Christmas & Enlightenment!

Christmas & Enlightenment!

Difference What I’ve gained in understanding throughout my life by different books, teachers (in the yoga teacher training program I took), and this  video, enlightenment is a journey that can take a lifetime to try and understand.  Wherever  you live –Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Halifax or Montreal,  St John’s – enlightenment  is  something I have heard used passively by others, that they have become enlightened by someone  or after experiencing

Spirituality Of Yoga

Spirituality Of Yoga

Yoga Yoga is a lot of things; and there are few things that yoga is not. Yoga is control; but not precision. Yoga is an exploration. Yoga is meditation. Yoga is awareness of not only the body, but of the mind.  Yoga facilitates prana – yoga is prana; the breath, the Life Force. It is a culture; a way of life; a spiritual journey.  Yoga is personal, but yoga is also shared (like with a

Benefits Of Yoga

Benefits Of Yoga

Overview There are many benefits of a regular yoga practice. And you dont have to go studio or do a yoga teacher training program to get them. One of the first that comes to mind is: self-care. Yoga provides a place to relax, and ‘maintense program’ when life gets demanding. Reality If you are anything like me, all forms of self-care go out the window when the demands of life get in the way. During

Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Chemicals

Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Chemicals

Yoga Yoga is an ancient practice that was used to balance the spiritual, physical, and mental health. There are many different types of yoga, but the most commonly used now is asana which is the physical practice. Yoga reduces stress and anxiety, and improves your balance, flexibility, and strength. Moreover,  other physical benefits of yoga include: Increased muscle strength and tone. Improved respiration, energy and vitality. Maintaining a balanced metabolism. Weight reduction. Cardio and circulatory

Yoga Therapy and Trauma

Yoga Therapy and Trauma

Definition The dictionary defines trauma as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience” or “a personal trauma like the death of a child”. For many years, I actually didn’t know what the true definition of trauma was! It was not until watching  an episode Family Guy a year ago that I got it! In the episode the two the main characters, dress as widows and go to a widows support meetings. In the meeting –  really