Inner Waves Yoga Therapy

Starting July 9, I'll be running summer back yard yoga again! One hour classes will be held in my shady, private backyard backing on to Lake Ontario Sunday evenings at 7:00. Classes are designed for beginners, are suitable for all levels and all bodies. Classes will not run on long weekends, and will be indoors if the weather does not permit outdoor.

So many benefits to a regular yoga practice. All of the ones mentioned in the image are especially important for people navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Consider yoga therapy as a complement to other therapies you may be seeking.

If you’re feeling a bit like a grinch these days you might just be overwhelmed. No matter what your day looks like try to find a moment to centre yourself and connect with your breath.

Big winter storm today! Good time to calm your inner storms. Find some time to turn within over the the next few days.

Not sure how I get anything done with these two! Do your furry companions like to practice with you too?

Mediation benefits us on all levels of healing. Here are some of the mental benefits.

Well it might not technically be fall, but summer yoga is done so I say bring on fall! Sunday evening slow/restorative yoga is back in hybrid with zoom or in studio option (limited studio space) and a few openings for private yoga therapy sessions available both in studio and virtual. Contact to book private sessions or join the group class!

Have you tried meditation yet? Even just a few minutes everyday can have such positive benefits for your emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health. If you’re not sure where to start, yoga therapy can help.

Two of my favourite variations of camel pose or Ustrasana are baby camel or half camel. Try these when full camel doesn’t feel right either physically or emotionally. Remember heart openers can leave us feeling particularly vulnerable and we might not always be in a good space to handle that. Listen to your body, your mind, and your heart when choosing which variation is right for you in this moment.

Holistic look at Camel Pose: Ustrasana
Physical Benefits
🐪 increases spinal flexibility
🐪 opens chest and shoulders
🐪 improves digestion
🐪 Stimulates the nervous system

Emotional
🐪 helps process emotions
🐪 brings deep rooted emotions to the forefront

Mental
🐪 increase creativity and problem solving
🐪 helps to see other perspectives
🐪 decreases stress and anxiety

Spiritual
🐪 linked directly to your heart chakra: Anahata
🐪 connects to love and grief so be gentle with yourself in this pose
🐪 when you’re feeling particularly vulnerable try a variation by keeping your hands on your lower back or trying half camel

Some beach yoga as the sun sets. Private beach yoga sessions available on my private beach!