Ally Boothroyd is a yoga educator and meditation teacher with a passion for yoga nidra and the healing power of conscious rest. She is the founder of Sarovara Yoga, a yoga space and women's retreat centre in Ontario, Canada. A sanctuary on the water where she fosters local community and supports health, personal growth, emotional resiliency, authenticity, awareness, and awakening. Ally also leads Retreats and Yoga Teacher Trainings in Nosara, Costa Rica
By Ally | Meditation
Welcome and Namaste 🙂 Today is day two of our meditation challenge, I’m so happy you are here. We are exploring another one of the main skills that is cultivated in a meditation practice today: CLARITY. Clarity is another one of those umbrella terms for skills that are learned through a variety of traditions that I learned […]
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By Ally | Meditation
Welcome and Namaste 🙂 Today is day one of our meditation challenge and I am so glad that you are here. We are exploring one of the main skills that is cultivated in a meditation practice today: CONCENTRATION. Concentration is really one of the most powerful skills that we gain from a consistent practice and it’s a […]
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By Ally | Meditation Tips
THANK YOU! I’m so grateful for the overwhelming response and participation in this meditation challenge. I am honoured to be your guide in learning together in this community and I have some quick tips to set you up for success. The main one is: Practice FIRST THING in the morning if you can. You will need 25-30 […]
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By Ally | Meditation
This is one of the most powerful compassion practices that I’ve learned over the years.In today’s guided meditation we’ll be awakening compassion through the practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is a Tibetan Buddhist Practice which is sometimes translated as “giving and receiving”. It’s a very powerful practice, a simple practice. And some find it a little […]
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By Ally | Health , PUPPP Pregnancy Rash
How I cured my PUPPP pregnancy rash naturally! *Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or giving medical advice! I simply wanted to share what foods helped me heal and worked naturally for my body for those seeking relief. Also – be prepared for graphic photos and video of my gnarly rash * If you’ve found your way […]
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By Ally | Meditation
Welcome to the Spring 2020 Ten Day Meditation Challenge!I am so excited that you are here! Please take a moment to watch this quick 10-minute welcome video and let me know in the comments who you are and your experience with meditation and a reflection on where you believe that meditation leads. I love connecting with […]
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By Ally | Meditation
This guided meditation is meant to uplift and invite inspiring energy into your body & mind. Often times, people reach out to me during this time of year because they are feeling “bogged down” or have the “winter blues” or are experiencing S.A.D. symptoms or a bit of depression. This is actually a fairly common occurrence […]
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By Ally | Meditation , Spirit
This is a short uplifting pranayama practice for clearing the mind and cleansing the energy followed by a Heart Space Meditation. Know that I was in Costa Rica filming this video so there are some loud birds and monkeys in the background and faint sounds of my neighbours in the distance. Please use this as an […]
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By Ally | Meditation , Moon Phases
​In this video I will guide you through a 10 minute breathing practice to tap in the the effortless emptying out/letting go that happens within each exhalation. This is the perfect time of year as we come towards the winter solstice to embrace the natural time of releasing, slowing down, moving towards that fertile void […]
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By Ally | Gratitude , Meditation
This 20 Minute Gratitude Meditation is meant to lead you into a state of FEELING gratitude deeply in your body.​ What is Gratitude Meditation? Gratitude meditation is a type of meditation that focuses on expressing gratitude for the things in your life. “Buddhist monks begin each day with a chant of gratitude for the blessings of their life. […]
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