Posted By Katrina Ariel On September 19th, 2011
Shine fearlessly as who you are. Truth is yours to experience and live.
Okay, Kamloops yoga enthusiasts, I have some WONDERFUL news for you!
But first…
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Thursday Night Yoga and Celebrating the Equinox
Thursday Evening Class Starts This Week!
I’m excited to finally be offering an evening yoga class again, and in such a beautiful place! Please join me for the Grand Opening this Thursday night!
Thursday Anusara® Yoga with Katrina from 5:30-6:45pm at St. Andrews (159 Seymour St on the corner of 2nd and Seymour)
-Bring your own mat, blanket, and blocks if you need them
-Bring your friends! Beginners most welcome.
Special Grand Opening Discount for 10 Class Cards: $120 plus HST ($134.40 total, regularly $145.60. Cash or cheque only please.)
Autumn Equinox Celebration: Mantra and Meditation Night
This tree is massive! The trunk is about 8 feet wide.
Wow! Get ready for an incredible night in the truly magnificent acoustics of St. Andrews. Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On June 23rd, 2011
What happens when someone gains insight and understanding into the mysteries of Life?
They become deeply loving and peaceful; the embodiment of bliss. They serve from the heart and change the world around them for the better.
Who comes to mind when you think of an “Enlightened Being?” Buddha, Jesus, Mother Theresa, Krishna, Gandhi? Maybe your Grandmother… I don’t know. 
Though you and I may not yet have reached Nirvana, we do get moments where the spark of Spirit is so clear that we get a ‘hit’ of the enlightened state. We float in a sense of highest joy when this happens.
Our natural, whole, highest state is this pure bliss. The trick is finding it while balancing all of the events, distractions and responsibilities of life. Yoga helps us do this.
Each time you come to your mat with a willingness to connect to your heart you have a chance to tap into that source of bliss. Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On May 2nd, 2011
Sunday May 15
11:00-1:00 and 2:30-4:30
What it is:
Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something you’re doing isn’t working, but how do you change if you’re not sure what that is or what to do about it?
This workshop is your chance to learn how to align to and simple techniques you can do anywhere to make all the difference in how your body feels.
What You’ll Get:
- Clear instruction that helps you discover the patterns of misalignment in your body that cause discomfort
- How to align in ways that change those patterns
- Simple stretches you can do anywhere to bring relief
Bonus poses for immune boosting and hormone balancing Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On April 11th, 2011
Earth Day is coming up on Friday, April 22nd, and we’ll be gathering to celebrate it in a very special Music, Mantra and Meditation night.
Details: Music, Mantra, and Meditation Gathering for the Earth (on a Waning Moon)
Friday April 22nd
7:00-9:00 pm
Let’s Move Studio in Kamloops, BC
By Donation (Suggested donation is $15, but please just give what you can)
The Earth Celebration will include:
Diving into DEEP Peace. Om Shanti mantra meditation- Guided Earth Healing meditation
- Ocean Blessing
- Drumming (Bring your drums, rattles and shakers!)
- Singing by Katrina and with the group
- Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On January 22nd, 2011
Restorative Yoga is one of the most nurturing and healing practices.
In my Monday morning Kamloops yoga class, I teach a blend of active asana (focusing on hip openers) and restorative yoga, creating a meditative state and environment in which the body can go into deep healing and return to your natural pulsation.
If you don’t live in Kamloops or aren’t able to come to my class, this article can help you discover the bliss of Restorative Yoga.
I’ve included a Restorative Yoga Practice for you at the end of this article. This is a great way to get in some nurturing and healing time with yourself. You can do all or part of this practice, so it is adaptable as time allows. Even just one of these poses can be incredibly helpful.
Feel free to print it out and take it to your mat!
Some of the benefits of Restorative Yoga include:
- It’s a superb way to de-stress
- It allows you to rest while still creating space in your body Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On January 20th, 2011
Sometimes yoga is less about ‘doing’ and more about ‘listening’. Let me explain…
Every day is different, and your body is an amazingly complex beauty that is always communicating with you.
What was appropriate yesterday might not be what you need today, so it’s important to check in and take notice, rather than plowing ahead with your plan regardless of what signals you’re getting from your body.
Right now, in the cold, dark days of a Canadian winter, my body is telling me that it’s tired. Two days ago I was on fire and had tons of energy, but there have been quite a few days lately where I’ve needed to modify what I’ve wanted to do with myself.
Now, if you’re feeling tired sometimes just resting isn’t the best thing. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need, but if it’s all you want to do then often what you need to balance is actually some exercise to get more energy. Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On November 30th, 2010
We have, as a society, done a smashing job of stressing ourselves out. Don’t you think?
