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  • Face, Jaw, Neck, Shoulders, Hips - Restorative (Sept 10)

    We do restorative and de-stressing practices for the face, jaw, neck, shoulders and ending with hips.

  • Feb 17: Honey Bee Breath 21x + Neck Tension

    This set begins with the auspicious number 21 with sound. The 'mmm" of the AUM, bhramari breath with neck releases and one AUM = 21 sets of sound. We also focus on extending the exhale to reduce stress.

  • The Story of Breath: Day Three

    Class overview:

    - Today is robust in conversation around the human nervous system. If you're new to breath practices, "nerve cleansing" is a term referenced throughout much of yogic literature (old and new). Pranayama can help or hinder us depending upon where we're at emotionally or physically:...

  • Sept 28: Self-Healing Breath Set: Focus Head/Neck/Helpful for Old Head Injuries

    I've had a concussion before and symptoms sometimes pop up and create stress in the body and soul as a result. I feel for you if this is the case. We begin with ujjayi breath with a focus on one hand on the belly, one hand on the head to make a cranial-belly connection, to clear the energy "grid"...

  • Feb 27: Serotonin & "Gut-Brain" Breathwork (34 min)

    This intermediate breath practice begins with a brief education on serotonin and a research piece on Wim Hof breath. Expect the physiological sigh, "stomach pumping" breath and a variation of Wim Hof style breath x 4. This is great for low energy, depressed mood and helps elevate dopamine / sero...

  • Moving Excessive Tamas: Depression, Sadness & Overwhelm

    Tamasic energy (heaviness) and working WITH it rather than against it - is key. A messy version of you is perfectly welcome here! This class was filmed in the thick of all the global chaos and I was noticing a lot of my friends and students were feeling overwhelmed and depressed. I hope this help...

  • Advanced Kriya for Mood, Immunity, Inner Sun (Nov 18)

    This is advanced in the sense that we do 108 bellows breaths - which may not be suitable for beginners or if you are experiencing anxiety in your body. This is excellent for depression, low moods, the end of a cold and is said to build immunity and fortitude for the winter season.

  • Unedited Guest Speaker Series: Men's Mental Health & the"Paradise Paradox"

    Please note Bode Miller's trailer did not share properly and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfKvJScZJDg

    Chad Chomlack is a former Whistler, BC resident and professional action sport photographer. He has shifted over the years mentoring young men and innately is the cooles...

  • Sun (Surya) Kriya Breathwork (30 min)

    This is one of my faves! It is energizing, positive-forward breath with the energy of the sun for lethargy, depression, tension and brain fog.

  • Kriya to Elevate + Brain Health & Depression

    A brief chat on the brain, neruons and glial health in the brain.

  • 4-7-8 Happy Breath + Sudarshan Kriya (30 min)

    We begin with 4-7-8 breath + Sudarshan Kriya. This is an excellent set for those of you with anxiety, depression and is said to be helpful with PTSD.

  • Sun Kriya (Dec 13)

    Surya Kriya = Sunshine kriya. Great for end of colds, flus, low energy, depression.... enjoy!

  • TOP FIVE FAVE PRANAYAMA 4. SUDARSHAN KRIYA (Dec 2)

    A brief 5 min talk on attentional bias and the efficacy of this breath set. (Research that has been done). Has been reported as an excellent breath set for anxiety, PTSD and depression.

  • March 15: Spring Forward Breath Set

    We lost an hour of sleep! Studies show during this week that typically crime rates are higher, court sentencing is higher, divorces and break ups are higher as well as depression and low moods..all because of our precious sleep! This is a good breath set that can be done even if done in your bed....

  • Feb 25: Thyroid Health Kriya

    This is an intense kriya for the neck and thyroid gland in particular. There are studies that show a direct impact of pranayama and asana on regulating the thyroid gland, responsible for many things in our body like metabolism and overall health. See your homeopath or doctor about getting a blood...

  • Feb 3: Intense Pranayama (More advanced, not for beginners)

    This is a busy and active pranayama set. There are ten parts to that are said to align with the "ten bodies" of our human experience. It is not a calming set while doing it, but will create a ripple of calm for your day. Expect a lot of bhastrika or bellows breaths - that quickly oxygenate the bo...

  • Full Moon Elevation Breath (30 min)

    Today's breath practice is action-packed kriya with a bit of stretch. It is excellent for feeling low, depressed, sad or requiring a wake-up!

  • High Vibe Breath (30 min) Kundalini Set #3

    This is a high energy set - great if you're feel low in energy or depressed.

  • Jan 7: Beta Brainwave Heart & Breath Work

    Our analyzing brain is the worst place to drop into when we are craving love, resolve, a solution that requires faith and time. When we are in high-beta brainwaves, overthinking, it looks like messy scribbles on a piece of paper. When we are overly-analytical, judgemental, fearful, critical - th...

  • Move Depressive Winter Heaviness (Breathwork 30 min)

    I mention briefly how important WATER is for our brains - let's move heavy winter rainy, snowy blue energy towards lightness. The biology behind the lack of sunshine vibes :).

  • 1. Surya Kriya: A Remedy for end of a Cold/Flu, Break-Up or the Blues!

    This is my favourite for when I'm feeling low in energy because it works! This can be done from your bed if you're at the end of a cold/flu or down and out. It is also helpful for jet lag and any depressive energy as it builds mental fortitude and preps for meditation.

    The "Sat Nam" mantra is i...