by carla | Jul 16, 2012 | Blog
As most of you know, I am a yoga teacher. I have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years and have been teaching for well over 15. For the past 5 years I have been leading yoga retreats in Mexico to escape from the cold, dark days of Canadian winter. This year I will... 
by carla | Jul 10, 2012 | Blog
In Part 1 of this blog article, I explored some of the basics of alignment, posture and sitting comfortably on the floor. Now lets take a closer look at some of the refinements to even bring about more ease when sitting. Ideally we always want the knees lower than the... 
by carla | Jul 4, 2012 | Blog
Laptops and tablets are pretty much the computer tool of choice these days – but as many of us know who use them, one of the major problems with these tools is that they can be very hard on our bodies. Poor posture can lead to musculo-skeletal problems that can... 
by carla | Jul 2, 2012 | Blog
This past March we tried a gluten free family challenge – everyone, including my 5 year old twins and 8 year old son, decided to be completely gluten free for one month. I couldn’t believe how easy it was and how into it my kids were. “Is this wheat?... 
by carla | Jun 20, 2012 | Blog
About a week ago I pulled a muscle in my right big toe – probably teaching a yoga class. I was initially surprised as I am really into stretching my feet and they are pretty flexible and open, but maybe this is exactly how it happened. Regardless, it has been... 
by carla | Jun 4, 2012 | Blog
I love food – food that tastes great and is also great for you. For the past couple of years I have been doing a lot of raw cooking, especially deserts. Here is a nutritious, high energy and delicious snack for your post yoga or fitness workout. Why not give... 
by carla | May 29, 2012 | Blog
Sitting with ease on the floor can be extremely difficult for many people. Years of sitting in chairs, poor posture, injuries, tight hip flexors, knee issues along with other contributing factors can make Sukasana, or Easy Pose, anything but easy. But sitting on the... 
by carla | Dec 26, 2011 | Blog
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!! We are offering our best sale ever through Ethical Ocean for the next 6 days only! 25% off all in-stock Dharma Desk products and Free Shipping on orders over $75!! This coupon can be used only once per household and expires... 
by carla | Dec 8, 2011 | Blog
Dharma Desk is at the One of a Kind Show in Vancouver – this December 8th-11th at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Here is a little bit about the show: The One of a Kind Show is North America’s answer to contemporary craft shows, bringing innovative...
