Dreams really do come true!

Yoga Unplugged: convergence of a vision, a dream, a community, 889, lululemon, the Thompson Hotel, mother nature, and a WHOLE LOTTA YOGA LOVE!...

Self Reflection and Deep Learning – Planting the seeds

By Nicky Poole, Yoga Community Leader I had completely forgotten about this picture. It was written in my journal from the year 2000. I was living alone on the rugged E...

Vipassana, India / Nepal, 889 Living Yoga Program

By Elizabeth Connolly, 889 Concierge As a member of 889’s Concierge team and yogini-in-training, I feel privileged to be able to offer you some tidbits- more of a pers...

By Nicky Poole, Yoga Community Leader I just found this online and loved its simplicity and truth. This one you can print out and put on your fridge!...

Gratitude in Abundance

Gratitude in Abundance by Carrie Lynn Neales, Emily, Christine and the entire 889 team is committed to showing gratitude in every way, every day. It has made this practic...

A “Think Day”

Every once in a while I take some time to disconnect, power down and have a “Think Day.” It’s time to get out of the regular flow of business and my thoughts as an ...

May is for MOTHERS

We can think of all the different kinds of Mothers - Mother Earth, our own Mothers and Grandmothers, being a Mother, being a Grandmother, being a care-giver, and very imp...

The best job in the world

By Carrie - Lynn Neales, 889 Guest Concierge Alright, I’m just gonna say it: I have the best job in the whole wide world. Working on the front desk at 889 means wo...

Banana Chia Pudding Made with Coconut Milk & the Importance of Fat!

By: Joy McCarthy — Holistic Nutritionist I teach a course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and on the last day of class, the students present a food demo work...

Strength Focus and Flexibility…. How learning half moon pose will help get Colin across the Gobi Desert

By Colin Nanka I have had the opportunity to work with my Yoga instructor Nicky Poole at 889 Yoga over the last couple years and more lately while I train for the Gobi De...