Tina Lackner, Psychotherapist, Professor, Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher

I AM ... for anyone who is committed to honouring themselves, self care, self love and compassion, for anyone wanting to grow and be flooded with positivity, for anyone wanting to shift their mindset and energy ... honestly ... for anyone ... this is the app you want to invest in. ‘I AM’ is a beautiful app that helps remind and reset your thoughts and intentions. And if you feel the need to scroll ... this is such a lovely place to scroll through the messages. It sends remind...ers throughout the day with notifications that are uplifting and grounding at the same time. I just wanted to share as by far this is one of my favourite apps. I hope others find it as amazing as well!! #iam #iamapp #positiveaffirmations #thoughts #powerofpositivity #powerofpositivethinking #investinyourself #investinyourthoughts #mindful #mindfulness #om #shanti #peace #namaste See more

I am choosing to make today peaceful and calm. Even with tasks that lie ahead that are stressful, emotional and taxing on the mind, heart and soul I will choose to return to my breath and sit in peace. We have control over our emotions and responses. We can choose our day. And I choose peace, calm, being grounded and grateful. Have a day that is just perfect for you. #peaceful #calm #grounded #grateful #control #energy #choices #positivemindset #powerifpositivity #mindful #mindfulness #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Very excited to be a part of Humber’s Mindful Monday initiative. For the next 8 Monday’s from 12:00-1:00pm staff, faculty and students are invited to join a variety of practices that include Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga. During stressful and busy times it is so important to stop, honour and ground ourselves. These practices will bring us back to our breath and into our body as we shift out of autopilot and come into the here and now. For more information or to register go to: @humberlakeshore #mindfulmonday #mindfulseries #humber #humberlakeshore #mindful #mindfulsenses #groundyourself #givetoyourself #timeforyou #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Or to discover how much we want something, or how hard we will push through the barriers, or how meaningful the journey is. The challenges put on our path are simply an opportunity to establish our level of commitment, strength, adversity and passion. Don’t let them block you. Breathe deeply, ground yourself and then take your next step. With an open mind, an open heart and a willingness to push through for what it is you want. This is your journey. Embrace all parts of it. #lifejourney #journey #challenges #barriers #goals #adversity #strength #determination #pushthrough #mindful #mindfulness #powerofpositivity #positiveattitude #itwillbeworthit #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Yes!! Look for the miracles that are all around us. They are there for us to celebrate and rejoice in, should we choose to see them. Find your miracles today. #miracles #lookformiracleseveryday #mindful #friday #feelgoodfriday #mindset #powerofpositivity #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Back in September TIYAMA’s Children’s Yoga Teacher training school was officially opened, and these amazing souls joined the journey. Congratulations to our new Children’s Yoga Teachers!!! The level of dedication, hard work, commitment and giving of themselves was truly admirable. We are going to have some very lucky children and families who engage in their yoga classes ... as the root and philosophy of TIYAMA’s Children’s Yoga Training is holistic and purposeful. They know what they are doing and why. Congratulations again!!!! Thank you for joining me. I will miss seeing everyone every other weekend!!! #childrensyogateachertraining #childrensyoga #childrensyogateacher #yoga #mindfulness #meditation #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #holisitichealth #tiyama #tiyamachildrensyogaschool

Become a 96 Hour Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher!! Early bird registration closes August 11, 2020. Online delivery for this upcoming fall with 6 modules over 6 weekends. Join other like minded individuals with the goal of improving emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and families. #childrensyogateachertraining #childrensyoga #childrensyogaschool #yogatraining #yogaformentalhealth #yogateachertraining #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #yoga #yogaeveryday #learnyoga #childrenandyoga #yogajourney #falltraining #mindfulness #mindfulnessandchildren #mindfulkids #meditation #meditationandchildren #om #shanti #peace #namaste

50 days ... back in July I made a commitment to myself. That I would honour what I know keeps me grounded, balanced, centred and able to move through tough stressful days. I knew the fall would hit me like a ton of bricks and I needed a soulful practice rooted in place so that I would hold on to it. Too often when things get busy or stressful we tend to release what we need the most. I was determined not to. On Monday I hit my 50 day mark. 50 days of reading a daily inspirati...on to set my intentions for the day, 50 days of doing yoga and stretching my body, 50 days of meditating and breathing deeply. 50 days. Not all days were a long practice but they were a practice. I always found my way to the mat, to my breath, to my intention. As the fall is gently (or forcefully in my case) unfolding I’m holding on tighter to my commitment. The most effective way to give and take care of others is to give and take care of ourselves. Find what it is that you need. What grounds you, allows you to stop, breathe deeply, live soulfully and feel a sense of balance.. whatever it is honour yourself with it. You deserve it. #50days #50daymilestone #50daysandcounting #honouringmyself #yogaeveryday #meditationeveryday #settingintentionseveryday #mindfulness #meditation #yoga #spirituality #spiritual #spiritualgangster #givetoyourself #dailypractice #om #shanti #peace #namaste See more

