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.
April 8, 2021
One silver lining of the pandemic is that I’ve been able to join the Kushala community from afar – a community that is special, welcoming, and […]
April 8, 2021
Several years ago, I loved practicing at Kushala in person. Time passed, I started my Masters, we moved a bit too far away, and then COVID […]
April 8, 2021
I have been very pleasantly surprised at how much I‘ve enjoyed the yoga classes on zoom. They allow me to continue my yoga practice in the […]
April 8, 2021
The Kushala on-line classes has been a real lift for me over the last 12 months as the thought of losing out on my two live […]
April 8, 2021
Having moved to a gulf island, where there is not the access to yoga as there is in the city, I have been so grateful for […]
April 8, 2021
Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated to exercise at home, and the variety of classes at Kushala offers me what I need—whether it’s a quick warm-up […]
April 8, 2021
I love the zoom classes at Kushala Yoga and honestly tell everyone to register for an account. The classes are so professional, the explanations and instructions […]
April 8, 2021
I absolutely *love* having access to so many quality videos whenever I want to practise. My pass is a terrific value, and has encouraged me to […]
April 8, 2021
I love the pre-recorded classes. The sound quality is great and there is such an amazing choice of classes of varying lengths. I can practice from […]
April 8, 2021
Classes are professionally presented, on Zoom, catering to all levels and ages. Fast & easy to connect and if you miss a class, you will find […]
April 8, 2021
Online Yoga Classes with Karen and Chris have become my (almost) daily morning routine since the pandemic started. I feel better, stronger, and ready to start […]
April 7, 2021
The owners of Kushala Yoga, Karen and Chris, have had to learn a huge curve how to provide great services to their clients through Zoom and/or […]
April 7, 2021
The online video classes are fantastic! The quick and effective pivot from the Kushala team has enabled me to continue my practice and effectively manage my […]
April 7, 2021
I just love the videos… they are all so good and I so enjoy them. It’s truly been my sanity through this past year!
April 7, 2021
I just love the flexibility that the online classes offer to me. Sometimes I am able to join live and other times I just pick one […]
April 7, 2021
Kushala has been a real leader in both adapting to pandemic restrictions and continuing to serve their community. From their free library of recorded videos to […]
April 7, 2021
I have been doing online yoga with Kushala for most of the last year and have enjoyed it immensely. It truly has that same feeling of […]
April 7, 2021
I began the online classes after the second wave restrictions were implemented and I haven’t looked back! They are the next best thing to being in […]
April 7, 2021
Thank you for having such a prolific library. If I miss my booked zoom class I always know there will be something in the library I […]
April 7, 2021
Covid 19 has impacted us all in many ways. When I realized you guys were virtual I felt lucky that I was able to recapture something […]