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" . . . I hold the most archaic values on earth . . . the fertility of the soil, the magic of animals, the power-vision in solitude, the terrifying initiation and rebirth, the love and ecstasy of the dance, the common work of the tribe. "

- gary snyder

story

yoga & meditation came into my life as an adolescent, at a time when I felt a great disconnection and disharmony between my physical body and my mind and soul. as I continued to practice, I began to feel a rejoining, the ‘yoking’, of mind and body, and the sense of returning back to a grounded, more primal and embodied state of being.

although the transformation wasn't instant, I immediately sensed the seeds planted. it is only later, after studying under the guidance of teachers and mentors, did I discover the mysteries and sacred geometry of posture and the deep healing possibilities of breath.

the therapeutic potentials of this practice became clear and I felt moved to share this modality with others. over the last 10 years, I have completed over 800 hours of formal training and teaching.

offerings

if you are interested in private or semi-private yoga + meditation sessions at your home or workplace, please reach out to learn more about rates, times and locations.

vision

collected visuals that inspire and inhabit the inner world.

snake and chakras illustration by michael e bennett

black and white photo of a water buffalo with full moon between horns

sketches of lines of black on khaki by zarina hashimi

photo of waves coloured in blue and purple

illustration that says 'a mind once opened never closes'

photo of a white horse running through a dried field

illustration of skeleton split open to reveal flowers growing within

image of buddha in blue with hand in mudra revealed through purple background

writing

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questions

i. how to find balance
between allowing and
controlling.

ii. how to witness each moment
and let it be as it is
completely.

iii. how to make choices
with full integrity and truth
and then let them go.

02.

to remember in the fire

lean back into the support
of family and guides
both invisible and incarnated
whether blood or kindred
who are rooting for you.
your path and your learning.

03.

ode to maia

birth / rebirth
your transformation from
water to air
inner to outer
star to human.

aquarian
pouring wisdom
from heaven to earth
water bearer
water child

you are a blessing I receive
through the shift of centre
through the expansion of the heart.

04.

⦚ ⦚ ⦚

simple and clean
just here, as I am
with the clarity of vision
wide eyes and a steady gaze.
without burden, without need,
freedom in the gratitude of what is.

considering the possibility that
in every moment, I am where I need to be.
listening to the inner sense
the choices, the guidance,
the path of this experience.
how real, how fleeting.

the cycles – how many times before
have I passed through this place?
how many times
have mother and father,
earth and sky, kissed,
and granted me another round?
to learn, over and over
how to ride the waves,
how to walk with grace,
how to depart this plane,
with a head cleaner
and heart more sure
than when I arrived.

05.

more questions

can you release the stories
that you live by and with?

can you unburden yourself fully
from those anchors and chains?

can you forgive the fundamental unfairness of this world?

can you forgive yourself for your basic humanity?

can you say yes to it all?

06.

prayer of thanks

thank you to all my guides and protectors.
thank you for the path and all that brings up.
dear self and universe, one and the same,
I choose to step into my strength and true beauty.

07.

of love

perceive through the eyes of love the ears of love move with love gaze with love -
but what of the unlovable? the unspeakable?
does love have a place in the shadows of the world?
is that where it is most needed?
can love coexit with anger, with revulsion, with horror and with pain?

perhaps it is the thing, the beam of light, that can touch each place, each corner, and illuminate?

08.

solar return

treat yourself
like you love yourself.

keep full the fountain
from which all can flow.

tend the soil
so the seeds can grow.

find peace
peace in what is.

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