Abhaya Yoga YQR

09/09/2024

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Whimsical Writings of A Wolfe

09/05/2024

Be mindful of the tallest sunflowers for those are the ones that need extra support.

Reflections:

In lieu of recent events, I feel called to share:

It shatters my heart when such bright lights, funny and creative people decide to end their lives. What really makes me angry is that we don't talk about it. We keep it "hush hush" out of respect.

Why are we so afraid to talk about su***de?

It's one of life's great mysteries that really shouldn't be. If we intend to understand why, and heal from this pain, I really believe we have to talk about it.

What hits closer to home is when people in the spiritual community, people who practice and offer yoga and other healing modalities die by su***de. I so strongly know the potential for the yogic path to save lives, it saved mine. Yoga taught me to make friends with my mind, to make sense of what's real and what's not real, to practice non-attachment to thoughts, pleasure and pain.

I'm learning a lot being involved in a yoga community and observing how much can go unnoticed, even when we practice these techniques daily.

I can have compassion, some people don't know how to ask for help, some people focus on fixing rather than being. Some people are caught up in their own thoughts and responsibilities. Some are sensitive and don't like to be triggered. Some aren't ready to make friends with their shadows.

Yoga isn't a quick fix, it's challenging, mind-breaking work and it takes a lifetime of practice.

All this to ask,

Have we become so blind we can't recognize the signs of suffering?

Have we become so numb we can't feel someone in pain right next to us?

Can we become more comfortable with death and recognize su***de, as a means of leaving this world, is worth talking about?

Open your eyes. Open your heart. Open your mind.

09/02/2024

Spiritual warriors hear me out!

During my time in Kelowna, I made a handful of friends, one in particular one day we were jamming on a song together that he wrote, it had Rage Against the Machine, stand up and protest vibes. I still carry the fire of that song with me today 🔥

Leaving Kelowna has been a profound decision for me. There was something about the city that wasn't my vibe. It wasn't until I left that I felt like I could finally reflect.

When people ask me about Kelowna now I tell them it's a beautiful place, the land that surrounds is gorgeous, hiking is epic, the lakes, the ability to eat with the seasons, fresh fruit and vegetables is so nourishing. But tourism is chaos, traffic is terrible and the people that live there feel very lost and starved for community.
It's polluted by ego, financial desperation and chemicals on our apples.

I found it really hard to make friends, really genuine connections.

Making connections in the spiritual community felt like a working opportunity and business transaction.

People in the spiritual community are exploited for financial gain, trauma is a selling tactic.

Attending gatherings is financially inaccessible.

Offering is financially inaccessible. I would have to pay to rent the space or I wouldn't get paid in money.

We are surrounded by huge mansions, tons of land, farms and fresh grown food yet my friends are living in their cars, struggling to make rent, and feed themselves.

What can we do to spark change? It starts with you. Really sink in to your values, what makes you feel alive, what are you passionate about? Why do have to charge money for your spiritual healing event, what is the motive?

I truly believe if you're working in the healing community, money isn't an honorable exchange. The expression you see on people's faces is, the continuous engagement and community being made is.

If you need to make money, offering events by donation is where I found my happy balance, people can pay what they want, or pay nothing at all, this offers choice, accessibility and no pressure.

02/14/2021

A gift from me to you, take a moment (or several) to care and love yourself today!

Happy Valentine's day!

Open to the infinite possibilities of love and compassion with this brief meditation on the Heart Chakra (Anahata). By visualizing your heart as a lotus flower, you can begin to create a safe, comfortable place for your mind to settle. A place where love and compassion reign.

09/25/2020

Soular Salutations Saturdays @ 8:30am. All are welcome simply visit on to register for this week's class!

Awaken body, mind and energy centers while redefining your definition of morning ritual.

08/27/2020

Soular Salutations Saturdays @ 8:30am beginning Sept 12, 2020 visit on for the full class description.

This class will mesmerize you like the soft burning embers of fire.

Merging the divinely powerful masculine with the graceful peace of the feminine. It's the dawn of a new day.

Awaken to the dawn of a new day and prepare to redefine your definition of ritual.

08/23/2020

Sit down beside me and stay a while. Let our hearts do their parts because that's what we need.

The journey begins September 1, 2020

Tuesdays: Mantra + Movement 6pm
Saturdays: Soular Salutations 8:30am

08/21/2020

EXCITING ANOUNCEMENT!!!! ⁣
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Mantra + Movement returns Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1 @ 6pm

Soular Salutations, Saturdays @ 8:30am.

Both classes offered at
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You've waited so patiently and let me tell you I am beyond blissed to return to the studio⁣
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Returning home from my summer of re-rooting and reflection, I have so much to share with you. Are you excited???