We Need To End The Stigma Around Mental Illness

I am passionate about many things and mental health is HUGE for me. Those who know me know the real reason I got into the line of work I have. It’s to provide tools for living and self care. The practice of yoga offers so many incredible tools for everyone in every stage of life.…

The Shanti Uganda Society is looking for a place to call home

***Just UPDATED this post!!-Check out Shanti’s new website!  The Shanti Uganda Society is looking or a place to call home in Vancouver and would love any contacts or suggestions you might have. They hope to find a small space within an existing business that has a little extra to spare. Enough room to fit 2…

Lest we forget

This will be the first year in many that I won’t be down at Victory Square for Remembrance Day. I always think of my grandpa… his shiny shoes and box of poppies around his neck. I picture him standing in front of the Bank of Montreal wearing his medals, and then being in the parade in…

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain

Fantastic talk! Fascinating, lovely and inspiring. I feel especially touched by this talk as I once suffered a brain injury in a car accident and had to start over again as well. I can totally relate. The climb back up isn’t easy but you must persevere. And sometimes in this life you do have to…