Sunday, July 9, 2017

THE TRIPLE GODDESS PANT ~ Coming Soon to Kickstarter....

BIG NEWS! I'm in the fashion business! After years of searching and searching for a comfortable and stylish pair of pants, I finally decided to make my own...introducing THE TRIPLE GODDESS PANT.....




The Triple Goddess Pant is a super stylish and comfortable wide legged pant ethically made from medium weight organic cotton French terry in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia Canada. 
The pants feature an organic cotton/lycra blend fold over waistband that moves and stretches when you do, no matter what time of the month, or phase of life you're in. Let's face it, women expand and contract quicker than the phases of the moon, and these pants will fit you no matter what (and that includes during pregnancy.)
The Triple Goddess Pant is the perfect basic pant that works when you're on the town, or down dogging it in the yoga studio. Layer it up, dress it up, dress it down - heck you can even sleep in it. The ONLY pant you'll ever need.


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Thursday, June 22, 2017

DO YOGA WITH ME...in your own home!

I've posted a couple of new yoga videos on You Tube that I thought you might like to check out. You can practice with me in the comfort of your own home, anytime you want! Sat Nam




Wednesday, May 31, 2017

WHO ARE YOU?

     I am, I AM

     When we ask ourselves who we are, our habit may be to identify with our physical bodies, the jobs we have, the car we drive, and all the roles we take on in this life (wife, mother, daughter etc.) Yet none of these things are permanent - the body ages and will die, the material possessions we own will break down and rust, and the roles we play evolve and often cease to exist as well. The outer world is always changing, and therefore it is not real. Yet there is a part of us that has always been, that will never die, and will never change - this is our Higher Self - our Infinite identity that is Divine, that is God ~ and God is Love. As yogis, we train our minds to identify with this aspect of ourselves in order to live life from a place of authenticity. 
     In order to cultivate a connection to our true identity, it is important to embrace it completely and OWN it! The way to own our true identity is by refining our self concept and ALIGN WITH THE DIVINE - the real, unchanging, and sacred part of us. Everytime we use the words I AM, it is important to be conscious of what words we choose to place afterwards. All too often we use words that separate us from our creative source and our true identity. For example, "I am fat" or "I am unlovable" or "I am stupid". That which we tell ourselves becomes our reality. 
     Now is the time to practice a shift in our internal dialogue. The words I AM, which we use to define ourselves and what we are capable of, are sacred expressions for the name of God ~ which is our highest self. Lets honour ourselves and our Divine nature by retraining our minds to unify our inner and outer identities so that we can experience our unlimited potential. 
     Yogi Bhajan shared a powerful Kundalini Yoga Meditation called Meditation Into Being that will help you plant the seed of your true identity within you. SAT NAM ~ Truth is my Identity.  



Monday, May 15, 2017

CHAKRAS and THE ENERGY OF YOUR EMOTIONS

     The idea of the body and brain being completely separate is fast being replaced by a holistic model of mind, body, and spirit being intimately connected. Our bodies perfectly mirror our unconscious thought patterns and the internal stories we tell ourselves, much in the same way they mirror the quality and quantity of the food we eat. Yogis throughout the ages knew this, and created a blueprint of this complex interaction between mind, body, and spirit called the Chakra system.
     The chakras are aspects of consciousness, and they interact with the physical and energetic body through two major vehicles ~ the  endocrine and the nervous system. The chakras themselves are not physical, rather they are associated with one of the nine endocrine glands, and also with a group of nerves called a plexus. Each chakra corresponds with particular parts of the body and functions within the body controlled by that plexus or endocrine gland. In addition to representing particular parts of the physical body, the chakras represent parts of our consciousness and how we perceive reality. Our senses, perceptions, and states of awareness are divided into eight categories, and each of these categories is associated with a particular chakra.
     Emotions reside physically in our bodies and interact with our cells and tissues. This concept is even reflected in the many ways we describe some emotions and the way they make us feel physically; like when we suffer from a "broken heart" or we have "gut wrenching" grief or fear. When seen from this perspective, it makes sense then that emotions affect not only our psyches, but our bodies as well. Emotions stimulate very specific activities in the nervous system, and the nervous system has the intelligence to differentiate between positive and negative emotions. Emotions are energy in motion and proper management of this energy is the key to vitality and well being.
     Emotions colour our world with contrast and meaning.  Just as the five senses guide us to get what we need physically, our thoughts and emotions detect, describe, and guide the quality of our reality. We experience our reality through a filter of a multitude of thought and feelings. Harmonious and loving thoughts create positive and pleasant feelings, whereas dark, heavy, and negative thoughts cause depression, hatred, and generally make your life a living hell.
     Emotions are the senses of the Soul, and they reveal how things are going in our lives. They also have the ability to reconnect us with our highest purpose and give positive direction to our lives. Unfortunately, most people greatly misunderstand the powerful energy of emotions and proper purpose of feelings, and the result is COMMOTION, which causes a lot of pain for us and everyone else. Not just mental pain either, physical illness is often a manifestation of this commotion as well, and this is where using the blueprint of the chakras helps us to identify which emotions and areas of our life are blocking life force energy from moving through our being.
     The challenge is to learn the language, the code, the rules of the system of guidance and self-healing that exists within us so we can handle and thrive no matter what situation we find ourselves in. The key is to learn to master our minds, and harness the power of our minds to serve us and our highest well-being and purpose. Rather than ignoring, repressing, and reacting impulsively to our emotions, it is important to learn how to view them as guides and process them through the intellect, with full awareness of their message, purpose, and intent. It is time for a CHAKRA REVIVAL. My in-depth guide to your chakras and everything you need to harness the wisdom they possess launches this week. For more information visit http://bit.ly/2pDgkL8

Thursday, May 11, 2017

What's all the fuss about CHAKRAS?

