meditation, mental health, spirituality

Ritual

What does ritual mean to you? Is it something you turn to annually, seasonally, daily? Does it include some form of movement, meditation, action; or sacred objects like oracle cards, candles, incense, crystals? Ritual is something that I've dabbled with for many years, and only recently have I been diving deeper into this spiritual practice.… Continue reading Ritual

community, mental health, wellness

Bring On A New Year!

  2018 lay waste to anything in my past. I was indirectly forced to diligently and continually release all that no longer served me. I restructured my life so that ONLY the bare necessities remained. I stream-lined my schedule to minimal work, minimal socializing, and minimal stress. There was a lot of closure on old… Continue reading Bring On A New Year!

community, spirituality, wellness, Yoga

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, health, meditation, pregnancy, prenatal yoga, spirituality, wellness, Yoga

Natural Health and Well-Being | Northumberland

The Gentle Way of Hatha blogs will begin to feature other therapists and guides, who work together to help people find their life balance, wholeness, healing and well-being. Topics discussed will include reiki, energy, homeopathics, pilates, women's circles, pre-natal health, fertility, mala making, spiritual workshops, mental health, expressive art therapy, Akashic Records, life coaching, pet… Continue reading Natural Health and Well-Being | Northumberland

spirituality, wellness, Yoga

Claim Your Crown

8/10 This is the seventh, and final, chakra we will discuss: the crown chakra.  Feel free to review the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, and Third-Eye chakras before proceeding. When working with the crown chakra, imagine you are a king or queen claiming your crown.  With this piece of power you have influence and… Continue reading Claim Your Crown

health, spirituality, Uncategorized, wellness, Yoga

Speak Your Truth

6/10 Today we focus on the throat chakra!  This energy center is all about getting in touch with your voice and speaking or communicating from a centered place of truth. If you want to review the other chakras we covered this week please click these links for the root, sacral, solar plexus and heart. THE… Continue reading Speak Your Truth

health, spirituality, Uncategorized, wellness, Yoga

Yoga And The Chakras

1/10 Part of my yoga business is teaching specialized workshops.  One of the most popular ones over the years, which I have taught over and over again, is 'Understanding The Chakras: Our Seven Major Energy Centers.' Most people are very aware of our physical bodies, but are not fully aware of our energy bodies.  Some… Continue reading Yoga And The Chakras

community, health, spirituality, wellness, Yoga

Cobourg Yoga Expands

Our fall yoga session has started, and inquiries for other classes have begun. For our next session in November we are going to add a Monday afternoon to the schedule.  This class will be another gentle, meditative class ideal for those who cannot make it to the Thursday morning classes. Beginners are always welcome and… Continue reading Cobourg Yoga Expands