Svastha Wellness & Peaceful Poses स्वास्थ्य - Terri McDermott

08/25/2023

https://www.leelanauwellnesscollective.com/blog

As a Collective, we aim to foster community, connection, and resources to promote wellness across eight dimensions.

08/25/2023

Looking forward to helping guide you in the work to be done! Ready when you are.

08/21/2023

Start your studies this September with SOYA!

The 300hr Professional Upgrade to RYT500 is meant for 200hr+ teachers to build upon current 200hr certification. This program will help you elevate your professional and teaching skillsets. The in-depth yoga philosophy studies will transform your practice and shine through your offerings. Begin your journey with live Zoom classes, meeting twice weekly Sept 27-Dec 20. Module A is one of two required modules. Choose the modules that work best for you!
https://www.soyayoga.com/product/300-hour-online-yoga-teacher-training-wkd/

The 200hr Costa Rica Hybrid is the foundation that all new yoga teachers need to start their studies off right. SOYA's well-developed curriculum ensures that yoga is shared in the ways it has always meant to be shared, and builds the teaching skills you will need.
https://www.soyayoga.com/product/200-hour-hybrid-yoga-teacher-training-online-and-costa-rica/
PS. The 200hr program is also a wonderful way to deepen your personal yoga practices, even if teaching is not for you. You can join for the entire program or retreat along witht the group just for the trip to Costa Rica. Pm for pricing and details!

08/17/2023

I recently left the theatre after seeing the highly publicized “Barbie” movie by request of my 13 year old granddaughter and her friend…

08/16/2023

Chloé and I have lots happening in the next few months, retreats, teacher trainings, hope you can join us.

08/11/2023

"Do you love Me?" Alice asked.

"No, I don't love you!" replied the White Rabbit.

Alice frowned and clasped her hands together as she did whenever she felt hurt.

"See?" replied the White Rabbit. "Now you're going to start asking yourself what makes you so imperfect and what did you do wrong so that I can't love you at least a little.

You know, that's why I can't love you. You will not always be loved Alice, there will be days when others will be tired and bored with life, will have their heads in the clouds, and will hurt you.

Because people are like that, they somehow always end up hurting each other's feelings, whether through carelessness, misunderstanding, or conflicts with themselves.

If you don't love yourself, at least a little, if you don't create an armour of self-love and happiness around your heart, the feeble annoyances caused by others will become lethal and will destroy you.

The first time I saw you I made a pact with myself: 'I will avoid loving you until you learn to love yourself.' "~

Arthor unknown

08/05/2023

Dates have been selected for the immersion portion of the upcoming 300YTT, Module B to take place in sunny New Smyrna Beach, FL this year. Hope you can join us!

South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA)

08/04/2023

This is what 62 will be for me this year spent in a lot of Svadhyaya! 🙏🏻💕

I once had a thousand desires,
But in my one desire to know you
all else melted away.
The pure essence of your being
has taken over my heart and soul.
Now there is no second or third,
only the sound of your sweet cry.
Through your grace I have found
a treasure within myself.
I have found the truth of the Unseen world.
I have come upon the eternal ecstasy.
I have gone beyond the ravages of time.
I have become one with you!
Now my heart sings,
“I am the soul of the world.
Mevlana Rumi

07/31/2023

07/27/2023

Another remarkable answer to an exam question from our recent 200YTT. It is so profound to watch those taking this training come to so many new realizations and experience so many beautiful transitions.

Kristoffer KC Carter
South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA)
Chloe Haddad Yoga

07/25/2023

SOYA 300YTT, Module A begins September 27th, online, weekdays twice weekly with time off throughout the holidays to enjoy family and friends. Feel free to reach out for further details.

Registration information below:
https://www.soyayoga.com/product/300-hour-online-yoga-teacher-training-wkd/

South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA)

07/24/2023

We begin again in a few short weeks! Are you up for growth? Transformation? The journey of a lifetime? Your spot is held right here with us. All you have to do is say yes!~ Reach out to me for the details and let's get you started!

Chloe Haddad Yoga
South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA)

07/16/2023

Love our deep discussions throughout the SOYA 200YTT Training. This exam question related to the Gunas and her answer was beautiful. When focusing on gardening, she notes the Tamasic energy of inertia, adding her Rajasic action of gardening and Sattvic qualities of passion, working towards a future harvest that, too, will be Sattvic in nature creates balance and tranquility in her own life ❤️. Love having these applied to our lives in a way we can truly grasp the concepts.

Chloe Haddad Yoga
South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA)

07/04/2023

Today, the day after Guru Purnima, I'd like to offer to you my interpretation and explanation of the "Guru", the first and how the Vedic teachings were shared.

In my humble opinion, a Guru is one who has been blessed with the opportunity of receiving wisdom, knowledge and the teachings given to us from the Divine, Brahman to live life in accordance with the energy of the Universe. A Guru becomes a conduit of this knowledge and wisdom and therefore, it becomes their Dharma to pass spiritual wisdom and knowledge unto those that seek without changing, without altering, sharing with love, and generosity all that they can of this beautiful wisdom. Gurus plant seeds, shed light, share love, compassion and grace with those on the path of seeking spiritual knowledge.

