Slow Down
But, you need to do this and have to do that and should and will and could and and and…
We put so much stress on our minds and bodies that it is a wonder so many of us suffer from chronic pains and illnesses. […]
Choose Breath of Joy over a Smoke Break
Take care of yourself over the next few months, to ensure you get enough exercise and ‘outdoor’ time. Even when it is cold and blustery out, getting into a regular habit of breathing fresh air can wake you up and brighten your mood. Smoking may not be a wise decision for your health – but, […]
Sprain versus Strain
Yup it happens. We try to be as mindful and in the moment as we can, but sometimes even the most careful of us can get an injury. Sprains and strains are two very common and different forms of injury. As yoga practitioners it is […]
For nutritious and sustaining nibbles at work – prepare some tasty granola to carry you through the day.
Here is a basic recipe that you can modify to create your own granola from your favourite ingredients. […]
Movember Mindfulness
As you go to work or spend some time walking around your community, you may notice some seasonal sprouting. That’s right it’s Movember once again. It’s the time of year when men from around the country don their beautiful faces with a proud patch of hair to raise awareness for men’s health. […]
Turkey turkey turkey
I love the fall, when the cozy sweaters and scarves get unpacked, the leaves crunch underfoot, and the slightest of chills touches the tip of your nose. But more than anything, I love the fall because it signifies the return of turkey season. […]
Have you planked lately?
No longer content to just put a garden gnome in their photos and call it original, snap happy people around the world have started a new fad called planking, and it really is taking the world by storm. […]
Fall food time
Fall is upon us and the air is getting crisp – a great time to start transitioning your meals away from the expansive, raw summer foods to more warming, grounding foods. This lentil chili fits all the bills – it is hearty and nourishing, has spices to warm you up […]
Do It Yourself Yoga Props
Props can be an invaluable part of any yoga practice – from the beginner to the advanced practitioner. They can help make challenging poses more accessible, modify certain poses to support injuries, improve balance, flexibility, and range of motion. Using props can help your practice progress, as they allow you to stay longer in some […]
Hooray for Labour Day!
Our last (gasp!) long weekend of the summer is fast approaching and many people are getting ready to send summer out in style. For our corporate clients, Labour Day is especially pertinent as it was initiated as an opportunity for workers to campaign for better working conditions and pay. Employee rights have come a long […]
A Little Shut Eye…
….Can be pretty hard to come by. Especially in this expansive season, when the sun calls us out to play and keeps us both moving and awake. Getting to bed on time, and then getting to sleep in bed, are not as easy when the days […]
Easy on the eyes
Its easy to see and feel the benefits of yoga on the body, strengthening and lengthening muscles, and making everything generally work better. We have some often overlooked and regularly overused muscles that tend to get left out of our yoga practice: the eyes. This becomes particularly important […]
A whole new take on corporate yoga
To keep things light as it *finally* heats up this summer, we suggest taking a peek at this website’s version of workplace yoga. You may not have experienced any of these poses in your regular corporate yoga classes, but we have always aknowledged that yoga has evolved over the […]
Innergize your workday
If you find it hard to make it through your work day with enough energy, there might be a few simple adjustments you can make to bring more wellness to the workplace. To ensure a good balance between work and life, try these small tips:
Get Physical – Exercise not only helps you build muscle, lose […]
Yoga for weight loss?
No matter how many times people ask me if they can lose weight doing yoga, the answer never gets easier. Yes it is a form of physical activity, but certainly not the vigorous cardiovascular training that we would associate with weight loss. Most of the poses are gentle openings that simply ask your body to […]