Thoughts On My Bike

On this Saturday morning I can't believe I have already made tonight's dinner, been to my community garden plot and gone for a bike ride, and it isn't even 10 o'clock yet. I'm an early riser and this morning especially so. I like it though. I do it on purpose. It's the only way I can think of to add hours to my day, and make my days and life, a little longer...

I'm weird I know. But it is absolutely true. Thats how I live.

Heres another video by Andre Dorfman made for a Tanya Davis song. I like these videos. You aren't going to rock out to them, but they are sweet and often give you something to think about. Since I just got in from a glorious bike ride of my own, I thought I'd share. This video struck me as being a tad anti-car. Personally I love my bike, but I also love our cars (my partner and I are V.W. enthusiasts). I think there is a place in the world for both. Adventure and life awaits! Namaste.

it's the weekend again!

Decided to take a little bike ride to Queen E Park last week and it is really so very gorgeous all the year through, and always changing. It is just at Cambie and 33rd. And of course it's free! The views are priceless. The energy, the smells, the prana...the peace.

It's always there for the taking.

I decided to go into the Bloedel Floral Conservatory and it is still as lovely as ever.

And it cost a grand total of $5.35 to get in.

Can't recommend it enough. We've all been there. I'm glad I went again. It's all here in our backyard for the taking. For more info click here

For more pics scroll down. You can also click on any pic to enlarge

Been to VanDusen lately?

My pics really don't even begin to do the place justice. VanDusen Botanical Garden is just so gorgeous all year long (not only during the festival of lights). Spent the afternoon there the other day and wow, it's good for the soul.

This is a really quick post but thought I'd share a little bit to remind you that even with the hustle and bustle of fall, kid's (and educators) going back to school, and just with the all round craziness of life, it's so important to take that time for you. And here on the coast, nature abounds!

Make that date with yourself. Pencil it in. It's the sort of stuff that truly adds years to your life.

The weather is still nice and you don't even need a yoga mat. I spent the afternoon here with the heron in this picture, drinking coffee, smelling the smells, listening to the waterfalls, practicing some yoga on the grass...

Life is just so beautiful but super short. Make the time for yourself. Namaste.

For more info on VanDusen Botanical Gardens click here

Heres the lowdown on classes as of this morning!

So far all classes are a go! And going smashingly well I might add!

*With the exception of Monday Daytime Yoga at Mt.Pleasant.

*Attendance wise it is hurtin' :(

This class is from 1230-200pm in the afternoon and is as cheap as I can make it.The session is from Sept 13 to Dec 13 and costs $132.50 to register which amounts to $10.19 per class.

This class had quite a few teachers in it all summer long, and with school going back it is now lagging behind in attendance unfortunately. Strangely enough these classes get loads of drop ins every class, but reaching the minimum "registration-wise" is needed for them to keep them running.

Wednesday's daytime class is doing better and there is always the option of doubling up and doing the Monday and Wednesday (2 times per week) for a total of $252, which is dirt cheap.

So..I just wanted to put it out there! *If you wanted Monday Daytime yoga to continue, register asap as it may soon be gone. Register in the next 48 hrs if you can.

You can click here to register!

Register and please tell your friends, and let's do it up! ASAP!

*It is a great deal and quite likely the most inexpensive yoga in the lower mainland.

♥namaste yoga friends♥

So it's the last long weekend of the summer...*sniff*

Hope you are having fun! I sure have been. Every single day.

As much as I try and embrace change I do seriously love summer and have struggled with not wanting it to end. However I do know that autumn will be wonderful as well, as it always is!! It will be colourful and vibrant, and well..."moisturizing". haha.Thats one fall promise we all have living here in a rainforest!

I have just been going over my schedule this morning and it is a tad confusing with some fall classes starting up again on certain days, and others on other days.

Heres the run down (as well, you can find my full fall/winter schedule to the right of here).

Mount Pleasant CC

Monday's -Baby & Me Yoga- Sept 13-Dec 13 (1045-1200pm)

Monday's- Daytime Yoga -Sept 13-Dec 13 (1230-200pm)

Wednesday's Daytime yoga-Sept 15-Dec 15 (1230-200pm)

Wednesday's-Prenatal Yoga- Sept 15-Oct 20 (630-745pm) *class is drop-in only Sept 8

The Roundhouse Arts and CC

Tuesday's-Prenatal Yoga- Sept 7-Oct 26 (545-715pm)

Tuesdays-Mixed levels Hatha-Sept 7-Oct 26 (730-900pm)

Thursdays-Baby & Me Yoga-Sept 9-Nov 4 (1230-200pm) *no class Sept 30 due to the yoga conference.

Thursdays-Prenatal Yoga-Sept 9-Nov 4 (545-715pm)

Thursdays-Mixed levels-Sept 9-Nov 4 (730-900pm)

Elsie Roy Kid's Yoga-Oct 14-Dec 3

So if you are headed back to school...have children going back to school...or like me are just coping with the seasons changing, I have yoga classes for you. Daytime. Night time. Afternoon time...

Sweet, delicious, affordable Classical Hatha Yoga.

Lets make the transition to fall smooth and wonderful and as stress free as possible.Looking forward to seeing you on the mat!

Namaste♥

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!

The Ujjayi Sound-- A Guided Practice for Beginners