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 9, 2021
Prana is the energy of life. When we’re feeling low or stuck in a rut, our energy stagnates. This practice will guide you through an uplifting […]
April 7, 2021
This challenging multi-level class is suitable for those who like to get their feet off the ground and those who don’t. Chris breaks down some of […]
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 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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
August 6, 2020
Your shoulders, the most mobile joints in your body, but those long days in front of a computer tapping away can leave your shoulders feeling anything […]
July 27, 2020
Open your hips, stretch out tightness held in your chest and between your ribs, warm your body from the core out to your skin, breath deeper […]
July 23, 2020
In this series, we will weave postures through rhythmic movements and mindful postures; grounding our experience in the body, and circulating energy from the power of […]
July 23, 2020
Move with powerful grace towards Lord of Dance Pose, natarajasana, a posture that stirs latent energy in a culmination of refinement and balance.
June 26, 2020
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)……. Now that’s a mouthful! Fortunately you don’t have to say it 10 times fast to receive the benefits of this type of […]
June 22, 2020
This warming core flow is sprinkled with opportunities to play with hops and kicks towards handstand. We prepare by waking up connections between our limbs and […]
June 11, 2020
A short and sweet movement class to open your joints, deepen your breath and focus your mind. Some lunging, twisting, backbends, and a touch of arm […]