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Catherine Reid
Thank You For Your Support
Last week I popped by my local natural foods store, and was surprised to see a sign on the door, announcing that everything in the store was 15% off, for two days only. What a gift! Of course I stocked up on some staples.
Ever since being voted as the Comox Valley’s favourite Yoga teacher, in the Comox Valley Record’s Readers’ Choice Awards, I’ve been feeling grateful for this acknowledgement of my work. Some of the comments that I received were deeply moving.
To express my appreciation for your trust in my teachings, I’m offering 15% off private Yoga sessions, as well as my January series called Your Brain on Yoga. This is a time-limited offer.
Thanks for voting for me as your favourite yoga teacher in the Comox Valley Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
What a surprise to see my name in the Winner's place for Best Yoga/Pilates Studio for 2024. Heartfelt thanks to people in the Comox Valley who voted for me this year; it's been an honour to earn your trust. If you're ready to feel younger, allowing you to do what you...
How to Counteract Periods of Sitting
You’ve probably heard the phrase that “sitting is the new smoking”. There is some truth to this, though few things in life are that simple (it depends partly on how you sit). There’s a simple way to counteract the effects of sitting for long periods. I do this on Zoom calls when my video is off, or when I’m at the computer for longer than is ideal.
Women’s Moon in June Retreat (June 8)
Join us. Quiet woods. A beautiful yurt, near the ocean. Morning Yoga practice, with variations to suit your abilities. A mouthwatering lunch from chef Erin Malin. Free time for walking, resting, journaling, chatting, hot tubbing. A healing afternoon session.
Saturday, June 8, 2024 ~ 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ Open Heart Mind Centre (OHM) – 495 Williams Beach Road
Can Walking in the Park Make You Smarter?
Try the 20-5-3 Guideline for Greater Health and Happiness:
~ 20 minutes, three times a week walking in a natural area, even an urban park
~ 5 hours a month in a semi-wild area
~ 3 days a year, off-grid, camping or in a cabin
Women’s Yoga Retreat for Vibrant Pelvic Health
As the days shorten, and summer’s bright joys are fading , what are you looking forward to in November? How about some enchanting self-care? Save the date: Sunday, November 12 from 930 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Open Heart Mind Centre (OHM) – 495 Williams Beach Road, Merville, BC
The Enchantment of Outdoor Yoga
Outdoor Yoga starts next week! When was the last time you lay down on the ground and just breathed? Ahh, what a delight.
Listen… 🎶 Do You Want to Know a Secret?
“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” Rumi
Three Tips for Better Sleep
This 3-minute video has more ideas to aid in better nighttime rest.
As We Live and Breathe
I thought I knew a fair amount about breathing from numerous decades of doing Yoga, but there were surprises in James Nestor’s book Breath. In this extensively-researched book, the author explores both ancient teachings and leading-edge science to help us understand the importance of proper breathing techniques for vibrant health and wellbeing. It will change your perceptions – and perhaps your habits – around this thing that you do about 20,000 times a day, mostly unconsciously.
The M-Word
(Post Update) You’ve probably heard of the multiple benefits of meditation, such as stress relief, pain management, possible memory improvement, and others. Are you thinking, "blah, blah, blah..."? Does learning how to meditate excite you about as much as organizing...
Three Ways to Save Your Back in the Garden
Greetings, Let's face it – if we spend time working in the yard, we often end up with a sore back. Here are some ideas for you to prevent the ache. Warm up first. I know, it sounds so boring. But it could be just a frisky walk before heading out to the garden. ...