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May livestream yoga session – starts May 1

This world of dew –
is only a world of dew –
and yet…and yet…
– Kobayashi Issa, translated by Makoto Ueda

Spring is a season of transitions and growth, and a visceral reminder that life is impermanent. The beauty of the morning dew is gone when the sun gets high in the sky – a bittersweet loss. Can we be fully present with change, in all of its delights and tragedies?

THIS WORLD OF DEW: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
May 1, 8, 15 & 29
**no class May 22**
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Note that registration closes at 4 pm CT on the first day of class.

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.

April livestream yoga session – starts Apr 3

Past experiences colour how we anticipate the future. When we have had negative or painful experiences in the past, we might wince at or feel like we need to armour ourselves against what’s next. This is a very useful protective mechanism that has the intention of keeping us safe – but when does it dampen excitement, or rob us of joyful experiences?

Practice offers us an opportunity to notice our habit patterns and to get curious about whether they support our well-being. From there, we can realize that we have choice: the choice perhaps to be excited about what’s to come, or nervous, or a little bit of both 😉

THIS COULD BE REALLY NICE: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
April 3, 10, 17 & 24
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Note that registration closes at 4 pm CT on the first day of class.

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.

March livestream yoga session – starts Mar 6

Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, with us spinning like dervishes – perhaps sometimes due to ecstasy, but oftentimes due to chaotic unfocus and unrelenting craving.

The antidote? To actively practise non-action. We choose to sit down in the centre of the tornado, grounding ourselves in curious observation and gentle compassion. We disrupt the patterns of doing, fixing, arranging and controlling and see what opens up for us.

This is not apathy, nor is it rest (though there will be savasana). Tolerating discomfort takes sustained effort and discipline. With practice, we get stronger in our non-doing. And in that journey, the best starting point is exactly where we are right now.

THE ACTION OF NON-ACTION: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Note that registration closes at 4 pm CT on the first day of class.

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.

A new livestream session – BREATHWORK 101 starts Wed Feb 15!

It is easy to take the breath for granted: it happens automatically, plus we are quite busy tackling other challenges in life, thank you very much. At the same time, it is a powerful tool – if we so choose to explore its benefits. By learning how to properly breathe, we can gain an accessible method to modulate our stress levels, manage pain and discomfort, boost recovery and our ability to rest, and even improve our posture.

Each week’s class will build on the last. We will:

Cover the basics of human anatomy pertaining to breath i.e. get acquainted with our “equipment”
Learn different breathwork practices that are simple and effective
Talk about how to set up a home practice so that you can continue your journey
Definitely cultivate a deeper respect and appreciation of the human body’s beautiful intelligence.

All you’ll need for this practice is a yoga mat, a blanket, and a chair. If you happen to have a meditation cushion or yoga block, please have those handy as well. While most of practice will be done seated or lying down, there will also be some occasional gentle movement.

BREATHWORK 101
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
Feb 15, 22 & Mar 1, 8
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Registration closes at 4 pm CT on Feb 15th. Also note: unlike the yoga livestream sessions on Mondays, I do not plan to run this session repeatedly (unless you really, really want it) so if this is something you’re interested in, sign up now!

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.