About Colin
My Story
Finding peace in life should not be a goal in and of itself, but is the very foundation for realizing one's true purpose: To joyfully live each day for the experience of simply being alive. In this state, all things are possible.
From a very tender age, I have always felt that there is much more to this life than meets the senses. Subtle signs can be found all around which tell a story of boundless possibilities beyond the physical. We only need to take the time to stop and pay attention.
During my journey, I have explored life with a light-hearted, curious nature and a love of science. After graduating from university, I began a career in the corporate world and like many, found myself in a relationship, chose to get married, raise a family, and soon lived each day pretty much like the next.
Divine discontent being the hallmark of the human condition, I found myself at a crossroads - pondering the mysteries of life. This led me on an inward journey and to the practices of mindfulness, meditation and yoga.
Typical of western thinking, one often associates yoga with exercise and bending like a pretzel. I eventually came to realize however, that yoga means "union" and the practice of yoga is a science which brings balance in ways far beyond simple postures. After several years of practicing yoga and meditation, I took part in yoga teacher training and a year later obtained an advanced certification in yoga with the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Centre in the Bahamas.
In addition to teaching yoga classes and running meditation and mindfulness
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workshops, I have a professional certification in Thai yoga massage. A deeply meditative experience for both receiver and giver; Thai yoga massage employs a combination of therapeutic modalities including conventional massage, reflexology, and yoga. My teaching practice is further enhanced by a love of guitar, playing the didgeridoo, singing and composing music. I often use sound and music to enhance the meditative experience.
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I live my life with a love of these practices and a desire to share the benefits with others.
