Learn to rest on purpose.
I’m Megan Wade, a yoga instructor and ICU nurse who has spent nearly 15 years witnessing how the body holds stress, and how it can learn to let go. With eight years of teaching experience, I create a space to slow down, soften, breathe, and reconnect with the body.
A different kind of teacher
You can't always think your way out of stress. Sometimes the body needs a different kind of conversation.
About
Hi, I'm Megan.
Hello to all of you beautiful humans.
I have been a Registered Nurse for 15 years. I started my career in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and I am STILL there today.
There was a period of time when I didn’t think I would be able to continue holding my nervous system in the constant fight-or-flight state that came with working in the ICU. Then, yoga happened.
I completed my yoga teacher training in 2018, and I have never looked back. Since then I have completed many trainings, with a focus on nervous system regulation through breath and movement. The practices that feel the most like home to me are teaching Yin, facilitating breathwork, and guiding meditation.
I quickly realized how beautiful the dance is between RN Megan and Instructor Megan. I bring my background in the ICU to my teaching, and I bring my background in teaching to my patients in the ICU.
I teach at a few studios around Edmonton, Alberta, but I also deeply love teaching private sessions where I can customize the experience to your own unique needs.
My biggest “flex” (is that what the kids say?) is that I always encourage my students to move toward or away from sensations as they feel necessary. We have all been to a yoga class where we walk away feeling confused or thinking, “What just happened?!” because the intention was not to pause, listen to your body, and connect inward, the intention was simply to do exactly as you were told.
Also, a little fun fact: I have done stand-up comedy once. So while my classes are rooted in mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and creating space for stillness, you can also expect a few laughs along the way… even if I am the only one laughing. (It happens more often than I’d like to admit.)
I always say, “Give yourself permission to do less.”
I truly try to embody that, especially in a world that is always, ALWAYS asking for more.
So here I am, just a girl, standing in front of a boy... wait, no (phenomenal movie though!)... asking you to join me, and start to reconnect with yourself.
Let’s move together and, along the way, find a few more tools to slow down and reconnect with the deepest, most still parts of yourself.
The parts that may have been quiet for far too long.
How we practice
My approach is simple: giving yourself permission and space to listen to your body.
Your body is always communicating with you. We just have to slow down enough to check in and listen.
Through breath, slow movement, and stillness, we create space to listen, reconnect, and come back to ourselves. Yin, breathwork, and meditation offer different ways in, meeting you where you are and inviting more ease and presence.
Yin Yoga
A slow, quiet practice using gentle movement and longer-held poses to create space to listen to your body.
Breathwork
Intentional breathing techniques that support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and deepen your connection with your body.
Meditation
A gentle journey inward through awareness, breath, and stillness. An opportunity to quiet the mind, create space and simply be.
An invitation
“Slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself.”
On the calendar
Events & Classes
Glow Fire-pot Yin - 31 degrees
Bliss Medispa, Lotus Studio, Edmonton · 7:00 PM · 60 min
A slow and mindful Yin practice in our heated Glow environment with fire-pots and candles. Deep exploration of joints and connective tissues, held 3-5 minutes per posture. Harmonizes chi and promotes deep relaxation, flexibility and balance. All levels welcome.
Happy Hips - 28 degrees
Bliss Medispa, Lotus Studio, Edmonton · 4:00 PM · 60 min
Balance strength and flexibility around the hip joint. Strengthening poses for glutes and thighs, deeper stretches for release, and potential Yin-style postures. A blend of strength and stretch to maintain healthy hips. Well hydrated recommended. All levels welcome.
Restorative Reset
Park Yoga & Wellness, Sherwood Park · 6:00 – 7:30 PM · $33 + GST
A gentle Yin practice designed to restore balance between mind, body, and breath. Intentional breathwork, supported postures, soothing stretches with props. Soften, reset your nervous system, and fully surrender. No prior experience necessary.
Sunday Pause: where breath meets stillness
Bliss Medispa, Edmonton · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · $33 (12 spots available)
Gentle breathwork in the caldarium, followed by restful yin practice with singing bowl moments. An invitation to drop beneath the noise and reconnect with stillness.
The Slow Reset
Casa Tara Retreat, La Ventana, Baja · A luxury wellness retreat
A week to slow down and reset, where you choose your wellness at your own pace. Meditation, yoga, breathwork, and more.
Energy in Motion Retreat
Yandara, Baja, Mexico · Where reiki meets yoga · Bookings opening soon
A sneak peek at the 2027 retreat. Join the list and you’ll get the first email when bookings open.
2027 Retreat · Baja, Mexico
The Slow Reset
Where you choose your wellness, at your own pace. In a world that is always asking for more, gift yourself a week to slow down and reset.
A week of wellness including meditation, yoga, breathwork, and more. Where you get to choose what wellness means to you.
Wake up for morning meditation, or sleep in and join us later for a gentle morning yoga practice. Spend the day lazing by the pool, or treat yourself to a gorgeous hike. Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner if you wish. Join an evening yin practice if it feels good, or go to bed early and catch up on much-needed rest.
Step into the feeling of being fully in charge of your experience, choosing whatever leaves you feeling grounded, nourished, and tended to.
Casa Tara Retreat is a boutique oceanfront wellness and yoga resort located in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
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2027 Retreat · Baja, Mexico · Sneak peek
Energy in Motion
The dates are confirmed. Seven days and six nights where reiki meets yoga: energy work, movement, breath, and deep rest, somewhere warm with sand underfoot. Booking isn’t open yet, so here’s a first look. Join the list and you’ll be the first to know when spots open.
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Kind words
“It was really strong and self care focused. I was feeling especially strong and proud. Permission to do less is literally changing my life, on and off the mat.”
C.T.
“Your voice is literal perfection. Privileged to be guided by you. Keep going, you have a gift.”
Heather J.
“Megan's Yin classes are such a treat! She offers a very welcoming space that feels safe, honest, and relaxed. Her sense of humor and knowledge of physiology shine through as she guides you through sequences that always feel organized and intuitive.”
Anna S.
“You have a real talent for walking people through 90 minutes of Yin. Everyone that arrived seemed so excited and so relaxed when they left. It was awesome.”
A.M.
“Her soothing voice, calm presence, and depth of knowledge create an incredible grounding atmosphere. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a calming and inviting yoga experience.”
Chelsea M.
“I love how your sequence is just so carefully thought out and creative. It’s refreshingly different from how anyone else sequences or cues. I’ve practiced for a long time and found it challenging. My friend is a beginner and he loved it too. You have an amazing ability to teach to all levels.”
Michelle D.
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