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It All Started With a Couple Kinkajous

How it all started with a couple Kinkajous... When I think about it, Lila & Lulu were my first movement teachers. I owe a lot to those 2 chaotic, feisty, demanding, ridiculous, and loveable kinkajous. You know a lot about me but did you know that I spent 2 years as a Research Assistant learning about the functional morphology of the kinkajou???...

🟢 Signs I might be a good fit for you… 🟢

I’m a non-namaste-saying, sometimes-cussing, snorting-laughing, imperfect Yoga teacher.
If that sounds good to you, then 🙌🙌🙌

👉 Check the previous post for reasons why I might not be the Yoga teacher for you 👈

🚩 Red flags for you and I 🚩

I can’t be everyone’s favourite flavour of ice cream in the ice cream shop 🍦

👉 Check the next post to see why I might be the right Yoga teacher for you though. 👈

The comment in last night’s class was “I can’t do wheel pose.”
So what did we spend the next 30 minutes exploring?? Variations on wheel 💥
We used all the props (including a chair)!
Sadly I only thought to grab this photo.
killing it! And behind the lens.

One thing we must remember as teachers, is that every pose has infinite variations to it… some will work in one body while not in others. Being able to take time to explore and play in the postures is such a blessing - and it’s super fun!! 🤩

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It's a DOUBLE HEADER of IN-PERSON workshops on Sept 14!!!!
1:30 - 3:30 Your Best Foot Forward: A Foot Yoga Workshop
4:00 - 6:00 Shouldering Your Stress: Workshop for Shoulder & Neck Tension

Workshops Join us for one of our many workshops! Above Average Wellness prides itself in delivering a wide range of workshops for many interests. We are so much more than a yoga studio.

As Bordoni et al state “We can conclude this: Breath is a behaviour. Behaviour represents the person. Breath reveals the person.”

25 hours of training coming in October online! DM for details or visit bodylabsyoga.com

And that’s one of the things that is so miraculous about it.

I’ll leave the Sanskrit to the traditionalists… I know my place 🤷‍♀️

Btw… Peroneal = structures on outside of calf 🦵
Perineal = pelvic floor structures 🍑

Don’t confuse one with the other (though it’s been known to happen) 😂

Don't forget that you can access many of my masterclasses on-demand! Access for $25 - $56

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Feeling threatened in a yoga posture (physically or mentally) is literally running up against the wall of your nervous system. Tissues tense in preparation for injury, breathing alters to prep for a fight, and awareness shifts to the surroundings of the situation… all completely in contrast to what “we” advertise as the benefits of the practice.

Bottom line, if you don’t feel safe, your body will intervene to keep you safe in the only ways it knows how.

New nervous system & yoga course launching asap. Taking pre-registrations now.

Did you know that you can now register online for my Pelvic Floor Foundations 3 part series and access the content in a self-paced format?
3+ hours of video practice
PLUS pdf of each practice

Only $79

Pelvic Floor Foundtions Online - 3 part series | Body Labs Movement E Join Gillian for this series of classes exploring the anatomical and psychological importance of a healthy pelvic floor and its relationship to the

On the eve of I thought I’d throw this one up.

What should the person at the front of the room care about in your opinion? 👇

Drooling during Savasana should really be promoted more!
Drool Away, Friends 🤤 🤤🤤🤤🤤

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Your students are paying you for your skill set & time. Not for your friendship, your loyalty, or your mental capacity 24/7. These are all beyond the scope of a business transaction. As with any career path, burn-out is alive & well in the Wellness industry (ironic, I know).

And transactions can be ended at anytime by either participant. That’s a good thing. That allows growth and expansion beyond the current transaction.

When you see a student shift towards the teachings of another instructor, don’t take it personally! Chances are, they just needed a change.
And if you decide to move to another studio or a shift in offerings, I hope your colleagues encourage the change and cheer you on!

Sometimes we all just need a shake up. My long-term students know, I done it! Multiple times!!

Your health first.

Don't miss your chance to join this live online class series. Gain understanding of the pelvic floor and its structures while learning functional movements that support a healthy pelvic floor. Understand how stability in this area of the body is integral to the the over-all health of the individual.
This is for all bodies, however we will discuss many applications to the female body due to the life changes that affect the pelvic floor such as hormonal changes etc.

You will recieve a recording of each session plus a pdf of bonus resources and the movement practice.
More details & registration here:
https://www.bodylabsyoga.com/pelvicfloor