The official kick off of TIYAMA Children’s Yoga School is official!! This past weekend six amazing women stepped into the world of therapeutic children’s Yoga play with a mental health and emotional well-being focus. It was an intense and full weekend as we explored the anatomy, alignment, contraindications, yoga sutras, philosophy, therapeutic powers of play and sankalpas ... so much covered ... but it was embraced with great energy, openness, eagerness and a willingness to ...absorb everything they could to create the most effective and therapeutic children’s Yoga classes possible. Thank you for your great energy, your commitment and for bringing your complete being to this training. These are the future therapeutic Children’s Yoga Teachers!!!! See you in a couple weeks for Module #2 #childrensyogateachertraining #childrensyogateacher #childrensyoga #mindfulness #meditation #yoga #childrensmentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealth #yogaandmentalhealth #therapeuticyogaplay #yogaforall #training #onlinetraining #grateful #beautifulenergy #anatomy #sankalpa #yogaphilosophy #tiyamayogaphilosophy #tpop #yogasutras #om #shanti #peace #namaste See more

We are all interconnected. And what we put out in the world touches others in some way. We don’t always know how, or the lasting impact but being aware that what we say, do and emulate has power. Choose loving kindness as your power. #interconnected #lovingkindness #bekind #weareallconnected #energy #lovingenergy #spreadlove #knowyourimpact #kindness #compassion #mindful #mindfulness #spiritual #spirituality #spiritualgangster #om #shanti #peace #namaste

With the certainty of the uncertainty frontline academic and mental health children’s workers are witnessing an increase in stress and anxiety among our young ones. If you find yourself in this position and feel the need to embark on a journey for not only helping our children but yourself this program is for you. Invest in learning and implementing strategies that can assist in preventing or the early intervention of mental health issues. Give to yourself and as you do, you give to our children. #childrensyogateachertraining #childrensyogateacher #childrensyoga #yoga #childrensmentalhealth #tiyamayogaschool #tiyama #mindfulness #meditation #onlinetraining #investinyou #investinourchildren #eastandwest #holistic #om #shanti #peace #namaste

10 more days until TIYAMA Children’s Yoga School holds it’s first 96 Hour Children’s Yoga Teacher Training!! This training has been infused by great love, passion and commitment of years in the play therapy, mental health, mindfulness and yoga world. It holds the energy of years of work from both eastern and western worlds to create a unique specialized program. This training is for you if you are a front line worker with children in the academic or mental health field. There... is still time to register!! And to those who have already signed up ... I honestly cannot wait to walk this journey with you. #childrensyogateachertraining #childrensyogateacher #childrensyoga #specialtytraining #yoga #mindfulness #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #meditation #eastandwest #yogaeveryday #passionproject #filledwithpositiveenergy #filledwithloveandlight #positiveenergy #commitmenttochildrensmentalhealth #om #shanti #peace #namaste See more

Today we are usually walking these beautiful grounds, getting ready for the mass of students to flood the campus and welcoming new students to their new second home for the semester. I always love the energy this week brings ... the excitement, the fear, the anticipation, the pride, the worries ... it is amazing to walk these first few days with our new students and to share in all the emotions. Although we may not be meeting physically together on campus I woke with the same... excitement and eagerness for this new beginning for so many students. To all the new and returning students ... take this week to get comfortable with our new ‘new’ for this semester. Know that we are still walking this journey with you and are here for you. You’ve got this. Here’s to a great semester. #humber #lakeshorecampus #cycpstudents #cycp #welcome #newsemester #orientationweek #campuslife #lifeofaprofessor #youvegotthis #togetherwhileapart #humbercollege #fallsemester #mindfulness #humbertogether @ Humber College Lakeshore Campus See more

Do something for you today ... it can be anything. It doesn’t have to be big or extravagant or life altering. It can be small and simple and have a huge ripple effect on your future. What is it?? What can it be?? Find that something and give yourself the gift of tending to it. Years ago I listened to this message, I dug deep, I made some changes and as a result my healing unfolded. It doesn’t have to be big ... it just has to be something to start the process. Whatever it is, you are worth it. Do that something for you. #dosomething #dosomethingforyourself #youareworthit #commitmenttoself #selfcare #selflove #digdeep #whatdoyouneed #youcandoit #alittleisalot #selfgrowth #selfawareness #mindful #meditation #sitwithit #yogaeveryday #yogalife #spiritual #spiritualgangster #spirituality #om #shanti #peace #namaste

