some pics of our beloved hood

All my Mt.Pleasant classes resume starting today! Weee!

According to Cliff Arnall, a psychologist with the University of Cardiff in the United Kingdom, there are many factors that make Monday, Jan. 17 the worst day of 2011, but I'm not buyin' it! (and neither should you)!. There are plenty of reasons to smile today!

Todays the day that all my classes at Mt.Pleasant start up again officially! Yay! Its yoga bliss in our glorious neighborhood once again.

All classes are a go, and it's going to be a great session♥

Baby & Me Yoga: Its starts this morning (Mondays 1045-12-ish-generally a little longer) It's going to be very busy this morning. Today is the first day and I'll be there super early to set things up. Please keep in mind that the first class is a little hectic for the very young babies due to sounds in the room. (sometimes really new little babies get a little overly stimulated and extra fussy the first time they are in a room with other baby sounds) But they do chill out by the second class! And thats a guarantee. Don't worry, its all good, and super fun! And by the second class they are lovin' it:)

Prenatal Yoga: Busy as always but with a new bigger room! (right next door to the old room) New session starts Wed at 630. "If you can get there a little early (10 mins) it would be a big help. (if you can't, it's totally cool). It's just that I can't get in there until 615 to set up, and it too is a busy one. Oh, and the waiting list is gone and we've opened up more spaces! And due to the size of the room you can always drop in as well :)

Daytime Yoga (mixed levels hatha) starts again today as well at 1230! (1230-200 Mondays and Wednesdays). You can double up to attend both days and get a huge discount as well. Can't wait to see my regulars today and meet some new folks as well.

To register click here

Remember that at both Mt.Pleasant and The Roundhouse prices are pro rated so as long as theres room you can still register for the class of your choice at a big savings (meaning, the classes missed will of course be deducted from the price)

Ok, I've gotta fly! Giddy UP. See you on the mat xo

I'm having a giveaway!

Wow!! There are only 4 days left in this year! Time just flies! 2011 here we come!!

To help celebrate the arrival of the new year I will be giving away a free 2011 Inner peace prenatal calendar to the first 4 participants that show up to my Prenatal Yoga class at Mt.Pleasant on Jan 5 at 630-745pm. (please note that this particular class is drop-in only).

*For info on my regular class schedule and registration please follow the link on the right hand side of this page.

They are available for purchase and are truly lovely. Proceeds from this calendar go to Shanti Uganda Society. This is an organization that assists and supports women, children and communities in Uganda.

To purchase one click here

Namaste.

Every 5 minutes it seems there's another study touting the effects of yoga..

The most recent one is yoga and happiness ♥

Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine investigated whether yoga or walking made people happier and the answer was Yoga.

People who practiced Yoga 2-3 times per week reported being happier and much less anxious than those who walked for the same length of time. And the science backed them up completely. The yogi's had much higher levels of mood boosting chemicals in their brains too.

Those of us who practice yoga regularly always find these studies entertaining. We feel the effects of our yoga. I'm thrilled that medical science is discovering what we have all known for years (and the ancient yogi's have known for literally thousands of years). It is nice that it can all be confirmed in a lab or by a fMRI machine these days. And it is really lovely the way that yoga is moving more and more into a clinical setting as well. That makes me so very happy as yoga truly is self care of so many levels.

I love my yoga and I do love my walking too. I recommend the best of both worlds. Walk to yoga!

P.S. registration is on for both The Roundhouse and Mt Pleasant classes so let's do it up!

nothing like a fresh dusting ♥

the hood

I was literally running down the street yesterday for the bus when I had to stop in my tracks and pull out the camera. I love this season. It is so moody. The shadows, the colours..anyways thought I'd throw a few pics up.

Cute little commercial for East vanity Parlour

Heres the latest commercial for my favourite little hair place in the world! East Vanity Parlour. Kristi and the gals will beautify you up like never before! It's

located directly across the road from Mount Pleasant CC. Come to Yoga, then walk across the road & get beautified. Feel good AND look good :) I'll actually be in the chair tomorrow and can't wait. I have been putting my head in Kristi's hands for years now. Support your local businesses people! It feels good and you'll look great. I promise:)

www.eastvanityparlour.com

The people have spoken! Again!

The Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre and Mt.Pleasant Community Centre have taken the number 1 and number 2 spots for the "Best Community Centre's in Vancouver" in the Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver 2010 readers choice awards. No surprise to me whatsoever! We are blessed to have many fabulous Community Centre's in this beautiful city of ours (and more sprouting up all the time), but I certainly have a soft spot for the winners. Both of them. I love the staff, the instructors, the programs and of course all the beautiful participants, friends and yoga students I have met over the years. Even if you don't live in either neighborhood, I cannot recommend enough taking a trip to check out these fabulous places. Both are very cool and different from one another.

The Roundhouse is steeped in history and is absolutely stunning. It has the Engine 374 Pavilion and is brimming with cultural events, theatre, dance...it truly is spectacular and worth checking out.

Mt.Pleasant is brand spankin' new. We moved from the old location less than a year ago now and the place is very impressive...It's huge and has a gym, a climbing wall, a fitness centre, outdoor space, a cafe...and it also has a VPL library on site and a child development centre upstairs.

The Roundhouse also picked up the "Best Yoga Downtown" award through the Vancouver Courier "Stars of Vancouver 2010" readers choice awards.

And they both have yoga with me!!

There is something for everyone at both places whether yoga tickles your fancy or not...so come check us out!!!

update on classes ♥

** Mount Pleasant Update* Baby & Me Yoga is full but there is still space to drop in!

**There is Just one spot left in Wednesday evening's Prenatal yoga. This class WILL have a waiting list come Wednesday so if you were thinking of registering I would get on it asap.

All other classes at both Mount Pleasant and The Roundhouse are still accepting registrations! Looking forward to seeing my old friends and meeting many other new ones this week! Yay!

Namaste & Cheers to what's going to be an amazing, blissful, chill, healthful & happy fall ♥

Heads up! Room change!

ahhh..bow pose. one of my faves.

we even have an outdoor patio!

After yesterdays class at Mt.Pleasant I decided to snap a few pics of our incredible new room!

We will be upstairs in Multi 2 starting in the fall and it's official! Both daytime hatha classes and baby & me yoga classes will be up there (and they start up again Monday Sept 13 and Wed Sept 15)!

Registration is on now for all classes at Mt.Pleasant and The Roundhouse so get on it! classes are filling up!

Our old room was gorgeous, lets face it! Mt.Pleasant is brand new and doesn't have a shabby room in the place, but considering these classes are during the day, and there is the construction outside, it made sense to move upstairs and this room is every bit as gorgeous! And it's HUGE! And it is filled with natural light, and greenery out the windows, and get this...it even has an outdoor patio!

And the room is also...(shhhhh...very very quiet!)!

Looking forward to all of my fall classes starting up and to seeing you at yoga!

Prenatal yoga at Mt.Pleasant is drop in only the next 4 weeks...

Prenatal Yoga at Mt.Pleasant is drop-in only the next 4 weeks...(Aug 18, Aug 25, Sept 1 and Sept 8) *$12

The new session begins Wed Sept 15. (Weds from 630-745pm)

New Fall sessions for all classes are about to begin so I can't recommend enough registering. (this class in particular generally has a waiting list so I highly suggest registering).

Prenatal yoga-wise I also have two classes per week at the Roundhouse in Yaletown Tues and Thurs evenings from 545-715pm.

(and of course there is baby & me yoga for after baby arrives at both places as well as Mixed levels classes..) Lot's of affordable yummy yoga for all stages of your life.

Looking forward to seeing you on the mat!

♥ Namaste, xo

Time to register for Fall at Mt.Pleasant!!! Do it.Do it. Do it.

Registration started today for all of my Mt.Pleasant classes so....

Let's do it up!

**And don't forget the Roundhouse, fall registration starts up there soon as well!

(and classes there are ongoing)!**
The RH website is: here
Phone number is 604-713-1800

You can register online, on the phone (or of course in person ;)

All new sessions starting up:

If you have been thinking of revisiting yoga or even if you have never attended a class, these classes are for you. Perfect for beginners or for those who like more of a challenge as well.

* And I might add that these classes are affordable. I do my best to keep my classes as absolutely reasonable as I can get away with. Classes work out to be about $10 a class if you register, and if paying drop-in it's $12.

I really really keep them as low as I possibly can ♥. ॐ. ♥. ॐ. ♥.

So...register away!

(Some classes fill up quickly so I have got to recommend registering).

Mt.Pleasant classes are as listed below: *website is here *phone number is 604-257-3080

-Daytime Yoga (Mixed Levels Hatha) classes 2 classes per week on both Mondays & Wednesdays from -1230-200

-Prenatal Yoga Wednesday evenings 630-745-*this class almost always has a waiting list so register asap!

