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Catherine Reid
Inspirational Aging
In These Arms, A Song for All Beings — Jennifer Berezan
Vitamin N
There was a great article in the local paper last week about reconnecting with nature.* One thing the author mentioned was her goal in 2014 to do one thing every day that she could only do in the summer. I love this idea! Perhaps you’ve heard of “earthing”. Borrowed...
Yoga in special circumstances
Perhaps you’ve been considering trying yoga for a while but are hesitating because of one reason or another. Perhaps you’re pregnant. Maybe you’re a runner. Maybe you’re a muscle-bound man. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury or surgery, or are over 50 and feel...
Yoga for Your Back
Have you ever said, “I have a bad back”? Has back pain ever interfered with your life? Welcome to the vast majority of the adult population. Now here’s the big question: Is back discomfort such a common occurrence that you’ve simply resigned yourself to living with...
Insight of the Day
I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater...
That’s Not How I Parked It!
On Saturday afternoon, I was getting my house ready for a client when I heard a loud screech of tires and a thump. I ran barefoot outside to investigate, saw my car in an odd position, and a very upset man sitting in an SUV in my driveway. He had lost control and...
Yoga: an ounce of prevention
In 1735, while trying to convince the city of Philadelphia to form a fire department, Benjamin Franklin famously wrote that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Like many enduring truths, this one is easier to talk about than to implement. Remember your...
Too busy to relax?
Do you feel pulled in too many directions? Are your nerves strung tighter than a tennis racquet? Do you rush around from morning to night barely remembering to breathe? While some stress is normal and healthy, when it’s out of balance it can wear you down. One...
Healthy Living Experts Forum – May 10th, 10am at the House Of Now
Where Community Meets the Leading Health Experts Saturday, May 10th from 10am - 12:40pm Tickets $7.00 Advance or $9.00 Door At The House of Now - 536 Fifth Street, Courtenay ~View the event on Facebook.com ~
Can I do yoga if I’m not flexible?
When people find out I’m a yoga instructor, they often remark, “Oh, I should do that; I keep hearing how good it makes you feel.” This is often followed by, “But I’m so inflexible; I don’t think I’d be good at yoga.” This is akin to saying, “I want to make music on...
Finding the right yoga teacher
In my last column, I looked at how to find the right class if you’re new to yoga. This time, I’ll focus on finding the right teacher. You’re thinking of attending your first yoga class, but you have no idea which one to try. Maybe you’re curious about why yoga is so...