Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # AsanaVanessa ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.asanavanessa.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A memorable wedding with Pop Up Chapel!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/a-memorable-wedding-with-pop-up-chapel/) - We had the intimate wedding of our dreams and we wouldn't do it any other way! - [Layered Mango & Dragonfruit Vegan Sorbet Smoothie](https://www.asanavanessa.com/layered-mango-dragonfruit-vegan-sorbet-smoothie/) - This beautiful layered vegan smoothie bowl is inspired by my time in Bali, specifically at Cassava in Canggu!... - [The Most Memorable Balinese Experience at Desa Visesa Ubud!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/the-most-memorable-balinese-experience-at-desa-visesa-ubud/) - I can't even begin to describe the experience I had at Desa Visesa Ubud! But I'll try.... - [So you want to learn how to headstand?](https://www.asanavanessa.com/so-you-want-to-learn-how-to-headstand/) - Headstand / Sirsasana is such a fun pose to learn, but can also be a slow and rigorous process to get to. It takes dedication and time to safely prep for this inversion. Once you feel your feet up in the air and you nail that first real headstand after endless amounts of work - - [Brooklinen - best bedding ever!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/brooklinen-best-bedding-ever/) - I'm just going to start off by saying, I have been searching long, far are hard for bedding like this and I just couldn't find it. When I stumbled across Brooklinen I immediately knew these were the sheets for me! It's so hard to find quality materials in bedding but also modern and simple designs. It - [I did it - YTT 250 over and out!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/i-did-it-ytt-250-over-and-out/) - Yes! I did it, I finished my 250hr YTT at Yoga Tree in Toronto!! It was an amazing experience and although I was overwhelmed at first, it slowly just all made sense and I am so happy I made the decision to finally jump in and start training. My training was all day Saturday and - [New life changes with YTT](https://www.asanavanessa.com/new-life-changes-with-ytt/) - Isn't it funny how different life can be in only 3 years? For me it's totally different - a new lifestyle, new goals, new career changes, and it all has been slightly terrifying I must admit. Sitting at my computer working full time building website after website, I thought that was what I wanted to do forever. - [Easy peasy, yummy smoothie bowl!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/easy-peasy-yummy-smoothie-bowl/) - I've got a confession. I hate breakfast. And as the most important meal of the day, I struggle to get the energy I need to start it off right. That's where these delicious smoothie bowls come in, they are super nutritious, energy fueling and they look pretty awesome too! My favourite combination of fruits is - [The journey to handstand!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/the-journey-to-handstand/) - Most who follow me on Instagram know I'm super flexible, but the one thing I wish I could do is the ultimate yoga asana, a handstand or Adho Mukha Vrksasana. (ah-doh moo-kah vriks-SHAHS-anna) adho mukha = face downward (adho = downward, mukha = face) vrksa = tree There are so many prep poses for this body - [Toronto Yoga Conference 2016](https://www.asanavanessa.com/toronto-yoga-conference-2016/) - I had the pleasure of attending the Toronto Yoga Conference this past weekend and for my first time ever, it was amazing. I must admit, it was a bit overwhelming seeing all the brands and goods there but the amazing part is a lot of the exhibitors have samples and you can try before you - [Goddess Provisions: May Box](https://www.asanavanessa.com/goddess-provisions-may-box/) - Wowowowow! This box has it all! Healthy snacks, fun skin care and the best part is the surprise rock that comes in the mail. I was lucky to receive a box from Goddess Provisions, they are all about taking time for yourself and enjoying the simple pleasures. I sure enjoyed this box. The best part is - [Behind your favourite song is 66 Audio](https://www.asanavanessa.com/behind-your-favourite-song-is-66-audio/) - Was that headline too cheesy? Oh well! I love my new 66 Audio BTS Sport WIRELESS headphones. I took them for a spin around the city and my absolute favourite thing was not having to worry about anything flying off your head, or earbud cords being caught on something. I tried to photograph the box but - [The most buttery cream ever](https://www.asanavanessa.com/the-most-buttery-cream-ever/) - I'm talking about handcrafted Parkdale Butter from Toronto! This stuff was a serious lifesaver on my last trip to Prague and Germany. I wrote a recent blog post about my MUST HAVE travel products, and I was right about Parkdale Butter being absolutely mandatory. My skin was so dry when I landed, I plopped a - [Fit Booty Body - Cocoa Scrub](https://www.asanavanessa.com/fit-booty-body-cocoa-scrub/) - There's nothing better than a shower after a long, intense workout. One of my favourite shower items has to be a body or face exfoliant of some sort. I love exfoliating at least once a week to scrub off dead skin and it leaves me feeling light and fresh after a sweaty workout. Sometimes I - [Magical Beaches Adventure with Nat Caine](https://www.asanavanessa.com/magical-beaches-adventure-with-nat-caine/) - I absolutely love when Instagram opens up new worlds of opportunities for me! The other day I had the pleasure of shooting with the talented Nat Caine! Her feed is full of bright and contrasted lifestyle photos from Toronto, and I was lucky enough to be included in those photos. We really wanted to wake - [October Yogi Surprise - the perfect birthday treat!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/october-yogi-surprise-the-perfect-birthday-treat/) - October is the best month ever, not only is it Halloween and the leaves start to change colour, but also IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! What better way to celebrate than with a Yogi Surprise box - one of the best joys to receive in the mail. Every time you open one of these little purple boxes, - [A night to remember at B Yoga's Community Collective](https://www.asanavanessa.com/a-night-to-remember-at-b-yogas-community-collective/) - When B Yoga invites you to their first major event, you say yes. I am so happy I did have the chance to attend and practice with new and old faces. The event was a major success, as this warm practice was led by Sarah Leavens, Jonathan and Queenie Phair (Phair Yoga), and David Good. Mostly I was super - [November Yogi Surprise featuring OM PHONES!!