Balancing poses in yoga used to be my nemesis. I always struggled to stand on one foot or perform any kind of balance-related yoga pose. It seemed impossible that I’d ever get there. But then I met Katie Bowman and discovered functional, whole-body movements that were more natural for my body. Through my journey of […]
Benefits of Balance
Did you know that improving your balance can also boost your mood, decrease pain, improve cognitive function and prevent injury? I’ve always been a fan of balance exercises, but when I started learning about functional movement and proprioceptive training exercises, I started to appreciate exactly why they make you feel so good! What is proprioception? […]
The Alchemy of Pain
I’ve been thinking a lot lately, about the metaphor of the phoenix rising from the ashes. I have always had an affinity for this one, in particular the way that it seems to point toward an inner alchemical process. One of moving toward the flames of discomfort in order to reveal the pure and authentic […]
Functional Movement and Mindful Strength: 50-Hour Certification for Yoga Teachers
Join us for a 4-day intensive this September to upgrade your yoga training with functional movement and mindful strength! Would you like to add mindful isometric strengthening components to your yoga classes? Are you interested in teaching your students functional movements that will serve them in their everyday life? Do you want to help your students […]
The Fascia-Pain Connection: How Adding Pressure to your Yoga Practice can Unwind your Pain
Did you know that you can train your brain to perceive pain differently? As a mindful somatic therapist, and a self-proclaimed fascia nerd, I’ve spent years researching and experimenting with myofascial tools like balls in yoga. I’ve discovered some surprisingly effective and innovative techniques that go beyond just self-massage. In this article, I’m going to […]
Why is embodiment important for pain management?
Have you ever watched a baby move and play when they are content and just exploring their world? If you watch their fingers and toes curl and reach, the look of fascination on their faces, it’s pretty clear that the experience of being inside a body is meant to be a pleasurable thing. So where […]
Pain-Informed Yoga: 50-hour myofascial yoga teacher training
Are you ready to take your understanding of fascia to a new level? Do you ever wonder how you could move with greater ease, efficiency, and joy? Is injury or chronic pain a regular feature in your life or your clients’ lives? Join us for a four-day-intensive of incorporating myofascial release and biotensegrity, along […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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