community, health, Yoga

The Gentle Way of Hatha on YouTube

AN EASY WAY TO TRY A FREE YOGA CLASS! How many excuses have you made to not take a yoga class? I have heard them all! Sometimes it's a physical limitation, sometimes it's a time management issue, sometimes it's due to lack of money, sometimes the motivation just isn't there... the list can go on… Continue reading The Gentle Way of Hatha on YouTube

meditation, wellness

The Value of Solitude

Even if you are not an introverted individual such as myself, it is important to take time for YOU that is just FOR you. Often our self-care or our "me time" includes fun social events, hanging out with friends, or indulging our senses. All great ideas! I am an odd ball of a human that… Continue reading The Value of Solitude

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Over 20 Years of Yoga

  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

community, wellness, Yoga

2018 Looking Ahead

  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

community, health, wellness

Pilates in Cobourg

ABOUT FORMA PILATES STUDIO Located in Cobourg, Ontario, Forma Pilates Studio offers private one-on-one instruction for all levels of Pilates, along with other services by owner Alaria Ritchie. WEBSITES: formapilates.ca / alariaritchie.com FACEBOOK @formapilatesstudio INSTAGRAM @forma.pilates This feature is written by Alaria Ritchie. PILATES The benefits of The Pilates Method are many: increase circulation, improved… Continue reading Pilates in Cobourg

community, spirituality, Yoga

Life Shifts…

Oh beautiful life. Always full of changes and challenges and triumphs. I have hit a writers-block on this yoga blog: not because the passion has died but simply because my energy has been channeled in a multitude of different directions lately. A few months ago I started an art group called 'Untitled'. So a lot… Continue reading Life Shifts…

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Yoga Teachers In Northumberland

Four more teachers graduated from 'The Gentle Way Of Hatha' yoga teacher training on Sunday, October 6th, 2013. If you are looking for a gentle yoga class in the Northumberland area of Ontario, Canada, watch for these names in your town: Joanne Cherry-Lauzon will be teaching classes in the Cold Springs area. Joanne brings a… Continue reading Yoga Teachers In Northumberland

community, health, spirituality, wellness, Yoga

The Business Of Yoga

Growth is an amazing thing. Even before I became a certified yoga instructor I knew I wanted to be in business for myself. I like being my own boss, and having flexibility to plan my life the way I want it to be. Being self-employed involves a lot of risk, and a lot of hard… Continue reading The Business Of Yoga

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Port Hope Yoga

It is summer's end. Next week kids are back to school, I am back to work with those kids. New yoga classes begin, new students join those classes. As one season ends, another begins. AUTUMN YOGA SESSION After the slow pace of summer, I was surprised how fast the autumn yoga classes filled. I have… Continue reading Port Hope Yoga