Yoga for a Reason, Season, or Lifetime
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 moreThat Time I Learned the Secret to Enlightenment
That Time I Learned The Secret to Enlightenment
(Which Wasn’t a Secret at All)
This week I thought I'd tell you about the time I learned the secret to enlightenment (that wasn't a secret at all). Watch the video below, or scroll down for the full transcript. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZxOZOGduME[/embedyt] Let me tell you ..read moreFrom Yoga Student to Yoga Teacher
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 moreYoga, Ritual, and the Seasons: Reflections on Hallowe’en
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
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 moreDoes yoga alignment really matter?
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 moreMarking 29 Years of Yoga Learning, Unlearning, and Writing Through it All
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 moreWhy is yoga anatomy so hard to learn?
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 moreNavigating Challenging Times with Yoga Ethics
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 moreHow to Practice Brahmacharya in Yoga and Daily Life
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 moreHow to Practice Satya in Yoga and Daily Life
