Reflection offers numerous benefits across various aspects of life. Before putting pen to paper and getting into the journal prompts, let’s talk about the benefits of reflecting on your past year.
Helpful insights about Sleep
Here are some helpful insights about sleep…
Fall Quotes
Oh fall the leaves, the colours, the smell the changes of season is in the air.
In many English-speaking regions, "fall" is a colloquial term for the season that comes between summer and winter, also known as autumn. It is typically characterized by cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the shedding of leaves from trees.
Let this fall season inspire you, to perhaps let go of what doesn’t serve you.
Forest Bathing, what is it?
In nature, taking the forest in through the senses is called forest bathing. The subtle yet powerful effects of being in nature is felt I’m sure you’ve felt it, the positive feeling and energy you get after being outside. From breathing in the fresh air, with trees and plants around us. To walking on different terrain.
Immerse in nature with your senses.
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" Book Summary
Mark Manson's book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" offers valuable insights into living a more authentic and fulfilling life by not caring excessively about what others think. Here's a brief summary:
1. Prioritize your values: Identify your core values and what truly matters to you. Focus your energy and attention on things that align with these values. Choose what values YOU want to lead your life with.What is important and meaningful to you, for your life.
Breathing - how James Nestor's Book describes we've lost the Art of our Breath!
"Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor explores the science and history of breathing, emphasizing the importance of proper breathing techniques for overall health and well-being.
Balancing Act: Strategies for Preventing Office Burnout
Preventing office burnout requires a combination of individual efforts and organizational support. If your office life is toxic and just encourages constant work overload, long hours and no consideration for your wellbeing, you’ll likely hit burnout.
Navigating Burnout: Sustaining Well-being in the Office Environment
Burnout, in the field of psychology, refers to a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by feelings of cynicism and detachment from work-related responsibilities, and a sense of decreased personal accomplishment. It is typically associated with prolonged exposure to high levels of stress and demands…
Unlocking the Remarkable Benefits of Yoga for Mind, Body, and Soul
Yoga, a timeless practice that originated in ancient India, has become a global phenomenon in recent decades. Beyond its physical postures, yoga is a holistic discipline that harmonizes the mind, body, and soul. Its numerous benefits extend far beyond the yoga mat, positively impacting every aspect of our lives.
In this article, we delve into the remarkable advantages of yoga, exploring how it can enhance our overall well-being and bring about a profound transformation.
12 Secrets of How Yoga can help with Mindfulness in 2022!
Before we begin, we have to define what mindfulness actually is. I like the explanation from the book “The Neuroscience of Mindfulness” by Dr Stan Rodski, he explains, that “once upon a time we used words like relaxation, hypnosis, meditation, yoga . . . Well, mindfulness is a relatively new term that’s plucked out of what is the essential aspect of all of them
22 Meditation Quotes to inspire you to do it more!
22 quotes on Meditation, from Buddha to Patanjali get inspired to clear your mind more often.
Why Meditate? How Science says it's good for us
Meditation is an ancient practice that spans over 1000s of years. From ancient practices like Buddhism, to Hinduism, and in today’s modern world the yoga movement is growing in popularity and has made more people aware of meditation and it’s positive benefits it has on our minds.
We hear how meditation helps our minds stay focused, calms us down perhaps, but we don’t quite know how or why?
Journaling Prompts for Spring Time. Growth and the Wood Element vibes
Spring time from a Chinese Philosophical perspective, is tied to growth, expansion and the wood element. I wrote an earlier blog post about the topic in more detail, see link below. But the gist is in the spring time, things start to grow, blossom and flourish.
Spring Time is all about Growth and the Wood Element
Spring time means warmer weather ahead, more sunlight, and more time outdoors. Especially if you’re more north like I am in Canada, we can’t wait for warmer weather after being cooped up all winter. March 20th marked the first day of spring in 2021. Spring time is literally a time when everything starts to grow and flourish around us. The winter thaw begins as the snow melts away, and the landscape starts to change. Under the brown grass, little green grass starts to sprout and slowly creep up to surface…
The Three Tattvas /Principles of the Yin Yoga Practice
Yin Yoga just from an appearance sake seems to look like a “simple” practice. As my Yin Yoga teacher Bernie Clark always says, “its a simple practice, but it’s not easy.” With knowing the principles also referred to as tattvas, it can help you understand and know how best to practice this style of yoga (1).
One quickly learns that the practice isn’t easy from their first experience of a Yin Yoga class. As time comes into play, you soon realize it’s hard to hold postures in stillness.
Connection and community when practicing online yoga
With the increase of online yoga in the last few months, I’ve heard many of my friends and students say I miss seeing you and talking to you before and after a yoga class. The face to face is missing right now during these unprecedented times, but will eventually return.
When we connect with someone in person, face to face, no one will argue the connection is better than online. But there are ways we can still create a sense of connection and community virtually and in the online yoga world.
5 Household items you can use as Yoga props!
With the rise of a home yoga practice, due to the global pandemic we are in, more and more people are doing yoga at home and tuning in online for yoga classes. From Youtube, to Instagram and Facebook Lives, to studio and private sessions via Zoom or other video conferencing software, you can find yoga pretty much anywhere now, online.