Catherine Reid's Yoga Journal & Blog
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?
Evidently, yes. So says Dr. Rachel Hopman, a neuroscientist at Northeastern University in Boston. She conducted a study which found that spending 20 minutes, 3 times a week, walking in any sort of natural area boosted cognition and improved memory, as well as making...
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.