Ahhhh Mother’s Day. A day mom’s are treated to brunch, flowers, cards, hugs, handmade mugs, & praise galore. For one day of the year. It’s appreciated, no doubt. But this Mother’s Day, perhaps we provide a gift that will keep caring for mom the rest...
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend! Tis the season for GRATITUDE. Well, gratitude is always seasonal, but our society definitely highlights it this weekend, so I want to share some practices & information about gratitude that can deepen your experience! gratitude 101 :: The word gratitude is derived from the...
With august coming to a close & perhaps the amount of time available for outdoor runs & adventures getting more limited, I have an event to celebrate what has been a beautiful summer in the community! On Wednesday, August 30th, lululemon is bringing together myself (Sally)...
I recently had the honour of working with a journalist for an article on Mindful Eating for Runner's World Magazine. Cindy Kuzma did an amazing job putting together an easy to read article with helpful tips & tricks on how to integrate mindful eating into one's lifestyle amidst....
I have to say it's been a beautiful year of growing my personal mindfulness practice on the mat, on the plate, & in my day-to-day life. As a practitioner working with clients using mindfulness-based interventions, it's ever important that I LIVE it to TEACH it!...
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” ― Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life Wholistic Health YYC is bringing...
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I've had some long runs & tough strength training sessions this week...
Mindfulness can take many forms. Mindful movement, in the form of breathing exercises & yoga, can benefit all members of the family. Our family has worked it into our schedule with nightly breathwork & yoga poses after bathtime before books & bedtime, as well as...
I love working with clients -- one-on-one or in workshop settings -- on the topic of MINDFUL EATING. It's such a fascinating subject. We have to eat every day to sustain ourselves, so why not bring a little joy & presence to the activity! mind•ful eat•ing...