In the northern hemisphere, the Spring Equinox occurs on Tuesday, March 20th. It is the date where both day and night are equal in length. Spring is traditionally a time of rebirth, fertility, and balance. Spring brings new energy and balance both in nature and in people. You may be feeling inspired as all the new life begins to awaken in nature around us.
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Everything in life has its ebbs and flows and your yoga practice is no exception. You are not alone if it has been a while since you have been to your mat. The beauty of yoga is that when you are ready, yoga will meet you where you are. Seane Corn’s advice is “One aspect of the practice of yoga is that it can increase …
Continue reading the articleWhat does living your dreams mean to you?
In yoga we speak to your dharma, when we speak to living your dreams. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, dharma is the basic principles of cosmic or individual existence and conformity to one’s duty and nature.
Dharma signifies that there is a right way for every person to carry out their life. You can ignore your …
Continue reading the articleLast week, we looked at the importance of exercising early in the day. Creating a morning routine is key to ensuring it happens.
Fundamental to creating a morning routine is ensuring you have an evening routine that supports it. Getting enough sleep is crucial to your success in the early morning. I know I need 7-8 hours of sleep a night to function at …
Continue reading the articleA few years ago, I sat down at my computer to type up my bio for “Yogi of the Month” for the Halifax Yoga newsletter. I feel like my experience has come full circle as I write this bio for “Featured Instructor of the Month”.
To say the time between then and now has had tremendous highs and lows, uncertain turns, and a good dose …
Chinese Medicine is a very old medical system, dating back more then 2000 years! Most people know what Acupuncture is, and know it for pain relief. But in actuality it is part of a full medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine, and treats much much more then just pain.
My interest and passion in Traditional Chinese Medicine started after soul searching career options years ago. …
It was almost two years ago when a friend of mine convinced me to try one of the new Real Ryder classes at Halifax Yoga. A spin class. At 6am, no less. Let’s just say I felt a little wary. I needn’t have worried. These bikes are so much fun! One class and I was hooked, but in all honesty, it wasn’t just the class. …
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
(At Halifax Yoga!)
‘ Twas the night before Christmas – and all through HY:
There were yogis – in poses – in Ocean, and Sky.
In Earth, the riders (on RealRyders®!) – were spinning away,
…fitting (Christmas!) Cardio – into their day!
The props were all tucked – in their cubbyholes – with …
There are many ways that we identify ourselves, and sometimes it’s hard at times to dig deep and find out what makes us who we are. I was at a point where I was having trouble digging deep and finding who I was and what my purpose was. I had just graduated from Saint Mary’s, and was just laid off from a job I absolutely …
Continue reading the articleMy love affair with yoga started out slowly. I sampled, went away and thought about it, then came back for more. Eventually, a knee injury demanded that I sit up, take stock and use the time on my mat to heal. I never looked back!
Halifax Yoga is my community. I feel at home every time I walk through the door. It …
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