As I begin to write this article I am sitting in the middle of a York Region Forest on a beautiful sunny day, taking in all the sounds, smells, sights and textures that nature has to offer. A Japanese phrase for spending time in nature is shinrin-yoku, which translates to ‘forest bathing’. In this moment, I feel like I am… Read More
I haven’t met many meditation fence sitters. It would seem that it’s either an activity you think you should be doing more often or one you just have no interest in. For those who have no interest, it fascinates me that you aren’t interested in a quiet mind. Those of you who who feel like you should be meditating more… Read More
When I decided to write this article on the importance of resistance and flexibility training, I thought it would be a piece of cake, but I was wrong. My problem is I have so much I want to tell you. How do I explain how important they are in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle for adults of ALL ages…. Read More
Giving children a strong nutritional start supports healthy development and prepares them to make healthful choices later in life. As a teacher, I get a first hand look at children’s lunches. In my observation, modern lunches are commonly high in refined, high glycemic carbohydrates, and low in good quality fats and protein, fibrous foods, and essential vitamins and minerals. Most high glycemic… Read More
“Wherever you are, be there totally” ~Eckhart Tolle Have you ever found yourself standing in a lineup at the grocery store listening to a podcast, checking your email, and making a to-do list all at the same time? If you are like me, you pride yourself on how well you can multitask, but studies show that every time you switch… Read More
So, how do we do it? We embrace restorative practices. They fill up our bucket. They will be different for each person but with a common theme: they make us feel replenished, energized and available. To discover what these are for you may take some self-inquiry. Looking inward and really getting in touch with what restores you. It may also… Read More
Winter is a beautiful time of year. Snow. Cold. Ice. In Canada, everyone seems to be driven indoors to avoid the weather for their exercise. But what about grabbing life by the horns? Can we as Canadians get more out of winter, like those in the sunny south? Let’s do it! How far away are you from your gym? Can… Read More