Journal
Here you'll find writing on mindfulness, neuroscience, mental health, physical wellbeing, and yoga.
These topics often overlap: attention, behaviour and embodiment are all part of the same ecosystem of experience, and the aim here is to explore those connections in a thoughtful and practical way. Some posts draw from research, others from lived experience and teaching. The intention is to share ideas that are useful, considered, and occasionally a bit different from what is typically said.
May 9, 2017
This month's hike and yoga is to Jug Island Beach in Belcarra Park. Give yourself the gift of connection - to nature, others and yourself. Join Shannon on a guided hike and outdoor yoga class every month at one of our local parks.
May 1, 2017
Come explore sound meditation and kirtan as a means of self care. The combination of sound, music and positive social connections is a true and powerful tonic for the soul!
May 1, 2017
Join us for a physical, mental and emotional experience to give yourself time to reset in this 5-hour mini-retreat.
April 23, 2017
Join Tatiana Evans to experience the practices of Kundalini Yoga to balance the chakras; help bring clarity of mind, deepen your sense of intuition and heal your body.
April 4, 2017
Join Chris as we take an inquisitive look at the body's unique anatomy. We will demystify some of the anatomical subtleties of the body and empower you with a deeper understanding of not only practical anatomy for yoga, but more importantly how it affects your life's activities off the mat.
February 28, 2017
In this workshop we will explore the breath, how it applies to our health and how we can use pranayama breathing exercises as a way to address various life challenges such as chronic stress, low energy, disease, and anxiety.
February 9, 2017
Journey through deep, calming, yin yoga postures, featured with live Harmonium music, while receiving hands-off energy healing to clear stagnant energy, release blocks and align your energetic field.
February 6, 2017
Through the ancient healing systems of Ayurveda and Yoga we will use seasonal asana, pranayama and meditation along with seasonal nutrition and lifestyle recommendations allowing you to energize the body, clarify the mind and invigorate the soul for the Spring.
February 2, 2017
Join Shelly for the last Sunday of each month to explore self care practices designed to fill you up. It is an opportunity to step outside of your day to day life and cultivate practices meant to bring you back to life.
January 10, 2017
Learn the fundamentals of arm balancing in this workshop as we work towards crow pose, suitable for all-levels.
January 10, 2017
Join Shelly and Heather in a healing workshop to help melt away stress and tension through Restorative Yoga.
December 1, 2016
This workshop will introduce parents to mindfulness-based parenting strategies to help improve their own ability to listen and communicate with their children along with tools to help children regulate their emotions.
November 30, 2016
Come join a dynamic 4-week class series specifically target areas of the body that are tight for men.
November 30, 2016
A regular mindfulness meditation practice is transformative: it brings steadiness and clarity of mind, deepening a sense of compassion and connection to oneself, to relationships, and to the world. Learn and practice the foundations of mindfulness meditation in this 5-week course.
November 30, 2016
This workshop takes a holistic approach to body acceptance, food, and weight issues. Whether you want to lose weight, change eating habits, stop dieting, or just feel better in your skin this workshop will give you tangible tools to address these issues.
November 30, 2016
Join Shannon for her annual Visioning Workshop. We will work together to clear the clutter in your mind, making room for what it is your heart truly desires.
November 23, 2016
With your help, we are assembling a food and gift hamper for a local family: a single mother and her three children. Donate in the studio or online.
November 3, 2016
On Saturday November 26th, you are warmly invited to Kushala Yoga's 10 Year Anniversary Party and Holiday Celebration. Everyone is welcome, bring your family and friends.