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.
May 18, 2020
Samatha meditation (pronounced shamata) is the meditation of tranquility, when attention coalesces on a locus of experience. Here, the action of meditating is turning energy away […]
May 17, 2020
Bring your attention to the breath and body with vivid expressions of foundational yoga poses, fine tuned alignment and feel-good stretches.
May 16, 2020
In this meditation we explore the power of compassion, in recognizing this practice here and now as a compassionate act. Compassion helps to soften the mentally […]
May 15, 2020
Extended side angle is a powerful hip-opening pose. It stretches the inner thighs, strengthens the glutes and quads, stabilizes the core and stretches the sides of your torso to make room for deep breathing. In this class we will build towards this grounding and expansive pose, work with adaptations and it's full expression, then settle into some finishing stretches.
May 15, 2020
In this practice we recognize our discomforts; relaxing into a wider scope of experience.
May 15, 2020
If you log a lot of miles on those feet (and ankles, knees, hips, low back and shoulders) then this class is for you! Get your body prepped for a day of moving or care for it afterwards. Mindfully breathe and move your joints in all the wonderful ways that they should for optimum health. This class is suitable for all levels and options are provided.
May 14, 2020
A quick 20 minute routine that'll leave you feeling energized and ready for your day. No time early in the day? This class can unwind you physically and mentally from your day at work. Don't let time be an obstacle to your practice, simply Flow'n Go!
May 14, 2020
Sitting in stillness may feel like we are stepping out of the stream and letting life continue on around us. But when we meditate, we call on the qualities of resolve, compassion, courage and equanimity, all "activities" of practice. Knowing that all actions have an effect, what is the effect of your practice?
May 12, 2020
Of the 8 limbs in the ashtanga yoga practice an entire limb is devoted to pranayama, breathing practice. Be guided in 4 basic practices known as "4 purifications". These practices energize and stimulate good digestion. They are best done in the morning and on an empty stomach.
May 12, 2020
In this class you will explore the tensile and expansive alignment of extended triangle and revolved triangle poses.
May 12, 2020
Expanding our reach is one of the most feel-good experiences in yoga: it invites the breath to fill new space, it allows our energy to flow, and creates a sense of holistic embodiment as we rediscover ourselves from the core to periphery.
May 12, 2020
In this meditation you are gently guided towards peace and steadiness, to turn down the volume of our thoughts, and create space for a more free and open experience of our lives.
May 9, 2020
Work intentionally and intelligently towards Dancer pose, a strong standing balance. You'll experience a strong flow infused with options that make this practice appropriate for people with a little or a lot of yoga experience or athletic beginners.
May 9, 2020
This class we work from lying on our back and sides to mobilize our hips, spine and shoulders. A combination of stretches and strengthening exercises, guided mindfully with deep breathing.
May 9, 2020
We may shy away from thinking about death, but the uncomfortable part may not be the fact that's it's certain, but that it holds impassible unknowns. In this contemplative guided meditation, we will rest our mind on death to feel life in its delicate beauty.
May 7, 2020
In this meditation, we contemplate our living experience from a broad perspective, where the mystifying advent of humanity, and this very life you know, is humbling.
May 7, 2020
Yoga is an amazing practice but sometimes a little hard on the knees. This practice is for those with sensitivity in their knees when kneeling or standing (weight bearing). We will take care of our knees (and other things) gently, in mostly seated and reclined postures and movements.
May 7, 2020
There's nothing like logging the miles in the saddle on a sunny day on a peaceful road but the body needs a good stretch to prepare and to recover from the ride. This class is a great pre and/or post stretch for cyclists looking to improve their ride and the recovery from it.
May 6, 2020
Get your body moving in a quick and playful flow practice. We will expand, ripple, jump, ground, and finally release! Options are given throughout to moderate your practice to your needs for today.
May 6, 2020
Half Moon pose is an expansive yet refined posture. It challenges us with the focus required in a standing balance, but encourages up to soften constraints, play with gravity, and reach away from the secure centre of our core. In this class we will work towards Half Moon Pose, guided in stages to align with your practice.