** New Yoga Therapy Series with Kerry Lee, RYT, RCC
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6 week series   $115 (inc GST)

Nov. 4th - Dec. 12th

Please note: Max class size is now reduced to only 10 students to give you more space and freedom of movement

*NEW CLASS*

Mellow Flow Yoga

Wed 5:30-6:45pm Madhu (Rossland) *6 spaces left

Yoga for Peace

Mon 6:45-8pm Movin’ Mountains (Trail) *3 spaces left

Wed 7-8:15pm Madhu (Rossland)   *3 spaces left

Morning Flow Yoga
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Fall Yoga Classes  Yoga for Peace  - In person  Mondays 6:45-8pm Movin' Mountains (Trail, BC)  *6 spaces left   Wednesdays 7-8:15pm Madhu Collective (Rossland) *2 spaces left  Yoga for Peace is a relaxation based, progressive yoga series including Somatics, breathwork, meditation, restorative yoga, self-massage, joint freeing series, somatic movements, visualizations, and deep relaxation.  Morning Flow - Online  Thursday 9:30-10:45am   Gentle movement and mobility based, progressive yoga series comb...

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When we feel excited about something, like riding a roller coaster, or buying a new bike, we get big bodily sensations. Our heart beats faster, palms get sweaty, laser like focus, feel jumpy or restless, speak faster or louder, get butterflies in our stomach, which are all similar bodily sensations with anxiety. Why do the symptoms of anxiety feel so uncomfortable, but when we get these sensations for something fun, the sensations feel thrilling? 

 

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Spring Yoga Session    Registration is now open!!  Yoga for Peace  Mondays 6:45-8pm 6 week series $115  March 27-May 8th (no class April 10 Easter Monday) Morning Flow (*4 spaces left!) Tuesdays 9:30-10:45am 6 week series $115  March 28 - May 2nd  Classes held at Warfield Hall  Register and pay online at www.kerryyoga.com

Yoga for Peace This relaxation-based yoga therapy class will focus on supporting the nervous system in relaxation and stess management through a variety of yoga therapy practices. Suppo...

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What if Anxiety was our friend? 

What if Anxiety was our friend? An over-protective, sometimes annoying, but well-meaning friend, constantly trying to warn us of dangers and protect us from harm. What if this well-meaning friend makes mistakes once in awhile and warns us of dangers that are not really there? Imagine walking along a street and your friend grabs your arm and screams at you to “Watch out!!” because a car is driving at you. Your heart starts to race, your breathing speeds up...

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Yoga with Kerry E-Newsletter January 2023 Happy New Year Yoga Students! A New Year and and a new challenge as I attempt to upgrade from my usual email newsletter to one that is a little more professional! Crossing fingers all the snazzy features work out and you get the important information needed for this u...

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Hello!

I have lots of news to share, including Yoga with Kerry private lessons, Yoga with Kerry group classes and Counselling with Kerry news, so here we go...

 

Yoga news:

Yoga with Kerry Private Lessons:

Private lessons are available this summer, please schedule your session on my yoga website www.kerryyoga.com

Private lessons are offered from July 1 -July 21st, and August 17-Sept.2 with morning and evening options. (7:30am, 9:30am, or 5:30pm). Please send me an email if you would like a differen...

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Happy Summer Yogi’s!

 

 

It feels good to be back, to shift my focus on yoga again after a few months pause.

All the shifts and pivoting during the pandemic left me feeling more confused and uncertain to the point where I felt frozen, unable to make a decision regarding my Yoga Therapy business. Thank you to all my loyal students for your encouragement and support during this difficult year!

Now that the restrictions are starting to ease up, again, I feel like I can move forward, slowly and mind...

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Happy, Kind, Compassionate New Year! 

 

Here we go, embarking on another New Year, this one unfortunately wrapped in the uncertainty of the pandemic. The New Year tends to spark thoughts and ambitions of making changes and improving ourselves in some way. While noble, these resolutions can also trigger feelings of shame or guilt, especially if previous attempts did not manifest in desirable results. Sometimes during periods of change (such as a pandemic) having a focal point like a New Years’...

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Welcome back Yogi’s!

 

I am excited to announce that Yoga for Peace will be returning in September!

 

Yoga with Kerry classes are going to look a little different with the Covid-19 protocols in place, but hopefully we can work together and support each other as we bring our yoga community back together again, safely! 

