Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body by Jessamyn Stanley

I enjoyed this book a lot. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s walked into a yoga studio or class at the gym and felt out of place and I love that people like her are actively working to …

What does pop culture tell us about yoga?

Yoga is super hyped up in a lot of ways; we see it touched on a lot in popular culture from TV and movies, to magazines and social media. Yoga classes are offered at practically any gym that offers classes. …

Things to do in Whistler in the winter

Whistler-Blackcomb is my favourite ski resort – given that it is a world-class ski resort, obviously I am not alone. There is so much to do in the village, on the hill, and otherwise near by besides just skiing and …

Lentil vegetable shepherds pie

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 uncooked brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained ( or for a quick cheat, 1 can keep a little juice) 4 cups vegetable stock ( only for uncooked lentils) …

Losing weight and being healthy the “right way” – part 1 exercise

Some times I want to flinch when people promote these intense and hard core work outs and diets as if it is the only way to lose weight or be healthy. If intense diets and work outs work for you, …