Vancouver is a buzzing Canadian city with an energetic yoga scene. From bustling studios downtown, to serene community centres in residential neighbourhoods, apparently there’s a class for everyone. But as a yoga teacher, I began to notice a gap – a need for something more personalized, more tailored, and ultimately, more effective. That’s why I …
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Hormones play a vital role in regulating numerous bodily functions, influencing everything from mood and energy levels to fertility and sleep. For women, hormonal fluctuations are a natural and ongoing process throughout life. Yoga offers a holistic approach that supports this delicate system, promoting balance and vitality at all life stages. Here are four ways …
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Are you looking to buy your own yoga mat and don’t know where to start? There are so many different types to choose from that it can be hard to know which mat is best. Consider these top 5 qualities when purchasing your new yoga mat. 1. Traction – What style of yoga do you …
As autumn approaches and your golf season wraps up it’s a perfect opportunity to cross-train. Training in more than one discipline will improve fitness and performance, especially in the game of golf. Practicing yoga and playing golf have many principles in common; they both require fluid movement and flexibility, rotation, focus and concentration, core-strength, and proper …
Mindfulness and meditation are widely promoted for having healing powers and enhancing overall wellbeing, but how does one ‘empty’ the mind? What is the purpose and the benefits of meditating? And who has time to meditate? These are common questions I answer from curious students feeling overwhelmed about embarking on a meditation practice. With over-stimulated …
Who can take private lessons? Anyone! Annette has taught all ages from 3 years to 85 years old. The beauty of a private session is the class is catered to your age, gender, limitations, and goals. It’s a co-creative experience and together we come up with the best treatment plan for you. Annette works with …
We all hate pain, but what if we approached pain differently by considering it as an old and knowledgeable friend? Your body is your oldest companion, the one that knows you best and has been there through all the good times and the bad times. If we treat our old pal like a sacred temple …
Overall happiness and wellbeing can be measured at a physical and mental level, but what about at a soul level? By soul level I am referring to the part of you that does not include physical, sexual, material, or intellectual aspects. This metaphysical part of your higher self lives in your energetic body. We exercise the physical body …
Finding the appropriate practice that is right for you is key in starting an injury-free yoga practice. One-to-one yoga lessons cater to the unique individual’s body type and provides a safe environment especially for the beginner male student. In yoga some postures are going to work for some students while other postures will not and a …
Consider a private group class for your next special event. Annette will compliment your special day with a relaxing yoga class catered to your friends or family’s needs and lead your group at your preferred venue creating a memorable yoga experience. Prices vary, for full details email annette@annettebailey.ca