Life as Ceremony shares personal stories, interviews with inspirational souls, and practical wisdom to help you reconnect with yourself and spirituality.
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Shayna Thomas, an Anishinaabe woman from Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation. Shayna is a yoga teacher, educator, and the creator of Seven Teachings Wellness. Shayna shares her journey from teaching in early childhood education to creating a wellness practice rooted in the Seven Grandfather Teachings: love, respect, honesty, truth, wisdom, humility, and courage. We explore what true wellness really means and how wholeness includes caring for ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Shayna opens up about a powerful health wake-up call that shifted her understanding of wellness and brought her into deeper alignment and compassion for all parts of herself. Shayna also talks about the relationship between Indigenous worldviews and yoga philosophy, weaving these teachings together with integrity by honouring their roots and acknowledging their parallels.
This conversation is about living yoga off the mat, the power of presence, love, compassion, and how living with gratitude and intention can shift our everyday lives.
Connect with Shayna:
Website: https://seventeachingswellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeshaynaeileen/
https://www.instagram.com/seventeachingswellness/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SevenTeachingsWellness
Connect with Sam:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdsquire/
Substack: https://lifeasceremony.substack.com/
Website: https://www.lifeasceremony.ca/
10 Dec 2025
21 | Mikaela Millington: Yoga Retreats and Authentic Connection
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Mikaela Millington. She is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and the founder of Evolve Retreats. Mikaela shares her journey of creating and holding space for transformative in-person experiences.
We dive into what first-time retreat-goers need to know, from setting intentions, connecting with your guide, and understanding group sizes, to recognizing the different types of connection and community that retreats can offer. Mikaela also shares insights into the personal challenges of hosting retreats and trusting the process.
We explore the magic that emerges when people show up authentically, take their masks off, and lean into community and playful moments. Mikaela reflects on her favorite parts of retreats and the value of in-person connection.
Finally, we discuss what’s next for Evolve Retreats, including potential expansions, teacher trainings, and her vision for future offerings that continue to nurture community and growth. This conversation is for anyone curious about retreats, spiritual growth, and the power of in-person experiences and connections.
Connect with Mikaela:
Website: https://mikmill.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikmill/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MIKMILLMOVEMENT
Connect with Sam:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdsquire/
Substack: https://lifeasceremony.substack.com/
Website: https://www.lifeasceremony.ca/
28 Aug 2025
20 | Strengthening Your Intuition: Signs and Pendulums
In this episode of Life as Ceremony, I share two powerful ways to strengthen your intuition: asking for signs and working with pendulums. I share stories about connecting with my great-grandmother, Lulu Ironstar, and reflect on how signs like angel numbers, feathers, and rainbows can become everyday reminders of connection with Spirit. I also talk about how to ask for signs, what kinds of signs to look for, and how you can develop your own language with the universe. In this episode, I discuss how pendulums work and how they can be a valuable tool to help you connect with your intuition, so you don’t have to outsource it. I hope this episode encourages you to notice the magic around you and helps you reconnect with your intuition.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdsquire/
Substack: https://lifeasceremony.substack.com/
Website: https://www.lifeasceremony.ca/
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