You never know how you affect others – usually – but this past summer my fellow yoga teacher and I received a heartfelt email from a woman who had attended some of our “Yoga on the Beach” sessions. One of
Stones in the Pond
A Practice of Being
It’s 630 a.m. before the kids get up, I make my way to the kitchen- turn on the kettle and make that perfect french press. Pour it into one of my favourite kilnhouse mugs (if you don’t know Shannon Butler’s
A Yogi’s Guide to Sleep
One of my favourite things about being a yogi is how I have learned how to relax and destress. Life can get pretty crazy at times, and these few tips will help you learn to let go and enjoy a
5 Ways Yoga Teachers can Co-operate
It’s been over 10 years since I completed my first teacher training. We have learned a lot about the human body, both physical and subtle. Names, shapes, approaches, modifications of asana, some philosophy, mantras, the history of Yoga. There was
Teacher Feature: Robyn Unwin
What do you like most about the Victoria Yoga Conference? I love the diversity of topics and the variety of sessions. The conference is well curated to cater to people of all levels and all interests. What is your favourite quote? “The privilege of a
Teacher Feature: Cameron Gilley
What do you like most about the Victoria Yoga Conference? What I like most about the Victoria Yoga Conference is that it is a home-grown gathering, focused on the local Yoga community and giving back to that community with a heartfelt weekend of
Three simple lessons from a living worth living
There was a time I did not practice yoga. Between you and me, I am so grateful that period ended. Prepare yourself before you read on. It’s a recounting of REAL life in the most real, vulnerable and transparent way
Practicing Patience
Wouldn’t it be nice if some things in life moved a little bit faster? Perhaps when you’re in line at the grocery store or in a long drawn out meeting you find yourself thinking “can we get on with this
Teacher Feature: Dr. Alexina Mehta
What do you like most about the Victoria Yoga Conference? The joyful, warm energy and intention to create a fun and blissful weekend. What or who inspires you? The music, dance, art, healing and spirituality of India. I happen to be from
Dancing with the Muse: Living a Creative Life
“Creativity is defined as the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships or the likes, to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations… etc. It is often synonymous with words such as inventiveness, imagination, innovation, originality and individuality.” ~