Beyond its original spiritual purpose, the practice of mediation has been adopted in today’s society as a way to combat a busy and stressful lifestyle. Thousands of studies link meditation and simple, daily mindfulness exercises to many physical and mental benefits, including reducing stress, improving sleep, increasing focus and positively impacting relationships. My introduction to […]

When you’re new to a yoga class, the scene can feel pretty intimidating. Maybe you’ve peeked in the studio with envy of the teacher’s flexibility – maybe a persistent friend is dying to drag you along – or maybe your doctor has suggested you give it a go. Whatever your reason for trying your first […]

I tried Hot Yoga once upon a time. It was HOT and oh boy was it uncomfortable. Take a 33 degree room, add 60 sweaty bodies, and I may as well have been lying on the sun itself. My yoga mat resembled a Slip n’ Slide and I was envious of my neighbour’s very practical […]