     CHAKRAS ~ it's a big buzz word these days, and for good reason. How would you feel if I told you that the power to heal your life is within you, and that your body contains an intelligent blueprint to guide you along the way? This is where the Chakras come in handy because they mirror your levels of vitality; basically each part of your spine has a chakra or centre which energy passes through. If energy is blocked or prevented from flowing through the body and these energy centres, then an illness, discomfort or disease manifests. Awesome, right? Gone are the days when you thought an illness just came out of the blue and disrupted your life. Now you can take active participation in your health and well being by tapping into the wisdom of your chakras. How? I knew you'd ask me that question, that is why I am writing two more articles on the subject right here on this blog. In case you can't wait, why not sign up for my CHAKRA REVIVAL E-Course? We go deep into what the chakras are, and how you can make the subtle, and sometimes not so subtle shifts in your life that help loving, universal life force energy to flow freely and abundantly through your body, and how Kundalini Yoga can help you along the way......


Stay tuned for my next article on the Chakras where I will explore the role our emotions have in our physical well-being.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

SACRED OUTLOOK

"Feel and understand that life is nothing but a gift of God. The moment that you feel life is a gift, you will be happy." Yogi Bhajan

     A cornerstone of enlightened living is understanding that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, not the other way around. This is a huge fundamental shift in perspective because once you accept that you are already a spiritual being, the striving for perfection or improvement becomes totally unnecessary because you're already there - you are a perfect, divine, bucket load of awesomeness just waiting to be expressed. Rather than trying to be Divine, just surrender to the idea that you already are. It is a very liberating experience, to say the least. Living in this way is living life with Sacred Outlook. Every experience, every person, every aspect of life is acknowledged as sacred, worthy of respect, acceptance and gratefulness - even the really tough and shitty parts. Actually, especially those parts because those are the times when we can really flex our commitment to Truth, and live in the light of our souls. As Yogi Bhajan said "Fear, pain and hurt only come to you when you are not dealing with life in the light of your soul." The challenge is to rise up, to live life gracefully, especially in the most ungraceful of situations. That is your true strength.

     Here is a link to a powerful Kundalini Yoga Meditation that will help you to Experience the Gift of Life. Begin with 3 minutes and slowly increase the time to 31 minutes.

Life isn't about surviving - it's about thriving. Awaken to your full potential with Kundalini Yoga. Sign up for my FREE Introduction to Kundalini Yoga E-Course at http://bit.ly/2lH1akq

Thursday, January 5, 2017

THE POWER OF SADHANA

     An essential aspect of a Kundalini Yoga practice is Sadhana - which is a daily spiritual practice. The sacred science of Kundalini Yoga offers us all a rare opportunity to relate to the Infinity within us - our soul, God, divinity - our true selves. Once this awareness of our true selves is developed we discover the strength in our uniqueness and have the confidence and desire to develop the special gifts we were born with. Sadhana is the time to align ourselves with the Universal Life Force behind all that is. When we are alignment with this divine force we are radiant, grateful, happy, and carefree. What an amazing way to start your day!
     Yogi Bhajan taught that the best time to do Sadhana is very early in the morning during the Amrit Vela or "ambrosial hours" - which is sometime in the 2-21/2 hours before sunrise (between 4 and 7 am). During this time, the angle of the sun's rays shining on the earth, as well as the deep peace and quiet, makes practicing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation up to 40 times more powerful than any other time of day. I will say this though - doing a Sadhana any time of day is important. Don't think that you can't practice if you don't get up this early - any time of day is good, but the amrit vela is supreme! After years of just flirting with getting up for Sadhana in the amrit vela, I can now say that my whole life has changed with a fairly regular practice. Try it and see how it feels, you won't be sorry.

Here are the steps to a potent Sadhana:
1. Wake up between 4 and 5 am.
2. Dring some water.
3. Use a dry brush to exfoliate the skin.
4. Rub almond or coconut oil all over your body.
5. Take a cold shower for at least 3 minutes. Keep moving the whole time, massaging your arms, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and face. (Avoid taking a cold shower during menstruation.)
6. Dress in white clothing made of natural fibres, cover your head and sit in a clean and peaceful place.
7. Tune in with three repetitions of the Adi Mantra "Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo" (I bow to Divine Wisdome, I bow to Infinite Creative Consciousness)
8. Do a Kundalini Kriya for 25-45 minutes. You might want to do some simple warm ups before you begin. End with a deep relaxation on your back.
9. Do the Aquarain Sadhana Mantra Meditations for 62 minutes.

Adi Shakti Mantra (Long Ek Ong Kar) 7 minutes 
Mul Mantra 7 minutes
Sat Siri Akaal 7 minutes
Wahe Guru Jio 22 minutes 

10. Contemplative moments/prayer.
11. End with the Long Time Sun song.
12. Have an AMAZING day!


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