Category: Yoga and Community

Vacation? What is that?

Christina Souza Ma
That is what my three-year old asked me the other day when I told him that we were finally going to take a vacation together. I realized at that moment that in the three years of his life we had never taken a vacation. It’s actually been three and a half years since I’ve taken a break from work. (more…)
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Why Are You Bending Funny?

Francesca Silva
We’ve been having a wonderful time with our friends and their two children from Edmonton. It’s their first visit here, so we’ve had fun spending time with them and showing them around our beautiful city – even the weather has been cooperating with our sightseeing expeditions. (more…)
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Easter Bunny Time!

Francesca Silva
Every year, my husband and I have family and friends over for Easter lunch, which has always been followed by an Easter egg hunt and a piñata for the kids. All kids are welcome, including ones from our neighbourhood, who miraculously seem to know the right time to show up at our doorstep. (more…)
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Aching for My Yoga Fix

Christina Souza Ma
It’s been weeks now since I have been able to do my daily Yoga with the team. I miss it so much, but I have had to forgo the physical during this time of healing. I have done very subtle poses, such as neck, shoulders, eyes and a little inversion, but other than that, the body has not wanted to flow. The coughing has become much too aggressive and...
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Working through the Pain

Francesca Silva
So am I enjoying my twice-weekly workouts with my personal trainer? Hmmmm…“enjoying” may be a bit of a stretch (if you’ll pardon the pun) but at least my body’s starting to feel the benefits. I’m fine when I’m exercising – but the day after that? Those aches and pains…oh my. A couple of sessions ago, I told Paula I was convinced that one of the requirements of being...
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Taking the Time to Heal

Christina Souza Ma
It’s been quite a journey these past three months. I still cannot believe what we were able to accomplish in such a short time. First we had the Virtual World Yoga Conference in February. Then last Thursday we held the Encore Event, which was only for a day. (more…)
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Neti Pot-less!

Francesca Silva
I have a confession to make. You know how proud I was of myself because I was doing really well with my Neti Pot? Well, pride obviously comes before a fall because a few weeks ago I stopped my nightly cleansing ritual. (more…)
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