Tips, Teachings, News & Events

Read the latest posts from

Catherine Reid

2014 Summer Class Schedule

2014 Summer Class Schedule

[av_hr class='short' height='60' shadow='no-shadow' position='center'] [av_icon_box icon='ue871' font='entypo-fontello' position='left' title='Mondays' link='' linktarget='' linkelement=''] 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Hatha 1 Basics Class (Accessible to all) 7:15 – 8:45 p.m....

Can I do yoga if I’m not flexible?

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...

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...

read more
The World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher

The World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher

At 93, Tao Porchon-Lynch is named the oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records. She's 93 years old, but that isn't keeping Tao Porchon-Lynch from striking a perfect pose. The yoga instructor and dance competitor is vibrant as ever and proves that age really is...

read more
Catherine Reid Buys Local

Catherine Reid Buys Local

Many thanks to Kate Brown from ShawTVNorthIsland for sharing this video about the Comox Valley Farmer's Market and Nature's Way Farm. I was happy to support both. Hint: Have a look at 1:10 and 2:35 of the video to see me make an appearance. [button...

read more
Family Yoga with Catherine Reid

Family Yoga with Catherine Reid

Looking for something to do as a family? Missing your yoga since the baby was born?   I'll come to your house, yoga props in tow!  No need for a babysitter.  Sure, the practice will be different (isn't everything, now?), but you'll still experience the benefits...

read more
Working Man’s Yoga with Catherine Reid

Working Man’s Yoga with Catherine Reid

Would you describe yourself as NOT FLEXIBLE?  Feeling sore at the end of the day?  How's your posture? Stress levels too high? Maybe you've heard that yoga might help, but attending a class doesn't work for you. I'll bring yoga to you, in your home. You'll learn some...

read more