 

Another exciting change involves a new location. 

Due to the KP Hall being for sale, I had to find a new location. We are now going to be practicing at the Warfield Hall!!

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Here is the link for my Live-Stream Yoga class that I taught today on Facebook! It is an hour long class and includes centering meditation, gentle flowing movements, and a relaxation practice including Body Scan. 
I hope to be able to offer more Live-stream classes during this Covid-19 pandemic as a way to keep our Yoga community connected and help spread peace and calm during these tumultuous times. 

Yoga with Kerry was live.Yoga for Peace class including mellow movements, meditation, and rela...
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Happy New Year, 2020!
As I reflect on my slow return to teaching yoga after my head injury, I only feel immense gratitude to you, my students that have patiently waited and embraced me in your support during this difficult transition. 

Recovering from a head injury has been nothing like any other recovery I have experienced. It is almost indescribable... one part grief and frustration at the loss of functioning, and one part in awe of the power of the brain’s capacity for change and adaptabil...

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Hello Yogi’s,

As summer comes to an end I wanted to update you on the upcoming Fall Yoga class, but first...

 

*Final Yoga in the Park class is Tuesday August 20^th!

 

I hope you’ll join me for our last outdoor session before we head indoors for Fall Yoga practice. 

 6-7pm at L’Ecole Des Sept Sommets park in Rossland. By donation *SPCA

 

Fall Session

Yoga for Peace is an 8-week therapeutic yoga session starting Oct. 7^th. I’m only offering one session this term and starting the class in October ...

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Happy summer Yogi’s!

 

Here is an update on what is happening with Yoga with Kerry:

 

1)  Yoga in the Park

Looks like we will finally get some warmer weather for our Yoga in the Park this week! Thank you to those who have braved the cooler, unexpected and stormy weather!

 

*Fun giveaway:I have 4 Yoga with Kerry canvas bags and will be giving them away to the first 4 participants at Tuesdays’ July 9^thclass! 

 

Class Schedule:

Tuesdays 6-7pm at L’Ecole Des Sept Sommets Park, St. Paul st. Rossland 

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Feeling apprehensive or excited about practicing Yoga outdoors?

 

Going to a yoga class is hard enough as it inherently moves us to a place of vulnerability. 

We are pushed physically by moving our bodies in unique (sometimes intimidating) ways, stretching, strengthening, balancing, and coordinating alignment cues. 

We challenge ourselves mentally by trying to focus, concentrate, and letting go of extraneous mental busyness. We challenge ourselves emotionally by facing our fears, including our fe...

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Hi Yogi’s!

I apologize for being MIA the last few years, trust me, I have not forgotten about you nor have I forgotten about teaching yoga :) Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me to send your love and support, I have really appreciated it!

If anything, this forced break has taught me how much I miss you, our wonderful yoga community, and the amazing practices we have shared together. I have a strong desire to teach yoga again unfortunately, I have had to deal with ongoing health is...

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Hello Yogi’s

I wanted to take a moment and connect with you to let you know what is going on in the world of ‘Yoga with Kerry.’

I am currently in my 4^th semester of full-time academic studies in the Masters of Arts of Counselling Psychology program with Yorkville University. This is an exceptional school and program, however, it is incredibly demanding and the workload is much more than I had anticipated! I love what I am learning so far and feel the program offers a ...

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Happy New Year Yogi’s!

Quick updates for you:
*Thank you to everyone who responded to the survey, the responses overwhelming favoured the early time-slot for Yoga for Peace class. My apologies to those who do not want the early time slot, I am hoping to offer the two times (5:15 and 6:45pm) in the next session (when it gets a bit lighter out and easier to drive around at night!).

 

1. Yoga for Peace: Mondays 5:15-6:30pm  $75   5 spaces remaining! Register and pay onli...

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Happy Holidays Yogi’s!

 

I wish to say thank you for another wonderful year of sharing, practicing and being apart of the transformative process of yoga!

I value you and would love to hear your input regarding the January session of yoga. I will be continuing to teach the deeply restorative and relaxing Yoga for Peace on Monday nights’, however, I will only have 1 class offering. Therefore, I would love to hear your input regarding the most ideal time for you to practi...

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Happy October!

I love this time of year, with the changing seasons, cooler weather and gorgeous fall colours!