-Baby & Me Yoga Monday 1045-1200.

The rest of my public schedule is in the right hand column of my blog under "Labels"

Any questions don't hesitate to contact me or either centre :)

Namaste & see you on the mat!

What's happening class wise...

Just a little heads up (heads down if you are expecting haha)!

Of course all classes are a go and doing fantastically well!

Yay! All thanks to you! ♥

Just need to let you know two things:

#1-Mt.Pleasant's Prenatal Yoga wound up having a bit of a waiting list when I arrived this evening so I thought you should know. I freed up a couple of spaces which quickly got filled.

If I can, I will open up a couple more spots, but I will not over-fill this class.

Luckily it's a big beautiful room!

You can stay informed on the status of this class by checking here or going directly to their website.

www.mountpleasantcc.ca

For we all know the nature of Prenatal Yoga...

One by one the mom's drop out...hee hee! (for the most exciting reason of all- they have baby and move on to Baby & Me Yoga!!).

*There is still room in my two other Prenatal Yoga classes at the Roundhouse (Tues & Thursday evenings from 545pm-715pm).

The Roundhouse is a 4 minute Canada Line trip from the Broadway/City hall stop (Broadway @ Cambie St.) to The Roundhouse stop which brings you right there!

#2- Wednesday July 21, Daytime Yoga (again Mt.Pleasant ) there will be a photographer in our class. If you have a problem with this we can figure something out. They will only be there for the first half hour (from 12:30-1:00pm).

*I will be emailing as many of you regulars as I can (and telling you everything I know about this). Feel free to email me regarding this (or anything else of course) anytime at all.

yoginilori@gmail.com

Everything else is just great! Summer is finally here and we are the luckiest people on the planet♥

Namaste & see ya on the mat!

Lori xoxo

It's official! All classes with me are a go ALL summer long!

All my usual classes are happening all summer long!

Let's do it UP!

Me + you ♥

Registration is on-going (or feel free to drop in!)

Happy summer every body!

All new sessions begin this week, starting today!

*my schedule is to the right of here, down below (and in caps)

East Vanity Parlour

Lets face it "yogi or not" we all like to get pampered once in a while (and yes we like to look good too!)

I am not your typical girl in a lot of ways. I'm not a big fan of shopping and honestly, I used to dread going to the salon. I have been colouring my hair for what feels like a million years. (since 1978 actually. wow...it really has been a million years!)

I always enjoyed flippin' through the fashion magazines at salons, but honestly couldn't wait til it was over so I could get home and 're-do' my hair before heading out and doing something fun.

Finally nearly 6 years ago. (My 40th birthday to be exact) my boyfriend took me to meet Kristi. Kristi Johanson. Kristi is the sweetest, kindest, funniest...and most talented hair gal out there! And she's a wicked burlesque performer and musician to boot! (a.k.a. Camero Luvroc & The New Black)

East Vanity Parlour is a super fun and chill little beauty parlour located right here in our amazing hood.

Kristi and the gals (who are all equally cool and incredibly talented) will fix you up and beautify you any old time you like. Any old way you like! I'm talking guys, gals, colour, cuts. Updo's....Literally everything and anything you like. Whatever the occassion.

And you'll have fun! (I have never gone to get my hair done so much in my life since Kristi opened her shop!) Even when my hair doesn't need to be done. haha! I can't stay away!

Anyhow...I thought I'd include this little promo video (bottom of page) that somebody made for EVP because I find it adorable. Keep in mind though that there is no smoking or drinking on the premisis and this is just a promo. But yes, they are all that cute! That cute and then some!

Lot's of guys frequent this place as well. It's not just for gals.

I love Kristi.

I love my hair.

and I love the fun.. the atmosphere..the harmless gossip.. and all the hair tips I get every single time I go. And you will too!

East Vanity Parlour is located directly across the street from Mt.Pleasant Community Centre at 46 Kingsway Av. To make an appointment the number is 604-637-1122.

Change is inevitable and constant. It's all good.

Ahhh...the old Mt.Pleasant CC.

I rode my bike past there yesterday, and that extremely well used community centre is now a pile of rubble.

I couldn't help but reminisce about all the classes I taught there or the many mom & baby picnic's I held on those grounds in the past half dozen years. Many good times.