I’m always in awe at the openness and willingness of young souls when it comes to yoga, breathing exercises and creating mantras. These girls were so amazing at learning poses, breathing practices and finding their mantras to help plant seeds of strength, self love and wisdom. Thank you Carly @carlygolf_ for having me out again to stretch, breathe, move and balance with these young girls. It was a beautiful night in so many ways. @carlygolf_ @merryhillgolfclub #carlygolf #merryhillgolf #girlsgroup #golfandyoga #yoga #girlsyoga #yogaontheputtinggreen #yogaonthegreen #mindfulness #meditation #kidsyoga #childrensyogateachertraining #yogalife #yogaeveryday #openminds #grateful #om #shanti #peace #namaste @ Merry-Hill Golf Club

We plant something, we take care of it, we admire it, we work on it, we sweat over it, we watch it, we love it .... and it grows. Not all at once or not super fast, but slowly we see progress, we see change, we see it blossom into the vision we always had for it. Things take time to develop into their true form. It is not supposed to be quick and easy. It is supposed to test your patience and faith. Hold on, keep working, don’t give up, see the small changes and growth and keep moving forward. Eventually what you’ve invested in will flourish into something amazing. Wait for it .... #trusttheprocess #growth #slowandsteady #faith #trust #worththewait #time #grow #mindful #meditation #yoga #theuniverseislistening #dontgiveup #keepgoing #aligningwiththeuniverse #om #shanti #peace #namaste

When 45 people are zoomed in together you never know how the energy will flow. I am truly grateful for this group of individuals from the OASW. Running a training with such invested and interested individuals allows the connections, energy and creativity to flow. Thank you for having me, thank you for allowing me to share my passion with you, thank you for the energy you brought to the training. Feeling grateful and looking forward to continuing to walk the yoga/mental health journey with some of you in the fall!! #oasw #training #yoga #mindfulness #meditation #mentalhealth #workingwithchildren #holisticapproach #comingtogether #onlinetraining #childrensyogateachertraining #eastmeetswest #childrensmentalhealth #om #shanti #peace #namaste

When I sit and begin working on my passion project ... I get lost. Lost, energized, creative, excited ... time seems to fly by and I feel so grateful to be absorbed in something that feels so fulfilling. I end up being so inspired by like minded souls and hope that it flows from me to others as well. Let’s all find our passion and inspire one another. Thank you for inspiring me. #passion #dowhatyoulove #inspire #inspireoneanother #commitment #lovewhatyoudo #creative #yoga #mindfulness #meditation #mentalwellbeing #om #shanti #peace #namaste

In life and in my work with others you will often hear me say ‘skim off the fat’ ... the proverbial fat that sits on top ... the reaction to feelings we see and know. Be it anger, sadness, embarrassment, anxiety ... there is always something more that lies underneath this feeling. But it is the familiar emotion so we can sometimes get stuck there. When we take the time to ‘skim this fat off’ and see, feel and acknowledge what is underneath the feeling it becomes easier to man...age, understand and accept. I love how these umbrellas show exactly what I’ve been talking about in such a clear simple manner. And that yes, even positive feelings like happiness are the ‘fat on top’ and when we skim that off we can truly appreciate what lies within and beneath. Take time to ‘skim off the fat’ when you are experiencing your emotions ... in doing so you strengthen your self awareness and can fully embrace whatever it is you are feeling and going through. #skimoffthefat #umbrellafeelings #whatliesbelow #digdeep #understandyourfeelings #feelings #emotions #itisworthittounderstand #selfawareness #commitmenttoself #selfgrowth #digdeep #warriors #woundedwarriors #spirituality #spiritual #psychotherapy #healing #transformation #mentalhealth #therapy #youvegotthis #om #shanti #peace #namaste See more

Gratitude ... some days it may flow easily and abundantly. You see and feel gratitude for all that surrounds you and that you experience. Other days it can be a challenge to see and feel this transformative feeling. But those are the days we need it the most. For when we can see and feel gratitude on the hardest days it means that within us is hope, love and light. And this type of whole hearted gratitude is the foundation for miracles. #gratitude #grateful #miracles #gratitudeandmiracles #hope #love #light #powerwithin #mindfulness #meditation #yoga #spirituality #spiritualgangster #spiritual #everydaygratitude #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Thinking about becoming a Children’s Yoga Teacher? Early bird pricing ends today!! Join like minded individuals on a 6 weekend/6 module journey this fall! Explore how yoga, mindfulness and meditation are used for the emotional and mental well-being for children and families. Please feel free to share and/or contact me for more details!! #childrensyoga #childrensyogateachertraining #yogateachertraining #canadianyogaalliance #yogaschool #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #yogaformentalhealth #yoga #mindfulness #meditation #96hourtraining #yogajourney #childrensmentalhealth #falltraining #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Last nights dinner all from @yumandyummer ... and SO delicious (and healthy). Strawberry & Watermelon Salad, for the meat eaters Honey Garlic & Ginger Chicken and for dessert Chocolate Avocado Pudding!!! All of these have been to tagged as favourites. #yumandyummer #yumandyummercookbook #delicious #thankyougreta #sodelicious #healthyeating #summerfoods #mindfuleating #mindful #healthylifestyle #eventhekidslovedit #grateful