A couple reminders for you this month:

 

1) No Yoga class on Thanksgiving, Monday Oct. 10^th.

 

2) Registration is now open for Session #2: Nov.7^th- Dec.12^th !

Please register online at www.kerryyoga.com

There will be the same two class offerings of Yoga for Peace on Monday nights (5:15pm & 6:45pm). The 6:45pm class is already starting to fill up, so pleas...

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Happy summer days Yogi’s!

I hope your enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer so far! I have started making plans for the Fall Schedule and wanted to reach out and let you know what is going on in the world of Yoga with Kerry.

 

Yoga in the Park!

I will be guest teaching Yoga in the Park on Wednesday July 27^th, 6-7pm at Esling Park in Rossland. The class will be by donation. Please join me for a flow yoga class based on balancing the elements of nature; fire, earth, ...

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Hello!

I wanted to let you know of my upcoming summer schedule for private yoga sessions if you are interested!

I have added some new times and days for private yoga sessions Mondays & Tuesdays 9am, 5pm, 7pm

Thursdays 5pm & 7pm

Sundays 7:30am, 9am, 4pm

Available dates: June 26^th-July 28^th.

 

I would like to introduce you to my snazzy new booking software! 

You can book multiple bookings at one time, and even pre-pay if you prefer over paying by cheque. 

 

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Happy Spring Yogi’s!

Registration is now open for all Spring Yoga with Kerry classes.

 

*Please take a moment to review the class and workshop offerings and to check out and to become familiar with the registration process. www.kerryyoga.com

 

Getting Started Basic Reminders:

·      All classes, workshops and private yoga lessons are now offered through pre-registration via www.kerryyoga.com.

·      Classes and workshops will only run if there are enough student...

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March Yoga Newsletter:

 

1.    Winter Session ends: March 23^rd

2.    “Getting Unstuck: Physically” Workshop: Sunday March 20^th

3.    New Spring Session Format

4.    Spring Session Dates: April 11^th-June 6^th

5.    Private Yoga Lessons

6.    Yoga with Kerry on Social Media!!

 

1. Winter Session

The Winter Yoga session will wrap up on March 23^rd. At which time Kerry will be taking an administrative break for 1 week.

 

2. “Getting Unstuck: Physically”    ...

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Happy Heart Month!

It is nearly February and that means we are getting close to the 10^th annual Valentines Day and “Bring a Friend for Free” day for Partner Yoga!

Please take a moment to check out all the offerings for this exciting month ahead:

 

February E-Newsletter:

1.    Class cancelled on Monday Feb.8^th (Family Day Holiday)

2.    Upcoming Workshop: “Getting Unstuck” Sunday Feb.28^th

3.    Wednesday Feb.10^th: “Bring a Friend for Free” Class for Partne...

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Happy New Year Yogi’s!

 

Its that lovely time of year where we take a moment to reflect and pause on the year past and look forward to the year ahead. This is also the time of year where we get re-organized and settle back into our routines again, and hopefully for this year, a routine involving  healthy, positive habits like a yoga practice to help you feel your best day in and day out!

Yoga with Kerry will be undergoing a slight downshift as Kerry prepares to start a f...

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Almost “Happy Holiday” Season!

“The calm before the storm.” Here we are, the final few days in November before the calendar turns over and we enter the busy holiday season with festivities, events, travelling, guests, parties, outdoor activities, eating and drinking and all the fun activities!

Something new for me this year, instead of a chocolate advent calendar I am creating a Kindness Advent Calendar, 24 days of kindness! I will commit to an act of kindness for ...

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Happy November Yogi’s!

One of my favorite month’s of the year! I love how quiet everything gets when it rains (and even better when it snows!), I love wearing warm, cozy sweaters, I love my toques, I love my rain boots and slushing around in puddles like a kid! I love the storms and the reminder that everything is in flux and always changes! I love the darkness and grey as a contrast to the bright, blue sky as it “allows” me a chance to catch up on indoor activitie...

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October E-newsletter  Yoga with Kerry

 

1.    Yoga classes cancelled on Monday Oct.12^th for Thanksgiving Holiday!

2.    New Class: Lunch Yoga! Nov.3-Dec.8^th

3.    Intro to Mindfulness Workshop: Coming up in November!

4.    Private Yoga Therapy Sessions

5.    Yoga Class Schedule

6.    Yoga with Kerry on Social Media!

 

 

1. Yoga Classes Cancelled on Monday Oct.12^th (Thanksgiving holiday!)
A time for gratitude and reverence, classes on Monday Oct.12^th will be cance...

