I had a request to have the words and tune of this chant posted… so here you are: Saha na vavatu chant the name of the chant above, is a hyper link — click to see a small video of Joanne singing it Mantra – om saha na vavatu (from the Taittiriya Upanishad) ॐ सह नाववतु। सह
Our teacher Debbie Prins is offering up a blog post today… hope you enjoy: “Often when we are practicing Yoga we are reminded to be present in the moment. Not a difficult task when performing such asanas as Warrior II: We are aware of the soles of our feet grounding down
While practicing yoga have you ever asked this question? Or thought some version of it? “Where should I be feeling this?” “What is the purpose of this pose?” Through my years teaching yoga I watch as people try to attain something on the outside, heck I’ve even tried to help them “tak
I caught a summer cold. But, I used the Warming Socks Technique last night and while I still have the cold… my itchy sore throat is GONE. I will do this technique until the cold goes away. I thought it would be good to share on here as apparently this cold is going around. I
Dear _________, I don’t know your name or I would have used it because I’m not so formal. My name is Joanne. I know we’ve never met. I don’t know if you like dogs or cats. I like them both, but I have a dog. His name is Clifford. He’s not red. I don’t know if you like the smell of rai
I couldn’t think of a better way to start off the new section of our website than with gratitude. Thank you, to all of you – this wonderful yoga community – for inspiring us (The Bend Team) to get up every morning and share our love for this practice with you. Thank you for sharing yo
Can’t believe I have been going for two months and I learn something new about my body every day. Joanne is amazing!
Melissa Macnabb
Joanne – my elbow feels 100x better!! I woke up this morning and I could straighten it with no pain or hesitation. This is amazing. You are amazing! This is the first time in 8 months where I am pain free. I want to cry. I wasn’t even expecting you to treat my elbow when I came in – I was just thinking I was getting a massage.
Christine - Thai Massage Client
Joanne, I really loved the yoga/kettlebell class. I have taken kettlebell classes in the past however your instructions and reminders with each exercise were so helpful that I feel I got so much more out of the class; and my tired muscles the next day confirmed it. The combination of yoga and a kettlebell workout, to add some greater conditioning, is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Joanne!
Luanne Kendall
Fantastic class. I loved every bit of it. The moves, the music and your words. I can’t believe that there is always something new after all of this time. Thank you so much.
Jenny Mazur
Hi Joanne! I just wanted to say how much I love attending your classes. My mood is always 100% better when I leave. It’s awesome!
Renee Perreault
It is because of you and your “no judgement”, that I now do yoga – I never liked it before I went to a class with you. Thank you Joanne!
Brooke Cranston
My back has not felt this good in at least 2 years. My golf swing is awesome. I can actually follow through and I love you!
