Wholistic Health YYC

17 Apr Tropical Oats // Your ideal Food & Mood Therapy Breakfast

Posted at 13:23h in Nutritional Psychology, Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods, Whole Mind by whyyc

The. Most. Important. Meal. Of. The. Day. It's a cliché saying for a reason people! We wake up with spiked cortisol (stress hormone) levels, & need to break-the-fast with a wholesome meal that'll regulate both blood sugar & cortisol levels. So why not make a tasty...

31 Mar WHy Spirulina // Spirulina Superfood Cookies

Posted at 10:00h in Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods by whyyc

This weekend, WHyyc hosted a mama's family food prep party at her house (the daddies were on daddy duty, so we had use of all our limbs for once in the kitchen!). These cookies resulted after much experimentation with the food processor (a staple for every mom's kitchen!). The cookies...

30 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 30 // A Matter of the Heart

Posted at 08:06h in Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind by whyyc

CONGRATULATIONS!! You've reached day 30 of your 30 day mindfulness challenge. Today's challenge is one of reflection on the past month's practice of mindfulness! mindful moment :: draw how your heart feels & give yourself a hug Living in the present isn't just a gift to those...

29 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 29 // Be Mindful of Conditioned Eating Behaviours

Posted at 08:17h in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind by whyyc

Ever heard of conditioned behaviour? They are learned behaviours. Many of us have behaviours around foods that we learn from a very young age. Perhaps you couldn't leave the table until your plate was squeaky clean, or you had older siblings who'd eat all the...

28 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 28 // Mindful Observation Outdoors

Posted at 08:00h in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind by whyyc

It's a gorgeous weekend in Calgary, so today's mindful moment takes advantage of that. We're sending you into the great outdoors again this weekend! mindful moment :: engage in mindful observation of a living organism outdoors This mindful moment is simple & powerful. The intention is to help you...

27 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 27 // Fun Fruit Friday

Posted at 08:00h in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind by whyyc

A great way to encourage more mindful eating is through trying new foods. This is an activity I often prescribe to clients who are stuck in the processed food rut & want to get their families out! mindful moment :: make today fun fruit Friday Sounds cheesy,...

25 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 25 // Reset Breath

Posted at 14:33h in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind by whyyc

Breath...

24 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 24 // Befriend Yourself

Posted at 08:00h in Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind by whyyc

So often we're mindful of the needs of others, but not attuned to ourselves, or engaging in self-love. mindful moment :: befriend yourself Today we ask you to explore the possibility of befriending yourself (bet you're thinking, "but I'm already quite fond of myself?!") This mindfulness exercise...

23 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 23 // Move Like a Flower

Posted at 08:00h in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Body, Whole Mind by whyyc

It's spring. Yes, it's supposed to snow today, but let's just put that aside and dream of blooming flowers, budding trees & sprouting green grass. Ahhhh don't you feel more joyful already! Spring is a time of rebirth & clearing of what is not serving...

22 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 22 // Mindful Eating for Kids