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.
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.
October 17, 2016
Take some time for yourself, create peace, centre your body and breath, balance the yin and yang by indulging yourself in this 2.5 hour restorative workshop.
September 10, 2016
Join Islena for a fun afternoon of paddleboarding and yoga to raise money for the 6 children who lost their home, and mother, tin a house fire in Port Moody this July. Beginners and all-levels are welcome!
September 8, 2016
In this workshop we will discuss and practice the basics of mindfulness meditation to support a regular practice into your daily life.
September 7, 2016
Explore the Sun Salutation sequence of postures in detail: learn proper alignment, variations and benefits to deepen your experience and practice.
September 7, 2016
Learn about the physical and inner changes that women experience during this time of transition into menopause. Empower yourself with information, skills to practice and resources to share.
August 31, 2016
Balance the mind, nourish the body and ground your energy through the ancient Indian healing systems of Ayurveda and Yoga in this 6-week progressive course. reflecting the changing of seasons as we move into Autumn.
August 2, 2016
On Wednesday August 24th, from 7pm - 8pm, please come to our fundraising yoga class to support the children's fundraising campaign to help them rebuild their home.
August 2, 2016
If you wish to integrate meditation into your life, or perhaps have you tried meditating but found it difficult to establish a regular routine, this 5-week course will help you establish or deepen a grounded mindfulness practice.
August 2, 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.
June 1, 2016
We who live in the modern era have the same physiology as our hunter gatherer ancestors. The difference is in the pace of our lives. Learn what contributes towards stress, how it impacts your life, and how to heal from it in this informative and practical workshop.
June 1, 2016
Join Kim Vopni for a fundraising workshop for Shanti Uganda - learn about your pelvic floor, how it should work, signs that maybe it isn't doing its job and ways to improve optimize your movement so you can have core confidence.
June 1, 2016
Laughter Yoga is a blend of breathing techniques, stretching and simulated laughter exercises cultivated with playfulness. Join Marg Laughlin and Cathryn Smith for an exhilarating journey into the fun of laughter yoga and support Access Youth Outreach Services.
June 1, 2016
If you wish to integrate meditation into your life, or perhaps have you tried meditating but found it difficult to establish a regular routine, this 5-week course will help you establish or deepen a grounded mindfulness practice.
June 1, 2016
Keep your practice going strong this summer! Get a 2-Month Term Membership for $175 + tax or $157.50 for Loyalty Program Members.
May 3, 2016
In this workshop we will discuss and practice the basics of mindfulness meditation to support a regular practice into your daily life.
April 29, 2016
In this course you will learn basic yoga postures and breathing techniques to build confidence and familiarize you with the foundations of yoga.
April 26, 2016
In this course you will learn basic yoga postures and breathing techniques to build confidence and familiarize you with the foundations of yoga.
April 5, 2016
Join Alissa for a journey through your senses to a deep state of relaxation. Yoga Nidra, typically translated as “Yogic Sleep,” is an invitation to a sleep-like state where we can release tension, stress and what is no longer needed.
April 5, 2016
Join Alissa for a journey through your senses to a deep state of relaxation. Yoga Nidra, typically translated as “Yogic Sleep,” is an invitation to a sleep-like state where we can release tension, stress and what is no longer needed.