Lanee

When I worked in the corporate world, at the end of the day

after everyone had gone home, I would put my feet up on my desk, tilt my chair back and close my eyes for about 20 minutes. In hindsight, I now know that this was a relaxation technique. Back then I called it a ‘power nap’. It was a way to rest the body, refresh the mind and re-energize for the evening’s activities’. Years later, after my first meditation course, I realized that I had been preparing for the experience of ‘going within’ for some time.

After I had placed meditation into my daily life, I began to learn the poses (asanas). As they can be challenging to learn on your own, I eventually joined a weekly class. A few years later, my teacher invited me to participate in her teacher training program. The training was primarily influenced by the work of Vanda Scaravelli, however some Iyengar and Kripalu techniques were integrated. This was the start of my continuing education in the mind-body-spirit experience. In subsequent years I have completed Yoga Therapy courses, Pilates, IMT (Integrated Movement Therapy), Nia & Coaching certification courses. I am currently studying Yoga Nidra in-depth & Tantra philosophy, as well as continuing to expand my knowledge of Tai Chi, Qi Gong and different types of Hatha Yoga (Kundalini, Kriya, Viniyoga, Ashtanga, Anusara, Integral, etc.). Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, as well as Native approaches to wellness, are of interest to me. Aromatherapy and herbs are a particular focus. Additional studies in Marma therapy, Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal) & Tui Na (spinal) massage, Attunement & Sensory Healing training have expanded my personal growth, professional development & spiritual awareness.

My priorities are to share the following experiences:

1. rest, relax & release

2. re-energize & renew

3. reflect & re-connect

4. rejoice & reunite

Meditation offers all of this, yet many of us are not able to come to a comfortable sitting position for a sustained period of time to allow for the transcendence to occur. I offer an eclectic approach to sharing my knowledge of Yoga so that each individual may find this unique place for themselves. The practice of yoga leads to a greater understanding of Self and simultaneously cultivates gratitude, compassion and love. Namaste.

Lanee

Whispering Winds

We can’t change the wind ~ but we can adjust our sails!

Lanee – Yoga Teacher, Integrative Yoga Therapy & Yoga Nidra

Collingwood: 705-293-0436

lanee@sailsentient.ca