Koru Mindfulness Teacher
Ian MacVicar
Ian is a former multi-sport athlete and a retired Canadian Armed Forces officer, both of which demanded discipline and focus, but led to numerous injuries in body and mind. Yoga is the cornerstone of his athletic endeavors now. Ian is a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT 500 hours), Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy Certified Teacher, a Koru Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher (Trauma Informed), and he has taken numerous other courses on working with traumatized people employing Non-Violent Communication. He has also taught Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed adults. Ian is qualified in Restorative Yoga, Recuperative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Core Yoga, Children's Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pregnancy/Post-partum Yoga, Seniors’ Yoga, Iron Yoga, and Ayervedic Yoga Therapy. He also teaches Mobility and Restorative Fitness for Breathing Space Yoga Studio Tantallon and for the Halifax Regional Municipality Recreation Commission, as well as Iron Yoga for the latter. Ian has published articles on mental health and articles and book chapters on military and political subjects related to his former service. He holds a PhD, and is a frequent speaker on mental health and armed conflict.
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Entry created September 8, 2023