Kristen McCarthy

21 Sep 15:55

Hi Taylor, 

A warm welcome to the community!

That's a great question. I can offer you some of the bigger name sources for yoga props. 

There are different sizes and shapes for yoga bolsters.

I recommend a regular size / rectangular shaped bolster as a starting point (unless you are quite tall and need a longer bolster). 

Half Moon Yoga: https://ca.bhalfmoon.com/

This is a Canadian company where most of my props come from, but they also ship to the US & Europe. 

Manduka: https://www.manduka.com/

I like this company's yoga props as well. 

Jade Yoga: https://jadeyoga.com/products/yoga-bolsters

I've used their yoga mats before, but not their bolsters - so I don't know how good they are. 

Love My Mat: https://www.lovemymat.com/

This is a boutique Canadian company with beautiful props, and they ship to the US & Internationally as well. 

I hope this helps as a starting point! If not, google "yoga bolsters usa (or your city) and some local options should pop up. 

01 Aug 13:21

Hi Katrien, I'm so glad you enjoyed the monthly playlist! I agree, it's so beneficial practice pitta pacifying postures in the summer months. It makes a difference : )

10 Jul 15:31

Hi Adele, that sounds so powerful! I'm happy to hear you connected to the spirit of fire : )

10 Jul 15:30

Yes! The twist and cool is a good class for that. You can also type the keyword "Digestion" into the search bar in the catalogue. A few other practices will show up that are also good for digestion : )

06 Jul 16:05

I'm so happy the breath visualization is resonating with you! I practice this all the time : )

30 Jun 19:34

Hi Carolyn, I love this! Thank you for sharing how you're integrating the practices into your day. I'm happy to hear that the extra layers of practice are nourishing for you, and helping you deepen your practice. Warmly, Kristen 

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You're welcome Emma. Yes, it's incredibly hard to find stillness in the mind. Yin yoga is a wonderful way to relax the body, and slow down the brainwaves. Try a yoga nidra meditation after practice for further help with the mind. Warmly, Kristen

12 May 18:11

You're so welcome Adele! Sundari is the perfect goddess for this time of year. I'm happy to hear the practice and meditation resonated with you. Warmly, Kristen

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05 May 12:32

Beautify your five senses, so that you perceive the consciousness of all living things.

When we dull our senses with pollutants (media, audio, visual) our mind darkens, and we suffer in the darkness.

But when we absorb impressions of beauty, our perception opens to the light of consciousness, and we are renewed.

Consciousness is reflected in beauty, like light on the water, and this brings peace of mind.

This is Pratyahara, the 5th limb of yoga practice.

When we cleanse the palette of our five senses, the wisdom HIDDEN in your yoga practice comes to LIGHT.

This month, reflect on what you feed your eyes? What you feed your ears? What you feed your sense of touch? Taste? Smell?

How does this change your perception? 

Warmly, 

Kristen 

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16 Apr 17:10

You're welcome Emma! I'm so happy to hear that you're feeling the radiance of this centre. Yes, this practice would effect the celiac plexus of nerves. We can hold so much stress in this area, and when it's released there is so much freedom. Warmly, Kristen