Amanda Whittal

amanda whittal
Amanda Whittal is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor and Holistic Practitioner, currently teaching and practicing in Toronto, Ontario. She holds an HBSc. with a specialist in Psychology, providing the foundation of her knowledge on mind-body health and wellness. With a passion for helping people strive towards optimal wellbeing, and creating sustainable life on our planet, she is excited and happy to share with you many thought provoking and practical discussions.

You've learned that the foundation of yoga rests on 10 laws of nature, known as the Yamas and Niyamas, simple but powerful laws that govern the way in which actions can be harmonized with natural order, bringing more ease, grace and wholeness to our lives. You've learned how to enrich your practice with the 5 Yamas. Learn now to further deepen your practice with the 5 Niyamas.   Read More

The foundation of yoga rests on 10 laws of nature, known as the Yamas and Niyamas, simple but powerful laws that govern the way in which actions can be harmonized with natural order, bringing more ease, grace and wholeness to our lives. Learn to deepen your practice with the five Yamas.   Read More

The foundation of yoga rests on 10 laws of nature, known as the Yamas and Niyamas. These simple but powerful laws govern the way in which actions can be harmonized with natural order, bringing more ease, grace and wholeness to our lives.    Read More

As we develop a yogic style of living and an increased awareness of ourselves and our planet, it is reflected in our actions. Consider composting as one way in which you can use your awareness to provide a practical benefit to our world.   Read More

We often find ourselves with so much to do at Christmas that we may mindlessly go through the motions without embracing the actions. This tends to leave us exhausted and unfulfilled. Learn a practice that can help remedy this, and bring some magic back to your holidays.   Read More

It is easy to get caught up in the stress and expectations that tend to come with the holidays. Harness the benefits of your yoga practice to release these expecations, and allow yourself to fully experience the precious essence of Thanksgiving.   Read More

Yoga helps our physical health, yoga is good for relaxation… we are aware of these facts. Few, however, are aware of the deeper heart of yoga. It is a pathway to discovering the existing inner strength and peace within ourselves. It is a path that provides a very real tool for dealing with the difficulties life throws our way.    Read More

We may know that sustainable living is something to work towards, but simultaneaously believe that the achievment of it is difficult or even impossible. A glimpse at European culture suggests it's not such a daunting task.   Read More

Want to get the most out of your yoga practice? Don't limit it to the physical postures; explore the importance of making it a moving meditation…   Read More

What if we discovered that cities, while major culprits in the declining quality of our environment, are an inevitable means for humans to survive and evolve as a species?   Read More

We are multidimensional beings. Different aspects of ourselves manifest on physical, mental, emotional and energetic levels. The practice of yoga serves to develop an ever-increasing awareness of these facets, but it does not end with the cessation of asana, breath or meditation. Rather, yoga has the potential to become a lifestyle, a practice that moves beyond the mat to infuse each moment, never separate from daily life.   Read More

Though it may not seem so at first glance, yogic and eco-friendly lifestyles are closely related to one another. The attitudes and values upon which they are built are undeniably similar.   Read More