My Yoga Online

My Yoga Online is a website founded in Vancouver, BC that provides yoga videos and articles, health programs, featured yoga postures, etc, etc, etc!
It's the perfect way to do yoga while traveling, as you can browse for your favourite local or international teacher, pick what kind of yoga you crave that day and follow along to the video anywhere, at anytime.
Along with the yoga classes, you'll find videos on pranayama (breath), lectures on various yoga topics as well as blog entries.
I was asked this year, by My Yoga Online, to share my experiences on the mat with their community.
To check out my most recent article, and this gem of a website, visit :
http://www.myyogaonline.com/about-yoga/learn-about-yoga/proprioception-developing-body-awareness

Namaste xo

When I Am Among the Trees

Taken on my trip to Tofino

When I am among the trees,

especially the willows and the honey locust,

equally the beech, the oak and the pines,

they give off such hints of gladness,

I would almost say that they save me, and daily.

I am so distant from the hope of myself, 

in which I have goodness, and discernment,

and never hurry through the world

but walk slowly, and bow often.

Around me the trees stir in their leaves

and call out, "Stay awhile."

The light flows from their branches.

And they call again, " It's simple," they say,

"and you too have come 

into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled

with light, and to shine.'

                                 

                                 ~Mary Oliver

Among the Trees Playlist

1) Horses~ The Be Good Tanyas

2) Any Day Now ~ Jon and Roy

3) How Low~ Jose Gonzalez

4) Far Far ~ Yael Naim

5) Swing~ Zero 7

6) Sit Down Beside Me ~ Patrick Watson

7) My Baba ~ Trevor Hall

8) Young and Able~ Current Swell

9) Flower ~ Amos Lee

10) Love Will Take You~ Angus & Julia Stone

11) Pink Moon ~ Nick Drake

12) Rain ~ The Innocence Mission

13) The Limit To Your Love ~ Feist

14) I Got Mine~ Jon Middleton

15) Lover of Mine~ Jon Middleton

16) Dance of the Gray Whales~ A Fine Frenzy 

Sexy Playlist

Perfect for a juicy, slow flow through asana or simply for a romantic night by the fire with wine in hand ;)

1) Light ~ Dr.Toast
2) Dirty Little Secret (Thievery Corporation Mix) ~ Sarah McLachlan
3) The Gaudy Side of Town~ Gayngs
4)Epicycles ~ Dr.Toast
5) 3am~ Bearcubs
6) Bosque ~ Bomba Estereo
7)Crystal Rope ~ Gayngs
8) El Alma y El Cuerpo ~ Bomba Estereo
9) Waiting Line~ Zero 7
10) Destiny~ Zero 7
11) A Perhistory of Thermodynamics ~ Dr.Toast
12)Memoires de Futur ~ Pina Soundtrack
13)Hope ~ Fat Freddy's Drop
14) Swimming Pools~ Patrick Watson

Seeds of Change: A Spring Yoga Retreat!

This just in: Sue Horning and I will be leading another retreat to Stowell Lake Farms on Salt Spring Island, May 2-5 2013.
We have a fantastic early bird special on right now, so jump on it!!!!
For all the details, check out our website at www.seedsofchangeretreat.wordpress.com.
Hope you can come.
Namaste xo
P.S. Here is a video from our last retreat on the farm, last fall
http://vimeo.com/56834704

Lets Get Traditional

**** SUNDAY, FEB 17th 1:30-3:30pm @ SEMPERVIVA YOGA (Kits Beach) ****

* Come close your eyes and get lost in the sweet sound of the sitar, while I lead you through a yin/yang asana. James will share the history of India's most ancient instrument, before we cover The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

    I'm crossing my fingers that you'll leave your body and escape to India :)

January Workshops

BROGA AT MY PLACE: AN INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

Is your partner nagging you to try yoga? Doctor prescribing yoga to fix your ailments? Have you been meaning to try it for years? Afraid of studios? Think everyone will be watching you? Embarrassed you can't touch your toes?
Why not enjoy your first yoga experience in the comfort of a cozy home, with only 5 other bro's in the same boat as you? We'll have the perfect amount of time to clearly break down each pose & general flows. You'll leave feeling relaxed, empowered and ready for a public class.

Tea, laughs & a long savasana (nap time) will be provided!

Sign up now, as space is limited.

Beginners only!

$25 cash or cheque

Mon Jan, 28th from 5:30-7:00pm

Location: My living room in Kits, Vancouver! 

Email emilyjanemillen@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.

BANDHAS FOR BALANCING

Redirect Energy & Bring Balance Through Bandhas

Sat Jan 12th, 1-3pm, $30 at South Granville YYOGA

In this workshop we'll work to reverse outward flow of exertion to reign in precious energy, by practicing the three energetic locks of the body!