My big expansion of 2023
Nearly seven years ago, I was presented with the opportunity to purchase the Yoga Centre of Niagara. I had never planned to be a yoga teacher. I had been a life coach for more than sixteen years. I was also … Read More
2023 My Word of the Year
As many of you know, each new year, I pick a word that I focus on. Usually, I start to see the word. It seems to magically appear. This year was different. I have been spending some time focusing on … Read More
Just For Today
When my thoughts become busy and blurry, can I celebrate a moment of clarity…just for today? When I am feeling insecure about trying something new, can I discover a little courage…just for today? When I look in the mirror, can … Read More
Flexibility: My New Perspective
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I can’t do yoga. I’m not flexible. I can’t even touch my toes!” I have even said it…multiple times!! Recently I began to ponder, “Why do we think flexible is defined … Read More
Mandalas, Knitting, Leaves and Aparigraha – Lessons in Non-Attachment
Several years ago, I was at the opening weekend at Lily Dale Assembly in New York. Lily Dale is a community of Spiritualists. On the opening weekend of the summer season, the Tibetan Monks come on that weekend and create … Read More
10 Things about Laurie-Anne
Who likes to talk about themselves? I don’t!! During a marketing conversation last fall, Rianna Reid suggested I write this blog post. All though I resisted…it turned out to be a lot of fun!! Here are some things you may … Read More
Close To My Heart
As a child, I really loved church. I loved the feeling of devotion, especially when I was singing. My song became my prayer. It was my practice of devotion, my meditation and my strength. Ave Maria can still bring me … Read More
Building A Vision
With the New Year approaching, most of us take some time to reflect on the year that is reaching its conclusion. Many of us set resolutions, big dreams and ponder what the next year brings us. There are others who … Read More
My Yoga Journey
By: Jacqueline Boychuk The following is a little poem I wrote many years ago. When I look back at this poem I can now find compassion, love and understanding, as I imagine hugging my younger Self. There is no AIR … Read More