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

Living Yoga - Navigating Challenging Times with Yoga Ethics

Some days feel heavier than others, and lately there have been more of those heavy days than I’d like to admit. The political and environmental chaos of the past few years has been deeply disturbing and often quite disorienting - as though the stable ground of the world we’ve known (or, at least thought ..read more

January 30, 2025

The 4 Virtues of the Yoga Sutras: How to Cultivate a Clear & Resilient Mind

The 4 Virtues of the Yoga Sutras: How to Cultivate a Clear Mind and Serene Heart

How can we bring yoga philosophy and ethics into our daily lives and teaching? The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer timeless wisdom, including the four virtues that help us cultivate a clear mind and resilient heart. In this discussion, we’ll explore:

A quick introduction ..read more

December 30, 2024January 2, 2025

New Year’s Yoga Journaling Practice

Review, Reflect, and Visualize: A New Year’s Yoga Journaling and Meditation Practice

As we move towards the start of a new year it’s a great time to take our yoga practice beyond the mat and onto the page with a yoga journaling and visualization practice. An end of year/new year journaling practice helps us reflec..read more

August 6, 2024

sharing readings and quotes in yoga classes

Sharing Readings or Quotes in Yoga Class

You may have attended a yoga class where the teacher shares a quote, reading, or poem that deeply resonates with you, creating an environment of introspection and creative contemplation that enhances your experience of yoga. Readings can set a meaningful tone for the class, offering students someth..read more

June 30, 2024

Finding Ease in Meditation: 5 Tips for Beginning a Meditation Practice

One of the most common responses I get when I speak about meditation and relaxation practices is ‘I tried meditation, it was too hard!’ I get it, meditation is a challenge. It requires learning, patience, and regular practice. But often that’s not the challenge that keeps people from medit..read more

March 11, 2024

Yoga Is More Than Asana

If you’ve practiced yoga for a while, sure, you know that yoga is much more than the asanas or movements we do on the mat. “Yoga is not about touching your toes or standing on your head, but what you learn along the way” etc. etc. But I have to admit that knowing this intellectually doesn’t stop me from sometimes feeling like I’v..read more

February 20, 2024

10-Minute Super Sweet Self-Massage Yoga Flow for Face

Gentle Yoga Relaxation & Self-Care Routine

In this 10-minute video we share a super sweet self-massage flow designed specifically for easing out the tension in your face and head. Follow the video below, or order and download a free video to save to your devices ..read more

January 15, 2024

Relaxation Props for Hands: Soothe Tension and Relax Your Hard-Working Hands

-with Senior Yoga Teacher Heather Agnew [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8CnpkOEvtE[/embedyt] The other day I did a video about identifying what distracts you in your meditation practice, and what props or tools might help reduce those dist..read more

January 11, 2024January 15, 2024

Make Your Own DIY Eye Pillows for Yoga, Relaxation, and Meditation

Eye pillows can be a wonderful addition to your meditation routine, providing a tangible aid in reducing sensory stimulation, easing tension around the eyes and face, and fostering a deeper sense of relaxation. Below find step-by-step instructions on how to make your own. [embedyt] https://www.you..read more

October 22, 2023November 12, 2023

Slow Down Sundays

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Sundays are for slowing down

Slow your yoga flow Let the dogs set the pace Take a book nap Take a stroll in nature Make space to breath How will you slow down your Sunday?..read more

July 7, 2023January 7, 2024

How to Guide Relaxation in a Yoga Class

with Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, Lead Trainer Watch a 45-minute clip of a discussion on guiding relaxation, visualization, and meditation in your yoga classes. Follow the video, or read a few notes below. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO-ASEvvBUw[/embedyt]