The deeper I go into teaching accessible yoga and other wellness modalities, the more I realize trauma is pervasive and needs to be respected. Trauma is a universal and common reality of being human. This is intensified during this global pandemic, enveloping us in collective grief. I realized I needed and wanted more trauma-sensitive training to equip myself better to hold space for those affected by trauma. I am honoured to graduate from Shayla’s Your Movement Therapy Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training (TI-YTT).
Read moreMy Self-Directed Silent Meditation Weekend
I spent my days on as strict a schedule as I could manage, ensuring that I remained in complete silence. I disconnected from all electronics. I even turned off all of my clocks. Most of the time was dedicated to specific meditation practices and prayer, reading The Bhagavad Gita, spending time in nature, and resting in mindful reflection. My goal was to slow my thoughts and abstain from as many external influences and inputs as possible. Hoping it would allow me to gain some peace of mind…
Read moreHis & Pelvis - Accessible Yoga Series
30min. Accessible Yoga Video.
The hips represent our external and internal capacity to be mobile. It represents the ability to be courageous to move forward and confident in doing so. The pelvis represents our relationship with autonomy as it bears the witness of “who I am” and what we consider to be fair or unfair.
Leg & Ankle Stretches - Accessible Yoga Series
Lower limb injuries can have dire consequences, so it’s important to keep them healthy and happy! Energetically, the lower limbs can tell you a lot about your relationship with making authentic decisions and moving forward…
Read moreShoulder & Arm Stretches - Accessible Yoga Series
Shoulder tension can lead to neck tension, back pain, poor posture, headaches, and other issues.
Lots of energy flows in these areas of the body. It’s understood that the shoulders are energetically linked to our relationship with control and letting go. Similarly, the arms and hands are energetic extensions of the heart…
Read moreNeck Stretches - Accessible Yoga Series →
I’m going to start an Accessible Yoga Series, which will be a series of short videos exemplifying yogic techniques that any spoonie can use to move, breathe, and live in mindful ways…
We spend a lot of time sitting, hunched over our devices. This can lead to neck tension, which could potentially lead to pain and excess strain…
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