Tag: Yoga
-
Hot or Not
I’m often asked my opinion about Hot Yoga so I thought I would share my thoughts. Please note that this is my educated opinion and in no way am I judging, criticizing or telling anyone what to do or what not to do. Any Yoga is better than no Yoga! If you currently practice Hot…
-
Resolutions vs Intentions
New Years resolutions are very common, but they are not an effective way of creating positive change. Why don’t resolutions work? Resolutions are often based on a pass/fail, all or nothing model. You resolve to make a change in the New Year, and if you aren’t successful (most people aren’t), then you’ve failed. Rather than…
-
Ahimsa
Years ago, I never would have imagined willingly holding a spider, yet here I am! Sure, it’s a very small spider, but it’s a big deal for someone who used to be an arachnaphobe. Some credit must be given to one of my daughters, who taught me that spiders are not to be feared and…
-
Yoga and Stress Relief
Stress. Something that many people experience and something that can be very damaging. Fortunately, Yoga can help. Stress can be caused by things like work or family issues, poor sleep habits, poor diet, poor lifestyle choices, illness, pain and hormone imbalances. Interestingly, stress can also be the cause of these issues. Stress can activate the…
-
Savasana
Savasana (corpse pose, final relaxation) is one of the most important parts of your Yoga practice. It can also be one of the most difficult for many people. It can be tempting to skip savasana, especially when practicing at home, but I encourage you to allow at least a little time for this all important…
-
Ancient Wisdom – The Six Tastes
I saw an article in the National Post recently (published October 13, 2023) stating that a team of neuroscientists from the University of Southern California and University of Colorado have discovered a potential sixth taste. This is all very interesting to me, because Ayurveda (the “science of life”), has known of six tatstes for thousands…
-
Trust the Process
Trust the process. This is something I have learned – and sometimes am still learning – to do, but what does it mean to “trust the process”? Trusting the process doesn’t mean to sit and wait for things to happen, some degree of effort on our part is still required. We still need to work,…
-
The Importance of Balance
Anyone who has been to my classes before will know that, with the exception of Yin Yoga, I include a few balance poses in all of my classes. Not only is practicing balance fun, but it’s also so good for you. Why is balance so important? Here are some of the benefits of working on…
kpoweryoga | in person, on-demand and livestream yoga | Edmonton, AB, Canada 