And Breathe ~ Durham Region Photographer

I just completed my second YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) weekend at Glow Yoga Studio in Whitby. I am truly amazed by how much of an impact this course has already had on my life. Not only am I learning breathing techniques and the art and practice of Yoga, I am also learning to encounter things in life with a whole new perspective and to release myself of the past that seems to always want to hold on and pull me down. The teachers and fellow students are amazing! I feel blessed to be a part of this journey. It is so wonderful to share these moments that are overflowing with possibilities. I feel as though I just stepped out of a bad dream and into a really good one full of light, hope and happiness.

Glow Yoga Studios is a hidden gem that I am blessed to live so close to. It is tucked quietly away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world and is surrounded by the beauty of nature near Heber Downs Conservation area. I am so grateful to have stumbled across this place so many months ago when I made this giant leap of faith into the great unknown. It is just what I needed to begin a new chapter in my life. I managed to bring my camera with me yesterday to capture some of the scenery that has breathed new joy into my world.

I awoke this morning to my daughter screaming over a misplaced item. It is hard to awake on such an unfriendly note. I find being a parent it is extremely challenging, especially after diffusing tantrums such as these and not start the rest of our day without feeling the negative effects. I managed to help her calm down and breath and let go. After she left for school I took what I learned this weekend and set it into practice as soon as I had my own space and quiet back. Just 20 minutes into my practice I felt better already. I can get used to this :).