Mysore, Toronto

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!!

It’s been a hot minute since I posted ANYTHING ANYWHERE! How are y’all doing?!

It’s been a MONTH of yoga! Between hosting the retreat and attending the final 2 weeks of a yoga teacher training, I have been more immersed in the world of yoga than I have in a long time. I’ll be unpacking how I feel about this for the next few weeks it’s definitely been interesting.

Bearing witness to my own reactions, other people, different personalities, different opinions. And being in a room with 40+ people for 10-12 hours a day has been heartwarming and exhausting all at the same time. This introvert needs some alone time!

But the thing that stuck out the most for me was an interesting full circle moment that I didn’t even think about until the closing circle yesterday.

When I moved back from Taiwan in 2009 I had to start from scratch. I hadn’t lived in Canada for 10 years. I had zero yoga connections here and had to pound the pavement to build a schedule of classes. One of the places I landed was at Moksha Yoga Bloor West. Out of the 26 classes I taught weekly, 12 of them were at that studio in their non heated room.

Flash forward 15 years, Moksha has changed its name to Modo. And as I step more intentionally back into a public teaching schedule (teaching at other studios, not just MTO and privates) I find myself back at Modo but this time as a Modo teacher. First class is on Sunday at 12pm at the Danforth studio!

I think karma is trying to tell me something…

This morning I’m back with my beloved students for Mysore at 7am! And I can’t wait to see you all!

All are welcome! See you on the mat 1768 Danforth Ave 🧘‍♂️

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice! Tracy has the helm this morning as I’m attending a Yoga Teacher Training for the next 2 weeks. Today is the 1st day of the in person classes.

The past 2 years have been weird. Everything feels like it’s on its head and nothing makes sense anymore. For a while I tried to figure it out and understand it but I’ve finally stopped. It was like hitting my head against a wall for no good reason. So I’m doing what has always made sense. Stepping onto the mat.

I’ll be sharing the experience here and on where I’ll be posting about how to do VO recording in a car if you want to follow along!

But it’s time! To pivot. See you on the mat 1768 Danforth Ave.

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

I’m taking a moment before Day 2 of the Retreat to pause and be grateful. And as I did I had a little visitor in the form of a sparrow.

Seeing a sparrow can be a spiritual nudge to strengthen your “flock,” lean on your community, and appreciate the power of shared connections. And being at a retreat at a monastery in Quebec, well I can’t think of a more appropriate sign!

Find your people. Maybe try yoga!

The studio in Toronto is closed this morning but there is a free pre recorded class posted online for those interested. Link in bio.

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

“I am ready to claim the happy days ahead.”

You’re damn right!! Jupiter has just entered Leo and I am here for it!

Jupiter magnifies everything it touches. By moving into Leo - the sign of the heart, passion, and self-expression - the universe is turning the volume all the way up on your personal goals.

This is not just for Leo!

Expect a collective surge in courage, creativity, and the desire to be seen. It acts as a cosmic “permission slip” to stop playing small, take up more space, and proudly share your talents!

So what have you been hiding or keeping to yourself because of fear or uncertainty? It’s time to shine, baby!

Wanna start with yoga?

7am Mysore in person and online. 1768 Danforth Ave. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

Last night I had dinner with an old friend. We haven’t seen each other in YEARS! And it all happened bc of House music…

Last Saturday my wife & I had a BBQ date at home. Music was playing and somehow I took over playing DJ. I LOVE house music - old stuff, from the early 90’s and so I started to wander down memory lane playing hits from my club days.

There was a song I couldn’t remember the name of that was an anthem of the day. DJ’s would play it as I entered the club to let my friend, Josette - who was the promoter - know I was there.

I searched and searched my memory for this tune but it was just out of reach. So I sent a text to Jos whom I haven’t seen since 2019!!!

She responded with that song and then about 20 more! Memories flooded my heart and I danced!

The texting continued. We decided to try to connect in person. We booked a date. And voila! Dinner was had and a 30 year friendship was re-established.

Trust the timing of your life. I know this part will be in my Ted Talk in 2027.

Seemingly insignificant moments and actions sometimes lead to the best results.

Keep going! You could start with yoga!

Class today: 7:30am Led Primary in person or online at 1768 Danforth Ave. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

The retreat is almost SOLD OUT! Only 5 spots left and I’ve convinced the centre to extend EARLY BIRD pricing for a few more days! Woohoo! So grab your spot ASAP!

The theme of the retreat: Burnout.

The aim? That you’ll walk away feeling lighter, feeling like you’ve finally slept through the night, and your sense of PURPOSE is restored.

Did you know that losing your confidence and sense of purpose in your 40’s and 50’s had a direct correlation to developing dementia later in life? Yep.

Studies show that losing confidence had a 51% higher risk of developing dementia later in life.

But there is a way to prevent that.

Socializing with like minded people.
Exercise like yoga.
And experiencing new things - like travelling.

I’m not making this up!

The things you learn while creating the curriculum for a retreat!

So grab your spot ASAP! Your brain will thank you 🥰

Wanna start today? Start with yoga!

Doors open at 7am at 1768 Danforth Ave. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

This week has been insane with the inaugural CAVA Gala on Thursday night. For the last few months my time hasn’t been my own with all the work that went into this. And I didn’t do half the work others were doing! It was absolutely worth it and a roaring success! But I had to take the full day off yesterday to do almost nothing but read, sleep, and be alone to recharge my introverts batteries. I didn’t get out of my pjs! It was perfect.

One if the things I did do was ponder about how I spend my time in general. What I do everyday. What I want to do. What I talk about doing but never actually get around to doing.

My mornings are very structured: up at 6:30am, water, coffee, meditation, journal, walk, gym, study for an upcoming training while I do cardio, walk home, breakfast, shower, workday starts by 9:30am.

Then it all goes to hell in a hand basket.

My workday is dictated by the volume of auditions that come in, client calls, coaching sessions, meetings, recording sessions, etc. NONE of it is predictable. Most days it’s chaotic. And by the time dinner roles around at 7pm I still have a ton to get through before bed at 10pm. There doesn’t seem to be time to do the things I want to do.

But is that true?

How do I create a structure within this whirling dervish of a life?

I know it’s not by adding a time slot to my calendar. Believe me, my calendar is full! But what if it only took the action of STARTING to make the change?

I was asked the other day in an interview what I would say to someone who had never practiced before or who had stopped practicing for a while who wanted to start yoga but was uncertain.

“Just step onto the mat. The rest will follow.”

Sometimes I’m deep…

The hardest part of change is always at the beginning. But when we take the first step and commit to repeating that first step daily, it becomes a habit. A habit becomes part of your structure. And that becomes part of your everyday.

Just step onto the mat.

Wanna join me? Class starts at 7am. 1768 Danforth Ave in person on online. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️

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Good morning, Toronto. Time to practice!

I had offered to host a FREE class this weekend. And the class is still on and still FREE! But will be teaching as I had to leave town unexpectedly.

My mother-in-law, Elana’s Mom, Gitty Harte, passed away suddenly. Elana and I left Toronto immediately to get to Montreal to say our final goodbye and lay her to rest beside her husband, Bob.

Gitty was a tough cookie. She was fierce and funny. She has wicked one liners that would make me giggle. And dropped f-bombs almost as often as I do. Can you imagine THAT woman swearing?! It was the best!

We were here a few weeks ago to see her, knowing the end was near.

But this is how I will remember her. Vibrant. Feisty. At one of Elana’s gigs, the beaming proud parent of her rockstar musician daughter. And wearing her favourite red lipstick.

RIP Gitty