Today was a fun day. I started unpacking Rubbermaid bins I hadn't opened in about 6 years. I re-discovered the old yoga teacher training notes, from my personal training and from the teacher training I designed and guided. I found my old portfolio with the Child and Youth Worker diploma, and my reiki and … Continue reading Over 20 Years of Yoga
Despite this winter being tamer than those of the past, it was still a lot of dark days and low energy for many of us. January seemed to be especially low, and with days getting longer and brighter again, and spring in the air, I have decided to host my "Spring Renewal" workshop on Saturday, … Continue reading Spring Renewal Workshop
YOGA MANUAL: THE GENTLE WAY OF HATHA I will finally have time to focus on writing this year. The manual is very simple in theory, and it has been brewing in my mind since 2006. Just a booklet of my gentle style of classes: very basic pranayama (breathing exercises), asanas (hatha yoga postures) … Continue reading 2018 Looking Ahead
YOGA CLASSES and WORKSHOPS: During 2017 my yoga classes were at full capacity for most of the year. As we move into 2018 there is a little bit of space in the Cobourg Tuesday evening class (7-8pm), and one space available in the Port Hope Thursday morning class (10:30-11:30am). If you are interested in attending … Continue reading Yoga, Art and Life
First of all: No one expects you to be perfect. Especially not me! We are all human, and it is time to give ourselves some credit for every day we make it through. Maybe even add a dash of gratitude for it all (or if you can't be grateful for it all, find one little … Continue reading This Glorious Day
CONTENT WARNING: topics of sexual assault, abuse and violence. WHAT IS TAKE BACK THE NIGHT? In October 1975 microbiologist, Susan Alexander Speeth, was murdered while walking home alone in Philadelphia. This resulted in one of the first "Take Back The Night" marches. Although the organization itself started in the 1960's with the vision of … Continue reading Port Hope: Take Back The Night
BUSINESS NAME: Refresh Reiki OWNER: Avril Ewing WEBSITE: Refresh Reiki Facebook Page OTHER CONTACT INFO: Refresh_Reiki@yahoo.com This feature is written by Avril Ewing. ABOUT AVRIL My background is in bereavement, and I have served hundreds and thousands of families and mourners as they go through the acute stage of loss and grief. I found my … Continue reading Reiki | Meditation | Grief
Since writing Part 1 of these two blogs, I have mulled over this privilege thing a lot. It keeps blindsiding me! I find myself replacing the word "blessings" with "privilege" and it just doesn't feel as great. Although, I will not continue to wallow in these yucky feelings (they do no good to me or … Continue reading How Can I Best Be of Service? Part 2
I think I am regaining balance, after last week threw me (and many others in the world) for a loop with the reality that white supremacy is still so alive. My mind has been blown by the slow evolution of mankind. All this darkness- rising to the light. Questioning: What can I really do about … Continue reading How Can I Best Be of Service? Part 1
BUSINESS NAME: Maneki Neko Tattoo OWNER: Robyn K Town WEBSITE: Tattoos By Robyn EMAIL: manekinekotattoo@gmail.com FACEBOOK: maneki neko tattoo ADDRESS: The Granary, 41 John St. Port Hope This feature is written by tattoo artist Robyn Town. THE HEALING TATTOO What is a tattoo? This will mean many things to many people, art, expression, individuality, inclusion, … Continue reading The Healing Art of Tattoo
