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Optimal health is what you are looking for when you say “I want to get rid of this pain in my body”, or “I wish I had more energy”. In this article, I will share the five pillars to Optimal Health I go by to support my clients and myself. The World Health Organization (WHO) … Continue reading 5 pillars to optimal health
Anxiety definition: an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future. Source: Cambridge Dictionary Anxiety, we have all experienced it at some point in our life. But who wants to stay in this state of worry, nervousness, fear? Certainly not me! I want to share the story of one of my clients, who learned to manage and … Continue reading True story: Parkinson’s warrior managing his anxiety with Yoga Therapy
The world experienced a rough past few months. Now that the colder days are in sight, it’s the perfect time to take preventative steps to breeze through the cold & flu season. You’ve heard it, “prevention is better than cure”. So how can you avoid getting sick this winter? Simply by giving a boost to … Continue reading 6 techniques to support your immune system naturally
Do you find yourself wondering whether a 3rd cup of coffee would help “waking” your mind up? You’re probably suffering from brain fog, and you are not alone! What is brain fog and how does it manifests? Brain fog is a sign of an inflammation of the brain or sluggish brain function. Inflammation requires the … Continue reading 7 ways to reduce brain fog without an extra cup of coffee
So here you are, you read my previous post on the benefits of private yoga and you found yourself in one of the 4 categories. And you are ready to take charge of your health and take on private yoga classes. But you are suddenly wondering, how does it work? I got the answers for … Continue reading Stop wondering what to expect from a private yoga session
Are you subject to insomnia, or simply have difficulties to fall asleep? I compiled a few tips below to assist you setting the right conditions for you. My first suggestion is to create a routine so you are enjoying your dinner earlier in the evening. If it is doable, plan your day in such a … Continue reading My secrets for a good night sleep
What is happening when you are stressed? Stress can be external (think of a sudden loud noise) or internal (for example going into shock). It is a healthy response from your body to a stimulus. On the physiological level, the hormones that activates the fight or flight response are released and the energy and blood … Continue reading How stress affects YOU
Let's first understand what trauma creates in your body. When affected by a traumatic event, the human body will create a series of defense mechanism to protect itself. It is important to note that the degree by which you are suffering will be different than what someone else might experience, as you are both unique … Continue reading The power of mindfulness for trauma survivors
What's common to all yoga class? Have you noticed how many different style of yoga are there? Some traditional like Sivananda, Hatha, Ashtanga or the more modern styles of Vinyasa, hot, power… One common point to all these styles is Savasana, or the relaxation part at the end of the practice (one of the rare … Continue reading Unwrap the benefits of lavender while relaxing in Savasana
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you would rather be somewhere else? Maybe letting your mind drift on the thought of your next holiday when your friend is telling you about their restful weekend? Or maybe planning in your head your afterwork activities while attending a lengthy meeting? This capacity the mind … Continue reading Finding your safe place for meditation