THE YOGA OF SOUND Saturday March 23rd, 4pm to 6pm ..read more

Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free) Super easy vegan cookies ready in under 30 minutes? Yes, please! Customize with nuts, or omit chocolate (why?) and add dried fruit of choice! Servings: 26 Adapted from author: Gwen Leron Ingredients 1 tbs ground flax seeds 3 tbs water 1 ½ cups almond flour (NOT almond meal) 1 ½ cups rolled oats 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¾ tsp baking soda ½ cup vegan butter (room temperature) ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed ⅓ cup granulated cane sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅔ - ¾ cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat ..read more

8 things I learned from Luna’s Yoga Teacher Training - by Natacha Khalife You might already know about the eight-limb path of yoga. Yoga is more than the physical poses that make for a workout, as you practice and learn more about yoga, you may come to appreciate that it is the union of Breath, Body and Spirit. It is also a practice made up of eight limbs, a practice for life or at least until you (hopefully) reach the ultimate goal of Bliss or Enlightenment. If you have ever felt or glimpsed this union, you may be interested in deepening your knowledge and practice! In this blog, I have summa ..read more

3 Common Misconceptions About Restorative Yoga Originally published by Andrea Peloso | Yoga International I felt the summer heat on my bike handles as I sped home. I had just finished teaching my third Ashtanga vinyasa class of the day. My bike ride was usually fun and I had an evening planned with friends. So why did I feel so grumpy? I became frustrated with myself.  I tried to bury my feelings, but they were a symptom of a deeper problem. A fog of sleeplessness, muscular tension, and depleted immunity had begun to cloud my life. Despite all of the profound benefits of the physical yoga ..read more

Are you ready to take that next step. Over the last decade, we have improved our LYTT experience and our most frequently asked questions are:  What if I miss a weekend? Our LYTT weekend sessions will be recorded and/or you can make up weekend sessions you missed in the following year! What if I’m in a different timezone? Our LYTT weekends will be recorded and therefore can be watched at a time when its more convenient. Is LYTT in French or English? The LYTT is predominantly in English, but all our staff are bilingual and able translate or answer questions as needed. Exams and homework can ..read more

The beautiful beet is loaded with potassium, betaine, magnesium, folate, and Vitamin C with a healthy dose of fresh herbs, high in vitamins A and K. Add in beans, rich in calcium, magnesium, and fiber….do we need to go on with how healthy this salad is? The big bonus is how good it tastes! And easy on the wallet too! 6 beets, roasted (buy the ones already prepped) + chopped 2-3 oz (vegan) feta 1 can beans of choice, drained (I used a variety can, but you’re welcome to use whatever is your fave) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ cup avocado oil 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon salt 4 ..read more

I have been an avid yoga practitioner for the better part of twenty years and I didn't realize just how much of a positive impact it had on both my body and mind, until I took a year off. The physical ramifications were huge, but not only did my body begin to ache, but my mind fidgeted more and I found myself less focused, more easily agitated, and less patient overall. That little practice I had maintained for so long on the mat went much deeper than thought. It literally kept me younger, more balanced and grounded. Needless to say I’m back on the mat and anytime I'm overly frustrated, I go ..read more

Don’t we all want to sleep better, find relieve from stress and live a healthier happier life? The need to take care of our physical and mental health has nothing to do with being a man or a woman. It has to do with being a human being living in the busy, hectic and sometimes scary age we live in. So why are men so reluctant to try yoga? “I slept so much better!” — Ray Dimitri I was lucky to try yoga for the first time at work. Working in engineering means that 85% of my coworkers are men. So when my employer provided yoga classes at the office once a week, although I wasn’t too sure about “th ..read more

The Examined Life by Bram Levinson In honour of the month of Movember + MAKE A MOVE, we’re spotlighting our marvelous Mo Bros and their journeys to live happier, healthier, longer lives. Yoga has been a part of my life for over two decades, and continues to surprise me in the ways that it contributes to my wellness. I started off with a gentle Hatha practice that introduced me to the postures, but it was in that gentle-styled practice that I was taught how to become aware of my breathing. Without explaining it as a mindfulness practice per se, the moment I was taught to be aware of, and to d ..read more

Marina Advanced Luna Teacher Training grad 2019 Teaches Yoga in the Park Fridays 6-7pm When I first started practicing yoga, I just thought it would be a good activity to pair with my weight training, in order to help me increase flexibility. I honestly had little other expectations of it. What I soon noticed, was that I felt much more balanced mentally after taking a yoga class. And that sense of balance happened every time. The more I practiced, the more it became evident, that yoga was not only good for my body, but was in fact having the largest impact on my mental health. I did ..read more