tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-978887862360620882024-03-05T09:23:43.111-05:00HealthGirlFitness, Food, Fun.Meghannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14733200185181822610noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-10562780899732159652021-07-05T17:40:00.000-04:002021-07-05T17:40:05.644-04:00Different Types of Yoga - What is Back Care Yoga?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8OIwC6jC-XVZd6pDbh2jToLtRYNJtixyCCw1aUjWqGbJuTbCgo7z_jTyUmF6l1ucy0TC7fPWMdydOoJaSkfz4YRgDBMuL9jyFzkgyoHDiicchP_U_HOehGKasXsdqDxC-rDuUXANwdw/s1139/IMG_8495.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="1139" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8OIwC6jC-XVZd6pDbh2jToLtRYNJtixyCCw1aUjWqGbJuTbCgo7z_jTyUmF6l1ucy0TC7fPWMdydOoJaSkfz4YRgDBMuL9jyFzkgyoHDiicchP_U_HOehGKasXsdqDxC-rDuUXANwdw/s320/IMG_8495.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">I get so many questions from people who don't know what type of yoga to start with, or what the different types are, so here is a little series to help you - and remember, when you sign up at </span><a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/join" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #d77ba0; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.HealthGirl.ca/join</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> we have a private 1-on-1 to chat about what types might best suit your goals!</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Back Care Yoga:</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a class to try to prevent back pain. If you've ever experienced an achy back, you know how debilitating back pain can be. This class aims to help those who are not in acute pain to gently stretch, as well as perform very gentle strengthening postures to stabilize the back safely. This class will be similar from week to week to give students a chance to really relax into the sequence and allow their backs to fully embrace the gentle movements. This class is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition on its own, but it can be very beneficial for preventing minor back pain when done regularly. Students are always encouraged to listen to their bodies and not do anything that does not feel right within themselves. As always, talk to your doctor if you are unsure if this class is right for you, and feel free to contact me with any questions. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We have a 30-day money-back guarantee as well, so if you aren't sure, you can try <a href="http://healthgirl.ca/" style="background: transparent; color: #d77ba0; text-decoration-line: none;">HealthGirl.ca</a> out with no risk to you!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Be sure to check out our monthly <a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/schedule" style="background: transparent; color: #d77ba0; text-decoration-line: none;">schedule</a> on our website to see when the next Yin Yoga class is!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have, and please talk to your doctor if you have any health concerns that may become exacerbated by physical exercise. I always encourage my students to listen to their bodies and minds and to only do what is within their scope on any given day.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Ready to register? Have some questions? Email me! <a href="mailto:info@healthgirl.ca" style="background: transparent; color: #d77ba0; text-decoration-line: none;">info@healthgirl.ca</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers,</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-56401190405149602542021-07-05T16:17:00.001-04:002021-07-05T16:17:14.181-04:00Welcome Summer and Celebrate Canadian Natural Solutions with doTERRA!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifqWys_DHBAc6ID4wy60d6AwQXVvv4hLfmMIg2qZegLAOXNZpH6fXWN24NKhGvW8GcvdvOUmF6MLt5gs_gf-pI226CiNVVDrD9wS18S3ubbQgESYxWG8yP8cx3GyZz39xOjKAzr6M3dM/s3238/terrashield-15ml.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="971" data-original-width="3238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifqWys_DHBAc6ID4wy60d6AwQXVvv4hLfmMIg2qZegLAOXNZpH6fXWN24NKhGvW8GcvdvOUmF6MLt5gs_gf-pI226CiNVVDrD9wS18S3ubbQgESYxWG8yP8cx3GyZz39xOjKAzr6M3dM/s320/terrashield-15ml.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Terrashield</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Welcome to July, and the "dog days" of summer! I hope you're able to enjoy some nice weather wherever you are - currently here it is warm, breezy, and full of lovely summer scents outside. I'm super excited to be outside BBQ-ing my favourite veggie dishes and Beyond burgers, making my deck my new part-time office, and even sometimes letting my nearly glow-in-the-dark legs get a little bit of sunshine 😉 </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">With vacations now happening, impromptu outdoor gatherings back on the menu, we start to realize one thing hasn't changed - the BUGS! That's why for July the incredible doTERRA essential