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vipassana — what to pack?
Recently, I attended my first 10-day Vipassana Meditation Course. Vipassana, for those who are new t ...read more -
what you need to know before you buy a yoga bolster
Have you ever wondered what makes the bolster in your yoga studio so good and what separates a great ...read more -
how to re-cover your bolster
When your bolster lasts a long time, being able to buy a new cover is the perfect way to keep you lo ...read more -
mama yoga — how to have your own yoga practice with your kids
The demands of motherhood are real. Some moments are blissful and profound, others are messy and exh ...read more -
grounding earth day yoga sequence
During spring, there’s no better time to connect to the earth. Steady, rooted poses are a great way ...read more -
breath focused meditation with carolyn anne budgell
During this short meditation, we get into the sensations of the breath and the ease it can provide. ...read more -
nadi shodhana with rachel scott
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) is a breathing technique designed to balance ...read more -
women who inspire us
We see you — all you feeling, intelligent women making big change in our world. In Canada, while onl ...read more -
kapalabhati breathing with rachel scott
Kapalabhati (“shining skull”) is a yoga technique that helps to clear the sinuses, coordinate breat ...read more -
ignite your inner passion with a fire themed yoga practice
In the darker winter months it can be easy to spend a lot of time on the couch feeling less energeti ...read more -
candlelit meditation with rachel scott
This candlelit meditation with yoga teacher Rachel Scott is the perfect way to get focused, slow dow ...read more -
props for a happier pigeon pose
Many of us love our extremes. We sit at our desks for long periods of time and follow it up with act ...read more
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