Wake Up Your Inner Sun with Yoga
We have experienced cold & warmth, snow & ice, not knowing what each day will bring us... it IS winter in Alberta. As we transition through the end of February, winter can be getting a bit long in the tooth. When will Spring come? March 20th the calendar says, but we know, the feeling of winter may last much longer. Don't despair or curl up in a ball & not do nothing. Instead, find a way to create space, to allow your inner energy to expand & to shine through the darkness
Benefits of Opening Your Heart in Yoga
This past Wednesday was Valentine's Day. A day about love, caring & sharing. As all things get to be, it is marketed for us to spend money on those we love & if we don't currently have a significant other, we can be made to feel we are lacking. Instead, make it a day to remind you to be loving & compassionate to yourself. To do something you love & to focus on opening yourself up to life by opening up your heart. In yoga we speak of opening your heart centre (your chest)
What is the Core?
We've had lots & lots of snow, my kids are loving it, but those of us shovelling & cleaning up after it, know how much work it is & how hard it can be on our bodies. Using our core muscles to help as we shovel can help keep our back safe & allow a quicker recovery from all the work. So how do we use our core? Here is an article I wrote last Nov 2016 on the physical core but also how it's important to connect with our inner Core. Our inner Core, is that place that allows us
