It's been a long time in the making, but our 8-week, "Breath of Fresh Air" breathwork and mindfulness meditation course is finally here! This has been a massive undertaking over the last 8 months, to produce multiple instructional videos that are pre-recorded, along with videos, class outlines, medi...

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Let’s continue the Technique Tuesday series with a look at squats. Love them or hate them, they are a FANTASTIC way to not only strengthen the legs and glutes, but can also add a bit of cardio as they use the largest...

So you have heard about how amazing meditation can be for your health, and you've probably also heard quite a few rumours or myths surrounding meditation that might have made you wonder - what's with that?

Here, we go into the 5 biggest myths we see here from our students at HealthGirl, and talk ab...

Happy Monday! Welcome to a new week, full of things that will draw your attention, telling you, "LOOK OVER HERE! PAY ATTENTION TO ME!"

Before this week, day, hour, minute gets completely away from you, can we take a moment to step back, take a deep breath, and allow a bit of presence into your day?...

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Meditation.

That very word brings up a whole host of thoughts, doesn't it? Maybe you think it's just sitting still, or it's making your mind super quiet, and you think there is no way you could ever do it...

I can’t even begin to describe how happy and grateful I am.

What an amazing workshop yesterday with such great community.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the workshop for a fantastic afternoon of breath work and mindfulness meditation - your presence and openness was such a gift and blessing.

Self care Saturday was a little late in posting, but not late in the doing. Remember that self care isn’t a luxury, and doesn’t have to be anything grandiose or expensive. 

This week I tried a new recipe, did some foam rolling, snuggles, walked and played with my puppy, did my own nails, did moveme...

I have anxiety. You know it, I know it, most people who come to the blog or my classes know it. Grocery stores in particular are hard for me, and cause very serious anxiety attacks.

One day I was trying to shop, and hubby had asked for ham (I know I said bacon in the title but this is easier), and ...

Yep, it's winters like this one that I'm so glad I both teach and practice my wellness online.

Don't get me wrong, in person classes are great, but when there is a snowstorm, or extreme cold, or icy conditions, I'll be honest:

There is no way I'm getting into a car, driving to a class, and then dr...

Our Back Pain workshop is this Sunday January 22, 2023, sign up now at www.HealthGirl.ca to learn more great ways to care for your back!
Gentle twists can be really beneficial for releasing tension in the spine.
The key is to NEVER EVER force!
Lightly engage your abdominal muscles to support your spi...

Hey, we all start somewhere, but there is so much info out there it can get confusing.
1. Start small and you’ll be consistent.
2. Forget perfection and just try your best, and to have some fun.
3. You’re doing a GREAT JOB! Just by starting and staying on your path - whatever that is - you’re doing g...