Yoga for a Reason, Season, or Lifetime
There’s a saying that some people - or things - come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I think this applies beautifully to yoga, too. In this discussion we reflect on yoga styles and trends past, present, and emerging and to connect trends back to the fundamentals and timeless..read more
From Yoga Student to Yoga Teacher: The Fundamental Shifts
When you begin your yoga teacher training journey, one of the most important things you learn is that not everyone is like you. Today we’re talking about one of the most important transformations you’ll experience in your yoga teacher training — the shift from yoga student to yoga teac..read more
Yoga, Ritual, and the Seasons: Reflections on Hallowe’en It’s Hallowe’en weekend here in Canada, and it’s just the most perfect spooky weather - the wind is whipping orange and red leaves around the street, pumpkins and ghouls decorate front yards, and families are busy preparing costumes, finding the biggest pillowcases to collect candy, and plannin..read more
Green Flags for Yoga Teachers
We often hear about red flags - signs of negative or unsafe behavior, things that make us feel uneasy or disconnected. But today, let’s shift our focus to green flags. Green flags are signs of positive qualities, constructive behaviors, and healthy relationship skills. In yoga class, they’re the subtle signals t..read more
Does Yoga Alignment Really Matter?
Unpacking yoga alignment myths.
Hi folks, it’s your senior yoga educator Heather Agnew here, and today we ask the question: Does Yoga Alignment Really Matter? We are going to talk about some of the alignment cues and ideas you might have learned over the years in yoga class - some that you might have even learned from ..read more
Marking 29 Years of Learning, Unlearning, and Writing Through it All
This month I am celebrating 29 years of publishing a newsletter. This newsletter started when I was a new personal trainer, 22 years old, and I printed copies to hand out to my clients on visits. When my business grew into a wellness centre, we started mailing newsletters to our client..read more
Why is yoga anatomy so hard to learn, and how can you make it more joyful?
Learning yoga anatomy can feel surprisingly tough—even for those who are genuinely interested in the subject. It’s not that you’re doing it “wrong” or failing to understand; it’s simply that the human body is wonderfully complex, and there’s a lot to take in. In this video discuss..read more
How to Practice Brahmacharya Self-Regulation in Yoga and Daily Life | Yoga Philosophy and Ethics
Brahmacharya is one of the yoga ethics – Yamas – that focus on authentic, mindful living – paying attention to how we think, speak, and act - and, like all the Yamas, mindful of the impact we have on others, our communities, and the planet. In this discussion, I s..read more
How to Practice Satya in Yoga and Daily Life
What does it mean to practice Satya – truthfulness – in yoga and daily life? Truthfulness guides us in speaking, acting, and living authentically, truthfully, and with awareness. Join us for a discussion on yoga philosophy and ethics where we talk about Satya – truthfulness – in our personal relationships, yog..read more
How To Practice Ahimsa in Yoga and Daily Life
What does it mean to practice Ahimsa—non-harming—in yoga and in daily life? Ahimsa isn’t just about avoiding harm. It’s about cultivating kindness, patience, and care—in our words, our thoughts, our actions, and how we show up in the world. Join us for a discussion on yoga philosophy and ethics where we tal..read more