Interview: Elizabeth Vecchio
An Interview with Elizabeth Vecchio Tell me about your yoga background. Yoga was introduced to me by a good friend in 2009, and my first class was in a hot room where we did a ton of backbends. I blacked out – dehydrated, underprepared, and overwhelmed –...
What is Asteya?
What is Asteya? This post is the third in a series of articles exploring the yamas and niyamas, the moral principles and qualities that form part of the philosophy of a “yogic” lifestyle. Stay tuned to our blog over the next few months to learn about...
Interview: Caitlin Keeley
An Interview with Caitlin Keeley Caitlin teaches at Iam Yoga Midtown; you can catch her classes at 645 pm every Friday night! Tell me about your yoga background. My daily practice started when the old studio opened on the east side of Yonge – about 9 years ago....
Satya
What is Satya? This post is the second in a series of articles exploring the yamas and niyamas, the moral principles and qualities that form part of the philosophy of a “yogic” lifestyle. Stay tuned to our blog over the next few months to continue learning...
Interview: Lyndsey Bishop
An Interview with Lyndsey Bishop Tell me about your yoga background. I remember when I was little, maybe six or so, I found a yoga book that belonged to my Mom and I stared playing around with all the magical shapes. I was a gymnast most of...
Ahimsa
What is Ahimsa? This post is the first in a series of articles exploring the yamas and niyamas, the moral principles and qualities that form part of the philosophy of a “yogic” lifestyle. Stay tuned to our blog over the next few months to learn about...
Interview: Elaine Clark
Teacher Interview: Elaine Elaine teaches many of our Flow, Core Flow, and Classic Yoga classes, and her distinct style is a favourite for many of our students! She is also directing the upcoming Iam Yoga Teacher Training, which begins in April; send your questions to elaine@iamyoga.ca. Tell...
Why Enroll in a Yoga Teacher Training
Why Enroll in a Yoga Teacher Training? Yoga Teacher Training, or YTT, is a big investment in terms of both money and time. You may have seen signs around your studio (maybe at Iam) that a teacher training is coming up and considered looking into it....
Interview: Angela Morley
An Interview with Angela Morley Can you give me a bit of background about when you started practicing and teaching? I grew up a very competitive gymnast, making many yoga shapes (particularly handstands) on the floor, beam, and bars. I picked up competitive cheerleading in high school and started...
New Year’s Resolutions: You and Your Yoga Practice
New Year’s Resolutions: You and Your Yoga Practice It’s 2018! A new year feels like a new start, and it can be the perfect time to make a change in your yoga practice and in your life. Unfortunately, 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail by February....