Summer Travels/ consciousness

-->

Sunday August 12, 2012

I’ve been enjoying a vibrant summer in Vancouver, Canada as well as travels to California. I have taken a break from teaching full-time in Asia so that I can connect with my family and friends and re charge my own physical practice and knowledge base. I am gearing up for an amazing season of fitness and yoga camps and retreats in Thailand so I want to be in peak mental and physical condition. I've got some really exciting fitness events planned for the holidays.

While I'm in Vancouver for the summer I am offering one yoga class a week on Kit's Beach on Tuesday evenings from 6pm-7pm, the details are on my website. Click on photo

 

 I’m currently pursuing a 90day challenge that I created for myself to stay grounded. I make it a daily ritual to write down a tip on how to be more conscious, a physical workout or class for the day and a quote that inspires me. I am motivated and eager to attend as many different styles of classes and trainings in as many places as I can.  This dedication to being more conscious fuels my own fire for teaching, learning and growing. 

I've come to love the experience of simply stepping into a yoga studio, there is a calming sensation that comes over me. I like the spaciousness, the smell of aroma therapy oils and the symbols and quotes written on the walls reminding me to be present.  I guess it's the same feeling I used to get walking into a gym. There's a feeling of being home in a familiar place. I suppose it's like being in a foreign country and then seeing a Starbucks (lol).

Here are some fun photos from my recent travels to Universal Studios, the San Diego Zoo, Victoria, BC and my last week of consciousness and personal training commitments.

I always enjoy the questions I get about, yoga, meditation, training and living. Your thoughts and comments are welcome, they keep me inspired!

Hollywood, California

Venice Beach, California

-->

Day 15/90 Sunday August 05, 2012

Speak compassionately - When having conversation with others, do you choose your words wisely? Or are you the type of person who could care less what you say? The truth is, people who choose their words wisely and consciously think during conversation are the ones who show greater respect for them-selves and more compassion for others. Make a conscious effort to speak compassionately and positive results will follow.

Today’s Physical Practice 

30 min yoga self practice

Quote Of The Day

If it works, don't fix it.

 Universal Studios

Day 16/90 Monday August 06, 2012

Think positive, act positive, be positive - Being a positive influence sets a good example for others and for yourself. Positivity and states of being positive are direct effects of raising your consciousness. I highly recommend trying to be a more positive person in all areas of life; you will notice and feel the beneficial changes in your awareness.

Today’s Physical Practice 

30 min walk on treadmill incline 15

20 min Full body circuit 

Quote Of The Day

Live in the NOW.

The San Diego Zoo

Day 17/90 Tuesday August 7, 2012

Simple meditation - Whether you are an advanced meditator or a beginner, the benefits are tremendous and will allow you to tap into your highest state of conscious functioning if you stick around long enough. It is an act that will definitely raise your conscious awareness and allow you to attain greater focus, discipline, and develop a deeper joyous connection to life.

Today’s Physical Practice 

40 Min On The Treadmill incline 13 speed 3.5

8 min core circuit- 20 sec working 10 sec rest

Quote Of The Day

Practice an attitude of gratitude.

Day 18/90 Wednesday August 08, 2012


 Identify with your soul - Realize that at your core, you are a spiritual being who is living in a physical body. In lower stages of consciousness, this concept may seem unrealistic and may be very difficult to grasp. As you become better at identifying with your soul, you become better at working your way up the mountain of consciousness.

Today’s Physical Practice

Power Yoga Class 90min at Exhale in LA, California

Quote Of The Day

Let go of old ideas!

Victoria, BC

Day 19/90 Thursday August 09, 2012


 See perceived faults as a “mirror image” - When you look at the faults of others and identify faults in other people, use them as a teaching tool for yourself. The people that are in your life weren’t put there by mistake; they were put there to teach you something about yourself. By being able to take personal responsibility for what is being displayed by others into your conscious focus, you can take the information and make very positive changes.

 Today’s Physical Practice

 
-->

Power-walk at Santa Monica Beach 60 min

Quote Of The Day

The price for serenity and sanity is self-sacrifice


Day 20/90 Friday August 10, 2012


Expand your horizons - Trying something new can pertain to any area of your life. Maybe you want to try to add a new healthy habit to your daily routine, shop at an organic store, or even host a block party for the first time. Having courage raises your consciousness and by constantly trying new things, you boost your cognitive ability to adapt and push through any lower states of fear.

Today’s Physical Practice 

Run 8 laps on the track

Quote Of The Day

Spirituality is the ability to get our minds off ourselves.

Day 21/90 Saturday August 11, 2012


 Face your deepest fears - Are there any fears that you’re holding inside that are prevent you from making conscious advancement? At certain stages along the ladder of consciousness, it can be extremely difficult to face your fears. With that said, facing your fears will equip your consciousness with more empowerment and energy. Healthy fears include: giving a speech, singing in front of others, or throwing a party; this would be a great list of fears to go out and conquer! The choice to face these will help you considerably in your ability to make conscious advances.

Today’s Physical Practice

Power-walk through the park

Quote Of The Day

Willpower = our willingness to use a Higher Power.

Day 22/90 Sunday August 12, 2012


Use powerful incantations - Incantations are simply words or phrases repeated over and over with emotional intensity for personal or spiritual benefit. They have commonly been used in religious practices to praise certain Gods or deities, but they have also been used for personal development and in the process of becoming more conscious. No matter what way you choose to use incantations, they can be very helpful and a powerful catalyst for helping you become more conscious.

Today’s Physical Practice 

Morning Moksha Yoga Flow Class 60min Victoria, BC

Quote Of The Day

Minds are like parachutes----they won't work unless they're open.