November/December Newsletter
Season of Sweat, Community, & Joy
As November comes to a close, it’s a beautiful time to celebrate our community and the dedication you’ve shown on the mat. This December, we invite you to join us for our Annual Santa Paws Photos and Holiday Sip & Shop in the boutique. We’re also thrilled to support the Recovery Kidz Annual Holiday Gift Drive and share meaningful ways you can get involved.
All the details are below so you can take part in the season’s celebrations, give back in your own way, and stay connected through practice. We’re also offering our Holiday 7 Class Card and Holiday 1-Month Unlimited Pass to support your practice throughout the season.
Read on for all the details!
Upcoming Events
Annual Santa Paws Photos and Festive Holiday Sip & Shop
Sunday, December 7 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Bring your family and pets for our Santa Paws photo shoot and create lasting memories with your fur babies. Ugly Christmas sweaters and festive accessories are highly encouraged, and all pets are welcome.
Photos are by cash donation to The Missy Foundation, with a minimum suggested donation of $20.
All donations from Santa Paws photos and jam purchases go directly to The Missy Foundation, supporting vulnerable, abused, and unadoptable elderly dogs who have been abandoned or left homeless. Organic, low-sugar jams made with love from fresh berries grown at Missy Manor on Bowen Island are available for a $10 cash donation.
The Missy Foundation welcomes these senior dogs, many navigating age-related illnesses, special needs, disabilities, or injuries from neglect, into Missy Manor on Bowen Island, where they receive safety, love, and space to run and play. Each dog is given end-of-life care, companionship, medical attention, nourishing food and supplements, and exceptional veterinary and chiropractic support.
Celebrate the season and support an incredible cause!
Holiday Sip & Shop
Explore our Holiday Sip & Shop featuring a fresh selection of curated, ethically crafted boutique items—perfect for stocking stuffers, small gifts, and festive treats for yourself or someone you love.
We’ll be pouring complimentary organic Salt Spring Island kombucha while you shop, and our boutique will be stocked with new arrivals chosen to inspire, delight, and support local makers during the holiday season.
Come for the photos, stay for the shopping, and step into a cozy afternoon of festive community connection.
Recovery Kidz Annual Holiday Gift Drive
Drop off your donations under our tree anytime until December 12th!
We’re excited to support Recovery Kidz, a CRA-registered nonprofit helping children (ages 0–18) whose parents are in addiction treatment across the Lower Mainland. This holiday season, they provide gifts to ensure no child is forgotten.
How You Can Help:
New, Unwrapped Gifts for ages 0–18 (toys, books, art supplies, journals, gift cards — high-need teens especially appreciate $10–$50 gift cards).
Gift Cards: Amazon, Visa/MC, Starbucks, Sephora, Cineplex, Tim Hortons, Indigo, Sport Chek.
Monetary Donations: E-transfer to connect@recoverykidz.com (tax receipts available).
Amazon Wishlist: Recovery Kidz Wishlist
Drop off donations at our studio from November 19 – December 12 and help bring joy to children in need this holiday season!
Seasonal Savings
Holiday 7 Class Card SALE December 6 & 7
$139 + GST | 7 classes for the price of 5 with 2 bonus classes on us!
*Must be purchased in-studio on December 6 & 7. Limit of one per person. No extensions. Class cards expire March 31, 2026.
Holiday 1-Month Unlimited Pass
Enjoy one month of unlimited yoga at contract pricing for $179 + GST. Practice as much as you like at Yoga Union and keep your momentum going through the season.
*Must be purchased in-studio. No extensions. Passes must be activated by January 1, 2026, and will expire on January 31, 2026.
Wishing you a season of presence, joy, and heartfelt connection. Thank you for being such an important part of our community — we look forward to celebrating, practicing, and sharing this season with you.
With love,
The Yoga Union Team