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.
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.
Yoga is so much more than just stretching.
One of the most compelling benefits of Yoga is stress reduction.
Book Review-”You Can Heal Your Life.” - Louise Hay.
If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed.
A Bowl of Health aka “Buddha Bowl.”
These healthy bowls of delicious and nutritious food are often called Buddha Bowls.
Are you really listening to your body?
….the essence of yoga is about listening to your body, mind and emotions and honouring where they are at.
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.
Forest Bathing. Let Nature Nurture You.
I was delighted when I recently discovered a term for this called “Forest Bathing” that is practiced in Japan.
Be Clear on Your Year: Intention & Action.
If you do have the energy to give some serious thought to how you would like your 2021 to unfold, then read on.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
What is the single best thing we can do for our health?
A low fitness level is the strongest indicator of death! It’s not an understatement to say that “exercise is medicine.”
Night time routine for a stress free morning.
A morning routine only works if you have an evening routine! The things that you can get organized the night before will save you time in the morning, and your sanity.
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.
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.
Easy, healthy, 5 ingredient snack!
OMG, these energy bites are so delicious. They are vegan, GF and so easy to make and customize.
Yoga Pose Spotlight; Standing Forward Bend.
It will release back muscle tension, stretch out your legs, upper back and shoulders.