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Fascia Informed Reiki Certifications

Gentle touch practices have been around for thousands of years and withstand the test of time, and for good reason. In recent years, research into the study of the fascial system is finally giving us a glimpse of how and why these ancients methods work. This course will blend the traditional system of ancient healing […]

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My journey up Mount Temple

I heard about Mount Temple when I first started hiking two years ago. The mere mention of the place sent an instant ‘zing’ in my body, and I just knew—with a deep powerful feeling—I had to find a way up there. I heard from various experienced hikers that it is “doable,” but at 3544 meters […]

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Myofascial Yoga, Biotensegrity and unlocking human potential

Mindfulness-based Yoga therapy for athletes Are you an athlete looking to improve performance? Or are you a yoga teacher and drawn to work with athletes? In this module, you will learn how to apply advanced myofascial yoga, biotensegrity, and mindfulness-based yoga therapy to unlocking human potential. We will cover how to effectively work with athletes […]

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Mindfulness based yoga therapy for athletes

Why is fascia awareness and mindfulness relevant to athletes? So many reasons, but here are two of the big ones: 1. A mindfulness-based movement practice is shown to boost executive function more than meditation and aerobic exercise alone. This means that for sports (like hockey) requiring quick anticipation and adaptation to continuously changing situations, athletes […]

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Unapologetically Wild

There are times I struggle with feeling contained, like I’m just too big to squeeze down into a human body. There are times where it feels  like everything in society is shouting at me: manicure this! tighten up that! polish more of this! melt that cellulite! tighten those wrinkles! bleach out those age spots! lose […]

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Neuroscience of Mindful Movement & Myofascial Yoga Basics

In this workshop we will be learning how to apply myofascial principles to the classical yoga poses. We will delve into core yoga concepts like the science of mindfulness and safety, and how these are relevant to our movement practice (and our lives!) In this workshop you will: ~ Understand the many principles of myofascial yoga, and […]

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Mountain Top Enlightenment

Spiritual evolution is often likened to the journey up a mountain. So often in this metaphor, the story ends at the top of the mountain, as if when we reach that final peak it’s The End, roll credits, happily ever after.  As if somehow we can freeze time on this beautiful peak and stay in […]

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Non-Violent Leadership

Do you feel drawn to leadership? Are you a yoga teacher, group facilitator or healer with a message? There is such a call in the yoga community these days for nonviolent leadership, and how to implement harm reduction and trauma-informed environments within our classes. Over these two days, you will learn how to effectively create […]

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Nature Yoga Retreat

July 5 – 7 2019 Three-Day Rocky Mountain Retreat What do you really want? Often I find that when a person sits down to ponder this question, the answer is almost always to be happy, to be peaceful, and to feel well. The pace of modern society rushes on faster and faster, with little time for […]

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Myofascial Yoga and Pranayama Weekend Workshop

Do you love learning about fascia anatomy and functional movement? Have you been wondering about exactly how breath awareness and function stimulates the vagus nerve and calms the central nervous system? Are you a yoga teacher and curious about creative ways to cue yoga poses for safe and effective core activation?   This weekend* intensive […]

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