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Catherine Reid

Yoga in special circumstances

Yoga in special circumstances

Perhaps you’ve been considering trying yoga for a while but are hesitating because of one reason or another. Perhaps you’re pregnant. Maybe you’re a runner. Maybe you’re a muscle-bound man. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury or surgery, or are over 50 and feel...

Yoga for Your Back

Yoga for Your Back

Have you ever said, “I have a bad back”? Has back pain ever interfered with your life? Welcome to the vast majority of the adult population. Now here’s the big question: Is back discomfort such a common occurrence that you’ve simply resigned yourself to living with...

Insight of the Day

Insight of the Day

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater...

Spring 2014 Teaching Schedule

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'...

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Take your time to find the right yoga class

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...

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NEW CLASS – A Great Way to End Your Week

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...

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Change to Winter 2014 Teaching Schedule

Change to Winter 2014 Teaching Schedule

[av_font_icon icon='ue833' font='entypo-fontello' style='' caption='' link='' linktarget='' color='' size='40px' position='left'][/av_font_icon]To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3 Please be aware that I no...

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Lilias! Yoga Gets Better With Age

Lilias! Yoga Gets Better With Age

By Lilias Folan;  Rodale, 2005 This book is a gem.  Lilias Folan truly lives the yogic path, and she has a lovely ability to present yoga’s rich complexity in a clear and compelling style.  Her teachings have an authenticity based on many decades of practice, and...

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