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Welcome to the Fall Yoga Session!

Change in seasons is a great time to reflect and consider changes we are experiencing and how we adapt to our ever changing selves? Yoga is a wonderful practice, but also very challenging as it asks us to be in this unpredictable state of change and learn healthy tools and strategies for coping, managing and ultimately thriving and flowing with the changes. The Yoga practice at once deeply soothing and calming but also a practice that is vul...

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Happy days Yogi’s!

 

I would like to invite you to join me for a weekend of rejuvenation and restoration at the upcoming Yoga for Healing weekend retreat!

Yoga retreats are an amazing way to fully commit to oneself and one’s journey towards wellness and be in a safe space to move deeper into the experience of relaxation and awareness. True healing comes from the inside out and it takes time to remove the layers and begin to open up to our own innate strength and wisdo...

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Hello Yogi’s!

Summer is officially here and Yoga with Kerry is now in Summer Session Schedule!

 

Yoga with Kerry E-newsletter:

1.    Yoga in the Park schedule

2.    Yoga for Healing Weekend Retreat

3.    Private Yoga Lessons

4.    Community Yoga Programs

5.    Kerry’s 1000 hour Professional Yoga Therapy training

 

 

1. Yoga in the Park Schedule:   July 6^th- August 26^th

                                    **by donation to the SPCA!

Mondays 6-7pm Webster Elem...

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It’s the happy fun month of June!

 

This month celebrates the 8^th Anniversary for Yoga with Kerry! Thank you to all of you, the students who have made Yoga with Kerry a vibrant, growing, community centered practice!

In honour of all of my dedicated and loyal students I would like to celebrate this month with you through a fun post-yoga get-together and some great deals on yoga classes and yoga supplies!

 

Yoga with Kerry E-Newsletter:

1.    Yoga and yoga supply deals...

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Hello Yogi’s

Its already May and we are well into Spring! If you are anything like me you have already started on outdoor projects, yard work, gardening, spring cleaning, and taking up favorite Spring sports. As much as I love all this outdoor time, it is wrecking havoc on my body and movement. Most activities tend to be one-side dominant, such as raking with the dominant arm/back, or biking that tends to make the front body contracted and the back body long and often sor...

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Hi Yogi’s!

Lots of information to pass on to you, so check it out:

 

1)   Sunday Restorative Yoga Class has been cancelled and we will look to reschedule for the fall session with Danielle!

 

2)   Lunch Yoga has enough people registered so we can now offer the class as a drop-in! Drop-ins are $10 and the class runs for 10 weeks every Tuesday from 12:05-12:55pm beginning this Tuesday April 21^st.

 

3)   Yoga for Healing is also running as a 10 week session. This is a...

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My lessons on the wave

One of the adventures I embarked on during my holiday was surfing. Now surfing is one of those sports that is constantly challenging and always humbling for me! I have “surfed” around the world, and every time I attempt to surf I return back to the state of absolute beginner. Maybe its because no matter where you surf, the waves are always changing, the weather is always changing and your level for adaption and fear is always changing., or maybe it...

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Happy April!

 

At the beginning of April Kerry will be taking a journey into new land, literally, flying for the first time to Mexico to explore the beautiful area of Sayulita and enjoy some of her other passions including surfing and paddling and all things ocean fun! Yoga with Kerry classes will continue as scheduled with a few special guests teachers. The only adjustment is a cancellation on Monday April 6^th (Easter Monday). Another piece of very exciting news is a NEW Y...

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March Yoga with Kerry E-Newsleter

 

1.    Day of Peace Yogathon Fundraiser for MS: Sat. March 7^th

2.    Winner of Yoga with Kerry Survey!

3.    Classes running as scheduled through Spring Break

4.    Winter & Spring Yoga Schedule (April 1^st-June 30^th)

5.    Spring Registered Yoga Classes: Yoga for Healing & Lunch Yoga

6.    Yoga for Healing Weekend Retreat: April 17-19^th

7.    Yoga Therapy Private Lesson Availability

8.    Yoga with Kerry in the Community

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Happy Heart Month Yogi’s!!

