3 Simple Ways to Breathe with your Kids By Dana Chapman Many teachers find that their entry point into mindfulness is to explore simple practices with their students. Pausing for breath breaks is one easy way to start this exploration, to bring some calm into the space,
Read more →“Anxiety is extremely contagious. But so is calm.” ~Harriet Lerner I have spent my professional life working with children as both an elementary school teacher and now as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. I am constantly amazed at how much my ability to be connected to
Read more →Awhile ago I posted songs and albums that I love using in my yoga classes (click on Music tag on side panel). I’m always asked about my playlists and I know that it is so nice to be able to practice at home listening to music that
Read more →A Loving Kindness Meditation is a gentle way to stay connected to ourselves and people we love. It is also a powerful way to work through our more challenging relationships while we stay connected to our heart. And of course, to spend some time offering peaceful thoughts
Read more →Join me for a fresh start! This fall I am beginning a new adventure. After more than 12 years I will not be returning to my classroom but will instead be spending the year nourishing and growing Bee Birch! To help celebrate this sense of new-ness, I am offering
Read more →One of the most common questions I get after a class or workshop is about my playlists! I’ve included a list of some of my favourites below. You should have luck finding most of them on ITunes. Enjoy!! Parijat (Albums: Offerings and Reiki Healing Waves) Biomusique (Album:
Read more →If you are looking to shake off the winter blahs, move your body, and restore your system, join Michelle and Dana for a magical evening of Nia and Restorative Yoga! Saturday, April 27th 681 Yoga Studio (681 Markham St. Downtown Toronto. At the corner of Markham St. and London
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