889 Voices: Stories from Our Yoga Community
Discover reflections, playlists, and personal journeys contributed by the teachers, students, and friends who form the 889 Yoga + Wellness Spa community in Toronto.
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Authenticity is Key
Sarah Lye, 889 Concierge, blogger, novelist, and Canadian soul devoted to spreading the love, shares her gratitude for a creative outlet and reflects on living authentically. This post originally appeared on Sarah's blog, Sarahtonin, on February 4th, 2013.
Monkey Mind 1.3.2 – My New Mat
Julie writes about the brand-new yoga mat at the top of her holiday wish list and the quiet hope she carried for it.
Monkey Mind 1.3.1 – Dear January Joiners, Have Some February Fortitude
Julie explores the "January Joiner" trend — the yearly wave of New Year's resolution-makers who sign up for gyms and then drift back to old habits — and offers encouragement for keeping momentum into February.
#SweatYourIntention Playlist
Elizabeth recalls the New Year's Day 2013 karma class hosted by 889 Yoga, Four Seasons Toronto, lululemon, and Blissologist Eoin Finn for 200 community members, and shares the playlist that carried the all-levels flow.
Meet Pilates Instructor Sean Ling!
Guest blogger Sean Ling teaches Pilates at 889 on Yonge Street every Tuesday at 7:15pm and Saturday at 10:20am. He introduces himself and invites the community to try his classes.
Monkey Mind 1.2 – It's Always Browner on This Side
Julie shares the short tale of a sad garden that brought her happiness last summer, and her confession of two brown thumbs.
Monkey Mind 1.1 – Are You There, Mat? It's Me, Heel
Julie reflects on the stubborn gap between her heel and the mat in downward dog, and imagines the day it finally touches down.
3 Questions…for Alice or Everyone
Guest blogger Vivian Law, a dedicated 889 Living Yoga student, fitness trainer, and nutritionist, reflects on attending the National Ballet of Canada's Alice in Wonderland and the questions it raised.
Monkey Mind 1.0 – Introducing Monkey Mind
Julie introduces her Monkey Mind column, admitting she's the girl who leaves one eye open during meditation and finding comfort in the sounds of her fellow newbie practitioners.
Top 10 why 889 and Tiny Devotions love each other!
Christine Russell, 889 co-creator with sister Emily, blogs in honour of the Tiny Devotions Trunk Show at 889 Yonge Street and celebrates a shared boho spirit of malas, stacks, and scarves.
What I've got to share…
Guest blogger Ghazal Bina, a 889 Living Yoga Program student who has practiced at 889 for a year, reflects on how thinking grows from being asked questions rather than simply finding answers.
The Journey So Far
Meg Pearson, a 889 200-hour Living Yoga Program student, shares reflections after a day of learning that included the "Being an Innerpreneur" session with Christine Russell and a Chakra Vinyasa class with Nicky Poole.
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