Can everyone feel the holiday spirit? Yes, I’ll agree with all of you that sometimes it becomes difficult when stores have been rolling out Santa-covered goodies since early November, and before you know it, one more Christmas carol has you on the brink of a murderous rage. So if you feel like shopping for your […]
What makes a good yoga teacher?
photo credit: orchidgalore We are all students in life, aren’t we? Be it our yoga practices, meditation, academics or just every day living, we continue to learn as life goes on. Alas, it is impossible to talk about learning without talking about teachers, and what it is that makes them great, as teachers in life […]
Yoga as religion?
photo credit: Vasenka Recently, as I was headed out the door for a yoga class, I realized that I had never invited my good friend out to a class with me. I thought she would like just to get out of the house, especially considering the fact that she is very active in the running […]
Yoga and the Quest for the True Self
When I get interested in a subject, I often hastily go out and spend hundreds of dollars on books I later find out that I don’t want, or need, on my bookshelf. And in fact, I really need to check out the library in order to save myself a few pennies! But I digress. One […]
The Yoga Conference!!!
photo credit: david_shankbone Well, it’s already that time of year! From 4-6 November, Vancouver is holding the annual Yoga Conference and Show. Toronto will hold its version of the event from March 29-1 April, 2012. The event is held at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre with over 120 exhibits and thirty-nine classes! You’ll find […]
The good, the bad, and the Bikram
photo credit: Oxymoronical Years ago, when I was initially “shopping around” for a yoga studio that suited me back in Ontario, I was open to trying any kind of practice that might be possible with my knee. I had heard a lot about Bikram yoga being taught at a studio downtown, so I decided to […]
Getting back into the flow…literally
For me, yoga, much like my religion, has been more of a private practice. I used to go to classes quite often, liking the feeling of being surrounded by comrades and others who appreciated the exercises and stretches. But much like many of us do, I allowed life to get in the way, and soon, […]