Yoga Su
Carp, Kanata, Stittsville Ottawa, ON, Canada

Happy Halloween! I taught a Halloween Gentle Yoga class today. Even got some chuckles

It may be Stat holiday today, but I'm teaching today 5:30pm Hatha and 6:45pm Gentle. @beyondyogaott Join me in an air conditioned room, I promise I won't blink an eye if you decide that all you would like to do is Savasana.

When I was about 12 yrs old, a few classmates teased me about my 'thunder thighs', and it's always stuck with me. Even when I look at this photo, my instinct is to delete, before I shrug that thought off. It's funny how words can have such immense impact on a pre-teens self-esteem. Even in my 4th decade, these insecurities creep in, but I've learnt to shut them out, more or less These days, I'm careful to choose my words when speaking to my teenage daughters. I want them to h...ave enough self-worth, to know that they are smart, strong and brave. That they will not be brought down by thoughtless words and actions. I want them to have support of other girls (and boys), people who will raise them up, and to be able to prop others up as well. I want them to grow up to become happy and confident women. . Happy International Women's Day. . . #baddhakonasana variant in balance . #yogaover40 #homepractice #fitover40 #ottawayogi #igyogacommunity #yogachallenge2018 #yogawithsu

The start of each year is a good enough excuse as any to keep track of yoga #progress and keep motivated. It's not about measuring flexibility and strength, but rather about re-commitment to yoga and acknowledging consistency. Lots to choose from, but this has been proof of "Practice and all is coming". I always thought that I would "never" be able grab my foot in this pose, but last year, I decided that I should give up that narrative, and just practice. I did not constantly work at just this specific pose, but pretty consistently focused on spinal mobility and shoulder flexibility. First photo, the one with the yoga strap was taken in March 2017. The other, taken a couple of weeks ago. Fuel for this yoga practitioner's flame

Thanks to Beyond Yoga Studio & Wellness Centre for sharing this photo with me, and Steve from South March Studio Custom Photography for making me look strong.