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/november-yogi-surprise-featuring-om-phones/) - I have been seeing sneak previous of this months Yogi Surprise all over, and one of the items that really caught my eye are the fantabulous OM PHONES!! These are super unique mala headphones that soothe your mind and nourish your soul. They are made from sustainable materials and the sounds quality is killer. I - [Phair : BROGA at PeterPan Bistro](https://www.asanavanessa.com/phair-broga-at-peterpan-bistro/) - Of course when my friends Jonathan and Queenie Phair said they were teaching a YOGA + BRUNCH at a restaurant I had been dying to go to, I said YES immediately. Mostly because... food - but also mostly because I had done an hour of the Phair's yoga sesh before and it was intense and a - [My Inner Fire around Toronto!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/my-inner-fire-around-toronto/) - As January comes to an end I realize I didn't do much of a recap to the last year, so here is a mini one featuring one of my fave Canadian brands My Inner Fire! I am so proud to be an Inner Fire luminary and have the chance to rock the coolest prints around Toronto! - [May Yogi Surprise - Creative Divine Mother](https://www.asanavanessa.com/may-yogi-surprise-creative-divine-mother/) - So this is my favourite day of the month, when that purple little Yogi Surprise box makes it to my door! It's also Arlo's fave time - he is always so curious and he will wake up from any nap to come play with whatever surprise came. This month's box is full of positive and inspiring vibes - [Recharging with Pranamat ECO](https://www.asanavanessa.com/recharging-with-pranamat-eco/) - After practicing intermediate bends quite frequently through the week my muscles and body get quite sore and stiff. I love to roll out my muscles on a cork roller first and then use my Pranamat ECO, which is a therapeutic massage mat with tiny little lotus shaped points that activate fatigued or tense areas of - [September Yogi Surprise Box - Love of Yoga](https://www.asanavanessa.com/september-yogi-surprise-box-love-of-yoga/) - One of my favourite times of the month is when I can come home and find a little purple Yogi Surprise box waiting for me! It is always filled with so many hand-picked items with the yogi or health nut in mind. This months September YS box is full of everything I love, and celebrates - [January Future Self Yogi Surprise box!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/january-future-self-yogi-surprise-box/) - I think this January Yogi Surprise box has won my heart! The jewelry box to be specific... why you may ask? Well, this box contained the most yummiest organic Vegan truffles from Missionary Chocolates I have ever had. I would buy this box over and over again just to have these truffles! Seriously that worth - [Eleuthera 2016 - Surreal Beach Yoga Experience](https://www.asanavanessa.com/eleuthera-2016-surreal-beach-yoga-experience/) - So we didn't really go on this trip so I could do yoga on the beach, but squeezing it in to our relaxing time in Eleuthera, Bahamas was not so bad, especially since it felt just so RIGHT! The warmth of the sun on your skin followed by that sweet salty breeze is the most - [Prague - Dresden - Vienna Travel Essentials](https://www.asanavanessa.com/prague-dresden-vienna-travel-essentials/) - I love travelling, but unfortunately I absolutely HATE flying! The one thing that helps me keep calm and carry on is making sure I pack properly so that i don't leave anything behind. This trip was going to be different than the rest I have been on though, simply because I do yoga now so - [Bunnies and ZEN](https://www.asanavanessa.com/bunnies-and-zen/) - As a newbie to yoga, I seem to be missing a lot of accessories, props and gear that I need to help with asanas or problems like SWEATY PALMS! I entered a giveaway on Instagram for Bunnies and Zen Yoga Accessories to win a new yoga towel, and by surprise I won! It really is - [The Seaweed Bath Co bath powder from Yogi Surprise](https://www.asanavanessa.com/seaweed-bath-co-bath-powder-yogi-surprise/) - I was super excited to open my Yogi Surprise box this month, it's like getting a box of toys every single time! This time I was happy to find a bath powder from The Seaweed Bath Co because I LOVE taking baths and especially after a long day at work or doing yoga, a bath can really - [March Yogi Surprise Box!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/march-yogi-surprise-box/) - I am SO happy to announce that I am now a Yogi Surprise Ambassador. I love their unique selection of quality items and coincidentally enough, a wonderful fact about me is when I first opened my Instagram account, they were one of the first accounts I followed. I was thrilled to receive my first box - [Welcome to my new website!](https://www.asanavanessa.com/welcome-to-my-new-website/) - Hey everyone! I started this website as a way to document more of my yoga tips, tricks and videos. I usually post on Instagram, but I find 15 seconds of video time and a small cropped photo doesn't do some things justice. Sometimes I might have more to say about a certain product, or a - [Yoga on the roofs of Toronto](https://www.asanavanessa.com/yoga-on-the-roofs-of-toronto/) - What happens when one of the coolest Toronto photographers, @thrumikeslens (Mike), wants to do a sky high shoot that is basically once in a lifetime? You say HECK YES and collaborate! Seriously, I never thought Instagram could bring so many opportunities to meet cool creatives from around my city, and this one was definitely one to check off - [Urban Yogini](https://www.asanavanessa.com/urban-yogini/) - I had the chance of meeting the wonderful Ave @avemariabell, who I had been chatting with on Instagram, we share a lot of similar interests and both live in Toronto. She messaged me the other day to meet up as she was hosting an Insta meet and I thought it would be so much fun! 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