Raven's Perch

08/12/2024

https://youtu.be/81i3Jnn_CGs

In this Yoga Nidra session we will be exploring opposites and transition spaces. In our everyday lives, we often find ourselves moving between contrasting ex...

06/24/2024

When you walk through your front door your dog will likely greet you with boundless enthusiasm—tail wagging, tongue out, as if you’ve been gone for years. Cats, on the other hand, might—if you’re lucky—acknowledge your return with a slow blink. If you’ve been away for more than eight hours, expect a chilly reception unless it’s meal time.

I adore all animals, but as a current cat parent of two, I often find myself needing to take deep breaths to cope with their… unique… behaviours. Here are my thoughts on why, as a cat owner, meditation is essential.

We all know the stereotypes about cats versus dogs. When you come home, even after just five minutes, your dog greets you with boundless enthusiasm—tail wagging, tongue out, as if you’ve been gone …

06/18/2024

As we enter upon this sacred day of the summer solstice, we embrace the longest day of the year—a time when the sun stands at its peak, bathing us in full glory. The summer solstice is a powerful moment of celebration, reflection, and renewal. It marks a time when nature is in full bloom, and the energy of growth, abundance, and vitality is at its highest.

Yoga nidra, often referred to as yogic sleep, is a profound practice of deep relaxation and conscious awareness. It allows us to enter a state of restful awareness, where the body is completely relaxed, and the mind can explore the subtler realms of our being.

In this particular practice we welcome in the potent energies of the solstice to heal, reflect, and set intentions for the season ahead.

As we enter upon this sacred day of the summer solstice, we embrace the longest day of the year—a time when the sun stands at its peak, bathing us in its ful...

06/06/2024

A newly uploaded Yoga Nidra meditation session is intended to awaken your intuition, embracing stillness and unlocking the doors to your inner wisdom and creativity. 🧘 I hope that you enjoy this practice, and if so please consider subscribing to my channel 🙏

This Yoga Nidra session invites you to awaken to the power of your intuition - to discover your innate wisdom and inner strength that will help guide you thr...

05/23/2024

04/12/2024

Did you know that the Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes region is part of the only inland temperate rainforest in the world that is somewhat intact?!

According to the Valhalla Wilderness Society, "It's the only rainforest in the world that derives a major portion of its moisture from snow. As a result, it is biologically unique, even though it shares many species of plants and animals with its coastal counterpart. Scientists have recently discovered 13 species of lichens new to science in the Inland Rainforest, and they are studying about 40 more that are potentially new discoveries."

We feel pretty lucky to be surrounded by beautiful cedars and all this lichen. 🌲

03/30/2024

03/13/2024

Navigating intricacies of relationships can be challenging, but practicing loving-kindness can help cultivate compassion and understanding even in the midst of conflict. This is a gentle and supportive meditation for practicing loving-kindness that encompasses self-love, love for a loved one, compassion for a challenging individual, and extending loving-kindness to all of humanity.

Navigating intricacies of relationships can be challenging, but practicing loving-kindness can help cultivate compassion and understanding even in the midst ...

03/06/2024

A new Yoga Nidra meditation has been uploaded. The focus on this session is on personal healing. I hope that you enjoy it!

https://youtu.be/5R6hpyI5boo?si=Q6euZbXMltDoeN2L

01/18/2024

Living in the mountains is an adventure and when it snows it’s even more beautiful. The silence is profound. Over the holidays I decided that white walls had to go, more colour was needed in our lives! Still love living in this little house - thankS NOMAD Micro Homes for designing a great affordable home!