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expressions, offers us the perfect
balance between rest and heat —
a practice that mirrors the season
itself. I find my winter days a mix
of a beautiful crisp walk, followed
The Many Colours of Yoga by an active roadside trot on my
horse who revels in the cold air of
December, followed by a hot cup
of tea curled up quietly by the fire.
Yoga inherently embraces these
dualities.
Breath as Inner Fire
By Jill Hodgson
Pranayama (breathing practices)
can be our first source of winter
warmth. Techniques such as
Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath)
Winter Balance or Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)
stoke the inner fire, energizing the
he Many Colours of Yoga: body and mind. In contrast, gentle
TAs the days grow shorter and practices like Nadi Shodhana
the air turns crisp, winter invites (Alternate Nostril Breathing) calm
us into a rhythm of both slowing the nervous system, reminding
down and building warmth. us that winter is also a time for
Yoga, with its many colours and stillness and restoration.
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Winter yoga can be both active not like hockey or soccer, for some
and restorative. Heat‑building of the big kids, it’s the first time in
their life they get to feel important on
postures like Sun Salutations, a team,” said Pawley.
Chair Pose, and Warrior Even in a competitive travel
sequences generate strength, and environment, he tries to maintain
circulation Restorative shapes perspective. “I try to keep in mind
such as Supported Child’s Pose or
that these are just kids. Yes it is rep
Reclined Bound Angle Pose create travel football, but for some of these
spaciousness for rest and reflection.
Together, they form a practice that kids a football practice after school
keeps us agile while honouring the could be the best part of a bad day,”
body’s need for recovery. said Pawley.
His favourite memory as a coach
Yoga Off the Mat: Supporting came during a dramatic playoff
Winter Activities moment. “Two years ago, I was the
Our yoga practice is not head coach of the u12 Kemptville
Jags. We came back in the last two
confined to the mat — it supports minutes of a game to score three
our magnificent physiology in
touchdowns, and win the semi finals.
enjoying the joys of winter.
went crazy,” said Pawley.
The kids, coaches and parents all
balance work improve stride and For anyone considering stepping
stability. into a coaching role, Pawley’s
message is simple and encouraging.
• Skiing: Core strength and “If there are any other dads out
spinal mobility enhance control there thinking of coaching, just do it,
and endurance. it’s the best seat in the house,” said
• Sledding & Play: Flexibility Pawley.
and breath awareness help us
move with ease and recover
quickly. Yoga becomes the unseen
foundation for strength, agility,
and resilience in all the activities
that make winter magical.
Winter asks us to listen deeply:
to slow down, to rest, and to kindle
our inner fire. Yoga offers both — a
sanctuary of warmth and stillness,
a practice that supports not only Photo Submitted
our bodies but also our spirits as
we move through the season.