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Stay grounded this holiday season.

The holidays are a busy time for us all, and self-care is usually the first thing that gets pushed aside amidst the flurry of activities. Even when you think there isn’t enough time to take care of yourself and to practise yoga, it is so worth making time for it. Practice can help you to reset and feel grounded again, so that you can be more fully awake and appreciative of whatever this joyful season brings. David and I hope you can join us for a Kirtan at Yoga Public on Friday, December 18th, 7:15-9:00 pm ($15). The winter solstice will be a few days after, so we will be marking the passing of time with chanting and music. Hope to see you there!

A kirtan in November!

Join us for an evening of chanting and music! Our friend Bahram is hosting us in his space at 3-1200 Portage Ave (between Erin and Wall Street) on Friday, November 20th, 6-8 pm. Kirtan is the practice of call-and-response chanting rooted in Bhakti (devotional) yoga. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. If you have one, bring a meditation cushion to sit on. There is no pre-registration; it is $25 at the door and free parking on the street. See you there!

Live Kirtan album now available!

Here it is! Thanks to the technical prowess of my intrepid partner, David Quiring, we have for you a live recording of a Kirtan we did this past winter!

Whether you chant along or simply listen, I hope this recording allows you to soak up the wonderful energy of that night and enjoy the beauty of chanting. A huge amount of gratitude to those of you who lent your voices to that evening’s practice!

As the record is live, it has its unpolished moments – which I think is a fitting reminder that life is never perfect, but a continual process.

Get it here: www.adrienneshum.bandcamp.com
We hope you enjoy it!

BOLO!

The wheel of time keeps turning, and despite the blanket of snow outside, spring is coming! At this time of year, I love seeing the neighbourhood squirrels become more active as the days get longer – with their biological clocks tuned into the rhythms of nature, they become more lively with increasing daylight and the coming warmth. Sometimes in the busyness of urban life we forget that we too are the same way; luckily yoga and its related practices remind us of our true nature. To welcome the seasonal change, we will be doing a Kirtan at Yoga Public on the Spring Equinox, Friday March 20th (7-9 pm, $10). As usual, my better half David Quiring will be accompanying my harmonium with his djembe. “Bolo” is the Sanskrit word for “chant/proclaim” – so please join us to do just that!