Simply put, joyfulness is being filled with happiness, peace, love and a sense of well-being. It is inside us all. It comes from an appreciation for the gift of life and it comes from a sense of feeling loved. But how do we get there? Especially if hardship and trauma are not strangers to us, how can we find joy through life’s challenges? Through yoga I’ve found the tools to embrace the journey and transform pain to move forward, finding… Read More
SWEET SURRENDER
Recently the Body Harmony community lost a long time, loyal and trusty friend. It brings tears, not only because of the loss, but also because of what is unknown for the next world. What does the next world bring? Is there another dimension awaiting all of us? The inevitability of death will eventually bring questions of mortality for each of us, but it is something I have pondered and explored for quite some time. I have come to believe that there… Read More
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda means “life knowledge” or “science of life” and it is a complete system for learning how to bring balance to our bodies and lives. It is rooted in nature’s elements and principles, with solutions to help you align better with nature. This skillful and wholistic way of approaching our habits with food, exercise and energetic flow, is very much a part of yoga and often considered “a sister science”. We are the researchers and individuals tuning in to the… Read More
KARMA SPECIAL
Karma is all about action. Most of us are quite familiar with this Sanskrit word that is derived from kri ‘to do’ and refers to actions of any kind. Within matter, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The karma yoga system believes that everything you do, say or think has an immediate effect on the universe and in you! This reaction generated by the atma’s (spirit’s) use of free will, puts in motion… Read More
MOTHER EARTH DAY
The earth is our mother and we must take care of her. We need her to survive! The theme for Earth Day this year is “Invest in Our Planet”, thus it is so befitting that we take some time in nature, slow down and connect with the world around us to hear her subtle wisdom. What is she sharing with us? What are the underlying patterns and laws of nature? What does she need from us for correct use of… Read More
RETREAT
Intergenerational trauma is real and what is happening in the Ukraine is damaging, on so many levels. But this is not the venue to clear up perceptions about what is real or not, nor to speculate what might be unfolding with this war. What I will say is that the last two years have been a lot… for most of us. Now knowing the strength of spirit that my Ukrainian heritage has to stand up for freedom and democracy, has… Read More
♥️ ECO YOGA RETREAT & CLEANSE IN BC ♥️
What does your heart say? Need some time in nature and with a mindful and caring community? Slow down, listen to your heart and book one of our nurturing retreat options below… Blessings and Namaste, Lori I humbly acknowledge that I live, learn, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples. Spring Yoga Retreat & Cleanse Welcome Spring and join us with this online Yoga Retreat & Cleanse. Cleanse the body with nourishing foods… Read More
SACRED MOMENTS
The recent holidays with family in Peru held some sacred moments and much needed light therapy. We now close 2021 with contentment and optimism for a new year of learning, challenges and commitments. Since our world is changing, we must change with it. International travel has become complicated and expensive. So if you do travel, use efficient modes of transportation and then do your best to conserve water and energy. Do what you can to offset your carbon footprint… Read More
CONSCIOUS CHANGE
It is National Indigenous Peoples Day. With more awareness of how government and religion have shaped the lives of indigenous peoples, I would like to dedicate these words to our First Nations people of Canada. May we find a way to walk with you in the hope of reconciliation and collective healing. With vaccinations rolling out, we can have a new sense of optimism for the coming months ahead. It is a first world choice to vaccinate or not, but we’ll all… Read More
INNER AND OUTER WORLDS
Wow. This is an interesting time of change and uncertainty. The world is watching and waiting for messages that will bring more clarity to a situation that has brought upheaval to many. With the privilege of having electronics we are doing our best to inform ourselves, however, often we spend too much time looking ‘out there’ distracting ourselves from what is most important. This is the time to be honoring mindfulness and our innermost selves, our true selves and then… Read More