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.
March 13, 2021
In a balanced practice of movement and breath, we expand the space around our heart to invite in beauty, and release what no longer is needed. […]
March 9, 2021
We begin with dynamic and expansive movements to open up space in the body, then work down towards the ground, connecting to a sense of steadiness […]
February 25, 2021
For the times of letting go of what we’ve created, of shedding what doesn’t serve any more, for making space for transformation: this practice is guides […]
February 20, 2021
In this all levels Whole Body Practice we will focus on the core, fine tuning the area that gives our body stability, and stoking our inner […]
February 8, 2021
In this all levels Whole Body Practice there is more of a focus on twisting safely. We start with a gentle warm up of the spine […]
February 7, 2021
In this second practice of the Inner Alignment Flow series, we work with the visual field as a tool for mindfulness; “drishti” in Sanskrit. Drishti is […]
January 23, 2021
In this first practice of the Inner Alignment Flow series, we work with the unique power of the breath and our relationship to breathing, to empower a strong and steady flow practice and attune to a greater sense of being.
December 15, 2020
Compassion is the alignment of our mind, bodies and heart with someone, something, our ourselves when there is suffering, and to do so without discrimination. In […]
December 13, 2020
Presence is a state of being anchored and open to the happenings of your life. In this meditation, we stabilize and soften our body, find centre, […]
December 11, 2020
Instead of trying to pay attention to one thing, as a concentration practice, Chris guides you to let go of that effort, and notice what you […]
December 8, 2020
Attention can be wide or narrow, scattered or focused, far-reaching or turned inwards. In this meditation, we explore the movement of attention on a gradual path […]
December 4, 2020
In this meditation we practice turning in towards thoughts and sensations to see our experience for what it is. We don’t need to do anything special […]
November 30, 2020
In this first meditation, we take a look a letting go the mindset of doing stuff and settling back into a simple and steady state of being.
November 22, 2020
Explore the axial movements of the spine from a stable foundation, and warming hip openers. Twists help unlock tension between our ribs and around the heart […]
November 5, 2020
Who doesn’t lust to move? In this practice we weave through a smooth thread of movement twice, building upon our foundation and adding playful elements. Always […]
October 11, 2020
In this class you will build a stable back body, to help you meet life in your full capacity, with a clear mind and open heart. […]
October 10, 2020
In this short and sweet flow practice invites you will awaken your body to movement with the steady pulse of the breath. Stretch, fold, bend, twist, […]
October 1, 2020
Set a strong foundation and prepare your body and mind to practice headstand, sirsana pose. Working with movement and flow, you will open your shoulders, tone […]
September 30, 2020
Folding forward brings heightened attunement to inner sensation, feeling the body, the breath, our state of mind and heart. It also expands and releases tension in […]
August 9, 2020
In this flow practice we move from our core, stoking our inner fire through movement and rhythmic breathing. One warmed up, we work towards an arm […]