Tracy Groshak Bsc, RT, ERYT, MBF
Tracy approaches body, mind and soul union with a balanced strong foundation in yoga, biomechanics & whole living foods. This allows anybody interested in health and well being a true opportunity to experience their fullest potential.
Tracy currently resides and works in beautiful Vancouver, B.C. She has experience working in the health sciences, pharmaceutical fields and radiology. Tracy decided to shift her career track more then a decade ago, preferring to devote her energies to her quest for optimal health and wellness. In 2005, Tracy opened up the first of its kind, Vijnana Yoga Studio in Vancouver.
She has been studying yoga well over 15 years and has taught throughout most of those years. She has a strong, graceful practice. Her background has extensive training in the Ashtanga, Iyengar and Vijnana traditions. For over 10 years, she has been studying with, continues to study with Gioia Irwin in Vancouver. Along with the profound work of Orit Sen-Gupta of Israel and Dona Holleman of Italy, which are largely based on BKS Iyengars’ original teachings. Her led and private classes are very fluid with the potency of the 7 essential principals found in Vijnana Yoga.
Her understanding and experimentation over many years with core line connections and Anatomy Trains is one of the many vital parts of her daily practice and teachings. Another vital part of her teachings includes biomechanics and postural analysis utilizing the Muscle Balance and Functioning System. Her daily practice of the full program in the Vijnana syllabus continues to deepen her passion for yoga, meditation, pranayama and what she brings forth in her classes.
Tracy produced her first DVD of a series in 2004, where she demonstrates her unique approach to the practice of yoga and her focus on internal core alignment. Tracy co-produced other yoga DVD’s in 2001/2003.
She has taught at many yoga workshops & retreats locally & internationally throughout the years and continues to do so.
Contact Tracy at:
1.604.209.3987
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A Carpenter, A Chef, A Doctor
During my formative years, I explored a variety of physical, spiritual and intellectual endeavors. I graduated from high school which included a fine and rough carpentry building program that formed part of my learning foundation. I went on further to practice with master eco-logical builders along the Northwest coast of North America becoming versed in Cobb, Straw-Bale and Rammed Earth construction. It is through the act of building that I have learned to meet one of our primary universal needs – the need for shelter and safety. To this day I rely on these honed building skills to provide food on my table.
I have traveled and worked extensively in the food industry for most of my life; from restaurant cheffing and management, fruit and vegetable warehousing and distributing, managing produce for health grocers, orchard planting, pruning and harvesting to owning my own vegan deli for 7 years. After gaining work experience and making farm contacts I started my own small business of providing quality organic raw foods to select health seekers. I started Yah Foods 15 years ago out of this continual need to stay connected to our natural human beginnings of harmony and synergy amongst all living matter within the context of an urban environment. The name Yah means “living breath of the Divine” which is literally the food that we distribute. In tandem I created a show and tell raw food preparation series that ran weekly from the fall of 2002-2004, as well as, hosted a video of raw decadent desserts that was produced by Too Much Fun Pictures. Currently, my culinary pursuits include making a line of gourmet raw foods that will make it easier for persons to approach a raw food lifestyle. I also cater gourmet raw private dinners, celebrations and events for a variety of clients.
My intellectual and metaphysical pursuit include holding a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which encompasses oriental healing modalities using acupuncture and herbal medicine. I chose this medicinal study to connect my intuitive knowledge with the physical realm of internal body energy flow as well as the connection of how herbs have played in keeping us humans treasuring our plant world. I do practice as a TCM doctor but refer to myself as an energy conduit leading seeking individuals back in time via raw plant food. In other words, a living guide who’s sole purpose to mentor all ready persons back to our natural beginnings as manifestations of pure light, love and harmony.
As a carpenter, chef and doctor I continually experience the natural wonder of Creation as it stands before me offering everything to all of us and expecting nothing in return. My practice, at all times, is to remain as directly and unobstructed with the natural order of all living things. Whether it was in the making of spaces and objects, or creating herbal and juice aides, or mentoring persons in the how-to’s of making and transitioning to life-giving foods – My passion is to inspire people to eat as much whole fresh raw plant matter as they can every day – it is an absolute way to the Absolute.
For a little more info and insight on “doc raw”, Dr. Nikica Divich, please go to: www.yahfoods.com
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Lipe Viana, yogi, educator, therapist and artist graduated from the University Centre of the City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been exploring Buddhist and Hindu philosophies, concepts, and religious practices for 10 years. He studied Ayurvedic Medicine in Vrindavan, India, and currently finishes writing his first book.
For more info on Lipe and his writings please go to: www.omhelpers.blogspot.com
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