Testimonials

Nicole,
I truly can’t thank you enough for last night. I was up late buzzing from the cacao and the release and everything that was ignited in me. I really lost my way over the last few months and became far too immersed in the physical - I forgot how magical the soul is and how incredible tribe connection can be.

Thank you for honouring YOUR goldprint so that you could bring such a powerful experience to us

-Sabrina Bertolo

If you are having any calling to come to one of Nicole's Cacao ceremony know that your soul is whispering to you to come live out a beautiful experience. When I walked into the event I was torn, exhausted, drained, lost, & highly sensitive/emotional. But as the warmth of the sacred space wrapped me up, I felt instant comfort & love. I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be. As we moved through the ceremony, the meditation, blessing of the cacao, & intuitive dance I felt myself bloom open. All that I felt was holding me back was actually pointing towards greater & grander shifts. The messages I felt come through were so expansive & clear. I highly recommend this experience to anyone leaning in.

-Dunia

Nicole’s cacao ceremony was an inviting to come as we are. Without the pressure of outside, to let go of our judgement and fear. Nicole allowed us to open ourselves to the power of this beautiful medicine, she opened a safe space for us to feel and live our own unique experience. Thank you Nicole 

-Angela 

I had done cacao ceremonies before, but not with as many guides present.

I had moved cacao through my body before, but never moved as intuitively with it. 

The thing about sacred medicines is, they didn’t become sacred until we recognized them as so. It is the Healer and the medicine that alchemizes spirit. And in my few yet profound experiences with psychedelics, I felt very similar sensations in this cacao journey. I walked through the same intergalactic spaces in my heart, with ancestors, guides, and protectors holding the room. 

Lion, snake, eagle, and hummingbird called in by Nicole, all danced with us and the children we still are. Nicole led us to the interior, and the outside became boundless. This is the path the Healer embodies, to encourage the inward walk. To sacred friends who know sacred fruit.   

-Laura 

Nicole held a safe and supportive space within the sacred container of ceremony. Throughout the evening, guests were invited to honour their unique truth and trust in their ability to hear and move to the song of their soul. The experience was infused with Nicole’s passion for healing through movement as well as a deep respect for the lineage and  teachings of cacao medicine. 

I left feeling grounded, clear and with a very full heart. I highly recommend this nurturing and transformative practice - regardless of where you find yourself on your journey.   

-Andrea Castonguay 

Nicole is straight up magic.
Her energy is beautifully contagious and is felt by everyone around her. She has the ability to help you connect to your true self. I started yoga over 5 years ago and I only fell in love with it when I tried one of Nicole’s classes. Since then, I have attended 3 of her overnight retreats and I’ve had her plan two unique private retreats for me. Through her practice she helps you reflect, listen and just be you. Her yoga practices are for all levels. She has a lovely way of helping you modify or adapt based on what you need that day. Her classes are always different because she truly takes the time to plan and dedicate them to something specific each time. Her positive and heartwarming energy never fails to help me open up and to feel all the feels. She has the unique ability to give you exactly what you need in that moment. She is the role model we all need in our lives. Nicole has a beautiful and strong soul, and I am grateful for her and her practice everyday. She has taught me that “we are all the answers”.
So much love,
- Lia 🧘🏻‍♀️

One year older, but 5 years younger.

At one point in my 50’s, I realized that I was broken. I could not go up more than one flight of stairs without pain and shortness of breath. I could not stand even briefly on one foot without losing my balance and falling, I walked at half my previous speed and had pain in my back, leg and joints. I no longer slept well and everything irritated or overwhelmed me. After a year of this my daughter finally convinced me to see her yoga teacher from Dawson. It’s not yoga like you think, mom, it’s restorative, to restore what you had and now have lost. She brought me to Nicole Jones and waited outside while I had my private class.
I have never looked back. I have followed Nicole to retreats, to wanderlust and through regular private classes. She has the gift of knowing exactly what every individual body and mind requires. I have regained strength, flexibility and balance. I am more able to deal with stress and adversity, and I continue to move forward under her guidance. Nicole organized a retreat for myself and my co-workers that was an amazing success. Some of the people had never taken a yoga class before, but had a wonderful and restorative time. We will be going again this December. Nicole is a wonderful teacher and human being. I am blessed to know her, and thank my daughter every day for bringing her into my life.

