Category Archives: Yoga

Note from student – “Finding My Place”

Dearest Sandra, Two years ago at the Yoga Retreat we were thrusting our pelvis. I felt a huge rush. It came from the ground, through my feet and up through my legs. I got frightened.I knew that something was leaving … Continue reading

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Yoga Heals Planet Earth

Thirty years ago, when yoga was weird, and aerobics was popular, I remember standing on a chair in the midst of my yoga class (we were the weirdoes!) to declare that one day yoga would be really popular because it … Continue reading

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OMG Yoga: The Risk and the Rewards!

Whew! Just finished reading William Broad’s book, “The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards”. I agree with Diane below.  Overall Broad does a service by ushering yoga into the age of scientific investigation. But; there are  “Risks”  in … Continue reading

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Poem by Jacqui

February  2012 Jacqui Querin-Fownes, Yoga Teacher, South Surrey BC By accepting me as I truly am I have learned from you self-acceptance. By witnessing you unafraid of your fear, I have learned to face and to stand down mine. With … Continue reading

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I Love Yoga!

I love the practice of yoga! Asana makes my body better with age. Breathing consciously keeps my mind wide open like the sky. Meditation is a gift from the ancient yogis. After practicing yoga for over 40 years my hearts … Continue reading

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