this momentthis breath
let’s meditate
Through meditation we connect to ourselves. There are many ways to do this — and not just sitting cross legged on the floor with your eyes closed.
let’s yoga
Yin yoga and restorative yoga practices connect us to nature around us and to ourselves whether we mindfully move, hold poses, or rest.
let’s retreat
We all need to take a time out and retreat to reconnect to life. To have less distractions and meet like-minded people.
meditation
Meditating is trendy these days. Why? Because we need meditation. Us humans have been caught up with our distractions in our “modern society” that it’s no longer natural to be with ourselves and go within.It is a practice — and with any habit it takes commitment to make it routine.If you’re new to meditation, discover a type of meditation that might speak to you at this time. Build up a few types of practices to choose from in the moment.Some types are: breath-focused, object-focused, visualisation, contemplative, guided/non-guided, mantra-based (TM or vedic, metta, chanting), movement-based, and nidra (NSDR).I personally do not follow a particular style or tradition. But I do live a life that is mindful… linking meditative moments of different kinds throughout my day.See the link below for a link to a guided meditation focusing on your breath.
yoga
Yogic asana or postures were created to facilitate focused attention and meditation. Yoga is not only about the physical body — it’s an opportunity to go within and reconnect.Yin yoga and restorative yoga practices also have calming effects on our nervous systems.In yin yoga we hold poses anywhere from 2-7 minutes depending on the pose. We create tension and compress certain areas targeting the meridians or energy channels which are housed in our fascia.In restorative yoga, we are in the same supportive shape from 10-15 minutes so that the body (and mind) can fully relax and balance can be restored.I passionately teach these two styles of yoga as well as yoga supportive of peri-menopause and menopause symptoms and life stage.
retreat
Past retreat participants have told me that I was born to do this. And — humbly — I agree. I truly can see how all of my life experiences have led me to being a retreat facilitator.Retreat with me! I will announce here and on Instagram as to my next retreats coming up.Interested in booking me as a guest as part of your own retreat (yoga, meditation, labyrinth, holistic nutrition, decluttering, etc.)? Please get in touch. Your first workshop is free (yes, free).
about me
Who am I? I’m someone who has weathered several storms and meditation and yoga have seen me through. I integrate all of my life experiences and learnings into what I do.A snapshot of highlights:
- practising yoga for the last 25 years
- meditation practice for the last 12 years (traditions explored: zazen, kadampa, insight, Who am I? self inquiry, brahma kumaris)
- labyrinth facilitator
- circle space holder (rest, moon, rites of passage)
- certified moonologer
- holistic nutritionist
- school teacher
- corporate publishing professional
- former Konmari consultantOther interests:
- qi gong and Chinese medicine
- shirin yoku (forest bathing)
- astrology/archetypes
- permaculture/regenerative agriculture
- bees
- community