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.
August 19, 2024
Get ready to stretch, flow, and grow in with our ‘Yoga with Tomatoes’ class! Set in our home garden backdrop, this multi-level flow session blends invigorating […]
August 19, 2024
Step into the garden and into the flow with our ‘Garden Groove’ yoga class! Surrounded by corn, beets, carrots, peas, and blueberries, Chris guides you through […]
May 14, 2024
Join Karen in this yoga class that combines postures with scientifically recognized “resonance frequency breathing”. This breathing technique, which involves a steady rhythm of approximately six […]
May 14, 2024
Recently, there has been growing interest in the health and wellness community around a breathing practice called the “psychological sigh,” known for its ability to almost […]
December 9, 2023
Join Chris in a dynamic and invigorating class that blends variations of Warrior 2. Build strength and mobility in a class that challenges you to push […]
December 9, 2023
Join Karen for a focused and relaxing yoga class aimed at enhancing hip flexibility and heart opening. This practice begins with a series of mindful exercises […]
March 12, 2023
A simple all-rounded practice to warm your body and awaken your energy. Steady-paced, gentle dynamic – it’s the perfect introduction to your day (or release from […]
January 14, 2023
Release tension and stagnancy in your body and mind with a smooth-moving practice to stir up your vitality, and leave you refreshed.
November 14, 2022
Ignite the drive to move, energizing your body and refreshing your mind. This practice will warm you up, open your joints and integrate all parts of […]
May 16, 2022
Stretch your body and focus your mind while guided through a circular pattern of movement on your mat. The mandala is a sacred geometric form in […]
February 21, 2022
I love to practice balancing, if you’ve taken a class with me before that has likely been evident. My wife Karen is less enthusiastic about it. […]
February 17, 2022
In this flow practice, we will stimulate the fire that helps us work with the ingredients of our lives, and move through challenges with greater ease. Balance […]
January 24, 2022
Okay, let’s be honest, we still love coffee. But this might be better than your second cup. This 30-minute class guides you through simple, effective breathing […]
January 19, 2022
We explore three breathing practices today to help focus the mind and regulate the nervous system. Then, Chris guides you in a metta meditation, focusing on compassion […]
January 13, 2022
Today we introducing alternate nostril breathing, nadi shodhana to the practice, followed by a brief guided meditation. This breathing exercise supports homeostasis, it brings you towards balance […]
January 11, 2022
In Part 3, we deepen the practice of surya (sun) bhedana and chandra (moon) bhedana by adding retention to the breath cycle, which brings greater focus […]