oil blend, <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/terrashield-oil?OwnerID=8458821" target="_blank">Terrashield</a>, is FREE with your LRP order of 125 PV or more, placed before the 15th of the month! This blend smells just divine - a bit woodsy, a bit floral, and a lot of bug protection - seriously, pair this with the <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/pilot-diffuser?OwnerID=8458821" target="_blank">Pilot</a> diffuser (it's portable and rechargeable) when you're outside to really notice a dramatic reduction in nasty bugs. It's my go-to now, every time I'm on my deck and the mosquitoes start to decide I'm a tasty buffet. With lovely aromatic and effective essential oils like ylang ylang, cedarwood, arborvitae and lemon eucalyptus in a base of fractionated coconut oil (that prevents irritation!), Terrashield also comes in a super-convenient <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/terrashield-spray-oil?OwnerID=8458821" target="_blank">spray</a> to easily apply as an instant personal repellant, definitely check it out!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Terrashield oil is great when added to a candle - just add a couple of drops for the scent to lightly permeate your space with its uplifting aroma. You can also add it to diffuser jewellery, or directly to your skin for a gentle personal aroma.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZZXCXbUjBudxZonJ4sqE52cqJ5xPJBtt2jUVsdqGWPOs5qEtElha2MG73wl99c-yRfcfENXkK9tuC2Mkyz-few-8W00Kmrqw1s-lsmMHhNH0xx2tfkJemQ_JY0RF8OJX-BAoGIMjj7k/s599/canada+day+collection.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZZXCXbUjBudxZonJ4sqE52cqJ5xPJBtt2jUVsdqGWPOs5qEtElha2MG73wl99c-yRfcfENXkK9tuC2Mkyz-few-8W00Kmrqw1s-lsmMHhNH0xx2tfkJemQ_JY0RF8OJX-BAoGIMjj7k/s320/canada+day+collection.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Canada Collection</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Also noteworthy is the new <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/canada-collection?OwnerID=8458821" target="_blank">Canada Collection</a> - a beautifully gift-boxed set of 3 essential oils that are all sourced in Canada. This limited-edition kit includes Nootka (you can't buy it separately!), <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/black-spruce-oil?OwnerID=8458821" target="_blank">Black Spruce</a>, and <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/arborvitae-oil?OwnerID=8458821" target="_blank">Arborvitae</a> oils in a wooden gift box.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nootka is a wonderful cleanser - add it to your household cleaners for a boost in cleaning power! It is also a beautiful-smelling oil, very grounding and calming. It can also be very soothing for skin when a small amount is added to your facial cleanser.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Arborvitae is a great oil for calming - I love using it in my diffuser at bedtime to help ground and settle me for sleep, or using it on the bottoms of my feet before meditation. It is also good for skin when added to your facial cleanser.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black Spruce is a very clean, earthy, woodsy smelling essential oil. It is grounding and energizing when diffused, but it can also have the same benefits when added to massage oil and massaged into the legs, back or chest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So what are you interested in this month? Have you tried any of these oils? Would you like to? I'm always happy to give free samples, message me if you'd like to try any!<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here's to your great health,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></div><p></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-43348453497787397422021-07-05T15:19:00.002-04:002021-07-05T15:20:07.331-04:00Principles of Yoga - Living Well with Truthfulness (Satya)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKyD5YMWKZjIeFBHZSBTFeMfa2_rYV2t82BJxOPvSK1GOISsXrtzpbHF-W9rvPC52CcLPkve3VVXXUMpoEhFlqA3zope0KJYg-GmRxzeB4cUVcRpymVmNGzk1VzlleqiG6WvZgUsU-xg/s947/IMG_5294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="947" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKyD5YMWKZjIeFBHZSBTFeMfa2_rYV2t82BJxOPvSK1GOISsXrtzpbHF-W9rvPC52CcLPkve3VVXXUMpoEhFlqA3zope0KJYg-GmRxzeB4cUVcRpymVmNGzk1VzlleqiG6WvZgUsU-xg/s320/IMG_5294.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Let's All Tell The Truth!</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The second in our series on learning about the principles of yoga, or the Yamas and Niyamas, today we will talk about Satya, or truthfulness. Satya is the second of the Yamas, mentioned in many ancient Sanskrit texts, many dating before the Medieval period. The Yamas are known as the "restraints", or things you should or shouldn't do to be able to avoid internal and external disharmony. