African Peanut Stew Recipe.
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African Peanut Stew Recipe.

This African Peanut Stew recipe is one of my favourites because it is so simple to make, is packed with nutrients, is comforting and perfect on a cold Canadian winter day-like today.

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Yoga props you need & how to use them.
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Yoga props you need & how to use them.

Yoga props enhance yoga practice, prevent injury, support students recovering from an injury or new to yoga, and are an essential part of Restorative Yoga.

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Forest Bouquets.
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Forest Bouquets.

In my first forest bouquet, I gathered sprigs of blue spruce, white pine and cedar and also found crimson red and black berries.

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Reflection.
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Reflection.

It has been a stressful year that has spun in every direction and despite all of this uncertainty, I still think it is wise to take some time to reflect on the previous year.

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Celestial Delights!
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Celestial Delights!

This already exciting day ended with an extremely rare, immense and global event involving Jupiter and Saturn's alignment known as The Great Conjunction. The last time this pairing occurred was in July 1623.

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Holiday Schedule
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Holiday Schedule

I’m closing the studio for a few weeks over the holidays.  The week of Dec 14th will be the last week of classes - Sat. Dec 19th is the very last class.  I’m offering free classes on Fri. Jan 1st, 2021 .

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Celebrate the Winter Solstice.
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice.

In many cultures, the seasonal significance of the winter solstice is marked by festivals and traditions as it is seen as the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun.

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Review of the Five Minute Journal.
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Review of the Five Minute Journal.

The Five Minute Journal is built on principles of positive psychology. The journal has been created by combining practice elements that can make a difference in our life.

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The Impact of a Morning Routine!
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The Impact of a Morning Routine!

A few simple changes to your morning will ensure that you have some me time, you don’t forget anything, that you eat something that doesn’t feed a sugar addiction and you show up to work early.

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Digital Detox
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Digital Detox

Despite all of the wonderful benefits our devices bring us, there is a cost to our health and relationships if we don’t find some balance.

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