I didn’t grow up with a name for God. My father was raised Muslim, and my mother was raised Roman Catholic. When I was born, the agreement within the family was that I would be raised in neither tradition, but would have the freedom to choose my own path later in life. I did actually … [Read more…]
June is just around the corner. We have three special classes this month, and two kirtans! Plus, you’ll find a spotlight on chin mudrā (the hand gesture often used in prāṇāyāma and meditation) below. Saturday, June 1, 10:00-10:45am: Free hatha yoga class at the Cascades Club (100 chemin de la Riviere, Chelsea) Saturday, June 1, … [Read more…]
During yoga teacher training, my teacher Ivy emphasized that we must always remember why we are doing yoga in the first place. Why do you do yoga? We all must have a reason for coming to and continuing this practice. What’s yours? All reasons are valid. The reasons are very important too, as they are … [Read more…]
The beginning of your life was in the mother’s breath. Your first small words are taught from her lips. She is your first teacher and Guru. It is she who wiped your first tears. – Swami Sivananda, “Bliss Divine” As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the Mothers in my life. I think, … [Read more…]
There’s lots of mantra and music on the schedule this month, and one new yoga session starting up at the Meredith Centre: Sunday, May 5, 1-2pm: Kirtan at Wishingtree Yoga (72 McClintock Way, Kanata) Kirtan is the singing of yogic mantras, in call-and-response style. I’ve written a bit about this beautiful form of yoga practice … [Read more…]