Thanks
Thank-you to all the teachers that I continue to learn with, and gather so many new ideas. Erich Schiffmann, David Life, Sharon Garron, Shiva Rea, Martin Kirk, Sadie Nardini,Rodney Yee, Shakti Mhi, Bernie Clark, Alix Rodrigues, Jesse Enright, Sarah Powers, to name just a few.

All the Trainees of Inner Ear Retreat 2002

Thank-you to Mirko Pavic, husband and father extraordenaire, who acts as manager, accountant, advisor,vegetarian cook,web designer, and friend. He took most of the beautiful pictures on this sight.

Thank you to my midwives: Kat Montgomery who attended the long and hard birth of my daughter, Heather Hall who was there for our pre-natal visits, and Natasha Sara, the inspirational midwife who encouraged me to explore doula training. Thank you to Hanne our doula.

Thank you to my students, who are my best teachers!

Inspiration
Great Books:
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
by Richard Carlson
The Zen Commandments
by Dean Sluyter
True Zen
by Bernie Clark - cause it's the only book that really explains Zen!
Yoga, the Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness
by Erich Schiffmann
Into the Wild
by John Krakauer - the ultimate story of following your dreams... must have read this one 10 times by now!
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
by Penny Simkin - If you are going to buy one book for your pregnancy, let this be it.

TESTIMONIALS

Dear Ariel, Thank you for introducing us to yoga in such a way that it has come to be indispensable in our lives.
Roumina J. (school teacher)

Thank you Ariel, these were great classes, it was neat to be with other pregnant woman. Thank you for your gentle and inspiring leadership.
Karen R.

I really enjoyed these classes, kept me centered and balanced through the emotional trials of early pregnancy. Excellent!
Angela M.

Ariel's enthusiasm and approachable demeanor made the classes very enjoyable. The varity from week to week was good, and I appreciate that Ariel geared the class to people's needs.

I'm thrilled that I took Ariel's classes because she educated me on yoga and how to perform the poses correctly and effectively. She's easy to get along with and a great teacher with lots of encouragement towards her students. She's very driven and passionate about her work, and I hope to be fortunate enough to take part in her classes again soon. Much appreciation Ariel.
April M. (hairdresser)

Enjoyed the classes. Very relaxing (could go to sleep!). Ariel has the ability to make clases fun for every level of ability. Noticed increased flexibility.
Sandra B. (PPBC Director of Clinic Services Nurse)

I love the yoga classes! I can feel the positive differences in my body. I feel stronger and more confident. Ariel is the best teacher I have had. She is very soothing, she cares and likes what she does. She makes you feel good! I have noticed that I feel stronger, my bad wrist is getting a lot better, and also my breathing has improved a lot.
Saira H. (Clinic Services Assistant, PPBC)

I enjoyed my classes. It was the first time I took yoga, it was much more strenghtening and difficult than I thought! Good teacher! I notice I sleep better, am learning to breath better and increase in flexibility.
Joan W. (accountant)

Links
www.peta.com
www.yogajournal.com
www.innerearonline.com
www.goveg.com
www.applausedressage.com
www.yogafinder.com
www.yoganetwork.org
www.yogaalliance.org
http://yogadirectorycanada.com