-Jeanne Teitelbaum

I’ve had the opportunity to take group private yoga classes with Nicole for many months now. Not only has my personal yoga practice improved but my overall confidence and spirit has too.

Nicole is truly talented, the way she leads her class is inspiring. She makes each position look effortless and encourages you to achieve the same in a non judgmental fashion. Watching her flow through various postures is incredibly helpful, especially if you are a visual learner like myself! Not only is she a wonderful leader throughout her classes but she takes the time to practice with you making it feel a whole lot less intimidating.

I highly recommend treating yourself
to some yoga with Nicole ️

-Krissy

If I am ever asked who my favourite yoga teacher is, the answer is always Nicole. Not because she is knowledgable about the Moksha series (that would be an understatement), not because of her constant energy and drive to push her students to what she knows they are capable of (she does at every opportunity) and not because of her unreal taste in music (that helps). All because she makes us better for having been. Both the mind and body benefit because Nicole’s love of the yoga practice translates to everyone in the room and I feel so grateful that I am able to benefit from her guidance.

-Stefanie Ozbalt

After a two-year long yoga hiatus, I took a semi private class with Nicole, and I quickly re-discovered my love for yoga. The smooth flow of Nicole’s class and her ability to make difficult poses look effortless was a strong motivator to get back into my practice. Nicole’s yoga classes became a favourite part of my regular routine; they’re consistently fun, challenging and unique and I always leave feeling both stronger and refreshed. With Nicole’s guidance, I greatly improved my flexibility and I performed poses that I never thought I would be able to (I was upside down!). I always look forward to my next class with her, whether it be yoga in the park, live DJ/music flows, or a power.
After attending Nicole’s Sutton Yoga Retreat, I had the chance to refine some yoga poses and to meditate for the first time, a practice I now incorporate into my every day life. I continue to feel the benefits of this retreat, particularly in my ability to better cope with anxiety. I am extremely grateful for Nicole and everything she continues to teach me.

-Nicole Reid-Workman

There are few teachers that instruct you on how to practice and flow. Nicole challenges you, while knowing your limits and capabilities. Every class is unique, never repeating the same sequence making it hard to get bored over the repetition. She has a sincere, calming affect & I know that I wouldn’t have the passion for yoga that I have today if it weren’t for our weekly private group sessions that we started back in the beginning of 2018.
Thank you for being you & showing us how to commit to one hour a week to step into our mats and take a little time to reset.

-S.O

We started our weekly sessions as a group of working women looking for one hour of time to practice yoga. What we received was so much more. Working with Nicole has truly been the best experience. Nicole tailors each class to exactly what we want and need. She challenges us in a positive and relaxed environment. Nicole's powerful approach and love for yoga is demonstrated in every practice we do. Thank you for passing along your wisdom and passion to us every week. Thank you for being such an inspiration. 

-Shannon

If you're the type of person that often loses themselves to the daily stressors and anxieties of life,  Nicole is the teacher for you. She has a way of allowing you to opening up, look within and reflect on what's going on inside. She challenges you to face it head on, get comfortable with the uncomfortable and then just let it all go. I always leave her classes smiling, with a sense of lightness like this huge weight has been lifted off my chest. It feels SO FRIGGEN GOOD to take that newfound energy into my everyday life where I feel more connected and rooted to my true self and purpose. I just do better you know? Her classes allow me to recognize what truly fulfills me as person and leaves me with a sense of self love and optimism.

Oh ya and her music on point

-T.B

My friends and I have weekly private classes with Nicole and they are a perfect mixture of motivating, inspiring and fun. she creates an atmosphere where you are able to ground yourself through movement and carve out a time in your day focused on you. Her classes are challenging and you leave with a sense of accomplishment that can’t be beat. Oh and I have I mentioned the incredible playlists?

-M.F

I have attended two of Nicole’s retreats. She is inspiring and touches all who are privileged enough to cross her path. Her authenticity shines in all that she says and does. She is extremely grounded. You feel invigorated, refuelled, recharged after her retreat.

