Episode Description
What happens when yoga moves beyond the studio and into nature, community, and connection?
In this episode of the Move With Ease Podcast, I'm joined by three wonderful women — Carol Merritt, Renee Groulx, and Falen Reid — the yogis behind Forest and Flow Yoga Festival, happening this October in Ottawa's west end.
Each of these women found yoga during a very different season of life.
For Carol, it began as a young mom looking for movement, connection, and something for herself.
For Renee, it was discovering how differently she felt every time she stepped off her mat.
And for Falen, yoga became part of a profound shift in her life following a near-death experience that made her reconsider how she was caring for herself.
Different paths. Same realization:
Yoga has a beautiful way of meeting us exactly where we are.
Together, we talk about their individual journeys, the power of practicing in community, and how a simple idea to connect local yoga teachers grew into Forest and Flow.
How Carol, Renee, and Falen each found yoga at different stages of their lives.
Why yoga is about so much more than movement.
The importance of community and in-person connection for our wellbeing.
How Forest and Flow grew from an idea to connect local yoga teachers into a full community festival.
What happened at their first festival this summer — including more than 120 attendees, 24 classes, and local wellness vendors.
What you can expect at the upcoming fall Forest and Flow Festival.
Why this season's themes of abundance, harvest, nature, and connection feel especially meaningful.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 pm
YMCA Day Camp, Dunrobin (Ottawa West)
Your ticket gives you access to a full day of yoga and wellness experiences, with opportunities to explore different styles of movement, breathwork, sound healing, meditation, local wellness practitioners, food, nature, and community.
And I'm excited to say I'll be there too!
If you've been craving an opportunity to step away from your everyday routine, spend some time outside, try something new, and connect with an incredible community of people, come join us.
You don't need to be an experienced yogi.
Come exactly as you are.
Learn more and grab your ticket at www.forestandflow.ca.
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