live classes in the loft
leave more yourself
come as you are
Fall Session September 20 – October 31
Class Passes are non-transferable
and have variable expiry dates.
Passes good for all classes
except the nourished hour.
10-Class Pass
200
$20/class
Valid for 4 months
5-Class Pass
110
$22/class
Valid for 4 months
1 Class
25
No Commitment
Valid for 3 weeks
PAYING BY CASH OR E-TRANSFER
If you would like to pay cash, please get in touch with me.
I will process your Class Pass purchase manually.
You can then sign up for your classes.
Send e-transfers to breathe@jennifersnowdon.ca or bring cash to class.
coming soon
Mindfulness Meditation
with Bhante Viveka
Mondays 7 – 8:30pm (in English)
August 31 – November 2
Join Viveka weekly in The Loft for guided meditation, dhamma talk, and a chance to ask questions.
No registration required.
Donations welcome.
This Autumn, we will explore two foundational teachings on meditation practice from the Buddhist tradition:
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The Seven Factors of Awakening
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The Five Hindrances
Viveka is a Buddhist monk who teaches mindfulness practice and promotes compassionate living. He began exploring meditation in the early 90’s, attended his first retreat in 2002, and was ordained with Sayadaw U Tejaniya in 2013.
Over a 20-year period, he was fortunate to train with various well-respected lay teachers in the West and Buddhist masters in Asia. Since 2018, he has been offering meditation retreats, weekly sessions, and facilitating Insight Dialogue events internationally. He is the founder of Bodhi House in Moncton, Canada.
the practice
Step into The Loft. Whatever came before — the morning rush, the week's weight, the list of things still undone — set it down. This time is for you.
Group classes in The Loft are led, not curated to each individual the way a yoga therapy session is. But that doesn't mean they're impersonal. There might be a runner in the room, a person who didn't sleep, a shoulder that needs tending. I see you. As we move together, things coalesce — a warmth, a shared attention, laughter.
The classes are rooted in the same philosophy as all of my work: curiosity over correction, the whole self over the isolated part, breath as the thread that connects everything. We are not here to fix things. We are here to learn something true about ourselves, and to carry it with us when we leave.
We close classes wisely with stillness, an invitation to set an intention, and the dedication of our practice. It is a small act, and a radical one.
Arrive for yourself, leave with something to give.
class descriptions
the embodied hour
Your body has a lot to say. This is how you listen.
various times each week
Some days it's a workout. Some days it's moving meditation. It depends on what's needed, and who is in the room.
What stays constant is the quality of attention. We move through the whole body with curiosity, learning what's there, following what we find. The class is grounded in yoga and informed by anatomy, somatic movement, and breath.
We always leave time to settle. To let the practice land. To remember why we came.
People come because their backs hurt, or their hips are tight, or they're stressed. They keep coming because something shifts off the mat too; life feels less jarring, they're more present, more at home in themselves.
Accessible to all levels. Options are offered so you can work at your own edge, wherever that is today. Maximum 8 people.
the embodied 75
Your weekend begins here.
saturdays 9:30 – 10:45am
Saturday morning is a threshold, the week behind you, the weekend ahead. This class is how you cross it well.
We move through the whole body with curiosity, learning what's there, following what we find. The class is grounded in yoga and informed by anatomy, somatic movement, and breath.
The extra time creates space to linger, to explore, to follow a thread further than the hour allows. We often practice pranayama together. These breathing practices are, in many ways, the heart of this work.
We leave time to settle. To let the practice land. To remember why we came. Begin your weekend already home in yourself.
Accessible to all levels. Options are offered so you can work at your own edge, wherever that is today. Maximum 8 people.
embodied foundations
mondays 10 – 11am
Taking your attention all the way down to its roots.
Some bodies need more time. More space. More care. This class offers exactly that; the same curiosity and intelligence as the embodied hour, moving through the whole body with a focus on the fundamentals. How we stand. How we walk. How we breathe. How we find our balance.
Modifications and support are available so that everyone can work how they want to, wherever that is today. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is forced.
If you're returning from injury, managing a condition, or simply want to move with more care and precision, this is your class.
Accessible to all levels. Maximum 8 people.
embodied breath (pranayama)
mondays 5:30 – 6:30pm
A practice in presence.
Breath is more than air moving in and out. In the yogic tradition, pranayama — the practice of conscious breathing — works with energy itself. It is subtle, and it is powerful. Some people call it magic. They aren't entirely wrong.
This is a progressive, traditional pranayama practice, approached with the same curiosity and care as all the work we do here. We build gradually, never forcing, always listening. By the end of each class you will feel it — a settledness, a groundedness, a sense of having arrived somewhere in yourself.
Because this work is also informed by modern breath science, the benefits don't stay on the mat. The breath becomes easier in daily life. Clearer. More available to you when you need it most.
No experience necessary. An open curiosity about your own breath is all you need. Maximum 8 people.
the nourished hour
Permission to stop.
formerly Relax & Renew
one Sunday each month, 2 – 3:30pm
We call it an hour. It's actually 90 minutes. Some things are too good to rush.
