Vivian Yoga

10/16/2024

Morning Autumn Okanagan Stroll

10/15/2024

10/15/2024

Wine not?!

10/15/2024

Phe-kanagan ~ Phoebe in the Okanagan. Autumn Greetings

09/22/2024

During your yoga practice, if your chief intention is to heal the heart, open it to a higher power, calm your busy mind, and become healthier in the process, the result will be profoundly different from the person grunting through a yoga class to become slimmer and acquire firmer buttocks. Both mindsets will achieve the physical benefit, but only one will transform your inner life.

If practicing postures until we are super strong and flexible were enough to make us into masters of life, then people would be flocking to the athletes in Cirque du Soleil to seek spiritual advice, as almost no one is more advanced in gymnastics than they are. They are the cream of world-class gymnastic artists; compared with them, we are just playing in the sandbox. But are the Cirque du Soleil gymnasts known for having attained spiritual enlightenment? In most cases, probably not.

My point here is that if these other world-class athletes haven’t achieved enlightenment at their supreme level of physical ability, then obviously it’s not just mastery of physical poses that leads to enlightenment. Postures alone do not necessarily transform us spiritually, unless one is driven by an intention to transform inwardly—a God-Intent.

"Remember, hydrogen and oxygen, depending on how they are mixed together can produce either fire or water.“ —Vivekananda

Like the quote above, practice of postures - depending on how it is mixed together with intention and breath - can produce either “just exercise” or can help to revolutionize your life.

09/22/2024

Today is Autumn Equinox as we enter the season, we transition to slowing down and reflect the events that the spring awakening & summer’s hustle and bustle has brought us.

As we notice the balance of day vs night, dark vs light. May you find comfort and gratitude to the events that transpired good or bad. Entering Autumn with a good spirit and a positive mindset, putting your best foot forward. Focusing on your soul and self care.

We often forget to take care of ourselves. Remember to listen to your body as it will show you signs that you need rest. Listen to the body and rest. Even for a short while, lie down and shut your eyes for couple minutes.

Practice your breathing, we often forget to breathe effectively when we are stressed or anxious. A lot of people don’t breathe as the body has been conditioned to do so.

Remembering to inhale deeply through the nose, feeling your chest and belly rise and the side walls of your rib cage expand. Holding that breath in for a couple seconds. Then releasing that breath slowly through the mouth. Feeling your belly sink in and your rib cage slowly coming back inwards. Sighing out every last bit of stagnant air. Repeating as many times as you need.

Inhale peace & calm 🕉️ and exhale 😮‍💨 what no longer serves you.

Lastly, grounding yourself or some may have heard of earthing as a term. Connect yourself to nature and do the things that make you happy. Happy Autumn 🍂 Everyone 🙏🏼

08/21/2024

Connecting with nature, no matter how tired you are or how far you have to travel. It’s about being present and connecting to the energy that presents itself.

08/18/2024

Sunday Spa Day for Little Miss Phoebe

08/07/2024

Beach Day with my doggo and a walk in the park.

08/05/2024

Morning Hike to find my serenity.

08/03/2024

Getting back in touch with my serenity. No matter how long and difficult our journeys have been. I learn to let go and release this unwanted energy to the water.

08/02/2024

Good Morning