Happy 2019! Gone is another year. I decided to not drone on about the importance of intentions or how to craft the perfect resolution. You surely have your own opinions about that ritual and have chosen to act accordingly. I for one like a good old-fashioned resolution and happily stick to it as long as … [Read more…]
Looking for that special something to give your favourite Yoga teacher? I’m sure that he or she would just love to hear how much you enjoy the class or style that he or she teaches. Sometimes words are all we need as a gift. However…….presents are fun! So let’s begin. Here are five gifts that … [Read more…]
Last week I created a gift list for the beginning Yogi. This week I thought it would be fun to share some zany products out there for the Yoga lover who has it all. First off, A Yoga session with me! You can buy your loved one a single private session, or five to ten … [Read more…]
Ho ho ho, it’s that time of year! Office parties, the Nutcracker ballet, houses covered in lights, family favourite movies and the impending arrival of Santa are just a few things that represent December for a lot of us in the world. Are you trying to find the perfect gift for the Yoga lover in … [Read more…]
Children love yoga. As I mentioned in my post about Yoga for boys, I’ve seen all children find the good in Yoga. The drama kids, the sport kids, the computer geeks, the social butterfly; I’ve seen them come together in a Yoga class and support each other throughout the practice. Here are five great gift … [Read more…]
Telomeres? First, I’m sure you’re wondering what a Telomere is and why and where you have them. Secondly, what on earth do they have to do with Yoga? If you’ve not read the book, The Telomere Effect, I strongly suggest you do so. The two authors, Elizabeth Blackburn PhD (Nobel Prize Winner) and Elissa Epel … [Read more…]
Many Yoga studios these days offer a wide variety of classes. Non-English words like Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Yin can be mind-boggling and can easily deter someone from giving Yoga a try. For those who know the difference between the styles of Yoga and like variety, a big studio is a great option because … [Read more…]
There’s nothing like an injection of positive thinking when being in a room full of people with hopes and dreams. That’s exactly what I got this week when I attended the Dream Life Masterclass hosted by kikki.K. It was just what the doctor ordered. I’d been feeling a bit stagnant lately when it comes to … [Read more…]
As I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, I’ve had the great pleasure to expand my Yoga teaching offerings to teach Chair Yoga at a local retirement village. This month marks our one year anniversary and we celebrated with some new advanced moves to open the upper back and some yummy macadamia nut and white chocolate … [Read more…]
The poem, I Sing the Body Electric, by Walt Whitman, has inspired various creative souls over the past 200 years. The poem is in the poetry collection, Leaves of Grass, published in 1855, and it has since offered inspiration to the author Ray Bradbury, musical acts such as Weather Report, Klaus Schulze and Lana Del … [Read more…]