Reason 9 of 15 why YOU should come to Portugal with me
The evening of Day 4 we are going DANCING! First, we’ll have dinner in the village of Afife at Restaurante Mariana and then, we’ll travel to the village of Areosa to take Folklore Dance Lessons […]
Reason 8 of 15 why YOU should come to Portugal with me
Our first day trip is to Geres National Park. At the park, we’ll do a circular walk along “the paths of bread and faith”. This is a wonderful hike through watermills, corn fields, traditional houses […]
Do You, or Someone You Know, Need to Sleep Better?
This is the print poster for our upcoming workshop. The links might not work on the poster itself. Try CLICKING HERE instead.
A New Year Practice
Several of my Nova Scotia students asked that I give them a little practice to help them keep motivated and so, I did! Check out my not-so-professional-but-hopefully-to-be-improved-upon practice that I made for them, and posted […]
Summer time, and the livin’ is easy…
Time for yoga HUBBARDS SAILING CLUB #215 Hwy 329 GENTLE YOGA For beginners and those who want to return to the basics. Wednesday mornings 8:30am – 9:45am July 19th – Sept 6th 8 week […]
Yoga for Better Sleep Workshop (Because we all need more zzzzzzzs)
Educational Workshop @ Hubbards Chiropractic May 27 (11-1am) and June 22 (7-9pm) This is a two-part (optional) workshop to explore how yoga, meditation, and nutrition can help you get the sleep you want and need. […]
… So that I can Move
Anne comes to my yoga flow class on Wednesday nights without fail. She moans a bit when we do some “flexy, flexy postures,” as I call those that put our bodies into positions that call […]
Self-Compassion
The past three weeks have had me sitting in front of the computer trying to write a piece for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature. My “day job” of being a university teacher means that […]
One Dish Wonder – Mexican Quinoa and Bean Salad Stir Fry
Many thanks to one of my students, Dawn, I know what I’ll be making for our traditional “Mexican Monday” meal. Having a planned menu, and an easy one throughout the week at least, makes for […]
Yogassage Workshop
Ahhhhh, what a weekend. I spent Friday evening and all day Saturday working with the wonderful Kelly Donald of Moksha Halifax and four other wonderful yoga teachers. We spent the time learning how to integrate […]
Insipiration
Anne turned 73 earlier this month, and here she is, joking and foolin’ around before class at the Hubbards Sailing Club. She laughs at herself, and at me, and finds yoga a nice balance to […]
Mindfulness at Halifax Public Library
Certainly you’ve heard people talk about being mindful. Mindful eating, mindful talk, mindful walk. What does it all mean? On a basic level it means paying attention to what is happening right here, right now. […]