Spring is a vibrant time of the year. New life is emerging. The crocus’s and tulip bulbs that have been in the dark earth over the winter begin to rise with beautiful colours and new life energy. We also, want to break out, from the dark and cold, into the milder weather and sunshine that [...]
On what does healthy self-esteem depend? What factors have an impact? I believe that we come into this world with certain inherent differences that may make it easier or harder to attain healthy self-esteem -- differences pertaining to resilience, energy, our nature, and disposition to enjoy life. Adding to these inherent differences, are the effects [...]
Yoga stimulates the digestive system. With a healthy digestive system we eliminate toxins and impurities that make us sluggish. There is a powerful practice in yoga called Nauli (see video below). It kindles the digestive fire, and tones abdominal muscles, intestines, reproductive system, excretory and urinary organs, and balances the endocrine system. I suggest [...]
Your are invited to a Special Complimentary Summer Solstice Celebration. Please join me on Sunday June 25th for a vibrant outdoor yoga class at Free Spirit Yoga Studio and Gardens. Please RSVP if you can make it!
Have you struggled with losing weight? Frustrated? Falling into same habitual patterns? Then get your yoga on. You can directly apply the principles of yoga to help you with your weight. I use yoga science to nourish, de-stress, create balance, develop awareness, cultivate discipline and focus, build self-esteem, for healing and to keep me strong, [...]
It happened once upon a time on a gorgeous, full moon night… In the heart of the forest as the moonlight shone through the canopy of trees, Krishna, an Indian god, plays on his flute the most beautiful love song. Krishna means “dark, loving, attractive force”. So when he plays his flute, everyone comes rushing [...]
It’s been a long time since I reached out to you. There is actually a good reason why you haven’t heard from me in a while. First, I have continued my travels abroad for studying and teaching. Secondly, it has been a super intense year: Family, health and businesswise. The first half of the year [...]
When we step onto our yoga mat, or meditate we can apply one or all of these intentions to our practice. I for instance applied these to my practice, which included headstand and some challenging arm balances. I will elaborate on this later. Three key intentions to practice: Focus and effort Let go of all [...]
Please find special belated Mother’s Day greetings below and a tribute to my dear father, who passed on May 9th, the day before Mother’s Day. Some of you had the opportunity to meet him at the studio, he also frequented my Yogathon for many years. Please read the special blessing below. I am continuing my [...]
A Sanskrit word, Sankalpa means, will, resolution, and deepest intentions. How you transition and spend the first day of the New Year can set the foundation for the rest of the year. Transitions are opportunities and gateways to step forth with new energy, intention, with determination toward new goals, and move through obstacles that one [...]
