Posts tagged ‘Powell River’
Yoga reached the Peak
The Yoga Garden and up coming workshop made the paper today. Click here to read the story.
Springing forward too quickly
It’s been a few weeks since my last post and I don’t know where the time has gone.
The Yogathon took place in April and it was a fabulous day. There was lots of information of living a health lifestyle. Enough food to feed us all day long and really great prizes. All which were donated my local merchants. Yahoo to them all!
I had the opportunity be meet a few new people and step out of my comfort zone and into a laugher circle. I experienced every type of laugher I have in me. At first, the truth is it was a forced laugh, then a nervous laugh which turned straight into a this is crazy laugh. It was just funny… what was I doing here, with so many people I just met, laughing at being silly together. You couldn’t help but laugh. By the end of the session I felt renewed and giddy. You must try it. For myself, in the words of my Love, “I’ll try anything twice.”
This session of yoga classes is gearing down. Our last Thursday evening class will be this Thursday (May 27). The Monday morning class will run through to June 28. At that point I’ll see if the group would like to carry on through the summer. Please join us if you’d like, it’s a great way to start the week.
every WOMAN workshop leader
Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states. ~Carol Welch
This past weekend I had the opportunity to be a workshop leader at Every WOMAN Powell River. I hope everyone enjoyed the sample of yoga. My workshop was first thing in the morning, a perfect way to start the day.
The whole day was filled with inspiring workshops. I took in pilates, nai, Qigong, African drumming, belly dancing, meditation and made time to relaxed in the tea lounge. The lunch and snacks were tasty and seemed to never run out.
Thank you, Kerri and Lynn, for organizing which a memorable, action packed day. I don’t think I’ve stopped shimming my shoulders yet, thanks for the moves Mara. 
For those that couldn’t make it, here’s the link to a slideshow (click here), created by a local photographer. I’m in the drumming segment, to the right of the lady in pink, my good friend Erin.
Also, check out what city is next for Every WOMAN at http://www.everywomanintheworld.com
Winter afternoon :: Photo of the week
A moody picture taken at Powell Lake, late one February afternoon.
Best riding on the coast
In 2003, I had visited Powell River for a summer and fell head over heals for the technical single-track biking trails. I love the speed of downhill mountain biking but there’s a sense of accomplishment when riding the winding, root-filled and hilly trails Powell River offers.
After that summer I vowed to one day come back to this lush rain forest. And here I am. Just a mere three blocks from my house and I’m able to get lost in the bush, push myself to new levels. Experience the riding here in PR first hand though this video. It will make you want to get on your bike and ride.
Fall Sunset :: Photo of the week
Photo taken by Tyson, My Love
This is how our days come to a close, one reason why living in Powell River is so relaxing.
Blogging tutorial
Pic from the Patricia website
Last night I went to the show with my good friend Kelly. We saw Julia and Julie, I know, your totally thinking that movie has been out of theatres forever. Popular demand brought it back to Powell River. If you are ever visiting Powell River, do take in a show at the Patricia Theatre. It’s the longest running movie theatre in Western Canada and had restored it’s beauty. The seats are a bit uncomfortable, but an intermission during the longer movies lets you stretch your legs and get some air.
What a funny movie, Meryl Streep was fabulous, and Amy Adams played such a likable character. I was most interested in seeing the film for the blogging aspects, hoping Julie would have the same reservation I’m having. Like Julie, I’m just not sure if I’m cut out for this; is there time to blog; who’s out there reading and interested in what I’m saying. I’m really fond of the idea of sharing ideas and life experiences, but the truth is when it comes down to it, I’d rather be a spectator. I’m going to face my fear and open up a little more.
Thanks for being out there and finding my blog interesting.
Namaste
Photo of the week
I spent this lovely, lazy Labour day afternoon doing one of my favourite things; hiking. We drive out to Lund for yam fries and on the way home stopped at the Dinner Rock Campground and found a lovely trail that lead us out onto the bluffs. I like how the perspective is drastically different when walking the same trail but in different directions. I didn’t notice this big fella going out to the bluffs but coming back he was plain as day. His base is rotting away (unfortunately, not completely on it’s own), the exposed aged wood looked so soft and vulnerable, but in the same light, the tree seemed strong and steady.
Party your berries off!!
With blackberries covering the landscape in Powell River this time of year, I thought I’d add to the excitement by sharing how good blackberries really are for you. For starters they are ranked one of the highest fruits when it comes to antioxidant strength. High nutritional contents of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folic acid. In all cases I’ve experienced, blackberries can be substituted for any berry in recipes and nothing beats fresh blackberries in my morning smoothie. Yum!
Technically, blackberries aren’t berries but an aggregate fruit that is composed of many smaller fruits called drupes. The differences between a blackberry and raspberry, (they look every similar when still on the vine) blackberries start off red but turn very purple when ripe, and when picking if they have a hollow center it’s a raspberry.
For those of you not in Powell River… I suggest you plan a visit this Friday. There is the Blackberry Street Party on Friday night, Marine Avenue is closed off and the whole town comes out for delicious blackberry treats, live music and to wander through the shops. Make sure you try some homemade blackberry gelato, I am this year. See you at the party!
Photo of the Week
This weekend the weather was fabulous, we (Tyson, Rupert and I) took advantage of it and drove up Mt. Troubridge. The views from up there are staggering. Here’s just a taste.
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