Sunday night, 11pm.  I write this after a full weekend immersed in learning about many of the precepts of yoga, the traditions and the concepts that go beyond any of the actual poses. The stuff that yoga is really about, before the physical practice begins, and after savasana has ended.  The stuff we take off the …

        So as some of you know, for myself, I’ve subtitled the year 2017 as “the year of Intention.” As much as I consciously can, on a daily basis, I am making choices regarding what I want to do, but more importantly, how I want to feel, how I want to show up in every situation. For …

        Below; my blog post from December 2016. My intentions for 2017.  Put down in writing to keep me accountable. An interesting exercise for all of us, as it reminds us that we are the ones in control of how and what we spend our time and our energy on. We aren’t in control of what happens …

        Having discovered Yoga at the age of 50 has sometimes felt like a handicap to me. If I allow myself to feel competitive (which is my nature) then its easy for me to go to Yoga classes and feel waaaay inferior to the skinny little 20-somethings that are bending themselves into all sorts of positions that …

        It’s taken me 53 years but I’m finally OK with not being busy ALL the time.  Don’t get me wrong. In my life, and in my head, I’m still plenty busy. I live by my agenda. In between clients, there’s always the next project to work on, the next load of laundry that needs to be thrown in, tonights …

♥ What is my motivation for doing this fundraiser every year? Many years ago, one of my boys had to be hospitalized for over two weeks. It was one of the scariest times of my life, which thankfully, had a happy ending (a healthy child).  One of the things that sticks out in my mind is that I would walk …

        SO – I know I’m the only one who has a “perfectionist” nature.. (sorry, there’s no emoji for sarcasm) Many of us strive to have whatever we do be “just so” and that kind of thinking often holds us back.  Speaking for myself, I can say for certain that I used to be much more of a …

        Two weeks ago, I went on a bike ride along the Lachine Canal with one of my boys. Great afternoon of exercise, fresh air, and a natural relaxation just being one with nature.  Afterwards, we biked through a part of Notre-Dame street where we stopped for amazing coffee (free plug for Café St-Henri!) It was such …

      I’m just coming off of three weeks that included two beautiful family weddings. What a thrill. Everyone was on a high. Gratitude everywhere. Love was in the air. Each young person has found their “soulmate” and things are just as they should be. Perfect. And that’s exactly how it should be on your wedding day.  And that’s …

        A few weeks ago, I had to meet with someone up at Tremblant to discuss a new project I’m working on.  I grabbed my dog and off we went for the day!  We (Barney and I) had a great time driving back and forth, I had my meeting, even went for a walk and lunch in …

        To be alive is to keep growing. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually. What we learn through our yoga practice is so much more than physical postures.  We do learn about our bodies; about where they’re stuck, where they need more space, where there is room for more breath, how it feels to allow the body to simply “be”, and …

      What does it take to hold a yoga pose for a while ?  The body and the mind should be strong, stable, grounded, yet comfortable.  True engagement of all the required muscles, without strain or tension. The ability for the breath to flow smoothly. But how? Yoga is a practice of opposites.  In Yoga, we practice Sthira and sukha; …

        There is a Sanskrit term called “ahimsa.” Ahimsa is one of the guiding principles and fundamental building blocks in Yoga that indicates to us how to deal with the world around us, and with ourselves.  The literal meaning is to be non harming, non violent, to have a special consideration and compassion towards all living things, …

        SO – to me, every asana (yoga pose) is about opening up & being honest.  Opening up, finding a small space for something that wasn’t there before. Seeing where I’m stuck (in my body or in my mind). Seeing it. Feeling it. Paying attention to it. Working with it, with softness. With acceptance. With accountability. There …

        When I say that Yoga is not about the poses, I really mean it.  To me, Yoga is about reflecting on what is blocking you from achieving your maximum potential, being your best Self.  It’s about making space in your body, and in your mind, eliminating some of the noise so you can “listen in” and hear your …