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It’s been a good few weeks with strengthening exercises, acupuncture, smoothies, food and laughter. Such a good lesson when you are hurt, to take it a bit easier and maybe to smell those imaginary roses. My entire practice has changed and I am actually enjoying it. What is next when you are recovering? Surprisingly there is discovery and adventure. There is a new routine, a new practice. The way…

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Take a step back is not a bad thing.

The first thing that comes to mind when you get injured is… …well we all know that fun word, four letters extremely effective in describing almost every situation. It’s difficult, it’s a challenge and your first thought isn’t about your well-being it’s about how everything else in your life is going to be effected. While I try to keep that in the background it is hard. I’m human after all, I am…

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Sometimes you just need to...

Sometimes you just need to…

Stop? HAH. This is the gut reaction to the word stop what you are doing and just be in the moment. I definitely used to laugh at it quite a bit…why? 2 reasons: I am a mother. When is there time to stop? Stopping means I’m not good enough. I’m quitting. Took me a while to get out of that mindset. Realize that my child can be independant if I let him. Realize that the vanilla chai is meant to…

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Day 20-26 The Sadhana changes, evolves and involves pie.

Oh my love for pie is strong. Not sure where it started, I assume it’s because the mashup of fruit, baked goods and how it can be made of different things is inviting. Just like how the world is made up of different people. I love community, I love togetherness. I think my being thrives on just that circle of love and understanding. Call me cray cray! I just like it. Each day my sadhana has…

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Day 16-19 #weekendsadhana

It’s been a gloriously hot hot hot weekend. Yoga in the heat is definitely fun and spending some much needed time with my family and friends was grand! These few days the practice has been small and reflective. Picking a few feelings, desires or words and putting them into action that day. Friday I used the cards. WHY NOT? Artemis the Guardian – I need to realize that everything is under control…

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Day 14 & 15 - Sadhananananananaa

Day 14 & 15 – Sadhananananananaa

The feelings of yesterday were focused and exciting. Using a journal helped after sitting for a minute. My sadhana needed that serious push to get to the mat in the morning and to come back to it in the evening after popping into the gym with my bestie. It was good to be able to laugh after a rough-ish day. These words popped into my mind over and over again. Love Connection Dance Shift Time to…

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Day 10 -12 :My heart is full and a bit tired

So many things this weekend! My sadhana was everywhere and everything. Saturday involved more meditation and resting my shoulder. Sunday proved amazing with Yoga Takes a Hike kicking off and being able to practice with so many other awesome people. Mother Nature was a bit mellow but at least kind with it being cool and cloudy. I am so grateful and utterly astounded on the friends and family I…

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Day 9 & 10 - Soul is Full

Day 9 & 10 – Soul is Full

My soul is full. My son offered up his space on the bouncy castle last night he saw another child crying because they were getting ready to shut down. I tried really hard not to cry myself at his generosity!!! The smile was big and my pride was over the top. His father and I just held him as he slept smiling and tearing up. Yesterdays sadhana was in the evening and revolved around heart and…

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Day 8 - Waves and Excitement

Day 8 – Waves and Excitement

Today was very promising. The Yoga Takes a Hike event is coming soon and I am working on some of the finishing touches…like writing up cue cards because sometimes I have some fun tidbits to say but it doesn’t all stick in my head space so making sure I put them together. I was able to sleep a bit longer which the rest was really needed and the alone time even more. My intention keywords today:…

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Day 6 and Day 7 - Stress and the Laugh Monster

Day 6 and Day 7 – Stress and the Laugh Monster

Needed a whole day to reflect upon yesterdays practice. Why? I had one of those fun panic attacks…the ones where you feel like you are looking at yourself from the outside. Oh! I am definitely joking about the fun part too. This one was felt different though, almost to that point of wanting to retreat inside yourself and never leave. All I did was meditate and breathe. I am still nursing the…

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Day 3 - Brain movement

Day 3 – Brain movement

There are days when I light the incense, put in some noise cancellation head phones and let the music put me into a trance. Breath begins to regulate, then mind for some reason begins to percolate some of the best ideas. That and it runs away from thought to thought to…feeling. My lesson about Day 3 DHARANA Dharana means “immovable concentration of the mind”. The essential idea is to hold the…

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My 40 days of sadhana

Sunday was the last day of my Yoga Teacher Training with the glorious Elizabeth Hagan. It seems like it is the end of the journey but it actually opens the doors into deeper exploration of who I am. Mindful practice made real. I think I always say this maybe way too much in class..you are more than the physical. You are the toast, the peanut butter, the jam and a hint of potato chips for extra…

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April 30th Beginner’s Workshop was amazing!

11 amazing people gathered at Heartsong that Saturday to learn, and begin their practice with someone else who is learning and beginning their teaching and obviously student journey. Mega grateful for Elizabeth being there to help me with adjustments for everyone and any other information that I may have missed along the way! It was good to have the extra hand and the space. Heartsong knows how to have a party!!!

I truly hope everyone took some great information and have begun their practice at home or even at a studio.

Now…

Can I talk about the mouth watering food?! Miniature Gourmet went above and beyond with her healthy dishes and presentation. There were few left overs and they were supremely delicious.

I want to thank everyone that came, helped, created, collaborated and encouraged❤

Curry coconut chickpea wrap

Roasted beet and fennel salad with orange maple and balsamic

Mango rice paper roll with avocado creme

Berries tossed in coconut sugar and mint (DELICIOUSSSSSS)

New beginnings and amazing food! April 30th Beginner's Workshop was amazing! 11 amazing people gathered at Heartsong that Saturday to learn, and begin their practice with someone else who is learning and beginning their teaching and obviously student journey.

Nothing like a good tune!

I’ve been lagging a little bit with posting my playlists from each class. Mainly because I create so many at any given time for different occasions, moods etc. Music is my true source of calm at times. Nothing like a good tune to explain anything and everything. Here are the playlists from Queen Night https://play.spotify.com/user/rnwosu/playlist/2mgnk7bStOTVd0CgXJ1n4l and Hip Hop Night…

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Queen, People and Updates

Mmmm this has been the only time I’ve had a chance to sit down in stillness. Extremely early in the morning I know! Life is full of surprises. Thursday and Friday night were such amazing classes. I find each class is a blessing but a full hour of Queen is pretty rad. Everyone came to the mat for themselves, for their love of yoga or to try something new to see friends. Yoga in Sanskrit means to…

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Meet & Greet: Yoga in Cobden

Live in Cobden? Looking to start a yoga practice? Well join me April 5th at Inner Strength Fitness Centre (32 Main St.) at 7pm for a little info session and a 30 min Karma class!! I’ll be going through what the 6 week series entails and how it will help you get ready for a relaxing summer!

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Candlelight, Time Change & a Playlist

There is something about yoga, candlelight and good people. Friday night was pretty well a packed room but very enjoyable. It is good to see everyone getting into their natural state and still having fun with their practice whether it is with me or the other awesome teachers I know. With the time change yesterday you can definitely tell your natural rhythm goes out of wack. Take the moment to…

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