

Each week incorporates Essentrics with yin yoga for deeper release and relaxation, ensuring a holistic approach to flexibility, mobility, and strength development.