As soon as summer hits the city everyone and everything gets frenetic. Its all about do do do, and being social and outside as much as possible. After all, we have so much to cram into the fleeting sunlight that we have. Being around so much energy, though, […]
This duo from Northern California has been making music to get blissed to for over a decade. Primarily based in traditional Indian devotional songs, they layer their own unique blend of beats to give a contemporary flair. The resulting sound is both ethereal and grounded, expansive and meditative, presented in a manner easily accessible by […]
The spine is often referred to in yoga as “the tree of life”, so naturally it is important to keep it supple and happy. It provides the main structural support for our entire body, houses a main component of our nervous system (the spinal cord), and energetically, contains the major centers of non-sensory input from […]
Vancouver is mayhem – apparently there is some sporting event going on?!?!? Hockey fan or not, you are sure to be on the edge of your seat tonight as history is made. The sense of community and the amazing team spirit the Canucks have generated […]
So far our spring has been a little grayer than we would like, leaving most of us wondering when that glorious glowing orb in the sky plans on showing us its warm face. The upside is that on days like today, when the sun does grace us […]
Consider yourself lucky if you have access to both a patch of earth and the slightest tinge of a green thumb. Now is prime time for hours spent in the garden, digging and planting, weeding and seeding. As fun and gratifying as getting your hands in the […]
Sure, yoga is an ancient tradition rich with spiritual teachings that transcend time and space, and can be universally applied in anyone’s life. But realistically, how many people in today’s society are able to easily dedicate themselves to a study developed in a context so very different from our own? Most of us have yoga […]
If you’re also working on the poses we do in class at home on your own, having some good tunes to listen to will surely help to set the mood. My constant go-to, both when I teach and for my home practice, is the album “They Made History” by Bliss (available on iTunes or Amazon […]
I took class two days in a row from the same teacher and had the fortune of getting to work through the same sequence twice. This might be irritating to some people, but I had loved the way my body felt in the first class, so I was excited to get to do it all […]
A couple of days ago I got to teach a class in which the men outnumbered the women. It was, however, a novel and uncommon experience. Historically yoga was only practiced by men and women were, in fact, prohibited from joining. Fortunately the recent trend towards classes filled […]
With the Sun Run this weekend, and so many active organizations offering training programs and group runs, a lot of bodies are going to be doing a lot of moving. Try these three great poses for runners both as you lead up to the Sun Run, and […]
Just in case that shining sun hasn’t been enough of a reminder that spring is happening out there, we’re happy to reiterate. Now is the time to get outside and enjoy this lovely city as it changes into one of its finest outfits. If you haven’t quite […]
Maybe you feel like the day passes you by without ever having noticed it was here. Or maybe you get easily caught up in a whirlwind of thoughts, to-do lists, emotions, or obligations. Reclaim your day by redirecting your thoughts. Starting a meditation practice, no matter how small, can be transformational in helping you be more present. […]
Are you having a hard time not sweating the small stuff? Its easy to get caught up in the little road blocks life puts in our way, but rather than dwelling on that which we don’t want, why not try focusing on all that you love? Cultivating an […]
Do you suffer from painful foot cramps, like so many people do?
The main reason that people get foot cramps is from a shortening and/or tightening of the muscles in the […]