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 15, 2020
Learn the alignment principles of Warrior 1 pose, a powerful posture to strengthen our legs, back muscles, hips and shoulders.
April 4, 2020
Squatting is a fundamental and innate human posture. From a very young age we (in the West) tend to lose our ability to squat properly once we begin to sit predominantly in chairs. With this ability lost (or impaired), there is a significant trickle-down effect that is harmful to so many other systems in our body. Learn why squatting is so important, and the options you have open to you if a full squat doesn't suit your body's needs.
April 4, 2020
Mountain pose is one of the most important postures to practice. The fundamental alignment of this pose is reflected in so many other postures; more importantly, this posture is easily integrated into your daily routine off your mat. Practice this posture (on and off your mat) and it will positively affect so many aspects of your wellbeing. In this short video, learn how this posture supports the health of your musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems.
April 2, 2020
The front of our hips and torso can get tight and weak from extended periods of sitting. In this therapeutic yoga class, you will learn about the primary movers of hip flexion, and practice yoga postures to release tension and strengthen the iliopsoas muscle.
March 31, 2020
Sun salutations, known as surya namaskar in Sanskrit, are a warm-up sequence of breath-guided movements that increase your circulation, release compression in your joints, stretch out your body, and awaken your mind for the day. In this 10-minute practice, you will be guided through three styles of sun salutations.