Spring is in the air, and it's the perfect time to shake off the winter blahs and give our yoga practices a refresh. I’ve gathered some simple tips to help us renew our practice this season: 1. Try something new! Whether it's a different style of yoga, a new instructor, or a different space than …
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I have loved travelling ever since I was a kid. I got my first paper route when I was 10 so that I could save up enough money to fly to Alberta to visit my aunt, uncle and cousin when I found out they were moving there. By the time I was 12 I had …
You may have started practicing yoga for any number of reasons: maybe you wanted to become more flexible or more fit, maybe you heard that it was good for lowering stress or helping you sleep, or maybe you have a friend who loved it and urged you to try it. Either way, after attending a …
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I am now offering private online classes via Skype and/FaceTime! This is a trial run to see how well they work, so for now I have set up only a few time slots, and a very simple pay-as-you-go system. If everything works well, I will be looking at offering additional options in the future, so …
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of early morning classes. There are so many great reasons to practice asana, pranayama and meditation before diving into the rest of your day. When I first started practicing in the mornings, it was because that was the only time I could make it to the studio …
Yoga is a very personal practice, and requires deep self exploration and reflection. It is a practice that requires consistent dedication. Attending group classes is a good way to learn about the different poses in yoga, and is a good way to begin investigating the way that your body moves and the way that it …
For a long time, I was a firm believer in the Yoga Alliance and I’m not sure why. I practiced yoga for years before deciding to become a teacher, and never thought to ask any of my teachers if they were registered with YA; I didn’t even know what that was. If I asked anything, …
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You may have heard about some of the benefits of prenatal yoga during pregnancy, but did you know that those benefits can extend into labour? When I have the opportunity to chat with someone who has taken my prenatal yoga classes and then given birth, I often hear that this technique or that technique from class …
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One of the most frequent discomforts I hear about during pregnancy is heartburn. It is caused by the hormone progesterone, which slows digestion, and by the baby growing and pressing on the internal organs, reducing the amount of space available. I am often asked is how to reduce heartburn in prenatal yoga, and if yoga …
There are many benefits to prenatal yoga, some of which are the same as general yoga benefits, and some of which are specific to prenatal yoga. Here are just a few: Take time to move your body in a way that helps relieve common pregnancy aches and pains Practice focusing on the present moment, and …
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