Ahhh a beautiful sunny morning here in Calgary. So looking forward to my morning coffee (decaf of course) and to our walk. I think if we all had the time to go for a morning walk, the world would be a better place. We seem to discuss and solve all our problems on that walk.
Well, yesterday was Day 6. A very interesting day after a terrible nights sleep. Had a two hour restorative session given to me by one of my colleagues Alana. I can't tell you how good I felt after that session. I felt so rested and clear minded and didn't feel that I hadn't slept the night before.
The afternoon, we spent at Linda's home. Linda is one of our mentors and has a lovely home in the burbs. There we discussed disease states and how to work therapeutically with those with illness.
After a wonderful diner at Linda's where we celebrated Susi's up and coming birthday, Patricia and I headed home for a quiet evening. Since it was very nice out and we were home early we headed for a walk along the Bow river. The rest of the evening was filled with some t.v. and reading.
Now on to Day 7 for a day of learning. Just loving it!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 of the Therapeutic Yoga Certification
It has been a very interesting 3 days here in Calgary. The days have flown by because of the amazing stuff we are learning.
Day 3-diving deeper into the subtle body and breath.
Day 4-posture analysis and practice teaching
Day 5-practice teaching and exploring tight hip flexors in seated position.
Did you know that in most cases what is perceived as being tight hip flexors in seated are not really tight hip flexors at all. What you are actually feeling is the compression of the spine. Have I sparked some interest and you would like to learn more or would like to resolve this in your body? If I have, come see me and I'll show you what's really going on in your body and how you can sit without pain or discomfort in an office chair, on the couch or even on the floor.
Day 3-diving deeper into the subtle body and breath.
Day 4-posture analysis and practice teaching
Day 5-practice teaching and exploring tight hip flexors in seated position.
Did you know that in most cases what is perceived as being tight hip flexors in seated are not really tight hip flexors at all. What you are actually feeling is the compression of the spine. Have I sparked some interest and you would like to learn more or would like to resolve this in your body? If I have, come see me and I'll show you what's really going on in your body and how you can sit without pain or discomfort in an office chair, on the couch or even on the floor.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Day 2-Therapeutic Yoga Certification-
Day 2 began with a cold and wet morning. Although the rain had stopped there was a cool mist in the air, but the dreary morning came to a hault as we stopped in our favourite Starbucks to pick up a hot beverage to have as we weaved our way up and down hills of Calgary to our destination.
Today we studied the movement of breath from pelvic floor to solar plexus and it's effects on pure movement in the body and vise-versa. The breath like the mind is a powerful tool to use as a barometer as to how purely we are functioning.
Puts the phrase "listen to your breath" much more meaning!
Today we studied the movement of breath from pelvic floor to solar plexus and it's effects on pure movement in the body and vise-versa. The breath like the mind is a powerful tool to use as a barometer as to how purely we are functioning.
Puts the phrase "listen to your breath" much more meaning!
Day 1- Core stability, pelvic floor, compensatory patterns
It was a beautiful day here in Calgary yestderday. We set out on our walk up and down the streets of Calgary weaving our way to our course discussing our experiences in yoga therapy. Our training was all about rediscovering the core, the pelvic floor, and compensatory lines in the body. It's amazing what the body does to compensate for lack of functional movement in our bodies and we don't even have a clue that this is happening.
What is core stability and how do you know you have it? It is ease, length, space and freedom.
Can't wait to see what today will bring.
What is core stability and how do you know you have it? It is ease, length, space and freedom.
Can't wait to see what today will bring.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Day 1 of the 3rd installment of Therapeutic Yoga Training in Calgary
I headed out yesterday morning for my 3rd training session in Calgary. 3 of my other teacher colleagues were scheduled to be on the flight as well so I knew I would be with good company. The flight was very nice until we hit some pretty nasty turbulence about 2.5 hours into the flight. Sitting just in the front end of the wing I could see how the plane was bumping around. We were bumping around as well. Remaining focused on the movie I was watching but yet being very conscious of how the plane was being tossed around I could here the engines kick in as the pilot took us to a higher elivation. Yeah...back to a smooth plane ride into Calgary.
Now on to a new adventure as we leave our temperary home to start our 3rd and last installment of our teacher training.
Namaste,
Fortunata
Now on to a new adventure as we leave our temperary home to start our 3rd and last installment of our teacher training.
Namaste,
Fortunata
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