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SauvinYoga is Back in August! Jul 31, 2023

That's right my friend, your favourite night in is back and better than ever!

SauvinYoga is returning in August after many requests, so get ready for a fun, relaxing Friday night on your mat with your favourite beverage in the comfort of your home (and maybe even your jammies).

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Technique Tuesday: Pelvic Tilts Part 2 Jun 06, 2023

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Let’s continue our Technique Tuesday series looking at Pelvic Tilts. These are great movements to help mobility and low back flexibility, but often people ignore them for more complex movements. Today...

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Breath of Fresh Air the Breathwork and Mindfulness Course is Here! May 01, 2023

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,...

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Technique Tuesday - Plie and Goddess Squat Apr 25, 2023

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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...

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5 Biggest Meditation Myths - Explained Mar 30, 2023

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...

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Can You Be Present? Mar 27, 2023

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...

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5 QUICK Myths Surrounding Meditation Mar 22, 2023

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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...

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Thank You For a Wonderful Day - There's More! Mar 20, 2023

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...

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Self Care Saturday - A Week Of Simple Pleasures Mar 18, 2023

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...

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That Time I Almost Had a Breakdown in the Grocery Store, and This Thing Saved My Bacon Mar 17, 2023

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),...

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Why Online Classes Can Be Better for You! Mar 02, 2023

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...

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Cold Weather? No Problem! Feb 25, 2023

Woke up to this today. Ugh.

It’s days like today that I’m even more grateful that my students and I have the AnyTime Studio to keep us consistent in our wellness.

Just a few things I love about it:

  • Unlimited access 24/7, wherever you have internet.
  • Free live classes 3 times per...
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