Author: carineyoga

This picture was taken 14 days post unilateral mastectomy in 2019, my range of motion is still about the same, but the tightness decreased as I continue to move and rehydrate my connective tissues. These connective tissues or fascia can take months or years to heal. It’s more than a myofascial massage or mindful movements that will lead to healing. Toning the vagus nerves is detrimental to recovery. The vagus or the 10th cranial nerves are the main nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system originating at the brainstem in the medulla oblongata. It travels down the sides of your neck, across the chest, and down through the abdomen. Some methods to tone or exercise these nerves are breath techniques to enhance heart rate variability, ball rolling techniques, gut health, laughter, and jaw/neck tension release. Fascia, some have coined it the sixth sense. Our proprioception (awareness of body and movement in space) and interoception (sense of our internal state of our body and emotions) depend on its health and well being. It is my complete sensory organ that I call my super power. It guides us in aging gracefully and vitally. Sign me up for more superpower training! I’ve moved the Sunday GCF Movement class to Thursday to facilitate more rest time. A more Yin/Yang Harmonized week. Monday to rest, Tuesday Yin or Restore, Wednesday rest day, Thursday GCF Movement, TGIF, Saturday Hatha, and Sunday for meandering in nature!

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Join me as I continue to practice, learn and explore some fun stuff listed below on this graceful aging adventure! -face yoga -eye yoga to challenge flexibility of lens -new movements for cross brain stimulation -power of our nervous system and relationship of fascial network to vagus nerve and meridians of TCM -movements that strengthen and lubricate joints from a bio-tensegrity perspective -meditation, yoga nidra, intention; sankalpa -personal practice of feldenkrais method -pelvic floor health

Payment can also be made through your banking institution via e-Transfer.

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Richmond Arts Centre Classes are virtual in the new year!

Wednesday: Hatha Code: 57771

12:00-1:00pm ((Dance Studio RAC)

Please register here.

“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

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“Carine’s yoga classes are medicine for both my body and my soul. Her classes have made navigating our current global pandemic so much easier, keeping me grounded and consistently providing moments of deep self care infused with her every day wisdom. I am so excited she is offering stocking stuffers so I can gift the many people I love with these gems – like a mini oasis in the midst of chaos. I can’t think of a better gift for the family, friends, teachers, co-workers and clients I care about.” ~ Jessie Sutherland, Director of Intercultural Strategies

Payment can also be made through your banking institution via e-Transfer.

Connect with me for Mindful Gifting

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Connect with me to register for December classes

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Richmond Arts Centre Classes are BACK on virtual until further notice

Wednesday: Hatha Code: 45473

12:00-1:00pm ((Dance Studio RAC) $44 Nov 18-Dec16

Please register here. FULL

“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

“Because you are alive, everything is possible.“ Thich Nhat Hanh November is my birthday month! What an interesting month it has been. Our Canadian elections followed by the U.S. elections that kept us in the mystery. I related these to my puppy’s teething experience. You lose some and you gain some, but more importantly, can the different parties or the upper teeth get along with the lower teeth? After all, it’s one mouth we’re voting for right? As I get older and hopefully wiser, can I be more open to understand the bloody teething of our differences and remember our collective wholeness? Can I remember my own unique wholeness? Dr. Bonnie Henry our beloved health officer announced the newest recommendation to pause group fitness/yoga classes here in B.C for two weeks. I take this as an early little birthday break. But it’s not fun celebrating without you, so I will still be teaching a special virtual yin/restorative class on my birthday the 17th, do join if you can! I would also like to offer a 50% discount on the R & R Home Retreat! I invite you to explore a self paced home retreat with 7 recorded classes, this special will not have the 60 minutes private reiki/yoga session. You can mix it up to meet your needs or follow a one day retreat guideline. Available until Nov 30th 2020.

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Payment can also be made through your banking institution via e-Transfer.