These teachings, Yoga, were first delivered to Lord Shiva through transmission as a conduit of the Divine. These very specific teachings were then passed down by Lord Shiva to the Saptarishi, 7 Great Sages who were born of the mind of Brahman. It is said that these Great Sages are those that make the sun rise and shine! They were placed here in this Universe to guide humanity. The responsibility of a Guru is a great one. It is humbling in every way. It is a blessing in every way. It is work every day to study, to follow the Vedic principles of these teachings and the duty to share them as given to them.

My hope is that this sheds light on the importance of these teachings and the importance of sharing them selflessly, with love, respect and reverence for the connection to the Universe and Brahman.

Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Please feel free to shed light on this in any way you see fit to provide deeper understanding and meaning to what I've attempted to share or correct me if I am mistaken.

07/03/2023

As we extend our hours/ dates/ teachers at our upstairs studio, as asked by many, please don’t be shy to try out what we are offering to the community! We are good vibes only 👌🧘👍💗. On Wednesdays In July , join Terri at 6 pm to be guided into a blissful beginners practice of meditation and slow stretches. Perfect for beginners !

07/03/2023

Blessings on this day of Guru Purnima! Take time today to give thanks to those who have impacted your life with the spiritual teachings and practices on your beautiful journey in this life!

Traditionally, the festival is celebrated by Buddhists in honor of the Buddha who gave his first sermon on this day at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. In the yogic tradition, the day is celebrated as the occasion when Shiva became the first guru, as he began the transmission of Yoga to the Saptarishis.

I would like to pay tribute to my "Guru's" on this auspicious day for sharing their wisdom, love and knowledge of these teachings, with me as I continue on this spiritual path. Without their caring enough to share, this work would be lost to me. I have so much love and gratitude for each of my teachers, Jenny Lintvedt, Marion Mugs McConnell and Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani! Blessings, love and so much light to each of you as you continue to bless myself and so many others on your Dharmic path. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

07/02/2023

It’s the International Day of Yoga.

"You now attain a peaceful place, doing daily sadhana" is a mnemonic taught to our class by our incredible teacher Terri McDermott, RYT-500, a fellow Yoga Alliance Board member who has been teaching and practicing for more than 20 years.

Perhaps most notably, Terri studied under Marion Mugs McConnell, the Founder of SOYA Yoga, and author of Letters from the Yoga Masters. Also a fellow Yoga Alliance Board Member.

Learning from these two women has been incredible. Must also shout-out Chloe Haddad, Founder of the Fit Pit, and also a badass 500-level teacher who taught me so much.

The Mnemonic helps you remember the great sage Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga:

1. YAMAS. Spiritual restraints. 5 dont’s. Ahimsa, or non-violence being the first. "Avoid these. Violence being the first."

2. NIYAMAS. Spiritual observances. 5 ethical and moral practices. "Do these."

3. ASANA. All of this glorious Hatha yoga to open up our body through countless postures. Each vastly, infinitely deep.

4. PRANAYAMA. Breathing techniques. Filling our bodies with prana (life force energy) to help us move beyond our senses to achieve…

5. PRATYHARA. The interiorized state. The bridge of silence that moves us from the lower, "outer" limbs of yoga above, to the higher, "interior" limbs.

6. DHARANA. Focused concentration. Yogananda teaches to maintain a single-pointed concentration on God, through the portal of the Kutastha Chaitanya, our third eye, or Ajna chakra.

7. DYHANA. Full-absorption in Spirit through meditation. This, to me, is the entire goal of yoga. Right there in the name. Yoga means "union", or "yoke". Connecting these little bodily circuits to an Infinite Superconductor.

8. SAMADHI. We may trip over that Oneness we crave— though we may learn to live in that ecstatic bliss, peace, and harmony. Many levels of Samadhi, only ever attained by faithfully climbing the lower 7 limbs.

Yoga always has been, and always will be my path.

06/27/2023

Love this reminder about Yoga Dharma! Thank you Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

06/24/2023

Congratulations to our amazing students, Chloé and I have learned so much from each of you and to watch you each grow, blows my heart up and fills it with so much love for each of you. 💕🙏🏻

Spring Hybrid 2023 SOYA Graduates with lead teachers Chloé & Terri. We are beyond proud of each one of you. If you know anyone interested in joining Terri an...

06/23/2023

Our super and amazing new 200YTT grads spent their last day playing in the waters of Lake Michigan learning SUP Yoga from a recent 300YTT grad, Kelly Dillan!

06/06/2023

We are ready to get back to our gorgeous location in Costa Rica! Code word is SEEKER! Join us? April 20 - 27th, 2024!

05/08/2023

Where does Yoga come from?

05/05/2023

Plans for June 14th through the 22nd? Stay the week, stay the weekend, your time, your choice...we'd love to have you! We will be going in depth with the Chakras, Koshas, Ayurvedic Cooking and more as our 200 YTT students wrap up their studies! Message Chloé or myself for details about this beautiful off the grid location $90.00 nightly to include meals and classes daily.