How often have you felt the anxiety of overwhelm, or a desire to retreat into a cave until all the things-that-must-be-done magically take care of themselves?
Ask any doctor, Western or otherwise, and they’ll tell you that stress influences all disease. It may be the only thing they agree on, but health practitioners recognize the danger this pressure poses to the balance of the human body.
Okay, so you know this already. Good. That means you are in the position to do something about it. Seeing as you’re reading this in a magazine dedicated to yoga, you probably already know how good yoga and meditation are for relieving stress and anxiety.
But I’ll let you in on a deeper knowing… The most profound healing occurs when you re-connect with your own natural pulsation. This is why yoga and meditation work so well.
This example might help you understand better. Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On November 23rd, 2010
By being my student, you not only give me a chance to share my skills and my interests with you, but you also encourage me to deepen my own wisdom.
Thank you. Each of you.
This is for you.
Kamloops Yoga Student Spotlight
(Cue announcer voice.)
And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, there are a few select students I want to shine the spotlight on for a moment of recognition and gratitude. Though I can not name you all, let the celebration of Charlotte, Jo-Anne, Elizabeth, and Brenda be a representation of my celebration of everyone.
(Normal voice may now resume. In case you were wondering.)
These women have been with me from my very first yoga class where they and the other ten students actually gave me a most touching surprise applause at the end! What a welcome as a first time teacher! They have supported my growth, personally and professionally, and cheered me on the whole way.
Let me introduce Charlotte. She’s fire and laughter, nearer 60 than 50, and legendary in my Yoga Boot Camp. By the time I say “Go for a lap” she’s gone, and pretty hard to catch. I want to be like her when I have silver in my hair – that’s shiny silver for FAST, y’all. Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On October 19th, 2010
Weekly Prizes for Yoga and Fitness Super Students!
Okay, I have to tell you, I’m overjoyed at the generosity of this community. I’ve been asking local Kamloops business owners if they want to donate prizes to encourage my Yoga and Yoga Boot Camp students, and the response has been amazing!
Read about the winners here: Kamloops Yoga Prize Winners
What is Kamloops Local Business Love?
Basically it’s a way to raise awareness of the richness and creativity of this community. Each week I’ll be drawing TWO prizes (one for my yoga class students, and one for my Yoga Fitness Boot Camp students).
Every prize has been given freely by the wonderful people of Kamloops who are dedicated to serving you with their passions and talents. I am grateful to LOVE my own work, and so inspired to be surrounded by lots of other people who work hard to live their dreams.
Find out more about these local businesses in the Prize section below, and please go try them out if you’re drawn to them – no need to wait till you win the prize to go.
Also – if you’re a local business owner and would like to participate, please contact me.
How Do You Win?
Every time you come to yoga class or show up early in the morning for Yoga Boot Camp, make sure to put your name in the Super Student Bag. I’ll draw the prizes each Friday and post the winners here. (You’ll also be contacted directly if you’ve won a prize.)
The more often you come to class, the more chances you have of your name being drawn. I’ll keep all the names in the bag for the entire month’s draw, and then start over in the next month.
If you’ve never been to my yoga classes, you can start as a beginner at any time. Read more…
Posted By Katrina Ariel On September 15th, 2010
The changing of the seasons often brings with it a cold and flu shakedown. So many people get taken out by these bugs – in fact, I’m just getting over one – but I’m getting over it in record time.
So I thought I’d put together some tips for strengthening the immune system, as they seem to be working quite well for me.
It’s nice to have a lot of tips in one place like this so you can just take the info and apply it to your health. Feel free to add your own ideas as a comment below.
3 Things To Stay Away From When You’re Sick
- Refined Sugar. I say refined because most fresh fruit is helpful, but other sugars are not. Sugar feeds the bad bacteria that you don’t want, and generally makes it harder for your body to get well quick.
- Dairy. Milk products increase the amount of mucus in your system. And, let’s be blunt here, it’s amazing how much snot the body is capable of producing. You don’t want to add to that do you?
- Bread and flour products. Gluten also adds to mucus production, as well as gumming up other systems. Avoiding gluten helps your body cleanse whatever it doesn’t need out of your system.
You basically want to go on a mild cleanse when you’re fighting illness. The cleaner you feed your body the better. That means staying away from heavy and processed foods.
When your system is clear, it can do its job easier. If you’re trying to digest a big meal (especially one heavy with meat), you’re taking resources away from your immune system. Give your body only nourishing foods, and you’ll have a much easier time healing.
Things To Include In Your “Get Well Now” Regime Read more…
