By Lisa Barkin, Yoga Instructor I came across this cool website where people share their daily intention. Take a look at some of the intentions that were posted: Don’t let stress dominate my weekend I intend to be grateful, I remembered how I felt as a child always grateful for a sunny day or a [...]

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By Lisa Barkin, Yoga Instructor The last three days I have been enjoying the start of my vacation at the cottage. Being on the lake, breathing in the fresh air and taking a break from my routine has allowed me to completely decompress. Even though I absolutely love what I do whenever I take some [...]

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By Lisa Barkin, Yoga Instructor In February I blogged about the physical benefits associated with the practice of Yin. While there are many physical benefits that affect the connective tissue of the body there are also meditative benefits, using these times of stillness to quiet the busy mind, as well as several energetic benefits. There [...]

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By Lisa Barkin, Yoga Instructor Inspirational quotes can be uplifting. They can change our outlook, our attitude or even set the tone of our day. They can motivate us, give us focus, make us smile or even help us cultivate an intention for our day. I sat down with my husband , son and daughter [...]

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By Lisa Barkin, Yoga Instructor If you have not heard of Yin Yoga it is a wonderful practice to integrate into your weekly yoga routine. Unlike a Yang (vinyasa/flow) practice where you work your muscles a Yin practice moves beyond the muscles into the joints and deeper connective tissue of the body. Typically the practice [...]

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By Lisa Barkin, Yoga Instructor At the beginning of my yoga class I encourage my students to pause and cultivate an intention or “sankalpa” for their practice. So what does this really mean? In Sanskrit, (An ancient language of India, serving as the root of contemporary Asian and European languages ), “sankalpa” means intention. An [...]

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When Christine asked me if I would like to blog for 889 my first reaction was excitement. I have always been interested in blogging so it should be fun. My second reaction…… what was it? Oh that’s right fear and oh yes resistance. I realized that writing down my thoughts and feelings for others to [...]

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