I don’t need to go far to witness people wanting change in the world! We all can see some glaring issues, inequalities, and outright abuse. Many of the issues appear to be systemic, so naturally, we call for systemic changes. We gather and call for changes to happen on the outside! I have to sayContinue reading “Mutual Respect”
Category Archives: yoga
Authenticity
So what does it mean to be authentic anyhow? I am feeling some physical sensations in me that are new, I feel moments when I want to contract and not be seen fully. It’s like a squeezing in my ribs, it feels energetically like I am cutting myself off like I don’t deserve to beContinue reading “Authenticity”
Perspective
The need to feel heard can often come across as trying to convince someone to change their opinion. At times we can feel justified in “helping” someone change their view point. I want to discuss the topic today around perspective. As stated above, we all have the innate need to feel heard and acknowledged. IContinue reading “Perspective”
Mindfulness and Mobility
The Approach of mindfulness and mobility, is one that is centered in what I feel. What my training looks like comes second to my relationship to my body. I am building a stronger relationship with myself through my connection to my body. If you think about how you build a relationship with someone, there areContinue reading “Mindfulness and Mobility”
Resiliency
Today I want to share a bit about my journey with self-care. I have been prioritizing my health and well-being since I was 16 years old. 16 year old me was focused on aesthetics so I ate “healthy” foods, counted calories, and hit the gym 6 days a week while I was still in highContinue reading “Resiliency”
Waking up to Pain…
I have written this during the Black Lives Matter movement on social media, please read carefully… I feel called to share my story growing up as a indigenouse canadian. trigger warning for those who are carrying ancestral trauma. From a young age in canada the system and people in it have worked hard to pushContinue reading “Waking up to Pain…”
Dreamwalking
Today I am going to share a Dream I had a couple years ago that held some potent lessons for me. I will start by saying I am no professional dream interpreter, I can notice the feelings and Ideas in a dream though without being too distracted by what surfaces the feelings and Ideas. SoContinue reading “Dreamwalking”
The Sweat Lodge Lessons, and Living a balanced life…
I just did my first healing “retreat” called The Natural Reintegration Project. It has been on my mind for quite some time, a retreat that challenges us to slow down and feel the things that are more subtle in life. To share the practices that have striped away the aspects that can cause added sufferingContinue reading “The Sweat Lodge Lessons, and Living a balanced life…”
What about tomorrow?
One thing that has been exposed by our current global situation is the fact that life is not guaranteed. I have been finding myself becoming comfortable again. Don’t get me wrong, comfort is not a bad thing. I advocate for myself taking the time each day to slow down and rest. Only it’s also importantContinue reading “What about tomorrow?”
Facing Reality
Facing reality In the last two weeks here in Vancouver Canada things have gone from buiness as usual too living in a semi-lockdown state. Our boarders have closed to anyone who is not Canadian or a permanent resident. Our restaurants have closed their doors, and all of my work as a teacher of Acroyoga /Continue reading “Facing Reality”