-M.P.J

Nicole is an awesome soul.
She has this positive energy that transpires in every class.
Practicing with Nicole is an absolute joy..
Her classes usually come with high intensity and hard work.  I always have a certain satisfaction when I am able to accomplish certain her her crazy new moves .

This summer I added some private sessions with Nic....crazy!!!!!  I got so much stronger and am now able to see a difference in my every day practice. What is amazing about Nicole is that she gets excited about my improvements. I honestly think that she is motivated by the progress in others.  

In May I attended my 1st retreat with Nicole. Retreat was built to her image, full of positive energy and love..

Thank you Nicole 

I appreciate all the support.

-Sonia

Nicole’s classes are my favourite... always. She has a gift for delivering challenging and creative classes which provide a great workout with spiritual calm. How she is able wrap all that together is one of life’s mysteries!

Nicole is a compassionate and dedicated teacher. I’ve been recovering from a head injury and she has modified classes for me while maintaining great flow for the rest of the group. My classes have been rewarding and fun and have even helped recovery. She is empathetic and reads the energy of the room to provide exactly what you need, even when you don’t know what you need!
Namaste 

-Cynthia

Nicole’s retreat was truly a life changing experience. I was able to express & release a serious accumulation of pain. I feel like a total new person. My temper no longer goes from 0 to 100 in seconds. My heart is lighter. This retreat was the best graduation gift to myself.

Thank you so much Nicole.

-Jenny Paul 

Thank you for the beautiful time and space dedicated to self healing, gratitude for our bodies, wellness and joy. These retreats realign ourselves with our thoughts and values and give us the rest we need to head back into our daily lives. I admire you. You have inspired me and changed my life in the short period of time we have known each other. Thank you for being such a beautiful soul and for organizing a space where women can come together and empower each other. A truly amazing experience of self discovery.

-Jasmine Sauve Zarboni

I met Nicole at Modo Yoga approx 3 years ago. I have been doing yoga 5 years and always enjoyed the after feeling of doing a yoga class. I started yoga because used to suffer from anxiety and it was taking over my life. One day I decided to challenge myself to take a power class of 90 min with Nicole and everything changed!

Nicole took me out of my comfort zone, she teaches her classes with passion, very organized and challenges us with our body and spirit. Her classes always leave me with a high on life!

I have attended 3 yoga retreats with Nicole and Shauna and if there is anything I can highly recommend is this yoga retreat. It is held in a beautiful, spiritual, relaxing place in Sutton, we are pampered all weekend and good food to add to the list of a great retreat! Nicole has taught me self-love is so important, we women want or feel we need to do everything and not complain well I learned throughout this process IT’S OK to complain and IT’S OK to take time to re-energize ourselves. My time at the retreat is all about me. My anxiety attacks are much better (rare) because of yoga and because I push my body & breath through everything.

Nicole, there are no words to thank you for being you, for loving what you do and how you help me every time I step into a yoga space with you. I can tell you after my heartbreak of losing my mother, my retreat with you has helped me start building my emotional state. You made me understand that it’s ok to feel sad, angry and cry!

In this hectic and demanding world we live in it is important to step back and give ourselves self-love! Next up yoga with Nicole in Croatia! One week of moving, meditation, visit Croatia and good food with new friends.

Love you Nicole and thank you for everything.

-Marzia

Living in this world full of stress, and anxiety trying to manage life while we work, parent, maintain relationships and at some point try to rest, is really not easy on the mind, the body and the spirit. I have been fortunate enough to have been a part of Nicole's cacao ceremony twice and it is truly a practice that is needed not only on an individual level but on a collective level as well. As she guides us through intention, release of energy that no longer serves and helps us to invite a space for growth and reflection, through movement and connection with ourselves and others, this ceremony is a profound way to tap into the deepest parts of who we are as spiritual creators.

Nicole you are an extraordinary spirit, and though you may not realize your light shines onto so many of us and inspires us to be vulnerable to be real and to dive into what may not always be comfortable but so necessary.

1am blessed to have had the opportunity to be in ceremony with you and look so forward to holding space together again.

-Trish Sherwood