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About downwarddogdvm

Just a small animal vet trying to live her yoga.

How dogs meditate…

   Sit. Breathe. Be. Images from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marilynjane/3738876904/sizes/q/in/photostream/ http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/169987 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ex_magician/2864577028/sizes/q/in/photostream/

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Giving and Receiving

Anne posted on Facebook that she was looking for a few good yoginis. Was there anyone out there that would be able to give an hour of their time for a Yin and Yoga Nidra practice, to help her promote … Continue reading

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Final week of the Firepole Marketing Scavenger Hunt

I can’t believe that I’ve been playing the FPM Scavenger Hunt for 5 weeks.  Where did the time go?

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I’m hooked on the Firepole Marketing Scavenger Hunt

If you’re following me on Facebook or Twitter this past week, you’re probably wondering if someone hacked my account.  All’s good.  It happens that I’m participating in the first ever Firepole Marketing On-line Scavenger Hunt. What’s that, you say?

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My 100 word story

Inspired by the Kobo & Jeffrey Archer “Want your 100 Words” contest… I noticed the blood on the wall, as soon as I walked back into the room. How was I going to explain this one? I opened the window to … Continue reading

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Downward Dog DVM: The 100th Post

Just turned 100…my 100th blog post, that is!  Can’t believe that I’ve been able to keep at this blogging thing for more than two years now.

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Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Chicago 2012

Off to pursue another adventure, I pulled my car up to the US Customs booth. “Where are you going?”, the officer asked.

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Thanksgiving 2012

As I approach another Thanksgiving Day in Canada, I stop to pause and reflect… May I be peaceful. May I be full of gratitude. May I simply be. May you be peaceful. May you be filled with gratitude. May you … Continue reading

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The Fearless Heart – A Workshop with Michelle Marchildon

Witty, former journalist.  Soccer Mom.  Yogini. You can add eloquent and insightful to the list of words that describe Michelle Marchildon. She’s the author of “Finding More on the Mat: How I Grew Better, Wiser and Stronger through Yoga“.

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Eastside Yoga Teacher Training – Season 3

Is it that time already?  You betcha! Another crop of eager yogis started at shala this past Sunday.  This is the third season that Dianne is taking students for training at the studio.  I’m glad to be an assistant again, … Continue reading

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