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 4, 2026
We use the breath as an anchor while noticing when effort starts to tip into momentum, and return to a steadier, more intentional way of moving. […]
August 2, 2026
We use the breath and our own sensations to choose variations that support the spine, hips, and knees while we move with steadiness and care. Together, […]
August 1, 2026
We wake up slowly with deliberate breathing, using subtle movement to notice how our inner state shifts and to let the practice unfold with more sensitivity […]
July 31, 2026
In this class, we use the breath as a rhythm for moving between effort and release, noticing how our practice shifts as we gather in and […]
July 30, 2026
We use the breath to guide careful transitions and to notice when effort supports steadiness versus when it starts to create strain. Throughout the class, we […]
July 30, 2026
We explore a practice built around individual choice, safety, and noticing what our body needs in the moment. Together, we move through hip and spine mobility, […]
July 28, 2026
In this class, we use movement and breath to meet the present moment with honesty, making room for choice and kinder self-talk as we practice. We […]
July 28, 2026
We with ahimsa, non-harming, to guide us to work from a place of support rather than force. Starting on the floor and gradually building to standing […]
July 28, 2026
We move with care and less haste, opening space to notice what the body is doing and how much effort is actually needed. Together, we flow […]
July 28, 2026
This practice asks us to notice the present moment, the sensations in our body, and the difference between effort and release. Physically, we explore spinal mobility, […]
July 27, 2026
We explore how the breath can guide us toward the right amount of effort and support, with plenty of room for variation and choice throughout the […]
July 26, 2026
We practice letting the body lead, using the breath as a guide when the mind drifts into commentary so we can return to a more integrated […]
July 26, 2026
We use the breath as a steady cadence while exploring how a strong foundation can help us shift our weight fluidly and balance with more ease. […]
July 25, 2026
In this class, we explore how the breath can guide us toward a practice that is individual, adjustable, and safely expressive rather than one-size-fits-all. We move […]
July 25, 2026
This practice is based on finding what serves our bodies, even when effort, challenge, or the urge to do more shows up. Together we move from […]
July 24, 2026
Chris guides through a strong, energetic practice that asks us to notice how effort, choice, and steadiness support each other. Along the way, we explore standing […]
July 23, 2026
In this class, we explore how rhythm and steady attention can affect the way we move and work. Chris offers many options as we move through […]
July 23, 2026
We work through hip mobility and strength, standing balance shapes, hip-flexor and hamstring stretches, goddess pose, figure-four bridge work, and a gentle closing twist and breath […]
July 20, 2026
In this class we work with movement and breathing – so our effort can be met with a more even-keeled awareness, and a willingness to soften […]
July 19, 2026
In this class we use mindful movement to notice what we’re holding in our bodies, and to create more space for release and length. We work […]