Post Tagged with: "yoga"

by / on August 5, 2022 at 4:00 pm / in Wellness

Take a Breath

It gives us life, but have you ever thought about the power breath has over our quality of life? There’s a reason why so many of us were taught to “take a breath” in order to calm down, because as it turns out breath is directly tied to our body’s limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotional […]

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by / on March 22, 2020 at 10:33 am / in Wellness

Free Online Yoga and Meditation

Your health and well-being is especially important at this time. The simplest way to do this is to keep moving, keep breathing and drink plenty of water. The staff and teachers at YogaVision are here to support you. We’ve opened a free online membership so you can access our library of yoga and meditation classes. We stream 1-3 live classes […]

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by / on October 20, 2017 at 1:45 pm / in Health

5 Yogic Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep

Nav is a high achiever. She has lots on the go and tight deadlines to meet. She loves Chai lattes and spicy food. As much as she enjoys her busy schedule, it affects her sleep. She has a hard time falling asleep and wakes up anxious in the middle of the night unable to fall back asleep. Not getting enough […]

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by / on May 19, 2017 at 9:00 am / in Wellness

First, Relax – Yogic Tips and Techniques to Soothe the Soul

Part 1: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Concentrate this next breath through your left nostril. Use your mind to control your breath. Repeat eleven times. In the thirty seconds it takes to practice this technique, your body, mind and breath shifts. It is a fact. Part 2: See, sense, feel or imagine the place in your life, in […]

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by / on May 11, 2017 at 10:55 am / in Wellness

Inner and Outer Vision

The human body is a sensory process. Each of our sense organs takes in information that we imbue with meaning. May is Vision Health Month so get ready for a unique experience as we explore the function of each organ (think Grade 9 biology refresher) and a kriya to create awareness and healing for that organ. Lights Camera Action When […]

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by / on April 15, 2017 at 9:54 pm / in Wellness

Your Focus Becomes Your Life

The way we use our body, mind and emotions creates our reality, even if that reality is untrue or incomplete. If we think a thought enough times it starts to feel like the real thing. In yoga, a visual focal point is called a drishti. Focusing the eyes on a specific spot steadies the body, keeps the mind alert and […]

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by / on November 28, 2016 at 10:31 am / in Events

Introduction to Meditation with Salimah Kassim-Lakha

As we head into the busiest time of the year for many people, it’s important to pause and take a few moments for ourselves. During this Focus on Good Health webinar, Yogi Salimah Kassim-Lakha will discuss the ancient art of meditation. Meditation is a method of focusing the mind and creating clarity. You will leave this session with practical tips […]

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by / on June 24, 2016 at 3:30 pm / in Wellness

3 Questions That Create Misery + 3 Solutions

A few years ago my spiritual teacher presented these questions to us during an early morning meditation. I remember the clarity and hope that the subsequent solutions offered. Today, as life offers more opportunity and a huge field of possibility, I see even more the relevance of these teachings. Our shadow sides, moments of doubt, turmoil, or grief offer motivation […]

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by / on May 11, 2016 at 11:00 am / in Wellness

Focus on Good Health Welcomes New Contributor, Yogi Salimah Kassim-Lakha

Focus on Good health is pleased to welcome a new contributor, Salimah Kassim-Lakha, entrepreneur and internationally-trained expert in Kundalini and Laughter Yoga which she teaches live and online around the world. Kassim-Lakha leads the popular Lunch ‘n Learn gatherings at the offices of EXIT Realty Corp. International on a variety of health and wellness-related subjects including stress-management, tips for healthy […]

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by / on September 15, 2014 at 5:16 pm / in Health

Tips for Healthy Living: How to Perform at Your Best!

A commentary by Ashley Wirth (assistant to Dr. Gregg Baron) Don’t you want to feel your best each and every day? Have peak performance in every aspect of your life? Then here are a few tips for achieving just that. Eat a healthy and complete breakfast: Egg whites, spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, and broccoli in a brown rice wrap makes […]

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