About
Me
Robin
gains self empowerment by helping to support and encourage woman in
celebrating their unique femininity through yoga, dance and internal
awareness. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Kid's Yoga
Teacher, a Certified Bellyfit Instructor and a Reiki Level II Practitioner.
Her loving and nurturing spirit helps the women around her find their
true self healing natures within.
My
Story
In
my early 20's I was drawn to the philosophy of Yoga and began a solo
practice that I would perform in the light of dawn in the spare bedroom
of the first apartment I shared with my (then) new husband Chris.
In more recent years I have been an avid student of the incredibly inspirational
Padma, creator of Living
Yoga with Padma television program out of Vancouver,
BC (once I was lucky enough to meet her in person during my yoga training,
talk about surreal!) and participated in various classes in and around
Edmonton, Alberta.
Upon
a new life direction and search of a more holistic lifestyle our family
chose to relocate to Vancouver Island in 2006. Prior to moving I was
blessed to be guided to Lilian Bianchi of Namaste
Yoga in Duncan, BC and discovered that she was soon
offering her first Yoga Teacher Training program. Talk about being in
the right place at the right time! Shortly after the big move, our wonderful
group of yoginis began to meet one weekend a month and to explore the
topics of the history and origins of yoga, basic anatomy, the value
of breath and meditation as well as the principles of asanas (physical
postures of yoga).
After
practicing yoga for many many years, I felt that becoming a yoga instructor
was naturally the next level to deepen my own personal practice.
I feel honored to have been given the opportunity to share the teachings
and knowledge from my teachers and their teachers before them to the
wonderful yoga enthusiasts that have entered my life. With Lilian's
beautiful and gentle nature leading me through my deepening yoga journey
I quickly reevaluated my own personal practice to discover that in contrary
to a lot of the yoga hype today (not all, but a lot), Yoga is not only
about postures and getting in shape, but rather it's an all ecompassing
philosophy to achieving a higher awareness, a healtheir sense of self
and a balanced connection..
In
February 2008 I travelled across the inlet to the mainland of Vancouver,
BC to achieve Kid's Yoga Teacher Training certification with Maalaa
from the Yoga
Tree. Maalaa has a unique style which makes even
the most adult of adults feel the wonderful enthusiasm of being a child
once again. I am proud to say that since I have used this experience
not only to teach my little yogi Carter, but several other occiasions
where children are the focus. Working with children renews the zest
and wonder of life!
In
April 2008 I once again travelled not so far from my new homeland to
Victoria, BC where I took part in Bellyfit
certification with Alice Bracegirdle. Bellyfit is a unique collection
of cultural dance styles brought together for a great workout with lots
of smiles and fun.
My newest adventure is to pursue a dream of owning and operating a cozy
intimate studio on our acreage in Cobble Hill to provide a comfortable
and loving space for new and ongoing students of yoga practices.
Currently
I am instructing private and semi-private classes upon request. If you
are interested please see the Classes
page for more details.
Thank
you for reading all about me! I am always open and acceptive of any
comments that you may have, so please feel free to email me at any time.
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