Sacred Mountain Yoga

The hardest part of being on bedrest is missing these moments. I had so much guilt not being abole to see her. Luckily for me my sister cat @rickiestricki is taking care of her while I'm in recovery. The amazing news is that since we've started using the VR and sharing our progress, more and more people are starting to look into and purchase these devices to help others with disabilties around the world!... I love you mama. I'll be back soon! #caregiver #caregiversupport #caregiverlife #vrset #oculusquest2 #virtualreality #virtualrealityworld #byefornow #yogaforlife #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #dailypractice #chairyogaandmobility

I shot this video I think for 5 hours after surgery on Friday. So many people have emailed, texted and called. Im grateful for the people who have come to keep company and bring me food. I'm so grateful for all of the prayers. It's really helped me a lot and it has strengthened my belief in the power of prayer ... I still have a long way to go but I know I'll get there. Take care of yourselves and don't be afraid to ask people for their prayers when you need it It helps and it works :) See you soon #randomtalkingvideo #postsurgerythoughts #practicewhatyouteach #pray #gratefulheart #grateful #yogateacher #yogatherapist #liveyourpurpose #liveyourpractice #torontoyogi #powerofprayer #thankyou #healwithyoga #wellnesscoach #wellnesscoach #roadtorecovery

Pretty cool. It's been 4 years since I've offically been living pain free. This was a great reminder. Never give up and do whatever it takes to create a life worth living!... #randomtalkingvideo #byefornow #yogaforlife #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #movementismedicine #stayactive #dailypractice #linkinbio #chairyogaandmobility #chairyoga #functionaltraining #functionalyogaandmobility #liveyourpurpose #liveyourpractice #moveyourbody #healwithyoga #torontoyoga #virtualstudio #chronicpainrelief #chronicpainrecovery #painrelief #nevergiveup

Clubbell Shoulder drills This is one of my favourite exercises for working shoulders and building stability around the joints. Back when I was struggling with #chronicpain I dreamed of being able to lift anything without pain and re-injury.... It took me along time to heal, approximately a decade. But, I did it... I rebuilt my body using #clubbellyoga and #flowfit training protocols. Now I’m training some of my most dedicated clients to do the same. Unfortunately, I’m not taking in new coaching clients for a while but if you’re interested in getting started, you can check out the KINYOGA 101 link in my bio. That’s the full online course created by my coach @summerhuntington. She’s the ! #clubbellathletics #strengthandconditioning #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #shoulderstrength #shouldermobility #healwithyoga #yogateacher #torontoyogi #torontoyoga #chronicpainwarrior #movementformentalhealth #liveyourpractice #liveyourpurpose #healingisaprocess #healingispossible

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Hey everyone! Well, today is the day that I will be offically taking my little leave of absence. You'll be seeing videos and content coming out over the next week or so that I pre- posted using magic ... Thank you to everyone who texed, emailed and dm'd me prayers and well wishes! It truly means alot. I hope to be back to my live stream classes in early March, but for now you can practice with me online with Uplift and Unwind your daily dose of movment and meditation. The link is below. https://smyoga-virtual-studio.teachable.com/p/uplift-unwind (use code SAVE50 at checkout for $50 off) I will reply to ALL my comments in about a week or so. So please don't think I'm ignoring you. I'm waiting until my medical haze wears off : ) Have a great few weeks. Keep practcoing and movmeing your body! And maybe throw in some extra movment for me P.s. I also set up a link to the live session recordings of our Chair Yoga & Mobilty class from January. Use HALFOFF at checkout to save some cash. smyoga-virtual-studio.teachable.com/p/chair-yoga-mobility-j Bye for now, #randomtalkingvideo #byefornow #yogaforlife #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #movementismedicine #stayactive #dailypractice #linkinbio #chairyogaandmobility #chairyoga #functionaltraining #functionalyogaandmobility #liveyourpurpose #liveyourpractice #moveyourbody #healwithyoga #torontoyoga #virtualstudio

Thoughts on living with depression. (Sorry I'm about to blow-dry my hair and this needed to be said ) I've been diving into the work of Robert Sapolsky.... I posted a video of his on my Facebook page. He says that major depression is a biochemical disorder with a genetic component and early experience influences it...it is devastating, widely common, worldwide and incredibly pervasive. He covers what the biology and psychology is in depression. What I have found in my years of being open about this is that people are very dismissive. They say things like "its all in your head" " just snap out of it" or "just be happy" like, I'm sorry I haven't tried that!? It sucks but I'm glad the dialog is changing. I hope to shed light for those that are suffering that help is possible. I'm living proof. Depression isn't sinple sadness. It's a real disease that permeates the whole person's life and being. It comes with a high risk of suicide and it sucks So seriously, if this is you, stop telling people to snap out of it! If you do, you're being an ignorant dick...thats all. Good day #randomtalkingvideo #depressionrelief #depressionhelp #depressionrecovery #suicidalideation #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogaforhealth #movementformentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #bodydysmorphia #realtalk #torontoyogi #torontoyoga

Morning movement ... Pitch & surge flow Pitch= moving the spine into flexion and extension Surge: moving the body forward & back relative to your starting p...osition ... cat/ cow cow/ child’s pose child’s pose to cobra flow circling downward dog up dog- chaturanga- downdog rest ... Music: alive @iksonofficial ... #functionalyogaandmobility #movementmedicine #yogateacher #yogatherapist #torontoyogi #torontoyoga #wellnesscoach See more

This is a great talk on depression. It's long and extensive, but super informative and helps to understand the neurobiology of depressed people like myself.

Just wrapped up filming a bunch of new classes for my Chair Yoga clients & preparing to be off teaching for a while. One of the things I'm doing to avoid catastrophizing is to cultivate "present moment awareness". That might be focusing on my breath and some movments, or streching my legs like I'm doing here. And just being with the sensations as they arise. Continuing to work through my giant list of things to complete in the next two days. ... Stay present and stay focued #randomtalkingvideo #chairyogaandmobility #chairyogaonline #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #liveyourpractice #liveyourpurpose #behindthescenes #staypositive #staypresent #livingmeditation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #calmbeforethestorm #torontoyoga #torontoyogi #wellnessjourney #wellnesscoach #healwithyoga

Simple solutions for sore bodies. Never underestimate how good your body can feel after simple self massage. It doesn't fix all ailments but it does allow you to relax and release the tension that comes with daily living. ... Sundays I take my time and just breathe with it, Moving intuitively without an agenda or set training protocols. This practice is cool to explore because it reveals things about your body, the stiffness you feel and how your body is connected. Today I rolled the whole backside of my body, including my glutes and legs. I followed it up with simple lying twists, then some dynamic hip and hamstring stretches. It made me feel great! Like a load got taken off my back...especially after recovering from a small neck spasm this week. #personalpractice #painrelief #yogatherapy #yogateacher #yogatherapist #healwithyoga #healthyaging #neckpainrelief #backpain #liveyourpurpose #liveyourpractice #practicewhatyouteach #movementtherapy #functionalyogaandmobility #selfmassage #selfcare #sundayvibes