Facilitator

Dana Harvie

I started practicing yoga in 2009 after realizing that my life was not going the way 'I' wanted it to be - as I thought it ought to be! When everything felt like it was falling apart, my beautiful friends/teachers, Doug Geiger and Linda Setter, convinced me to give yoga a try. And I've never looked back! In fact, yoga has helped me realize that I was never in control! Having practiced for several years now, I continue to notice changes inside and out, and trust all is unfolding in according to God's perfect plan. If whatever I focus on grows - and it certainly does - then my job is to keep forgiving my interpretations of things and stay open and curious as to what GOD is BEING right HERE, right NOW!

As I show up on the mat, there's a stillness that can't be shaken by whatever seems to be happening 'out there.' Peace permeates as I give myself permission to relax and just be as I am. There's no greater joy or privilege than to practice and share this wonderful gift! It's a true Life-saver!

In 2009, I embarked on a yoga teacher training workshop with Kathleen Podiluk here in Saskatoon. Then in 2012, I traveled to Santa Barbara, California to study with world-renowned teachers Ganga White and Tracey Rich of the White Lotus Foundation, where I earned my 200 hour teacher training certification. And I've been teaching ever since! In 2015, I attended the most enriching week-long yoga retreat at the beautiful

Feathered Pipe Ranch in Helena, Montana - which I HIGHLY recommend! My time there with Erich Schiffmann, another world-renowned yoga master, cemented my vow to spread this Life-affirming all-inclusive teaching as widely as possible. In 2017, I attended yet another lovely retreat at FPR with Dr. Baxter Bell and Melina Meza. :-)

In 2019, I immersed myself in the study of Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, which entirely compliments yoga and meditation. In December of that year, I received my attunement through Anna Twinney, a Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master at the Reach Out Ranch in Elizabeth, Colorado.

The places in Saskatoon where I have shared yoga/chair yoga include: SaskAbilities, International Women of Saskatoon, Calder Centre, St. Mark's Hall, First Mennonite Church, Queen's House of Retreats, John Lake School, Preston Park I, Luther Riverside Terrace, Bethany Manor, Village at Crossmount, Buena Vista Park and Wiggins Park. Please contact me if you're interested in hosting a class!

I also love to sing, write songs, and have recently taken up guitar. My partner/teacher Ron is an amazing guitar player and we enjoy performing healing music for folks all over Saskatoon. If you're interested in having us play for you, please check out our "Music!" menu tab.

~ Follow your bliss ~