Much to share with you this month, so here we go:

Yoga with Kerry E-Newsletter

1.    Valentine’s Week Feb.9^th-Feb.11^th: Bring a friend for FREE!

2.    Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain Workshops: Feb.15^th & Feb. 22^nd

3.    New Yoga Class on Sundays starting Feb.22^nd !

4.    Lunch Yoga on Tuesdays is open for Drop-in’s

5.    February Yoga Class Schedule

6.    Halfmoon Yoga Supplies on sale at KP Hall

7.    Private Lesson Availability on Sundays with Kerry

8.    Yoga for He...

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Welcome to 2015 Yogi’s!!

 

With a new year comes reflection of the past year and goal setting for the year ahead. These are natural and healthy practices which we ritualistically perform on some level with each new year. It’s a great opportunity to look back and reflect upon the year past, but also take a moment to plan and set goals for the year ahead. The Yoga practice of Svadhyaya (Self-awareness) allows us to notice our habits and patterns (whether its in our behav...

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Happy December Yogi’s!!

 

Lots of exciting news to share with you this month, so lets get right to it!

 

Yoga with Kerry December E-Newsletter:

1.    Yoga for Dark Times Workshop: Sat. Dec. 13^th 9-4pm (inc. lunch!)

2.    Thursday Dec. 4^th Gentle Yoga Class will be taught by Danielle

3.    Final day of fall Yoga session: Thursday Dec.18^th

4.    Winter Session Schedule: beginning Mon. Jan.12^th  *including New Classes in Rossland!!

5.    Yoga Holiday Gift Ideas

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Hello Yogi’s!

November can typically bring us lots of rain, darkness and cold, however, November is also the time of year we are meant to move inward (literally and figuratively) by becoming more quiet, introspective and reflective as we prepare for the calmer and quieter winter months. We are meant to slow down from the high energy of summer and early fall months and practice moving inwards to re-fill our well of energy. Let this be time for you to do a little less, to ta...

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October Yoga with Kerry E-Newsletter

Thank you everyone for a very full and thriving start to this Fall season of Yoga with Kerry! I started some new programs this year and have been learning so much from the diverse group of students I am blessed to meet and share yoga! As well, I am incredibly grateful to Marnie, a certified Yoga Teacher and gifted Kinesiologist who has really helped me out to teach classes that I am unable to teach due to class conflicts, such as Lunch Yo...

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Yoga with Kerry Fall 2014 Program and Classes

 

Hello Yogi’s!

I am so excited to be getting back to full time teaching after a long summer break fully immersed in books, studying, writing and too much time with my computer! I am nearly halfway done my 1000-hour Professional Yoga Therapy Internship program and feeling incredibly inspired and motivated to put my depth of learning into action!

There is a lot of Yoga News as we enter the Fall Season, so please take a mome...

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Is it June already? Feels like the last month was a bit of a blur, as we come in to our final month of Yoga Classes before Summer break.

This is Yoga with Kerry’s 7^th year anniversary practicing and sharing Yoga together in the Greater Trail area. I am grateful and deeply humble to each of my students for your beautiful energy and your ongoing commitment to your self-care and your Yoga practice.

 

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Happy April!

A new season is upon us which means changes on many levels ahead! The spring session will run from April to end of June, with the same class schedule (but a few minor changes!)

 

April Yoga E-Newsletter

1.     Yoga Class Substitute Teachers for the week of Mar.31-April 3^rd

2.     New Yoga Therapy Program: “Getting Unstuck” 

3.     Yoga for Chronic Pain Course: beginning Monday April 28^th

4.     Spring Session Yoga Class Schedule

5.     Private Lesson Availability

6.     New Halfmoon Y...

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Well hello there March!

March came in with some serious snowfall! One benefit of all this fresh snow is not only some fun powder skiing, but we can use the fresh snow to check out our foot alignment when walking. Go find some fresh snow, take a walk, turn around and check out what your feet are up to. Do they turn out, turn in, are you walking on the outside edges of your feet or falling into the inside edge. Also notice how long your stride is and maybe if one leg is taking a longer stride...

