Empowered U: Yoga & Psychology

Adapt, improvise, and respond Did you know the empowered 300HR advanced yoga teacher program is now offered fully online so you can study and practice from anywhere at anytime? I have also collaborated with some world class teachers and schools including Mamata Yoga and Pain Care U to bring you a diverse selection of elective courses for the modern day yogi ... https://empoweredu.ca//300hr-online-advanced-yoga-teacher/ What are you waiting for?

As a yoga and mindfulness teacher for the past couple decades I always appreciate opinions and research that explore the good, bad and ugly of this industry. Intersted to hear your thoughts on this article. "What I’ve found in life is that the genuinely spiritual don’t need to broadcast it or go on retreats about it. Truly spiritual people just are, but how could anyone make a quick buck out of that? There’s the real issue: mindfulness (awareness of how you think, feel, act,... react) isn’t a bad thing, quite the opposite. However, there’s a global industry seeking to monetise it, turning people into self-absorbed, smug, crystal-stroking monsters determined to prove they’re a cut above spiritually as well as every other way. When you think about it, industries don’t have followers, they have clients. With the spiritual snake oil merchants, just like any other business model, the customer is always right." See more

Receiving every inch, step forward, deep exhale, moments of stillness, ray of light, and small victories. Sending you and your loved ones all the best for 2021 and beyond. May all beings everywhere feel safe, connected and hopeful.

A small gift to say thank-you for your continued support and trust over this last year. Enter coupon code: THANKS2020 to receive $200CAD off any of my online programs (excluding counselling therapy). If you have been wanting to dive into your 200HR, or 300HR Yoga teacher training, 800HR Integrated Yoga Therapeutics certificate, or continuing education in Yoga and meditation please take advantage of this special gift. Coupon expires January 15, 2021 but courses may be started ...at anytime and are self-paced. If you are looking for online yoga and meditation classes coupon code: GIFT gives 75% off unlimited online studio access with an assortment of yoga, meditation, and yoga nidra classes, guided relaxation, and stress management chats for just $5/month. Subscription is auto renew and you can cancel anytime. The days are slowly getting brighter and I am hopeful that the coming year will bring new possibilities and re-connection.

Taking a moment to appreciate simple moments of pleasure through appreciation and inspiration. I woke up for the third day with a wicked headache and dog diarrhea. I am getting caught up on emails from online yoga teacher training, got a call to pick my middle up from school due to covid exposure, and paying bills for a studio that has been closed for 8 months. Frustrated and exhausted is a simple description of my mood. This beautiful picture caught my attention out of the... corner of my eye and just for a moment I was able to shift my attention out of my internal dialogue shit storm of everything is fucked to the perfection that is the sunrise dancing on my wall. A simple shift in attention that disrupted my rumination and worry long enough to take some of the edge off (there is a difference between bypassing and shifting or paying attention on purpose but more on that later). Things are really challenging right now for many... so when there is an opportunity for peace, rest, joy, gratitude, compassion, empathy, and connection I hope you can receive it. Also very grateful for #realtalk with Ryan Jespersen this week for the inspiration from @jelenaboxing and this mornings panel on racism with @drfarha077 @rahmarodaah and Adam North Piegan Wishing you a all restful weekend

The online #300hryogateachertraining became more diverse adding another amazing elective to the program. @accessibleyogatraining offers online and in person training for accessible yoga, race & equity in yoga, making peace with your body and more. The enrolment for the next 30HR online Accessible Yoga course opens January 14th with the next course beginning January 22. ... Not only will you receive quality education, you will also receive an accessible yoga certificate and 30HRS towards the 300HR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with @empoweredu.ca Check out our website for more details and links to register under online courses

Today’s mood... Over-cast with mostly lazy vibes and a chance of moderate activity How are you feeling today?