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Yoga Diana Walker Salmon Arm and Vancouver 2013

June 30, 2013 By Diana Walker Leave a Comment

Yoga in Salmon Arm has blossomed during the past 7 years.  Diana Walker studied Yoga and Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1970s in California, Switzerland and Belgium.  Then Diana led yoga classes on the beach, under the leadership of Dr. Paul Bragg.  This was in Honolulu, Hawaii on Waikiki Beach in the 1970s.

Recently a young couple who have just returned from studying in India for 3 months, Kevin and Lara, are teaching traditional yoga in the Salmon Arm area.  My sister Goldie and I love their classes.

Yoga in Salmon Arm www.dianawalker.com  Diana Walker Kevin and Lara and Goldie May 2013
Yoga in Salmon Arm www.dianawalker.com Diana Walker Kevin and Lara and Goldie May 2013

This ancient practice from India was almost non-existent in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada until Nancy Whitticase opened her Namaste Yoga and Wellness Centre in 2007.  Diana Walker loved her 5 years in Vancouver recently and was able to get wonderful photographs of  Yoga Teacher Christine Germyn along with BC Olympic Champion Wrestler Nick Ugoalah, who became my good friends.  The photos below were taken at Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Yoga 9 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 9 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 6 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 6 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 3 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 3 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 1 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker
Yoga 1 Jericho Beach www.dianawalker.com Vancouver Nick and Christine and photo by Diana Walker

The photos below were taken at Kitsilano Beach, Yoga class led by Christine Germyn.

Yoga and Sunrider Health in Vancouver Diana Walker Canada www.dianawalker.com
Yoga and Sunrider Health in Vancouver Diana Walker Canada www.dianawalker.com
Photos Vancouver Background by Diana Walker Vancouver Kitsilano Beach Yoga and Sunrider Health in Vancouver Canda www.dianawalker.com
Photos Vancouver Background by Diana Walker Vancouver Kitsilano Beach Yoga and Sunrider Health in Vancouver Canda www.dianawalker.com
Yoga and Sunrider Health in Vancouver Canada www.dianawalker.com Diana Walker photos
Yoga and Sunrider Health in Vancouver Canada www.dianawalker.com Diana Walker photos

There are so many opportunities in Vancouver to study yoga.  Diana Walker’s preference is for those studios and teachers who keep the original asana poses, and mostly Hatha yoga, which is what was taught traditionally in India, and which was taught when I was learning over 30 years ago.

 

Yoga Jericho Beach Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1201
Yoga Jericho Beach Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1201
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Yoga Jericho Beach Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1199
Yoga Vancouver Jericho Beach 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1198
Yoga Vancouver Jericho Beach 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1198
Christine Germyn Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1196
Christine Germyn Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1196
Jericho Beach Yoga 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1195 www.dianawalker.com
Jericho Beach Yoga 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1195 www.dianawalker.com
Yoga Goldie Denise Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1192 www.dianawalker.com Diana Walker photo
Yoga Goldie Denise Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1192 www.dianawalker.com Diana Walker photo
I Love Yoga Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1191 Instructor Christine Germyn www.dianawalker.com
I Love Yoga Vancouver 20100724_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1191 Instructor Christine Germyn www.dianawalker.com
Yoga Class Vancouver 20100615_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1294
Yoga Class Vancouver 20100615_Diana_Walker_Nutrition_1294

I love yoga! – I feel better mentally, spiritually and physically when I remember to practice the asanas, and remember to meditate and remember to breathe.  Take a deep breath.  Relax!

I wish you Vibrant Health!
Diana
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How to Stop Stress with Deep Breathing

December 6, 2011 By Diana Walker 11 Comments

How to Stop Stress with Deep Breathing www.dianawalker.com
How to Stop Stress with Deep Breathing www.dianawalker.com

How to Stop Stress and Anxiety With Deep Breathing

How to Stop Stress and Anxiety with Deep Breathing.  Air is essential to life.  Oxygen is one of the essentials of life.

From the moment we are born, taking in that first breath is imperative for us to continue.

Breath is more important than food, or even water.

We can live a time without either of those but we can only live a few minutes without oxygen.

Believe it or not, even though breathing is natural, there are ways to improve your breathing so that when you take in air, you are doing so in the most efficient way possible.

Take a few moments to watch how a baby or small child breathes. They breathe from their diaphragm, but as adults, due to stress and other issues we tend to breath more shallow and more rapidly.

Poor Breathing, Shallow Breathing when under Stress

This can increase our chances for hypertension, and other circulatory illnesses.

How to Stop Stress – Improper and Poor breathing can:

  • increase stress levels
  • inhibit your ability to concentrate
  • cause body pain like lower back pain.
  • contribute to poor digestion
  • increase hypertension
  • increase circulatory problems

Knowing this, you can see how important it is to discover what proper breathing is like, and mindfully practice it, until it becomes second nature like it was when you were a child.

How to Stop Stress – Yoga helps with Breathing, Reduces Stress and Anxiety

A really good way to practice breathing appropriately is to incorporate Yoga into your daily routine. Yoga is a breath centered, and core centered, exercise program that addresses the mental, physical and spiritual nature of humans. You will learn how to breath properly, and how to be present in your mind and body at any given moment during the day whether you’re working, exercising or are at rest. If you’re willing to spend just a few minutes daily doing breathing exercises you will see a huge difference in your overall health.

  • Learning how to breathe deeply and slowly gives you a sense of well-being.
  • Slow breathing gives a feeling of inner quiet and control over one’s emotions.

In general, many people do not understand the importance of breathing properly, nor how to breathe properly.
Most of us breathe with short and shallow breaths, which doesn’t carry adequate amounts
of oxygen to the brain or the blood stream for optimal health.

In yoga, breathing is an art where deep breaths are taken to fill the lungs to their entirety with concentration on the process.


Julie shares a Positive Breathing Technique 

Julie shares a positive breathing Technique.  Feel Calm and tranquil.

We use the breath as a guide.  Positive Breath Sequence.

Julie’s sequence. 

  • Sit in comfortable position.  Use a chair if you like.
  • Inhale, draw breath in through nose, lungs, and stomach.
  • Exhale from lower part of stomach up through lungs,
    up through heart and out through the nose.
  • 4 seconds inhale, 4 seconds exhale
  • Inhale Health, Exhale Disease
  • Inhale Strength, Exhale Weakness
  • Inhale Compassion, Exhale Judgement
  • Inhale Gratitude, Exhale Desire
  • Inhale Love, Exhale Ego

Deeply inhale and exhale.

Keeping eyes closed, stay in this silent frame of mind.
Use this quietness to seal in this technique.

Affirmation that Julie uses:

I am happy, healthy, holy, beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside.
Creative in all thoughts, words, and actions, continuing to draw positive light and love into my life.

How to Stop Stress – Proper Deep Breathing to Stop Stress and reduce anxiety can:

  • decrease stress levels
  • heighten your ability to concentrate and increase mental clarity
  • increase endorphins and the “feel good” neurotransmitters
  • contribute to improved digestion
  • increase oxygen and circulation to your heart and all parts of the body
  • improve your sleep

So – remember to breathe deeply and take time to relax, and time for yourself!

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