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Time for our year in review!
Every year, for at least the last 4 years, I have encouraged you to join me in celebrating all of the great things, big and small, that you made happen or experienced in the past year. I actually hesitated, this year, to write this blog since 2020 has been a...
Let’s talk about hormones!
I was recently on the TV show Nat en Parle to do a quick talk about hormones. One of the comments that the host Nat Kahale made during the super fun conversation struck me like a ton of bricks. The cringe activating comments from the 2 other female guests made me...
I’m tired! I don’t wanna!
I just don't wanna! Oh, how we've all been there! We just don't have the energy or feel like doing exercise, or anything else for that matter! I can totally relate. YES.... ME! I can totally relate to wanting to curl up on a couch or the floor and do absolutely...
I’m here for you!
I’m here for you! I have no doubt that you automatically thought that I was letting you know that I am here for you, well… because I am, but… that is not how I would like you to read that short statement. I took a yoga class yesterday that was led by one of my...
That moment beyond the discomfort
That moment beyond the discomfortDon’t you just love that amazing feeling when you notice or experience that moment after you push past discomfort? There is such a great sense of accomplishment, achievement and feeling oh, so alive!I have to remind myself...
Stick-to-it-ness
Get the results that you seekI love being able to share tips and tricks to help you shed aches, pains and movement limitations as well as build your mobility, improve your mind-body connection and of course help you get in the best shape that you can, so...
Some people do and some people don’t!
Some people do and some people don’t! Sadly, I do. How about you? Do you feel the effects of less sunlight and colder days? I keep forgetting that I do until I start noticing that I am low on energy, get discouraged easily, feel tired and grumpy and blah. This is a...
Secret to Success
Success comes from taking action.So often we wonder why someone else is more successful than us. We think it's because they haven't failed or made mistakes. We think it's because they have a more "perfect" plan.But that's just not the case. Honestly,...
The combination to unlock your life is inside of you.
The January Goal and Intention Setting Retreat was a special day for all involved.As much as I would love to be able to I would never be able to explain everything that was experienced. You had to be there to feel the full effect of doing a mindful...
Celebrate what you experienced and accomplished in 2019
There are unlimited moments that we can identify as ‘‘new beginnings’’, such as a new day, month, year or, as we are fast approaching, a new decade. I will go even deeper to state that we can bring those increments down to the simplest form such as each...
Starting over or starting up is really tough, but oh so very good for you.
Even though we are heading into winter mode I really loved taking advantage of this amazing 11 degree day today. I enjoyed a brisk walk that I decided to turn it into a short jog at the end. For those who don't know it, I had a major operation just about 3...
Transformative effects of a Sankalpa
Words can change our lives! Words are not just tools for communication. Words have the power to uplift, hurt, unite, divide, bless, curse, empower, transform and so much more. The words that we choose and the stories that we tell ourselves matter more than most of us...
Don’t pee in the shower!
What? Some of you are thinking: why would I even need to say this.... "yuck! I would never do that". If that is the case then just keep on keeping on! If you are someone who struggles with urge incontinence; that annoying sensation that you always need to pee even...
Happy feet, happy life!
Here is a fun 60 second preview of what you can do to keep your feet healthy and mobile. I will be speaking to this topic on the TV show Nat en Parle on Rogers Cable 23 tomorrow evening between 8 and 9pm ( May 22nd). You can watch it live or check it out...
Podcast with Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp
Enjoy listening to the What the Hack Podcast on the subject of incontinence, pelvic pain and all that is pelvic floor A huge shout out to Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp for making it possible to spread the word, to as many women as possible, about a topic that has been...
Self-Hypnosis for Self-Care
Intense self care is more than just a luxury you treat yourself with once in a while. It is a must on a regular basis! I can dare say that everybody wants to feel good, be at peace and have a happy and fulfilling life. I know that, you know that, but do we make the...
Are the February Blues a thing for you?
Gah... Anyone else feeling sluggish and, well... pretty much depressed right about now? I have to admit that February is always brutal for me. The lack of daylight for for months, the cold weather and the fact that I have underlying grief associated with my dad's...
Quick, can you name 5 things that you like about yourself?
Did you just suddenly become very uncomfortable? If so, you’re not alone. We’re going to turn that around this week. The month of February, often associated with being the month of LOVE, is just around the corner and Valentine is coming soon, let's focus on a little...
How to make the Pelvic Floor a strong part of the team called Core
We use our core constantly through the day. Without our core we would not be able to stand upright, lift, lower push or pull things. We basically would not be able to move. We need a certain amount of intra-abdominal pressure, or core pressure, to keep your spine safe...
Your Energy Flows to Where Your Focus Goes.
The Power of intentions Have you heard the story of the three bricklayers? It goes something like this: Three bricklayers were working side by side when a passerby asked them what they were doing. The first bricklayer gruffly replied: ‘’I’m laying bricks.’’ The second...
The importance of acknowledging and celebrating our successes
Do you recall your failures more than you recall your successes? If I asked you to list 100 successes or accomplishments in 2018 would you be able to, without doubting the value of each of the things that you list? Are you stuck in that common, but not good,...
Celebrate what you did in 2018 rather than criticize what you did not do
Looking back on 2018, can you recall any goals that you may have brought to the starting line, committed to for a while, then for some reason or another those goals fizzled away or fell by the wayside? I want you to think of something that you started and perhaps did...
Fierce Woman Fire Goddesse
Tibetan monks have a ritual in which they strip naked in the freezing temperatures of a Himalayan cave, wrap themselves in wet sheets and proceed to dry them when their bodies liberate prodigious amounts of heat during a meditation practice called Tumo Yoga. The monk...
What is your Life Purpose
I have signed up for the 2019 Thought Reader program with Lisa Larter when I was at the recent Money, Mindset and Marketing Event (#MMMEvent). For years, I used to read an empowering book a month. I got out of the habit for all the reasons that one falls out of a...
Hypopressive- Another tool in my toolbox
I just spent 2 intensive days expanding my knowledge about the body and how I can better guide my clients to optimal, functional health. I invited the amazing Trista Zinn, founder of Coreset Fitness in Toronto, to facilitate a 2 day certification course at my studio...
Taking care of ourselves
There is so much fun to be had when on the Rogers Cable TV show Nat en Parle with Natalie Kahale! I was the last guest at approx minute 40 for 2 segments. I have to admit that each of the guests shared incredibly powerful messages. I don't recall a more fun and...
The power of our story
I just spent 2 intense days at this year’s Money, Mindset and Marketing event #MMMEvent hosted by a top notch business coach by the name of Lisa Larter. Talk about a powerful few days. There are so many things that I would love to share with you right now but I am...