Why we need to breath well
Breathing is a necessity of life. This blog gets a bit nerdy on the physical benefits of breathing well, as the more we understand the why, the more we have reasons to breathe better. Learning breathing techniques can have various benefits for both physical and mental health. Understanding how improper breathing can cause [...]
The love-hate relationship with Meditation
Benefits of a Meditation Practice We often hear about Meditation's benefits, but why don't you do it? What has stopped you from trying? Or if you've tried, what makes you put your hands up and say I'm no good at it? These are questions I struggled with myself. From a series of bad experiences, [...]
“Are you a drop in the ocean? Or can you be the ocean in a drop?
"Are you a drop in the ocean? Or can you be the ocean in a drop? As a drop in the ocean, life can be challenging, overwhelming and daunting. We can experience vulnerability piercing us in so many ways, negative or positive, light or dark. We can be courageously open and vulnerable, or [...]
Pranayama – The practice of controlling the breath
Pranayama – The practice of controlling the breath One of the goals of pranayama is to strengthen the connection between your body and mind. However, research shows us that there are extraordinary physiological benefits from this ancient yogic practice. Some of these benefits include: 1. Helps improve hypertension and cardiovascular health - Certain [...]
What to tell Your Physio about your pain
This great article was passed onto me by my wonderful YogaPhysio Teacher Tamara James. Tam thought this was a fantastic blog from a friend of hers Sandi about Pain and I am continuing to pass it on. I hope this helps you or anyone else that can use some tips when talking with [...]
Why being yourself is more important than being positive
"Why being yourself is more important than being positive." - Anita Moorjani The difference is a point of view I am interested in understanding more; here's why. Anita Moorjani mentions that telling ourselves or others to act and think more positively is like subconsciously stating imperfection or needing to be better. Shifting the [...]
Now is the perfect time for your Spine
Spinal Flow Yoga Class Now is Always the Perfect Time to Start. Prevention is ideal, but it is not the only solution. Your body is constantly changing because your brain can change itself.* This Hatha-inspired class combines Yoga postures with the work of the BackMitra and other props to aid in releasing tension in [...]
Creating Space
One of my favorite sources of inspiration to be the best version of myself comes from the work of Brene Brown. In her recent newsletter, she shared the below quote which I felt spoke of the vision I was having for the upcoming Sound Bathed Yoga session this weekend. “Between stimulus and response, [...]