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Recipe for an at-home restorative class
As the days get darker and temperatures drop, many of us crave time and space to slow down and rest.
In the hopes that you can find a moment for stillness and rest, we want to share the following simple at home practice that can be done at home using 1-2 pillows and a couch/chair/bedside.
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November book reviews
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Restorative breakdowns -Child’s pose
Child’s pose is one of the most familiar yoga asanas. But in many bodies, this shape isn’t actually that comfortable.
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October book reviews
I rely on books a lot to help contextualize world events. I’ve been feeling heavy lately under the weight of all the bad news…
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Five things about teaching I learned from my dad
I wish my dad could have lived to see me achieve so much in my first years of teaching. Since he didn’t, I thought I’d share some of what he’s given me.
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A yoga teacher meet cute
A yoga teacher meet cute or the story of how Alana and Megan started working together.
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September book reviews
September ends with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, so this month I always make it a goal to read more books by Indigenous authors or about the Indigenous experience living in Canada.
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Why I start classes with a land acknowledgement
If you’ve been to my classes, you’ve heard me start off with a territorial acknowledgement. It’s nearly the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada, which has me reflecting on the importance of honouring the land we occupy.