 “R & R Home Retreat’s Sweet Shoulders, it was sweet indeed. Exactly what the doctor ordered. Literally. And the physio too. Amazing relief. Thank you once again once more and many times to come I’m sure!” Judyann~retired school teacher

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Richmond Arts Centre Classes are BACK on virtual until we can meet after the 2 weeks pause!

Wednesday: Hatha Code: 45473

12:00-1:00pm ((Dance Studio RAC) $44 Nov 18-Dec16

Please register here. FULL

“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child—our own two eyes. All is a miracle.“ Thich Nhat Hanh Boo!  I love the creative decorations in the neighbourhoods for perfect doggie photo ops. (Note my shadow pinky making a promise with Eddy’s tail?) I love this season of bundling up and staying cozy. Also the Richmond Arts Centre is On starting in November  (scroll down to get the details 😉 awhoooooooooo! Hope that you’re enjoying every transition, and maybe I’ll see you Virtually or in person soon. Howl and let your inner goddess/god sing!!!

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Payment can also be made through your banking institution via e-Transfer.

 “R & R Home Retreat’s Sweet Shoulders, it was sweet indeed. Exactly what the doctor ordered. Literally. And the physio too. Amazing relief. Thank you once again once more and many times to come I’m sure!” Judyann~retired school teacher

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Richmond Arts Centre Classes are BACK starting November 9th!

Monday: Virtual Ball Rolling Classes Code:45475

10:15am-11:30am $42.30 Nov9-Dec14

Monday: Hatha Code: 45470

12:00pm-1:00pm (Dance Studio RAC) $44 Nov 16-Dec14

Wednesday: Hatha Code: 45473

12:00-1:00pm ((Dance Studio RAC) $44 Nov 18-Dec16

Please register here.

“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.” Thich Nhat Hanh Fall represents letting go as nature sheds its leaves. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s also the month of the Lungs and Large intestines, which correspond to the emotions of grief and sorrow. I see the opportunity here in October to  greet our emotions and see how they too can be beautiful when seen like the multicoloured leaves of the season. To transform them into rich nutrients for the goodness and wholeness of all beings. It’s all in our commitment to our intention. Let us remind ourselves that through tears or laughter, we are the light source. Oh, and cozy up with a scarf to protect those meridians and stay hydrated with a warm cup of tea when the dry winds blow!

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Payment can also be made through your banking institution via e-Transfer.

 “R & R Home Retreat’s Sweet Shoulders, it was sweet indeed. Exactly what the doctor ordered. Literally. And the physio too. Amazing relief. Thank you once again once more and many times to come I’m sure!” Judyann~retired school teacher

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Richmond Arts Centre Classes are BACK starting November 9th!

Monday: Virtual Ball Rolling Classes Code:45475

10:15am-11:30am $42.30 Nov9-Dec14

Monday: Hatha Code: 45470

12:00pm-1:00pm (Dance Studio RAC) $44 Nov 16-Dec14

Wednesday: Hatha Code: 45473

12:00-1:00pm ((Dance Studio RAC) $44 Nov 18-Dec16

Please register here.

“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

 

This is Eddy, my new puppy after staying with us for a week! Yes, he learns quickly, but I believe that old dogs or humans can continue to learn new tricks! The neuroscience of brain plasticity supports my “old dog new tricks” belief, but let’s face reality. It takes patience, repetition, and persistence.

I’m offering a monthly subscription to 3 new classes per week in order to support our old brain new tricks more ease phenomenon. The usual Saturday Hatha (previously women’s circle), Sunday GCF or Gentle Core Functional movements, and a new Tuesday Restorative/Yin class! All classes are 30 minutes and you get the recordings. These three different styles complement each other to balance our body, mind, and free spirit.

I am now offering more options as requested: 2x/week for 4 months $220 and 3x/week for 4 months $260. Connect with me to register! You can still join anytime and receive all the past recordings for these series. Not sure if this is right for you? Option to try a drop in class for $7 with no recording 🙂

Wishing you a smooth transition into the Fall. Keep learning and keep growing.

