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Oct 30 2014 This Week’s Focus at CYC – Karma
This week our classes at our Vancouver and Toronto locations will be themed around the spiritual law of karma or cause and effect. The law of karma states that there are an infinite amount of choices available to us in each moment. Some of our choices are made consciously but many are unconscious. It also…
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Oct 30 2014 Sunday Night Dinner
Sunday night at the nagel bagels! Try this quick healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy. Kale salad dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette with saffron polenta. Recipe below!
a few handfuls of organic kale, arugala and basil
avocado
tomato
mixed bean sprouts
pomegranates
bocconcini (optional)
garlic
dijon mustard
balsamic vinegar
extra virgin olive oilFinely chop up the garlic and mix in the mustard, balsamic vinegar…
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Oct 30 2014 Breathe Mama!
In lieu of Mother’s Day, I felt compelled to share my thoughts on motherhood and how yoga and meditation has helped me breathe a little deeper. As moms, our days start pretty early, usually before 6am, regardless of what we did the night before. And so the race begins, making breakfast, packing lunches, getting the…
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Oct 30 2014 5 Tips for a Healthier New Year
Originally posted by the Huffington Post
The New Year is a time where many of us reflect on the previous year and set intentions for drastic change. Often these intentions are for reasons that are not powerful enough to follow through with the dedication and commitment it takes to manifest real change.
It is in our nature…
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Oct 30 2014 How to Overcome Stress Over the Holidays
The holidays are a time where we can recognize and appreciate the beautiful people in our lives. Families and friends make time to get together and it can also be a time to reflect on the past year. However, many of us may find it stressful dealing with all the activities and crowds. Stay calm…
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Oct 30 2014 Feeling Stiff at Your Desk? Try Some Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a great introduction to yoga, especially for those who don’t exercise on a regular basis. Chair Yoga is not only for people who are new to yoga but great for the seasoned practitioner who spends a little more time sitting then they would like. Practising yoga while seated at a desk does…
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Oct 30 2014 Sending Hyper Kids to School? Help Them Relax Through Meditation
Back to school is a transition. After long summer days of swimming, playing baseball in the park and riding bikes with best friends, kids are suddenly expected to spend hours sitting still behind a desk.
Finding focus in the classroom after summer break is a challenge for most children. One tool that can greatly help calm…
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Oct 30 2014 The Seawheeze!
Outdoor yoga session for the Seawheeze half marathon with lululemon at the Convention Center, in Vancouver, BC.
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Oct 30 2014 5 Poses to Help Mommies stay happy and healthy!
1.Easy Seated Pose with “Success Breath”
Multitasking can easily become overwhelming. Try this simple posture for a few minutes to ground your thoughts and slow your heart rate down.
•Sit in a comfortable position, either on the floor or a chair.
•Rest your palms on your thighs or place your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand.
•Close…