Mysore, Toronto

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

“I was wrong”

“I’m sorry”

“I don’t know”

In my opinion these are 3 of the most powerful statements anyone can make. Especially as stand alone sentences.

I was raised to tell stories. I’m Irish. I’m a voice actor for gods sake! lol! So stories are part of who I am! But when I learned that not every situation requires one, I started to grow as a person. So when I encounter someone who can’t say “I was wrong.” “I’m sorry.” “I don’t know.” I go one of two ways depending on the situation. I’m either sorry for them. Genuinely! Or I’m triggered by them. Especially if they KNOW they are wrong and defend their position with dishonesty.

In yoga dishonesty is called “Asteya”. Literally it means “not truth”. It is the opposite of the first limb of yoga philosophy, the Yamas.

Truth is Satya and it’s how I live my life.

The more I studied yoga the more I understood that yoga is so much more than asana (the poses). But they are the gateway to the real world of yoga. Want to try?

Mysore starts at 7am! See you on the mat 1768 Danforth Ave

Starting the day with a love note from my friend Devina MODO YOGA DANFORTH 🥰

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!

52 orbits around the sun.

Since crossing that 50 threshold things have been different. Like I’m living in someone else’s reality. As of today that changes.

No more “trying to figure it out”.
No more “back in the day” reminiscing.

Today is a new day! And a new chance! And day one of a new story. And that story is gonna be epic!

Change is inevitable. So it’s time for me to embrace that change and get curious about it.

And I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate change than by teaching yoga!

On the mat we embody the understanding that nothing stays the same. Every time we step onto it something different happens. And we’re taught to embrace that. Time to follow my own advice!

52 - you and I are going to have the BEST time! Let’s go! Let’s start with yoga. Wanna come?

7am Mysore online and in person at 1768 Danforth Ave. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

This quote feels like it’s talking directly to me!

Maybe it’s Lions Gate energy.

Maybe it’s the anniversary of my Dad’s passing (of course he left when the portal opened).

Maybe it’s a midlife crisis.

Maybe it’s all THREE!

Oh and turning 52 next week would be the cherry on top.

But dang! “Out of sorts” describes my current state of being.

Is it just me? Or are you feeling it too?

Lions Gate is always a time when I look inward to see what needs to go. Releasing old habits, being clear about what I want and where I want to go, and being quiet in meditation to see what else comes up. I journal a lot. And I do yoga.

Today is a busy day with a lot of movement happening at the house as we prepare for Elana’s birthday and trip to the UK. But somewhere in there I will find the time to practice and sit quietly.

Wanna join me?

7am Mysore in person and online. Everyone is welcome! 1768 Danforth Ave. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️

I’m BACK!

Who’s coming to class?!

Today 8am Hot Flow
Wednesday 7pm Hot Flow

Come on down!

MODO YOGA DANFORTH

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!!

It’s been a hot minute since I posted ANYTHING ANYWHERE! How are y’all doing?!

It’s been a MONTH of yoga! Between hosting the retreat and attending the final 2 weeks of a yoga teacher training, I have been more immersed in the world of yoga than I have in a long time. I’ll be unpacking how I feel about this for the next few weeks it’s definitely been interesting.

Bearing witness to my own reactions, other people, different personalities, different opinions. And being in a room with 40+ people for 10-12 hours a day has been heartwarming and exhausting all at the same time. This introvert needs some alone time!

But the thing that stuck out the most for me was an interesting full circle moment that I didn’t even think about until the closing circle yesterday.

When I moved back from Taiwan in 2009 I had to start from scratch. I hadn’t lived in Canada for 10 years. I had zero yoga connections here and had to pound the pavement to build a schedule of classes. One of the places I landed was at Moksha Yoga Bloor West. Out of the 26 classes I taught weekly, 12 of them were at that studio in their non heated room.

Flash forward 15 years, Moksha has changed its name to Modo. And as I step more intentionally back into a public teaching schedule (teaching at other studios, not just MTO and privates) I find myself back at Modo but this time as a Modo teacher. First class is on Sunday at 12pm at the Danforth studio!

I think karma is trying to tell me something…

This morning I’m back with my beloved students for Mysore at 7am! And I can’t wait to see you all!

All are welcome! See you on the mat 1768 Danforth Ave 🧘‍♂️

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice! Tracy has the helm this morning as I’m attending a Yoga Teacher Training for the next 2 weeks. Today is the 1st day of the in person classes.

The past 2 years have been weird. Everything feels like it’s on its head and nothing makes sense anymore. For a while I tried to figure it out and understand it but I’ve finally stopped. It was like hitting my head against a wall for no good reason. So I’m doing what has always made sense. Stepping onto the mat.

I’ll be sharing the experience here and on where I’ll be posting about how to do VO recording in a car if you want to follow along!

But it’s time! To pivot. See you on the mat 1768 Danforth Ave.

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

I’m taking a moment before Day 2 of the Retreat to pause and be grateful. And as I did I had a little visitor in the form of a sparrow.

Seeing a sparrow can be a spiritual nudge to strengthen your “flock,” lean on your community, and appreciate the power of shared connections. And being at a retreat at a monastery in Quebec, well I can’t think of a more appropriate sign!

Find your people. Maybe try yoga!

The studio in Toronto is closed this morning but there is a free pre recorded class posted online for those interested. Link in bio.

Good morning, Toronto! Time to practice!

“I am ready to claim the happy days ahead.”

You’re damn right!! Jupiter has just entered Leo and I am here for it!

Jupiter magnifies everything it touches. By moving into Leo - the sign of the heart, passion, and self-expression - the universe is turning the volume all the way up on your personal goals.

This is not just for Leo!

Expect a collective surge in courage, creativity, and the desire to be seen. It acts as a cosmic “permission slip” to stop playing small, take up more space, and proudly share your talents!

So what have you been hiding or keeping to yourself because of fear or uncertainty? It’s time to shine, baby!

Wanna start with yoga?

7am Mysore in person and online. 1768 Danforth Ave. See you on the mat 🧘🏼‍♀️