february pose: dolphin

How to do it:

1. Begin on all fours. Lower onto your forearms. Grab opposite elbows to measure up the distance, then interlace your hands in front of you.
2. Make sure your elbows stay shoulder width apart.
3. Start to curl your toes under, lifting your knees off the floor. Straighten your legs and walk your feet in a bit closer towards your face.
4. Press your forearms into the floor, lengthen the spine and pull your shoulders away from your ears.
5. Let your head hang from the floor, no pressure in the neck.

Stay for 10-15 breaths, then drop your knees and rest in child's pose.

Benefits:

• Strengthens the core, arms and legs
• Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue
• Improves digestion 

pura vida

missing CR...

january pose : side plank

Vasisthasana

How to do it:

1. Start in plank pose, bringing your shoulders over your wrists. Bring your feet together and start to shift your weight into your right hand and roll onto the outer edge of your right foot (stacking your feet). *You may also put one foot in front of the other, or step your left foot forward halfway up your mat for modification.
2. Bring your left hand to your left hip for balance. Lift and open your chest. Once your stable reach your top arm up.
3. Shift your gaze up to your extended hand. Avoid sinking in your hips, stay strong in your body and lift up through your right hip.

Stay for 5-10 breaths then slowly push back to downward dog for a breath and repeat on the left side

Benefits: 

• Strengthens the core, arms and legs
• Improves sense of balance
• Stretches the side body, wrists and legs  

Vancouver Bliss

I had the honour and privilege to be one of 70 people chosen to go to Vancouver to represent on behalf of the ambassador team for the Vaughan Mills store.  It was the most insane 3 days of my life..in a good way ;) 

From the moment I landed, we took a cab straight to head office, grabbed a quick bite to eat, then hopped on a bus en route to Grouse Mountain! Literally changing on the bus, and climbing over 4000ft high for an hour and 30mins! I couldn’t have done it without the amazing people by my side. I then checked into the hotel, met my roommate (Holly, you were a blast!), then had a great meal getting to know each other ;) 

After Day 1 was complete, now it was for the fun to begin! 530am wake up, yoga class, then hearing from amazing people who have shaped how lululemon is today.  To be in the presence of such inspiring people, not to mention elite athletes was truly a gift.

The highlight of the trip was creating our vision and goals. This way an eye opener for me! We all have the power to create possibilities for ourselves and I needed that push to help me realize. What I am best in the world at is teaching children! My passion and driving force is creating possibilities for these future mentors as well as for everyone around me.

My declaration in life: I am a playful and personable yogini, through my practice I am passionate, powerful, patient and positive in everything I do! (lots of P's!) 

Thank you lululemon for believing in me and seeing the potential in all of us. We all can provide greatness in this world. Sky is the limit and it’s just the beginning…

Kicking off our boots and spreading our hearts!

Trish Stratus and Team Stratusphere had the pleasure to lead two mega yoga sessions at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival in Bowmanville, On. This first annual festival was all about Country Music, and lots of it! With special guests such as Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock and Carrie Underwood to name a few, we sprinkled a little bit of Stratusfaction to the mix! Who would have thought that yoga and country go together? After all, why not get your stretch on before the main acts hit the stage! Despite the rainy weather, there was something for everyone: from a petting zoo, mechanical bull rides, line dancing lessons to fake tattoos, funnel cakes and more, what’s not to enjoy?!

Once we hit the stage, country fans got a taste of Stratusphere Yoga – a hybrid yoga class combined with strength training movements. When asked, “you guys want to get your sweat on or zen on?” the crowd cheered ‘sweat’ and we gave them just that!! I think we left our mark and got everyone sporting the fitgloves to show off their gun show.

We got the all-star treatment, which I think it’s fair to say, I can get used to this…

Stay tuned for more exciting events!

Yoga & Concerts in the Park!

Join me as I guide you through a yoga class to the music of QUEEN! Come celebrate Vaughan Concerts in the Park July 10th at 6pm! Enjoy this complimentary class followed by a special rock concert to tribute Queen. See you there :)

Chancellor District Park
430 Chancellor Drive in Woodbridge

the seven steps to happiness

apply this to life & yoga...

1. THINK LESS, FEEL MORE

2. FROWN LESS, SMILE MORE

3. TALK LESS, LISTEN MORE

4. JUDGE LESS, ACCEPT MORE

5. WATCH LESS, DO MORE

6. COMPLAIN LESS, APPRECIATE MORE

7. FEAR LESS, LOVE MORE

source: http://beyondtheopposites.com/2012/03/24/7-steps-to-happiness/