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.
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 17, 2020
In this practice, we bring awareness to the pelvic floor muscles through breath and movement. The pelvic floor supports the pelvis, spine, organs and full breathing. […]
December 9, 2020
In Part 2, we work with neck and shoulder releases, and well as hip and spine openers, and stabilization exercises. Also see Yoga for Swimmers • […]
December 8, 2020
This class target the places in your body that you feel your swim practice the most. Karen guides you through stretches and stabilization movement to keep […]
November 26, 2020
Relax into your body, breath into tension, release into a feeling of spaciousness and calm.
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 16, 2020
In part four of this series of 30 minute practices, you will guided through alternate nostril breathing, gentle forward folds and mantra meditation to transform your […]
November 16, 2020
In part three of this series of 30 minute practices, you will guided through a four part breathing exercise, joint freeing movements and mindfulness meditation to […]
November 14, 2020
A beautiful pairing of gentle, yet powerful practices, the class will intersperse sound healing with restorative postures. The vibrations of sound healing bring inner harmony, balance […]
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 […]
November 3, 2020
In part two of this series of 30 minute practices, you will guided through breathing exercises, gentle hip openers and present and listening meditation to transform […]
November 3, 2020
In part one of this series of 30 minute practices, you will guided through breathing exercises, gentle yoga postures and mindfulness meditation to transform your body […]
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 […]
September 29, 2020
It’s hard to be active when the knees are in pain. In this therapeutic class we stay off our knees but still get a good total […]
September 28, 2020
Run your best and keep running with this maintenance routine specifically geared to recreational or serious runners. Running is an amazing cardiovascular exercise but can be […]
September 10, 2020
The link from your digestive system to the health of the rest of your body and mind in a strong one. Support your gut (and whole […]