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Joyful Movement

Do you want to learn how to unwind your fascia and get inspired for new and enjoyable ways to move your body? I used to always find exercise to be a chore. I knew it was good for me, but I also knew it was going to hurt. I dreaded dragging myself to my yoga […]

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Myofascial yoga teacher training 2023 (Last Round Online!)

Are you ready to become a myofascial yoga teacher?        The Myofascial Yoga Institute of Canada is offering ONE LAST round of Yoga Alliance-registered online myofascial yoga teach training!* If you are on the fence about joining a 200- or 300-hour training, let this be your sign to jump in! The early bird […]

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Where do you belong?

I’ve never really fit into any of the standard molds of modern society. I always felt like a bit of a misfit. But the older I get the more I realize that, really, no one fits these molds. The more I allow my creativity and uniqueness to flourish, the more I want to create safe […]

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Myofascial Anatomy Weekend Intensive

If you are an anatomy geek or fascia lover, this workshop is for you!       During this weekend intensive we will cover basic myofascial anatomy and how it pertains to yoga, biotensegrity and functional movement. We will discuss fascia theory, while also devoting a portion of class time to exploring this knowledge experientially […]

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Balance Through Breath

Practices that ground us into the present moment are crucial. It’s in our moment-by-moment attending to the present that we can reconnect with ourselves and the natural world. This is the state of being where it’s easiest to drop into harmony with the earth, our bodies, and perhaps to a source of strength greater than […]

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Gift Cards Are Here!

Give your loved ones the gift of returning to an active, pain free lifestyle! You can select a card template on the drop-down menu below.     Purchase your gift card here:  Buy a package and save Myofascial Release Gift $125.00 CADYoga Workshop Gift $99.00 CAD Please Select Your Option Myofascial ReleaseYoga Workshop

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Follow your heart

Follow your heart is something I’m sure everyone has heard before. But did you know you are already ( literally) doing it? Why? Because anatomically the fascia of your tongue merges into the pericardial membrane of your heart, which merges into your diaphragm. Why is that significant? Because it means when you take a breath, […]

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Dear Body, I love you (Part 2)

There is so much information lately about how to transform our relationships and create healthy dynamics, and I appreciate it all so much. But I find myself wondering about a deeply important relationship dynamic that often gets neglected: the relationship with my body. So many messages in the health, healing, and fitness industry foster less […]

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Myofascial Yoga: What is fascia and why is it an important part of your yoga practice?

Myofascial Yoga: What is fascia and why is it an important part of your yoga practice?   “How tuning into your body’s connective tissue when you practice yoga can help you reap ALL of yoga’s benefits.”   The word Myo means ‘muscle’ and the word fascia means ‘band’ (or connective tissue), so when you hear the phrase myofascial yoga, or myofascial […]

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The Overview Effect

You may have seen this quote floating around from the article on William Shatner’s space trip by now: “My trip to space was supposed to be a celebration; instead, it felt like a funeral,” he wrote. “It was among the strongest feelings of grief I have ever encountered. The contrast between the vicious coldness of […]

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