Category Archives: Classes and Workshops

from AARP The Magazine. Real Possibilities.  November 2013. Healthy You. Everyday Fitness: Yoga in Your 70s: Increase strength and boost brain health with these easy poses  by AMY PATUREL “Thirty-five years ago, cardiologist Dean Ornish, M.D., made headlines with his … Continue reading →

What a difficult, challenging BUT thrilling event (Thesis Defense: Tuesday, December 3, 2013) I can honestly say that I stayed calm and rose to the occasion because of all the SUPPORT I have received these past 3 years as a … Continue reading →

“I thought of you just a few weeks ago as I listened to my mother tell me how a friend invited her to a yoga class about a year ago and though she felt awkward, decided to keep going once … Continue reading →

Hi Annette, I should be thanking you.  It was so fortunate that I came across you and now she’s taking the initiative to go out and do things on her own.  She made her own arrangements to get to your … Continue reading →

 “There is magic to touch that is the very thing that draws many people to a yoga class in the first place. Through hands-on-assists we have the potential to convey information very clearly, directly, without words. Touch can accelerate progress. … Continue reading →

This class is growing steadily. Today 10 students showed up. How exciting!

YOGA is at your door. You chant OM, the doorbell, and let Yoga in…..to your body, your mind and your soul. OM can be described as a single unifying sound can represent all the combined sounds of the universe contains … Continue reading →

It certainly is a challenge to sit quietly and find stillness within…..especially if there is an active, children’s day-care centre right outside the yoga room window! But, many of the members of the Chair Yoga class are making progress and … Continue reading →

“I can do these moves, but…you need others……….you just don’t do them by yourself!” Margaret, 92 years of age Resident of the Windermere Care Home Vancouver B.C. Chair Yoga Class, August 1, 2013.

This is getting addictive!

  1. Beginning: Chair Asana v  Find a tall seat at the edge of your chair v  Feel your feet push onto the floor, keep them parallel v  Knees over ankles v  Lift your torso out of your hips, lengthening … Continue reading →

yippeeeeeee outside again!

It doesn’t get any better than this now, does it?

Students in Chair Yoga Teacher Training watched a documentary titled, ‘The Remaining Light’. Community, dignity, respect, support, belonging, compassion and kindness were concepts highlighted in this moving film. As yoga teachers we build relationships with ‘the person’. The picture is … Continue reading →