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To say I am a fan of the Wizard of Oz would be an understatement.  I have fond memories of waiting for it to come on television each year.  The wonder I had as the door of Dorothy’s house opens … Read More

The yama(s) and niyama(s) from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali I love to study ancient texts.  Every time I read them; I discover something new.  What I discover is almost always a reflection of where I am in my life … Read More

Can You Be Too Flexible? I remember when I was young being able to take my thumb to the inside of my wrist. Or being able to pull my leg up over my head while standing on one leg with … Read More

It’s that time of the year!  Time to pick my word for 2024! Typically, the word reveals itself because I see it everywhere or it keeps appearing in different books that I am reading.  The first word was believe.   This … Read More

Part 1 – Neuroplasticity We often talk about change or transformation from an outside perspective. We create new habits or patterns and we see the results of that change in our environments: physical, social, spiritual, emotional, etc.  Creating change is … Read More

It’s in the air…can you feel it?  The tension…chaotic energy.  Yes, there was a full moon this week.  Yes, in Southern Ontario the weather is changing so quickly…we can experience all seasons in one hour!  It is something more than … Read More

Nearly seven years ago, I was presented with the opportunity to purchase the Yoga Centre of Niagara.  I had never planned to be a yoga teacher.  I had been a life coach for more than sixteen years.  I was also … Read More

As many of you know, each new year, I pick a word that I focus on.  Usually, I start to see the word.  It seems to magically appear.  This year was different.  I have been spending some time focusing on … Read More

When my thoughts become busy and blurry, can I celebrate a moment of clarity…just for today? When I am feeling insecure about trying something new, can I discover a little courage…just for today? When I look in the mirror, can … Read More

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I can’t do yoga.  I’m not flexible.  I can’t even touch my toes!”  I have even said it…multiple times!!  Recently I began to ponder, “Why do we think flexible is defined … Read More