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Catherine Reid
The Power of Focused Attention
On the way to a late-summer visit with family and friends in southern Ontario, I was on a plane from Calgary to Toronto. As our descent began, the pressure in the cabin changed, and a baby started crying. I reflected on how much that sound used to upset me. As I...
2014 Autumn Class Schedule
MONDAYS September 15 to December 8 6 – 7 p.m. Hatha 1 Call Courtenay Recreation (250-338-1000) for details, or use link below: http://www.courtenay.ca/recreation/programs/adult/yoga.aspx 7:15 – 8:45 p.m. Hatha 2 Call Courtenay Recreation...
What are the Chances?
A few weeks ago, while doing some errands on my bike, I was near a flowering shrub when I swung my leg over to dismount. My...
That’s Not How I Parked It!
On Saturday afternoon, I was getting my house ready for a client when I heard a loud screech of tires and a thump. I ran barefoot outside to investigate, saw my car in an odd position, and a very upset man sitting in an SUV in my driveway. He had lost control and...
Yoga: an ounce of prevention
In 1735, while trying to convince the city of Philadelphia to form a fire department, Benjamin Franklin famously wrote that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Like many enduring truths, this one is easier to talk about than to implement. Remember your...
Too busy to relax?
Do you feel pulled in too many directions? Are your nerves strung tighter than a tennis racquet? Do you rush around from morning to night barely remembering to breathe? While some stress is normal and healthy, when it’s out of balance it can wear you down. One...
Healthy Living Experts Forum – May 10th, 10am at the House Of Now
Where Community Meets the Leading Health Experts Saturday, May 10th from 10am - 12:40pm Tickets $7.00 Advance or $9.00 Door At The House of Now - 536 Fifth Street, Courtenay ~View the event on Facebook.com ~
Can I do yoga if I’m not flexible?
When people find out I’m a yoga instructor, they often remark, “Oh, I should do that; I keep hearing how good it makes you feel.” This is often followed by, “But I’m so inflexible; I don’t think I’d be good at yoga.” This is akin to saying, “I want to make music on...
Finding the right yoga teacher
In my last column, I looked at how to find the right class if you’re new to yoga. This time, I’ll focus on finding the right teacher. You’re thinking of attending your first yoga class, but you have no idea which one to try. Maybe you’re curious about why yoga is so...
Spring 2014 Teaching Schedule
With Catherine Reid, B.A., R.Y.T. organa.yoga@gmail.com MONDAY April 7 – June 23 6 – 7 p.m. Hatha 1 - Call Courtenay Recreation for details, or use the following link: http://www.courtenay.ca/recreation/programs/adult/yoga.aspx [av_hr class='invisible' height='10'...
Take your time to find the right yoga class
The word is finally out in the mainstream consciousness that yoga is extremely beneficial, both physically and in terms of stress relief and spiritual health. As yoga increases in popularity, however, more and more people are bewildered by the variety of choices...
NEW CLASS – A Great Way to End Your Week
How do you feel on Friday afternoons? Tired? Stressed? "Done"? This 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. yoga class might be exactly what you need to unwind and feel replenished. If you've been looking for an "after-work" yoga class, this might be the one for you! Central...