by Vanessa Ooms | Mar 5, 2017 | Asanas, Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga News
The Vinyasa of Life – by Carla Wainwright, E-RYT500 “There is nothing permanent except change.” So goes the quote from the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. In life things arise, they abide and then they dissolve. Our asana practice also mirrors this cycle...
by Vanessa Ooms | Dec 5, 2016 | Asanas, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Yoga of Renovations by Kamala Wilkie, SOYA lead trainer, E-RYT500 I received word late August that my Purple Lotus Yoga studio lease wouldn’t be renewed. After the initial hurricane of emotions, I rolled up my sleeves & got to work finding us a new location and...
by Vanessa Ooms | Oct 5, 2016 | Yoga News
Submitted by Helen Mikuska, E-RYT500, IYTA, SOYA, WAYT, YACEP, in Calgary, AB With the shoulder joint’s high mobility, there is a decrease in stability. Primary shoulder injuries are rotator cuff injury, over-use syndrome & tendonitis. The shoulder girdle acts...
by Vanessa Ooms | Aug 28, 2016 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Bob and I have been travelling this month in some remote areas of Northern BC. Aside from wanting to get out on the lakes with our paddleboards, we feel a deep connection with First Nations people and wanted to learn more of their history and spirituality. What we got...
by Mugs McConnell | May 20, 2016 | Meditation and Pranayama, Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Pushpaputa mudra is a gesture of offering a handful of flowers to the Divine. You are the offering – you are the flowers, when you are open to what the Divine lays before you. A great time to try this mudra is after opening yourself up with back-bends. Combine...
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