Yoga Saves

Angry? Feeling disconnected? Great little video with Hala Khouri and some at-risk and incarcerated youth in LA. Yoga has helped these young men tap into their inner strength, like who they are, and realize they have choices so they can find some peace and clarity and deal with their anger, trauma and stress. Yoga offers them (and us) tools to find peace in the chaos of life. Yoga is a powerful contributer to social change. It's the high without the drugs. (seriously). Yoga and/or other mindfulness based practices should be taught in every school in the world as far as I am concerned. Couldn't help but share this video. Namaste.

I like to stroll. some pics from today.

Ever find a gift directly in your path like it was meant for you?

I did a few weeks ago, and it was a book. And a wonderful one at that! It's called Start Where You Are, and the author is a Buddhist Nun called Pema Chodron. Pema Chodron is a Tibetan Buddhist. She is a nun for regular folks. You don't have to be a Buddhist to enjoy this book. The book is a guide for compassionate living and coping with the challenges we all face.

I had previously read some of her quotes, and watched a couple of you tube videos, but until now had never read a book of hers. She speaks about how compassion starts with the words, thoughts and actions of every day life. This is a really lovely and wonderful and helpful book. Its practical, insightful and down to earth. I plan on reading more from her now. And when I am finished with this book? I will be returning it to exactly where I found it. The path of an unsuspecting stranger.

It has also inspired me to go through my own bookshelves and donate some books of my own like this. Finding a book in this way made me really happy. It came to me just hours before boarding a plane to visit my family after a long absence. It was a perfect accompaniment for my trip. I'm still using the bookmark it came with. It's simply a piece of paper that says FREE. Namaste.

It's finally here and right outside your door Vancouver...

Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night. ~Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke

I'll never get enough of Michael Stone.

Michael Stone on the Question, How Do I Enter My Life from Toronto Body Mind on Vimeo.

The Easter Bunny is comin' to town!

A Roundhouse Special Event
Sat Apr 23, 9:30am-10:45am (1-3yrs),
11:15am-12:30pm (4-6yrs), 1:00pm-2:15pm (7-9yrs)
Exhibition Hall
Admission: $4/child.
Call 604-713-1800 for more info

Hippity Hoppity down to the Roundhouse for an Easter Egg Hunt. The event will include an egg hunt with arts & crafts activities, a candy bag to take home and a visit from the Easter Bunny! (nudge nudge wink wink)! No need to bring a basket, this will be part of our arts & crafts activities.

Parent’s supervision is required for 1-3yrs session. Pre-registration required, No drop-ins accepted.

I know I'll be there! Hoping to see you as well ;)

Remember to just sit.