04/23/2023

Last call for Level 3 to Level Up Your Lifestyle! There is a bit of reading and homework to be done prior to meeting this coming Friday evening! Not to mention the wonderful spring special to purchase 2 levels and receive a 3rd level free. Registration link below:

The Fit Pit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WnI56nf9XdTmvyhLf3fbr3yMR3F2vKlNZojNyOD-QcY/edit

04/20/2023

Spring special, purchase 2 levels and get the 3rd free. Which ones will you choose? Registration link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WnI56nf9XdTmvyhLf3fbr3yMR3F2vKlNZojNyOD-QcY/edit

04/10/2023

04/07/2023

We begin in a few short weeks! One weekend a month, Friday evening, Saturday until 3 and Sunday until noon. There is homework to be done so don't delay, register today with the link provided below. The Fit Pit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WnI56nf9XdTmvyhLf3fbr3yMR3F2vKlNZojNyOD-QcY/edit

04/07/2023

One of the most amazing women I know and she has inspired me in ways I cannot begin to share ❤️ This beautiful angel and student has so much soul, love and strength I cannot begin to imagine that source. If you can possibly find some love to share and donate to her continued treatment, I am positive she would be so grateful. 🙏🏻
The Fit Pit
South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA)

Hi, my name is Jamie and I am fundraising for my beautiful friend Sarah. In mid-June of 2… Jamie Doepker needs your support for Help Sarah Beat Breast Cancer

04/06/2023

So proud of this newest group of 200YTT students! They are deeply into their Sanskrit studies here! The Fit Pit

04/06/2023

We're going! Are you joining us? This trip is an experience that is the trip, to some of us, a once in a lifetime! I'm living fully and presently in the moment as I am not guaranteed the next. To experience the connections made on this journey, I promise you, will be life changing. Drop a message if you are interested. Space is limited to maintain the intimacy and teachings shared. I look forward to having you join us.

03/30/2023

We are moving onto Level 3 next month and would certainly love to have you join us. I've been receiving multiple inquiries about this training, what it is, how it works and who can join us. I'd love to take a minute and answer them here.
- What is this training about?
This training is all about teaching you the yogic philosophy, yogic lifestyle, to include Pranayama, Meditation, Asana, Yamas, Niyamas, Sanskrit and so much more.
- Do I have to take all modules or can I pick and choose?
Pick and choose the levels that you are truly interested in. Take one or take them all, it is entirely up to you.
- Who can take these trainings?
These trainings are open to anyone with an interested in living a healthy lifestyle, beginner, advanced or already a yoga teacher. You do not have to be a yoga teacher or wish to teach upon completion of these individual modules, however, you can should you choose.

03/15/2023

If you are ready and willing to begin the steps to change your life, join us! Learn the beautiful practices of Mantra, Mudra and Meditation. Reach out for more details. We begin March 24th!

03/12/2023

If you are searching for a way, teacher, practitioner, beginner or otherwise, to incorporate Sadhana into your busy schedule and life. I've had the pleasure to work with this amazing woman, a board member of Yoga Alliance. She is offering a free program for those who wish to put harmony and balance back into our lives! I am encouraging each and every one of my students to join me in this lovely process with her. Details and free registration: www.yoga4unity.com

Yoga Sadhana
with YogaVahini
A Yoga Practitioner Program

Yoga Sadhana helps us become aware of the needs of our body and mind through the principles of yoga, self-awareness and mindfulness.

Beginner or Practitioner, through reflection and inquiry, we will learn to explore what well-being and harmony mean to us.

Every Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 AM IST
Re-stream on Saturdays 6 - 7:30 PM IST
Recording available on the platform.

Week 7 - April 25 to May 1, 2022 For the last week of this first half of the program, we take you to the bank of the Ganga River. If you are logging from India, the sight and sound of the mighty river will enter your home and cool your summer. Practice with Parmarth Niketan and be transported in Ris...

03/12/2023

Another amazing weekend spent working with the newest members of the board for Yoga Alliance.

03/08/2023

The Fit Pit and I begin Level 2 and we would certainly love to have you join us. We’ve been receiving multiple inquiries about this training, what it is, how it works and who can join us. I'd love to take a minute and answer them here. The Fit Pit and I are eager to share.

*What is this training about?

This training is all about teaching you the yogic philosophy, yogic lifestyle, to include Pranayama, Meditation, Asana, Yamas, Niyamas, Sanskrit and so much more.

*Do I have to take all modules or can I pick and choose?

Pick and choose the levels that you are truly interested in. Take one or take them all, it is entirely up to you.

*Who can take these trainings?

These trainings are open to anyone with an interest in living a healthy lifestyle, beginner, advanced or already a yoga teacher. You do not have to be a yoga teacher or wish to teach upon completion of these individual modules, however, you can should you choose.

Contact us today to sign up for Level 2 which begins March 24th.

02/25/2023

Feels so good to be hOMe for the week here at Anamaya Resort💕 with The Fit Pit

02/24/2023

After my chat and post to you all this morning, Chloé and I left the beautiful area of Mal Pais to make our way to Montezuma and prepare for our time at Anamaya Resort! Look what was hanging on the wall beside our room! 💕🙏🏻