How to Counteract Periods of Sitting

How to Counteract Periods of Sitting

You’ve probably heard the phrase that “sitting is the new smoking”. There is some truth to this, though few things in life are that simple (it depends partly on how you sit). There’s a simple way to counteract the effects of sitting for long periods. I do this on Zoom calls when my video is off, or when I’m at the computer for longer than is ideal.

Women’s Moon in June Retreat (June 8)

Women’s Moon in June Retreat (June 8)

Join us. Quiet woods.  A beautiful yurt, near the ocean. Morning Yoga practice, with variations to suit your abilities.  A mouthwatering lunch from chef Erin Malin. Free time for walking, resting, journaling, chatting, hot tubbing. A  healing afternoon session.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 ~ 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   ~  Open Heart Mind Centre (OHM) – 495 Williams Beach Road

Can Walking in the Park Make You Smarter?

Can Walking in the Park Make You Smarter?

Can Walking in the Park Make You Smarter? Evidently, yes.  So says Dr. Rachel Hopman, a neuroscientist at Northeastern University in Boston.  She conducted a study which found that spending 20 minutes, 3 times a week, walking in any sort of natural area boosted...