In a life that asks everything of you, this asks nothing.
No effort. No screens. No one needs you here. Just 90 minutes of being held, deeply rested, and genuinely nourished — in every sense of the word.
You will leave softer than you arrived.
We rest deeply in supported poses, and close with yoga nidra — a guided meditation that takes you to the threshold of sleep and back.
And then there is tea.
The last Sunday afternoon of each month*. Worth clearing your schedule for.
Maximum 6 people.
*please check the schedule to confirm the date
embodied journaling
tuesdays 7 – 8:15pm
Digging deep and making meaning.
"So-called artificial intelligences do not undergo experiences, do not possess a body, do not feel joy or pain, do not mature through relationships and do not know from within what love, work, friendship or responsibility mean." Pope Leo XVIII wrote in his encyclical this year about the value of being human. It is through our embodied experiences that we are able to understand our world, and to make meaning of our experiences.
Join me for 75 minutes for an embodied journaling time together. We'll ground our awareness in our bodies, tap into our creative selves, and then through an inspiring text and a writing prompt, we'll spend time journaling. Journaling can be a creative and embodied way to connect with our experiences and make meaning of our interactions with others and the world around.
We won't be reading what we write, but there will be time to share anything that came up for you through the process. Snacks and tea will be provided.
Please bring your own journal and favourite writing tools.
mindfulness meditation
mondays 7 – 8:30pm
August 31 – November 2
With Bhante Viveka
Join Bhante Viveka weekly in The Loft for guided meditation, dhamma talk, and a chance to ask questions. (This practice will be in English.)
Yoga mats, sitting cushions, bolsters, chairs and other props are available for your use. If you have a favourite sitting cushion, bench or chair, please feel free to bring it with you.
No registration required.
Donations welcome.
This will also be available online, via Zoom.
Please register at contact@maisonbodhi.org to receive the link.
Viveka is a Buddhist monk who teaches mindfulness practice and promotes compassionate living. He began exploring meditation in the early 90’s, attended his first retreat in 2002, and was ordained with Sayadaw U Tejaniya in 2013.Over a 20-year period, he was fortunate to train with various well-respected lay teachers in the West and Buddhist masters in Asia. Since 2018, he has been offering meditation retreats, weekly sessions, and facilitating Insight Dialogue events internationally. He is the founder of Bodhi House in Moncton, Canada.
"Yoga is the bringing together of that which was never separate."
Richard Miller
before you arrive (faqs)
It's my first time. What should I know?
Welcome! I'm really glad you're coming.
Come in through the front door, no need to ring the doorbell. Take your shoes off and head up the stairs to the door with the Loft sign beside it. Inside you'll find hooks for your coat and bag. Please turn your phone off or to silent here.
Then up the stairs to The Loft.
Mind the Cats. They're very charming and interested in escaping. If you have a cat allergy, there is a hepa air filter in The Loft.
Before your first class, please fill out the Health Waiver. You'll find the link in your registration confirmation email, or at the top of this page. It only takes a moment and helps me take better care of you.
If you have any injuries or conditions you'd like me to know about, arriving 10 minutes early is plenty of time for a quick chat before class begins. Otherwise, there's nothing else you need to do or know. Just show up.
What can I expect in a class?
Every class in The Loft is a little different depending on who's in the room and what's needed that day. We move with curiosity, we leave time to settle, and something tends to shift off the mat as well as on it. No experience necessary. Just show up. Class descriptions are here.
Come as you are, and leave more yourself.
Do I need to bring a yoga mat to class?
You're welcome to bring your own mat, or use one of the studio mats, there's no charge. Please wipe your mat down with the spray cleaner provided when you're finished. The studio is also equipped with blocks, straps, blankets, and a good collection of other props that we might use in class. They are cleaned regularly.
For Restorative Yoga Classes mats are set up with props before class begins; there are so many lovely things involved in restorative yoga that it's simpler that way. If you'd prefer to use your own mat, just let me know when you arrive and we'll make the switch.
Is there parking?
Park on the opposite side of the street from 21 Marjorie. Please note there is no parking on Marjorie Street between 10 and 11am, or before 7am in winter.
There is also room for two cars behind the house. Drive down the shared driveway and pull in tight on an angle to the right. Please don't block the driveway.
Is there somewhere I can change?
The Loft is in my home, so there are no dedicated change rooms. I'd suggest coming dressed and ready for class. There is a washroom on the second floor and another just inside the back door on the main floor, both available for your use.
What is the Weather Policy?
Moncton winters are real, and your safety matters more than making it to class. If a weather system makes it unsafe to travel, you'll receive a credit, either for another class that week if space allows, or as a deduction from a future registration. I'll communicate cancellations as early as possible.
Do you offer refunds?
I don't offer refunds, but I understand that life happens. If something comes up, please reach out directly (by email or in person) and we'll work something out. Credits for future classes are available depending on the circumstances.
