Kula

I used to think I could teach myself everything I needed to know about yoga from books and through home practice. I know that although I deepened my understanding of yoga and myself by doing that, I was also very limited in how expansive I could become alone. This is where Kula and community comes in. If you have been coming to my class lately I have really been trying to hard to inspire community, let me clarify, meaningful community in my classes and the studio. Without yoga friends this can be a lonely path. I love love love the community that we are building at The Mindful Body. I hold it in the highest light. I have seen friendships begin, old relationships end, love bloom and kinship of a special kind at the studio and it truly touches my heart. The bottom line is you need to get involved in the community, even if your shy, I get it but smile, say hello, take a chance to meet someone new every class, and you will see that it gets easier. I want students to know that most of the people that come to class would probably never crossed paths in this lifetime and to understand that not only have we crossed paths but I am honoured to walk beside you, as a teacher, student, and a friend. Love to my Kula, lets grow our community. Please bring your friends to a free class the entire week from Sept 7th to the 11th and spread the love!

Lululemon Ambassador Summit highlights!

It's been almost 2 weeks since the summit in Vancouver and I am still lit up over the entire event. First I have to offer my deepest gratitude to everyone at Lululemon that believed in my to send me there to be a part of this event. I am so grateful to be part of the Lululemon community and it has only grown since being in Vancouver connecting on a deeper level to what Lulu is all about. The entire Summit was about ways in which we can elevate our communities. So hear it is folks, what do we need in our community to elevate it?? I agree London is a bit on the conservative side so what can we/I do to inspire greatness here? I want to know what you think. If you have any suggestions for me please speak up, I want to serve this community the best that I can.
I was also amazed and blown away by the other ambassadors, wow what amazing people!!! I had 3 Olympians at my table when I was eating breakfast, total honour! I have to give a huge shout out to the Ambassadors in our community Dave, Lisa, Heather, Brian sorry if I missed anyone but what a true honour to be in each others company.
So apparently Lulu likes to break the mold and rules!!! I guess that is one of the reasons I like this company so much. They are not afraid to be themselves, and in order to shift people from mediocre to greatness sometimes you just have to! Not everything fits nicely into a box or label so Lulu's are always thinking outside the box for creative ways at making this world better! So cool.
Peace my lulu friends and yogis in our community get down there and pick out a nice outfit, support our local store, you need to know how much this company gives back!!! Not to mention I saw how much work goes into making one sports bra and it is so impressive. okay now i'm done!

Yoga at the Beach

I just had a great weekend with some great friends at the beach. One of the reasons I like the beach so much is that I love doing yoga in the sand. Sure you are giving up some of the stability of the floor but the sand is a soft catch if you try a new pose and fall over. I did my very first drop back on the beach and maybe some other poses too. Yesterday all three of us were in a line doing headstand, how fun?? Warning, you may get some strange looks but people are really just curious and want to know what your doing? Last Thursday we had a group of kids watching us and clapping when we did handstands and arm balances. Before you know it you will see kids and adults staring to give it a try too. I think seeing a group of adults laughing, hula hooping, spinning poi, swimming and laughing is so great for the next generation. You choose how you participate in the world so choose well and have fun :)
Blessed to have great people in my life and to live by the beach,
Mindy