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When you hear the phrase “go with the flow,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Usually it’s the idea of taking things as they come or being flexible and relinquishing control. The “flow” in this case refers to a state of relaxation or …
If you are the kind of person who carefully plans their schedule and, well, their life (ahem), the encouragement to “stay open” can sound a little bit like “relinquish control.” Openness can feel like an incursion on your carefully-planned life and it can be hard …
To those of you who have yet to join us for our TGIF Flow class, it’s the best way to shake off the week (in our humble opinion). 🙂 This all-levels flow class is themed with playlists to keep the soul happy and body moving! And last …
For Crystale Boisvert, yoga has brought many things: challenge, fulfillment and peace. Throughout her life, Crystale has always expressed herself creatively through movement, first as she is a trained dancer and Tae Kwon do master. Professionally, she knew her path lay in serving others. In …
Wake up and smell the coffee scrub! In honour of Earth Day this past weekend, we got our hands dirty with this peppy scrub. We love DIYs that help us reduce our impact on mother nature and save money. And what’s great about this recipe …
Jessica Magnan grew up in the small town of Deep River, Ontario. From an early age, Jessica knew that her path would be one of serving others. After finishing her sociology degree at the University of Ottawa and supporting herself in the restaurant industry, Jessica …
As yogis, we try to see the best in everyone. We practice kindness and compassion. We know the importance of empathy and of being careful not to inflict any unnecessary harm with our words. But we should remember that it is equally important to be …
If you practice at Elevate, chances are, you’re familiar with the work of artist Claudia Gutierrez. If, like so many of us, you’ve taken a moment during a savasana to appreciate the lush, captivating texture of the moon illustration adorning the wall of the practice …
It seems spring has (finally!) arrived and the change in season is an opportunity to think about change in our lives. Spring is a time of change. A change in the weather, a change in the light—its quality and duration—and a change in the pace …
Spring is finally here (woohoo!) and we’re taking our fav fruits and veggies out for a platter party to celebrate the new season! But first, pink hummus. Say whaaat? Oh yes! We’ve added roasted beets to the mix and if you’re not much of a …