Yoga Inspiration: Conclusion

Conclusion As we approach the end of the year we tend to want to finish certain projects, achieve goals, to feel as if we have a “fresh start” to the new year. As a result, the end of our year often feels like a sprint! It feels more like winding up before we wind...

Yoga Inspiration: Peaks, Valleys, & Growth

Peaks, Valleys, & Growth It’s been a struggle for me to get back to swimming. I was never a swimmer; I learned how to swim as adult, and it’s been as challenging from day one as it was when I peaked at 4500m. The physical fitness side of it is one thing, but the...

Yoga Inspiration: Anticipation

Anticipation The AYC’s current 200HR Yoga Teacher Trainees are incredible. This group has gone through an extended version of our program, meeting just one weekend a month. As a result, they have been working towards their certification since May and will become...

Yoga Inspiration: Conversations

Conversations: Within Our Body & Mind This past weekend I attended a Fitness Leadership Conference with the YMCA Calgary. It was nice to be immersed in a learning mindset for a weekend! Throughout the various 1.5hr sessions I attended I kept coming back to the...

Yoga Inspiration: Rise & Fall

The Rise & Fall The sunrises in Alberta are, by far, the best I have ever seen. I love to rise with the sun, for energetic reasons, but the morning views here take my breath away. Pink skies, hints of orange as the darkness slowly fades; I send photos to my family...