Yes ... so true. I am always so grateful to join a wounded warrior on their healing path. It is not always easy, but it is worth it. To finally lift the darkness, release the pain, and begin to walk in love and light is amazing to witness. To all the brave souls digging deep ... keep working ... the darkness will be lifted. #therapy #psychotherapy #healingjourney #healing #walktogether #digdeep #heal #youareworthit #loveandlight #releasethepain #releasethedarkness #worthit #givingtoyourself #spiritual #spirituality #spiritualgangster #mindfulness #meditation #yoga #om #shanti #peace #namaste

We go through a lot in our lives. Some fabulous exhilarating adventures ... others painful soul breaking pain ... but we live through it all. We breath and keep moving forward. But most of all we learn as the lessons are there for us to embrace, even if they are difficult ones. By using our experience to dig deep and move forward in life we are honouring our pain, our joy, our successes, our failures. Keep breathing ... keep learning. We’ve got this. #learnfromourexperiences #learnfromthepast #learn #letgo #knowbetterdobetter #honouryourself #honouryourjourney #lifejourney #highsandlows #thisislife #spiritual #spirituality #spiritualgangster #loveandlight #mindfulness #meditation #yogalife #yoga #alwaysdigdeep #warrior #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Always ... not as easy as it sounds but vital to our existence. Treating ourselves with great love, kindness and compassion is one of the most powerful things we can do. Once we lovingly embrace our imperfections we find great peace. And we all deserve peace in our lives. #peace #shanti #compassiontoself #selfcompassion #compassion #loveandlight #loveyourself #bekindtoyourself #begentlewithyourself #imperfect #growthmindset #alwaysgrowing #embracingme #mindfulness #mindfullife #meditation #yoga #yogalife #yogaphilosophy #om #namaste

Yoga every day .... and in the warm months this means outdoor yoga!! I flowed through this mornings practice to the soundtrack of the rain ... so beautiful. And no ... I didn’t stay dry lol. These are precious moments .. time to ground, stop and connect to the universe and the nature that surrounds us. Wishing you a Sunday filled much rest and reset moments. #rest #reset #sunday #yoga #yogaeveryday #yogalife #outdooryoga #yogaintherain #naturesmusic #raindrops #connectingtotheuniverse #universalconnection #mindfulness #meditation #spiritual #spiritualgangster #spirituality #om #shanti #peace #namaste

The benefits of inversions are many ... increase circulation, increase immunity, helps prevent illnesses, improves balance, energy and strength ... the list could go on. I also think they help ‘reset’ me to see things from a different perspective. Inversions don’t have to be difficult ... find one that is right for you and practice it ... even if it is for a few moments. A little ends up being a lot. Challenge yourself to something different. #inversions #feetup #feetupfriday #fridayinversion #differentperspective #challengeyourself #yoga #yogaeveryday #yogalife #yogalove #yogalover #spiritual #spiritualgangster #spirituality #om #shanti #peace #namaste @feetup

Grateful for another delicious bounty ... zucchini and oregano!! This one zucchini was enough for zucchini soup (with the fresh oregano), zucchini bread and I froze enough shredded zucchini for two more loaves!!! Zucchini soup is one of my favourites ... so delicious. And the girls are all about the zucchini bread ... this is the reason they wanted to plant zucchini! There really is something about growing your own vegetables, fruits and herbs that make everything taste a little better. #zucchini #zucchinibread #zucchinisoup #oregano #garden #healthyliving #livingofftheland #vegetables #herbs #fromgardentotable #delicious #yummy #homemadesoup #homemadebread #mindful #mindfuleating #grateful #om #shanti #peace #namaste

Fresh raspberries!!! I love the bounty that comes from our raspberry bush. It last all summer long and we are blessed to make so many yummy things with them. Yesterday it was raspberry smoothies and salad! So delicious. #raspberry #raspberriesfordays #raspberrybush #smoothie #salad #yummy #delicious #freshfromthegarden #livingofftheland #garden #organic #fresh #mindful #mindfuleating #grateful #om #shanti #peace #namaste