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“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

 

The heat is on! All around us, there are fires everywhere, so where do we start? How do we move forward? Some of us might be so tired of the fires and just want a break, but as you know, if you ignore and do nothing, the fire will still be there and burn it will! It has been burning for a long time, it’s persistent and stubborn. I like to see the fires or the state of our world as a wake up call to our equally tenaciously focused action.

Maybe you remember childhood summer camps where you met new friends and tried to understand each others’ personalities within a week? Wasn’t it exciting and excruciating at the same time knowing that time was limited? There was so much to learn about each others’ similarities and differences. You shared the sunshine, the smell of marshmallows and tasted watermelons with others.

Summer will bring on more heat, would it be easier to stay open as a child so that we can truly tend the fires with excitement? I believe we can explore our inner fires, dwell in our timeless adventures and take action from this open space.

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“When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice“

Thich Nhat Hanh

Continuing with our Women’s Circle, GCF Sundays, and a new R & R Home Retreat to stay safe together as we all slowly unfold with the ever changing times.

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To support your journey, please continue to enjoy these video practices in my new  Free Gifts menu, check out my new Store too!

I’m also thrilled to offer a home R & R Retreat, check out the details below:

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“If you truly get in touch with a piece of carrot, you get in touch with the soil, the rain, the sunshine. You get in touch with Mother Earth and eating in such a way, you feel in touch with true life, your roots, and that is meditation. If we chew every morsel of our food in that way we become grateful and when you are grateful, you are happy.“

Thich Nhat Hanh

The word “Mother” has many different meanings to all of us. Some relate in a profoundly nourished and positive way, for others sadly, emotions of neglect may arise. Yet still, some of us have a mixed bag of mothers and others. I’m inviting us to create our own experience as we “mother” ourselves this month. I’ve created a Living Yoga Nidra recording for you to support this exploration. It is a deeply relaxing and inquisitive practice.
Please enjoy this simple and powerful 15-minute practice.

>Play & Download My Free Gift

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To support your continual journey, please enjoy the two video practices here.

Women’s Circle Chakras Purchase three 30 minutes classes on female pelvic floor (root/sacral chakras), breast health (heart chakra), and mental health (crown chakra & 3rd eye). Involves gentle movements, hand mudras, and restorative poses. $10 for all 3 classes  Purchase here, and you will receive the password in the next 24 hours.	Distance Reiki YES to reiki 20% off virtual 60 minutes session	Distance Yoga Private Session YES to Private Yoga 20% off virtual 60 minutes session

Testimonials from Women’s Circle:

"I really loved that as did my wee beasties. They liked your voice.
Thank you for doing this for us. It’s always a full bodied experience - like a fine wine!"

"I absolutely loved it! Felt so much better after!"

"Thanks Carine, the yoga helped my knee"

"..thank you for the great class, I felt better all day"

Women’s Circle Strength/Balance/Relaxation 

3 half hour virtual classes focusing on strength (standing poses & core), balance (cross brain stimulation), relaxation (complete yoga nidra/sleep/deep meditation). I’m offering these classes as a package for $10, that’s $3.33 each. Three consecutive Saturdays May 2nd, 9th, 16th 10:00am-10:30am. You get to keep the video recording to support your home practice. 

YES Sign me up! 

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Gentle Core Functional (GCF) Sundays 10:00am-10:30am

I’d love to share GCF Yoga with you, if you were enrolled in the March/April series, you’re welcome to use the credit into these 30 mins classes. April 26th, May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th, May 24th, May 31st. $20 for all six virtual classes. No recordings.

YES Sign me up! 

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Smile, Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Namaste

Contact me for more information, sessions will be on Zoom, e-transfers to carineyoga@gmail.com to confirm your interest.