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We are all full of contradictions. We say one thing and do another. We do one thing and say another. What we are truly committed to, however, shows up in our actions, not our words. Lately, I have been feeling stuck in a ridiculous conflict with someone for a few months. I keep saying IContinue reading “A Little Secret About Commitment – Getting Ready for Your New Year’s Resolutions”

This is something I learned from Leslie Kaminoff, who in turn was taught by the modern master of yoga therapy, T.K.V. Desikachar. Don’t yet ask me what the other 10% is as I’m still learning and trying to figure this out (smile). I have a pretty good idea of what it might be. I attendedContinue reading “Yoga Therapy is 90% Waste Removal”

Telling someone who is battling with a pervasive, chronic expression of depression to “Just get happy”, simply doesn’t work. It’s not that it’s right or wrong – it just doesn’t help the person, the situation, or the relationship. It can even make the feelings of fear, shame and anger deepen. The thing is, everyone wishesContinue reading ““Just get happy” – The Do’s and Don’t’s of Supporting Someone with Depression”

So hard to say! Every time I turn the page, I have a new favourite. I’m only 29 pages in. After reading my first blog post, a friend and fellow yoga teacher told me I should read Fey’s book because she apparently makes reference to the improv rule of always saying yes as a lifeContinue reading “My favourite excerpt from Tina Fey’s “Bossypants”…”

In his book, Yoga as Medicine, Dr. Timothy McCall lists and explains the following benefits of yoga: 1. Increases Flexibility 2. Strengthens Muscles 3. Improves Balance 4. Improves Immune Function 5. Improves Lung Function 6. Improves Posture 7. Leads to Slower and Deeper Breathing 8. Discourages Mouth Breathing 9. Increases Oxygenation of Tissues 10. ImprovesContinue reading “40 Ways Yoga Heals”

A few weeks ago, as I was working with a young client, I was reminded of how much wisdom some of them have gained through the difficult circumstances life has presented them with. In that counselling session, this 14 year old young gentleman taught me the applicability of the improv rule of always saying yes.Continue reading “The improv rule of always saying yes”