Pacific Elements - Yoga with Natalie Rousseau in Tofino, BC

Living a Life of Practice

Most of us crave cycles of growth and renewal in our lives, as we all want to feel the newness of discovery and expansion in our relationships, in our careers, and in our spiritual practice. But we often forget that before growth there must be a period of birth, and before birthing there is a period of change, death or release. It is in these aspects of the pulsation that we often become stuck, because death or letting go is painful, and birth requires effort and a willingness to push into the unknown….

How Do You Stay Inspired?

A common question that comes up for yoga teachers, and students is “how do I stay inspired?” Inspiration is key to great teaching and as such is vital for teachers of yoga, but it is equally important for students of yoga as inspiration is what keeps you coming back to your practice despite the busyness of life or the challenges it may present….

Are You Ready for Yoga Teacher Training?

The question that I get asked most often in regards to my yoga teacher training courses is something along the lines of “I can’t do all the poses yet, would I be able to do a teacher training?” or “ I have only been doing yoga for a few years, am I ready for teacher training?” ….

Dinacharya: Nourishing Routines for Mindfulness & Good Health

The daily routine, or Dinacharya as it is called in Ayurveda, is central to promoting health and well being and preventing imbalance and in my experience is one of the simplest and most powerful tools we have to take our health into our own hands….

Finding Your Unique Voice as a Yoga Teacher

If you are a yoga teacher I urge you to reflect on the greater purpose behind all that has led you to where you are now, in this exact moment in your life, and to ask yourself if there is anywhere that you are holding back from sharing the full story of who you are with your students, your community, your loved ones, and anyone else you come into contact with? …

Empowering Yoga Teachers: Changing the World

Yesterday I had a chat with Amy Ippoliti as part of a series of conversations I am having with yoga teachers and leaders in the yoga community that have inspired me greatly and who are pouring their energy into empowering yoga teachers….

Amplifying Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher

On Monday I taught the first of four classes in my one month Mentor’s Course for Yoga Teachers and it was so much fun I can hardly wait till next Monday comes around so I can teach again. We have a great group of teachers from all over connecting via the wonders of the web and teleconferencing technology and already there is a real buzz around the content we are sharing. I really love the enthusiasm and excitement that occurs when a group of like minded folks get together to share what they know with the intention to grow. It’s a lot of fun and everyone comes away from it inspired to take it to the next level…

The Benefits of Staying Home

I live in a small town in a rather remote area and as a result do not have a senior yoga teacher nearby that I can study with. Since last September I have left town for up to seven days at a time on six different occasions to study with my teachers. I have gone to LA, Vancouver, Utah and Montreal so that I could spend some time in a learning environment with teachers that I love and respect. Total Cost= $6,750.00 (give or take a few hundred dollars for food and green juices) Value= Priceless to be sure….

October Reflections & Halloween Recipes

Happy Hallow’s Eve! Halloween has always thrilled me and though I won’t be dressing up this year I am really looking forward to the festivities. Tonight I’ll be taking my two year old niece around the neighborhood for her second Halloween and I can’t wait to see her face as we come up to each…

My New Year

Today is my birthday and so is my personal New Year. I am 36 today which I think is a great number as I have a thing for 3′s, 6′s, and 9′s… Each year I like to journal about how my year went and what my intentions are for the year to come. This year I thought I’d blog instead and share my vision with you. For my 36th year my mantra is going to be Deepen, Amplify, and Refine.

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