Heal your body, heal the earth through yoga, ayurveda and sustainable actions. Services, education and inspiration offered in the beautiful West Kootenays
BIO:
My name is Alison, I am a focused and dedicated yoga instructor, Ayurvedic health consultant, massage practitioner and environmental warrior.
As a teenager, I first discovered the Sun Salutations in a dusty yoga book in my parents basement and became curious. For several years, I've developed my personal practice by taking yoga classes with many teachers in various styles - Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Yin, Acro, Aerial, you name it, I've probably tried it. However; I didn't fully understand the depth of what yoga had to offer until my first trip to India where I stayed at an ashram for some time. My mind was opened to the vast ancient teachings and philosophies behind this practice - meditation, pranayama, mantra, and so much more. It was here that I realised; yoga is beyond the physical, it is not just an exercise, it is a complete way of life. My visits to India have also led me to discover Ayurveda which is also known as "life science" or "yogic medicine" and I have since been using it in my daily life in forms of food, herbal medicine and self massage. Yoga and Ayurveda has not only brought me in touch with myself but with mother earth. In this ever changing world, we must learn to walk hand in hand with nature. By healing ourselves and becoming mindful of our actions, we become in tune with our surroundings. Thus, self awareness could be the key to restoring our planet and giving way to a more loving and nurturing society.
I have been inspired to help others discover their own path to wellness by sharing my experiences and knowledge from the East with my homeland in British Columbia, Canada. My aim is to make yoga and ayurveda available to everyone despite one's age, fitness level, gender or otherwise. Let us all be inspired to take care of our bodies, our community and our planet through this holistic and sustainable approach to life.
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