Laughter What?!?!?

Diseases like cancer come from repressed rage and diseases like diabetes come from repressed grief.  This is what my spiritual teacher said to a group of us in 2007.  It stayed with me for a long time, an ancient piece of wisdom that resonated with truth and with purpose. I also knew the remedy for [...]

WonderWoman’s Perspective on Inspiration

In April 2012,  Yoga Without Borders was nominated for an Inspire Award – Inspiring Community Organization. Part of my assignment for the Award was to write a 400-800 word essay on what inspires me.  For fun, I gave it a little spin.  I thought about my favorite superhero and wrote it from her point of [...]

Monday Nights for Peace and Healing

“Where do you teach?” the answer surprises some and makes perfect sense to the rest.  “I teach online”.  The world is my studio.  I believe in the pairing of ancient technology of Yoga and Meditation and modern technology like social media.  It is intentional on my part and so I see it everywhere. As our [...]

The Universe Provides

The Universe Provides Yesterday could have been a crappy day. By midday, I received feedback on opposite ends of the spectrum. Some of it was uplifting and some was just wrong (says my ego). The sum result was a gnawing in my gut that I have been letting myself down, not keeping my eye on [...]

LifeClass and Beyond

Before you read any further – put your hands over your heart and take five deep breaths.  From this place of love and connectedness, write down five things that you feel absolutely grateful for.  Write from your heart knowing that no one will be reading your list except for you. This was the basis of [...]

My Body My Temple | April Numerology

This month I completed my training as a Yoga Therapist.  It’s been an incredible learning path – as rigorous as a master’s degree.  The foundation of Yoga Therapy is the science of Numerology.  From a date of birth, the 5 questions of life can be answered in a practical and enlightened way.  From this prescription [...]

My Body | My Temple 4 Tips for Gracious Living

Grace is that subtle, powerful force that compels loving action and compassionate communication.  Last night, I met with a television journalist who asked me for my top tips for successful living.  Before answering, I sampled the wisdom of my colleagues, 4 Yoga Therapists with vision and purpose. Here is the short list of what we [...]

My Body My Temple | Committment Character Calibre

Spiritual laws govern all that we do.  Whether we like it or not; whether we believe it or not.  It’s like gravity.  We don’t know exactly how it works but it governs how we live on this planet. Recently the conversations in my world have been around money – the not having of money.  So [...]

My Body My Temple | International Women’s Day

March 8 is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday. The first International Women’s Day event was run in 1911. 2011 was the Global Centenary Year. This day marks an [...]

5 Yogic Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep

Nav is a high achiever.  She has lots on the go and tight deadlines to meet.  She loves Chai lattes and spicy food.  As much as she enjoys her busy schedule, it affects her sleep.  She has a hard time falling asleep and  wakes up anxious in the middle of the night unable to fall [...]

My Body My Temple | Peace of Mind Yogathon Feb 25, 2012

There are over 130,000 individuals in Ontario who are living with Schizophrenia. The Yogathon for Schizophrenia benefits the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario’s Peace of Minds youth engagement initiative, which helps youth and youth workers identify the signs and symptoms of psychosis; understand the importance of getting help early; and encourages them to fight the stigma [...]

My Boby My Temple | Rape in the Congo

The Yoga Without Borders Take Action Summit took place three weeks ago.  The emails are still pouring in, and our leadership program has expanded to include people who are ready to be part of the next event, scheduled for October 11, 2012.  It’s an important step forward. We are part of a growing movement to [...]

Step by Step – The Joy of Powerwalking

Donna Foster-Laroque smiles likes she understands happiness.  Donna is a power walker.  And it shows.  All movement and aliveness.  She turned into a power walking coach by default.  As a running coach she was having a good time training runners for the half marathons at the Running Room.  And then fate stepped in.  She was [...]

My Body My Temple | Take Action Summit

Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, presenters, donors and sponsors.  A conference of this magnitude happens with the dedication and commitment of people who take initiative and do what needs to be done without pause for ego, lack or limitation. This is the concept of Karma Yoga – a form of Yoga practiced off the [...]

My Body My Temple | Yoga Without Borders

September 11, 2001 is a day that marked the collective consciousness of the world.  You probably remember exactly where you were on that day as the media pumped out hours of footage of the World Trade Center and speculation on what the root cause was.  You were probably not surprised when the finger was pointed [...]

My Body My Temple | Best Advice for 2012

Sometimes advice comes from the least expected places.  Other times it happens right on queue from that book you knew you needed to read.  Here are my three slices for 2012.  Because really, saving time and energy is the best thing to do in 2012.  Knowing that it is time to have a series of [...]

My Body My Temple | Top 5 Books of 2011

Here are some lasts minute gift ideas.  Hot hint:  Get these for yourself! In September I bought an iPad2 and since then my reading has gone through the roof.  It’s portable and I can have an entire library at my reference on the subway ride home.  I love this.  Some of the books below I [...]

10 Things To Start Doing Now

December is decision time.  What will you take into the new year and what will you leave behind?  Here is a starting place.  Love to hear your thoughts and how you are planning on moving forward. 1. Forgive yourself and forgive others Everything unfolds perfectly.  The mistake or crisis was really an opportunity for you [...]

My Body My Temple | OneLove Toronto

The next time you find yourself in a funk, a foul mood, confused or bored, do something for someone else.  Throw someone else’s garbage away, donate to charity, roll up your sleeves and volunteer your time to someone in need.  Do it without expectation of reward.  Seva, selfless service is the gateway to humility and [...]

My Body My Temple | Thoughts Become Things

Monday morning started off like all the others, running a few minutes late, trusty iPad in hand jumping on to the subway for work.  Except right now I’m reading Manifesting Change by Mike Dooley.  One concept that I’ve learned from his book is Thoughts become Things and to move in the general direction of my [...]

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