Metta Meditation
Lately, I have been drawn to metta meditation. Metta meditation, also known as a lovingkindness meditation is a practice where the focus is on sending positive intentions inward and outward. One may begin with self, then move to loved ones, pets and animals, acquaintances, challenging people, community, the worlds as whole. One may also do…
12 Days of Yin
It’s my belief this time of year is meant for slowing down, getting quiet, and being cozy. It’s a time to take a break, reset, and go within. If we look outside, what are the trees doing? The gardens have been put to sleep for the winter. Many animals are either slowing down or hibernating.…
Reflections On Gratitude
I am old enough to remember when Sarah Ban Breathnach’s book, Simple Abundance, was released. My young self took the book to the park to browse while my small children played. One of my main takeaways from the book was thoughts on keeping a gratitude journal. She suggested that the reader have a beautiful journal…
Journeying Through Grief
Almost seven months ago, my daughter, Erica died suddenly and unexpectedly. Since then, it has been a challenge for me to return to many of the practices that were part of my core routine. Meditations made me feel ill. Affirmations seemed pointless. I couldn’t practice yoga without soaking myself in tears. Through the summer, I…
Autumn Session Beginning Soon
Feeling enthusiastic about getting back to teaching some virtual classes starting October 14th. Flow Yoga 3 x per week – Dumbells 2 x per week – Yoga For Balnce – Slow & Gentle Yoga – Evening Yoga – Yin Yoga – BarreAbove – Tabata GX
Warming Up This Winter With Sauna
My dogsledding experience earlier this year was paired with warming up in a sauna hosted by Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures at Blackstrap Provincial Park. The Nordic hot/cold cycling method was recommended. We’d spend 10-20 minutes in the wood-burning sauna, followed by time outside, either chilling in the cold air or playing in the snow. Though…
A Mini DogSledding Adventure
When I turned 50, I listed 50 things to do while 50. I decided that each year of my 50s, I would make a list corresponding to my age. In theory, if I completed everything on each list, I will have complete 545 things. That might sound ambitious, but these lists are a mix of…
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