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
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!
Diane Sauve
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
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
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
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
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, 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!
