Catherine Reid's Yoga Journal & Blog
Thank You For Your Support
Last week I popped by my local natural foods store, and was surprised to see a sign on the door, announcing that everything in the store was 15% off, for two days only. What a gift! Of course I stocked up on some staples.
Ever since being voted as the Comox Valley’s favourite Yoga teacher, in the Comox Valley Record’s Readers’ Choice Awards, I’ve been feeling grateful for this acknowledgement of my work. Some of the comments that I received were deeply moving.
To express my appreciation for your trust in my teachings, I’m offering 15% off private Yoga sessions, as well as my January series called Your Brain on Yoga. This is a time-limited offer.
Thanks for voting for me as your favourite yoga teacher in the Comox Valley Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
What a surprise to see my name in the Winner's place for Best Yoga/Pilates Studio for 2024. Heartfelt thanks to people in the Comox Valley who voted for me this year; it's been an honour to earn your trust. If you're ready to feel younger, allowing you to do what you...
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)
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?
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 cognition and improved memory, as well as making...
Women’s Yoga Retreat for Vibrant Pelvic Health
As the days shorten, and summer’s bright joys are fading , what are you looking forward to in November? How about some enchanting self-care? Save the date: Sunday, November 12 from 930 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Open Heart Mind Centre (OHM) – 495 Williams Beach Road, Merville, BC
The Enchantment of Outdoor Yoga
Outdoor Yoga starts next week! When was the last time you lay down on the ground and just breathed? Ahh, what a delight.