Perhaps you grew up with a parent that struggled with addiction. Perhaps you’ve been bitten by a dog and rushed to hospital. Perhaps your parents divorced when you were pretty young. Perhaps you were forced to grow up at an early age to step in as the second parent. Perhaps you’ve attended sixteen different schools … Continue reading Got Baggage? Let’s Unpack it Together
Our Nervous System Does What it Wants, Whenever it Wants…And Here’s Why Our nervous system is automatic. We are not consciously choosing most of what it does. It is always working in the background, watching for signs of safety or danger. We do not decide to tense our muscles, hold our breath, or feel our … Continue reading Feeling Stressed? Understanding the Body’s Stress Response Might Help
As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, my classes always focus on demonstrating how yoga is such a beneficial tool for helping regulate the nervous system. Whether I am teaching a Hatha based practice, or a yin practice when we gently undulate the nervous system we help expand our window of tolerance. This is particularly important because … Continue reading Yoga for the Nervous System
If you’re anything like me, you likely have a list of things that you’d like to accomplish and what better way to do so than to create a list of new year’s resolutions a mile long, right? Wrong! Continue reading Why I Ditched Making New Year’s Resolutions and What I do Instead
In today’s fast-paced world, it is no secret that stress is a common phenomenon that affects many of us on a daily basis. Whether it be due to work pressures, personal relationships, financial worries, or other sources of tension, stress can take a toll on both our mental and physical well-being. Understanding the impact that … Continue reading How Does Yoga Help With Stress?
Spirituality can contribute to resilience in a number of ways. One of the key aspects of spirituality is the belief in a higher power or a sense of connection to something greater than oneself. It is this belief provides us with a sense of meaning, purpose, and hope, even in the face of adversity and … Continue reading How Can Spirituality Help With Being Resilient?
Ayurveda is an ancient system of traditional medicine, originating in India, that has been practiced for thousands of years. The word Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words “Ayur,” meaning life, and “Veda,” meaning knowledge or science. Therefore, Ayurveda is often referred to as the “science of life.” Ayurveda is based on the concept of … Continue reading Healing from Within: The Secrets of Ayurveda
Plants are often overlooked and underappreciated in our daily lives. We walk past them, cut them down, and rarely take the time to truly appreciate their beauty and importance. But what if we were to rethink our relationship with plants and truly understand the vital role they play in our existence? Plants are not simply … Continue reading The Power of Plants: Rethinking Our Relationship with Nature 🌱
Participating in a 31 day yoga challenge can offer a multitude of benefits for your mind, body, and soul. First and foremost, committing to a daily yoga practice for a month can help you establish a routine and create a sense of discipline in your life. By showing up on your mat every day, you … Continue reading Transform Your Mind, Body and Soul with a 31 Day Yoga Challenge
We all know that making healthy choices is important for our overall well-being and longevity. From eating nutritious foods to exercising regularly, there are endless benefits to living a healthy lifestyle. So why is it so hard for many of us to actually make these choices on a consistent basis, even when we know how … Continue reading Healthy Living: If it’s so simple, why is it so hard?
Nourish Your Body, Mind + Soul 