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Happy Summer Yogi's

I wish to extend  much gratitude to all my students for contributing to such a strong, loyal and vibrant yoga community. 
I will miss you this summer as i embark on deeping my Yoga Therapy education at the Yoga School, Kripalu in Massachusetts. 
I've been getting a few questions lately from students, so I thought for this summer edition of the newsletter I would answer some of your questions!

1. What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy is a holistic practice of using yoga therapeutic...
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“This little Yogi went to Tough Mudder”

 

“Probably the toughest event in the planet” is advertised by the Tough Mudder organization. I have always been up for a challenge, and this seemed like enough of a challenge for me as a marker to see where I am in my healing process.

 8 years ago I was in a serious car accident where I was rear ended by a car travelling well over 100 km/h and we were at a complete stop. My injuries were extensive, concussion, whiplash, frac...

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A New Year for lasting change and happiness

At the heart of New Years’ resolutions and intentions involve change on some level, to increase strength, to be more balanced, to be happier, to lose weight, to start a new class, to be nicer….these all involve change. So how do you approach change? How does it feel to make changes in your lifestyle, lasting changes? These questions need to be explored before the intentions and resolutions can be set. It is one thing to throw around thoughts, a...

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Where do you spend your mental energy?

 

Have you ever felt mentally worn out, burnt out or overwhelmed? When we let our thoughts run around, controlling our emotions and reactions, we can be exhausted just by our own mind. The quick fix is to tune out the thoughts, with different distractions, commonly tv, glass of wine, chat with a friend, adrenaline sports, texting, facebooking, overworking etc. But those pesky thoughts will only be on temporary hold, like hitting the pause button. They...

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Is there such a thing as an advanced Yogi?

A beginners mind.

Every time you step onto your mat, every time you interact with someone, every time you head into the world and take a deep breath is an opportunity to practice, and opportunity to let go and to open your mind to the possibilities.

It doesn’t matter if you have never practiced Yoga before, or if you are a longtime practioner, once you take a step onto your mat it is a new experience. With a beginners mind you have no expect...

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1.    Sankalpa for transformation:

The New Year is wonderful time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. In Yoga, intentions are referred to as Sankalpas. A part of the Yoga practice is about setting an intention or sankalpa for the practice, such as focusing on compassion, or your breath, or simply staying mentally in the moment. Intentions can help us focus on our goals, help us direct our awareness and attention to a common purpose. Many goals we set for ourselves invol...

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Why Yoga?

The more I practice and the more I teach the more humble I become to the vast expanse of Yoga. The name Yoga seems so simple, yet it is a complex, interwoven system that means something different to everyone. There are no requirements to begin a Yoga practice, there is no “one way” to practice Yoga, and everyone will experience different outcomes with their Yoga practice.

I liken Yoga to a maze. I visualize this maze to be a calm, serene environment where every turn leads to...

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I recently read an inspiring quote from my new book "Meditations for women who do too much" titled "Awareness".
When I read this quote it seemed that the different things that I was teaching, practicing and doing in my life all came together. These actions became unified, or “yolked” which is the heart of the definition of Yoga. To “yolk” together, unite, unify as one. I sometimes refer to this definition of Yoga in my classes as a reference to unite our breath, body and mind as we pra...

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Winter, especially the Christmas Holidays can be a confusing time, mentally and physically.
Naturally our bodies are designed to hibernate, seek calmness, self-awareness, and groundedness during the winter. However, as we have all experienced, the holidays tend to be a time for fun--filled, social activities which can leave us not only feeling ridiculously full, but also ungrounded. When we move into this unsettling place of ungroundedness we may show physical and emotional signs of unbalance...
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My 1^st run-in with a black bear this season has helped me increase my self-awareness.

 

It all started last night after my SkiFit Yoga class, I packed up my things, said good-bye and headed out the door to my car. As I was unlocking my car door this man in a large truck stops and begins talking to me. At first I could not figure out what he was saying because my body went into instant “fight or flight”.  It was dark, the street was quiet, and we were alone. Though I was in a panicked sta...

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Today will be a big day for testing my Yoga skills off the Yoga mat.
For all those challenging poses, or balancing poses, or simply pushing my body when it really just wanted to be in Savasana, those skills will hopefully help me through the next few days.

5 years ago I was in a serious car accident that left my body and mental well-being in shambles. Yoga helped me deal with the physical pain through realigning my spine and joints and also helped me deal with emotional issues such as frustrati...
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Getting Started