Real Person Yoga

A big part of my yoga journey has been self acceptance. When I started back at yoga I was 70 lbs heavier, depressed, and ate my emotions. At some point I learnt that no matter how much weight I was loosing, becoming skinnier wasn’t the key to happiness. I needed to change my relationship with food, learn to joyful with where I’m at, and accept myself. Still striving for bigger goals and dreams, and celebrating the steps along the way. If your like my and can this bac...k to a skinnier time, and realize that you weren’t self confident then either, it might be time to work on your relationship with yourself and with food. For the month of January I’m offering Healthy Body Yoga Wednesday mornings 7:30-8:45 The plan is to talk about ways to become healthier. This includes physically with what we eat and exercise AND mentally with releasing stress and learning to love yourself If that timeframe doesn’t work for you I will record them and you can watch and join in when it works best (being a part of the discussion is fun though) perhaps a journal will be helpful

Happy hips with the wall

It’s not a yoga post but just a life post. These last few days I’ve taken some time to pause and take a breath (and knit I’ve done lots of knitting sitting in my recliner with my dog by my side). I’ve needed it, I’ve also had some low moments, like really low, I talk about finding job, and seeing the good with the bad and man can that be hard. I’m looking forward to this week being known for a fresh start. Time shake off what is no longer serving me and pursue what I need (even if it’s hard) This time reminded me if you need help then please reach out! Or try a yoga class, or get some exercise, or eat one healthy thing. Take one step!

Let’s get in the Christmas spirit with a few more free yoga classes to help out this December. Join me this week Live. I’ll support you by making yoga as accessible as I can and I’ve got a few ways you can support me: Follow my Facebook page Real Person Yoga, inviting friends to follow it. I often post upcoming classes, yoga memes, and things I’m learning about yoga, science, &the body. ... Maybe share a post or two! Word of mouth is the ultimate compliment and strongest advertisement. Sign up for a virtual live streamed class. Send me a message or an email with the classes you want to attend and I’ll send out a link for live stream. Classes by donation via e-transfer to [email protected] Sign up for a recorded link after class on MIND BODY app (at Lahari yoga studio). I’ll send you the recoded link after class. 5classes = $50

Doreen tagged me in this article and it helped me understand there’s something extra special about virtual yoga (and why I’ll continue to offer it!) Five minutes before we start Zoom yoga, I put the dog out, unroll my mat, and turn on my computer. I usually brush my teeth beforehand, but not always. And if I have to get up to go to the bathroom or chase a chipmunk out of the house mid-practice, no one notices. Zoom yoga means I get to experience all the good things about yo...ga without the anxiety of imposter syndrome, which helps to quieten my mean inner voice. In our virtual class you still get to do yoga but it’s much more relaxed. You don’t have worry about doing the full extension of a pose because someone else is, or if your yoga pants roll down just stop and tuck things back in without feeling like the whole room stopped to look at you. You can be a real person and do yoga! I drink coffee during my class and the home phone rings and sometimes my mic is quiet or my dog interrupts but who cares, if I can be ok with it then maybe you can be ok with whatever is happening in your space.

Happy hips free class

It’s time for a new week to start! Sign up for in class or virtual or message me if you want to get a live stream I know I’ve really been feeling the winter blues with our long days and extra challenge of not knowing exactly how to process all of this covid stuff... ... As hard as keeping hope and joy might be in this world, I have yet to regret doing a yoga class. I always finish feeling better, more connected, and a little more at peace. The power of a few good breaths and some movement! . . #stalbertyoga #stalbertlife #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #virtualyoga #covidmentalhealth #yogaforallbodies #yogaformentalhealth #localbusiness

A little Christmas laugh

A nice relaxed living room session to stretch out and move!

Let it all out man!

Taking care of myself doesn’t mean me first it means me too - LR Knosts Upcoming Classes Tues - 8pm Warm Happy Hips @wellness.within.stalbert ... Wed - 7:30am Warm Restorative Yin @lahariyoga 8PM renew & Restore @wellness.within.stalbert Thurs 7:30am Happy Hips @lahariyoga Fri 7:30am Gentle @lahariyoga 5:30pm yin @wellness.within.stalbert #supportlocal #stayhealthy #selfcare #yoga #gentleyoga #stalbertyoga #stalbert #taketimeforyou #breaktime

Just in case you haven’t seen, some yoga studios are open! Yoga is proven to help with mental health, releasing tension, easing anxiety, and increasing serotonin levels helping depression. Even if you don’t want to come in person try a yoga class and see the difference it can make. The days are long and we’re all a little overwhelmed by something. ... #mentalhealth #yogahelps #yogaforeveryone #relax #stalbert #yogatime #virtualyoga #gentleyoga #keepitsimple #youcandoit

Need a break? Do a yoga class with Janelle. Yoga has been proven to help calm the body reducing anxiety and stress, as wee as help with depression. The days are short and general tension is high. Give the brain a calming break and do some yoga. ... - Max 4 students in a room leaving lots and lots of space between everyone. - Mask on until you’re at your mat. - Bring your own props - Room is disinfected after every class See more

Look! legit scientific evidence for benefits of yoga (specifically vinyasa). After a single class! Start your habit small. Try it once. Once every few month.... Once a month. The article is a great read, based on a study but is the non science lingo version of it. But if you’re not a reader, immediately after practicing participants experienced: - decreased negative emotions - reduction of a cholesterol that could lead to heart disease - reduced arterial stiffness We knew there were health benefits but now they are being proven! I think this is likely due to yoga postures acutely increasing blood flow and dilation of the vessels supplying the working muscles in the postures with oxygen and nutrient-rich blood. https://www.yogaandallthingsfitness.com//immediate-benefit

Lets make the most of the next 2 weeks. The studio is open to a max of 4 but I want to support people staying home. So now I want to do more virtual classes and help keep up our yoga habit. This round of shut down I’m doing a combination of classes. Check out the schedule below. I’ll support you by making yoga as accessible as I can and I’ve got a few ways you can support me: You can also support me by following my Facebook page Real Person Yoga, inviting friends to fo...llow it. I often post upcoming classes, yoga memes, and things I’m learning about yoga, science, &the body. Maybe share a post or two! Word of mouth is the ultimate compliment and strongest advertisement. Sign up for a virtual class on MIND BODY app (at Lahari yoga studio). I’ll send you the recoded link after class. 6 classes = $45 ($7.5/class) Sign up for a virtual live streamed class. Send me a message or an email with the classes you want to attend and I’ll send out a link for live stream. Classes by donation via e-transfer to [email protected] Come to the studio! Preregistered on MIND BODY I teach at Lahari Yoga Studio and Wellness Within, both in St. Albert. Max 4 students. 3 meters apart Wellness Within Tu - Happy Hips 8-9 PM W - Restore & Renew 8-9 PM F - 5:30-6:45 Yin/Restorative ** these are not available live stream Lahari M - 7:30am Yin Yang T - 7:30am Happy Hips W - 7:30am Restorative/ Yin Th - 7:30am Happy Hips F- 7:30am Gentle Flow Sa - 11:15am Happy Hips Sa - 12:30am Gentle Flow