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Can Yoga and Mindfulness Help Manage Chronic Pain?

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." -- Buddha   When you’re living with chronic pain, sometime’s it’s difficult to focus on the present moment. In fact, you might want to escape the present moment so you can forget about the pain pulsing…
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Yoga for Depression (are you feeling SAD?)

“the severe pain and the great trials we go through teach us the real essence of great joy” ― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah When Winter comes and bathes the world in its icy grasp, it’s important to remember that Spring is always just around the corner. Until it comes, there are many ways to lift your…
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My Favourite Yoga Quotes

With the holidays just around the corner (and a much welcome goodbye to 2016) I wanted to share with you some of my favourite yoga quotes! I hope these inspire your practice and wellness journey through the holidays and the new year! Enjoy these yoga quotes! "When you find peace within yourself, you become the…
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Should You Go On A Yoga Retreat?

I went on my first yoga retreat in the south of India. I stayed in a bright pink Ashram and after each night of sweltering heat and a broken ceiling fan, we were woken up at 4am to begin the morning ritual of chanting, chai, meditation, chai, yoga and…more chai. Despite the early wake up…
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Does Yoga Help Fibromyalgia Pain?

Chronic pain sufferers are starting to try yoga for fibromyalgia. But does yoga help fibromyalgia pain? Many people swear by yoga. Doctors are starting to recommend it to their patients living with fibro. But is yoga for fibromyalgia really all it’s cracked up to be? In this article, I’ve gathered personal stories and scientific studies about…
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Best Chronic Illness Blogs to Read and Follow

When I first started blogging I was so inspired by the amazing community of chronic illness blogs. People living with terrible illnesses were sharing their experiences, giving advice, and providing support for others. It’s opened up a world of support that you can’t get from your healthcare providers or friends and family who don’t understand…
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Adventures in Biphasic Sleep

Today I've decided to try something new! Instead of writing a post I've filmed in in Vlog format! Let me know what you think in the comments! Transcript: Hello, yogi’s. I thought I would try something a little bit different today. Instead of writing a blog post, I'm going to blog about it or make…
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Yoga for Digestion: Poses to Fuel Your Digestive Fire

Bloating. Gas. Pain. Constipation. Diarrhoea.  All these things can be embarrassing to talk about, but they are common digestive issues that affect many of us. This article on yoga for digestion aims to help you relieve some of these symptoms. These are all symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and digestive discomfort. If you’re suffering…
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Yoga for Insomnia: How Yoga Can Help You Get a Good Sleep

Research shows that it’s important to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Those that get less than 7 hours regularly have weakened immune systems, low energy during the day, trouble focusing, and make more mistakes at work. Yet,  getting 7-8 hours of sleep can be very difficult if you have insomnia. Yoga…
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Yoga and Lyme Disease: An Interview with Erin Bidlake

"Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Erin  is a fellow Canadian yogi who understands what it’s like to live with a chronic illness all too well. Before taking her first yoga class,…
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