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Many cultures, religions, belief systems, even more general morals and ethics have guidelines on truthfulness, and often encourage us to tell the truth. But there is more to this than meets the eye, when we look a little deeper. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Satya is often translated to truthfulness in thought, word and deed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Truthfulness sounds simple - you just don't lie. In reality, it's not always the easiest to implement. If someone puts on a new outfit they love, and asks you if they look good, what do you say? The "nice" thing would be to say, "Yes, of course you look good." But what if they don't? What if you really don't like their outfit, or you think it is not flattering? Do you tell them that? Or do you lie, because obviously they really like the outfit and you don't want to hurt their feelings? </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Xkk3ixAfQwK2sRSNEv0Sx9_RPqQFqxheeVs3HrJFKlqqLjx3fv9WrdCG5YlNDt794lEHuCu5H4zNeczXzAcZoHc_WHeUlNOmyd7s-b6KRluICihwUDtJUjBrRI4H8FbBvVxQx4AkdT4/s3024/IMG_8730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Xkk3ixAfQwK2sRSNEv0Sx9_RPqQFqxheeVs3HrJFKlqqLjx3fv9WrdCG5YlNDt794lEHuCu5H4zNeczXzAcZoHc_WHeUlNOmyd7s-b6KRluICihwUDtJUjBrRI4H8FbBvVxQx4AkdT4/s320/IMG_8730.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Does This Lighting Make My But Look Big?</span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Satya tells us to be truthful, and <a href="https://healthgirlcanada.blogspot.com/2021/06/principles-of-yoga-living-well-with.html">Ahimsa</a> (our first post on the Yamas and Niyamas), tells us to be compassionate. So we should tell them in a compassionate way that perhaps it is not to our taste, but that we are happy they are so happy with their new outfit. Perhaps, we may even find something we DO like about it - how the colour helps their skin glow, or how their smile wearing it makes them seem a hundred feet tall. We can be truthful about our opinions, while also being compassionate of their feelings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Or perhaps we can go deeper: do you lie to yourself? We all know that yes, we do. In some capacity we have all lied to ourselves. We have told ourselves that we didn't really want that job anyway, after being rejected. Perhaps we've told ourselves that a particular relationship is great when we know it's not. Maybe we've even said that the extra slice (or two!) of cake every day isn't going to hurt (it does, we know it does). Probably the most harmful is when we let ourselves off the hook for doing something we know we should to help ourselves in our lives, saying it will get done "tomorrow"; let's be honest, tomorrow never comes, and it is better to do today than put off to tomorrow. Yet, we tell ourselves this, and so much more, perhaps even on a daily basis.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FQy0OrBUF5tl3qDG9-675meNZELYpNJBHxKD_z9r7hyE-BLqn7MUu4o68o0CqTs4AINTW3fg2W2cKdJT1GBwjJxq5d_SssWcvV0bZjqqDfWoRlabeaeeY_m3Pv_Lp3OsxllVqyTcBDk/s1827/IMG_7176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="1827" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FQy0OrBUF5tl3qDG9-675meNZELYpNJBHxKD_z9r7hyE-BLqn7MUu4o68o0CqTs4AINTW3fg2W2cKdJT1GBwjJxq5d_SssWcvV0bZjqqDfWoRlabeaeeY_m3Pv_Lp3OsxllVqyTcBDk/s320/IMG_7176.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Twisting Around, Praying the Lies Don't Bite Me</span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The effect? Lying to ourselves limits our productivity, our potential, and reduces our self-esteem and confidence. It minimizes ourselves and our lives immeasurably. Our subconscious is always the witness to our thoughts and actions and when we lie it knows. We are constantly hurting ourselves by being untruthful, constantly holding ourselves back from our greatest and most fulfilled life.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">How do we stop?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We need to get still, even in the midst of situations, and listen to that still, small voice that tells us whether we are being truthful or not. And we need to follow it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes, we must be compassionate. But we must also be truthful. This is how we can build trust with others, but more importantly, within our own selves. Truthfulness in our thoughts, words and deeds helps us build consistency, and integrity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Satya - to thine own self be true!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In honesty,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-53311897997717677682021-06-30T01:30:00.004-04:002021-06-30T01:30:00.214-04:00Wellness Wednesday: How and Why to Use Wild Orange Essential Oil<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2fxMQ7IGRjbjSDIZBEfuo-Dlg81inJ6V_z5rxz9XR2xvJkIaiUV0Fa7qlWUaHJa7MiuKM-ybThWZHUS0jcfqE5hkIO-mGc8KaSkhwR1Q_0f59RxYfnFEt4He2QlvcpMPJoldhjxmqNQ/s600/wo+eo+what+is.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2fxMQ7IGRjbjSDIZBEfuo-Dlg81inJ6V_z5rxz9XR2xvJkIaiUV0Fa7qlWUaHJa7MiuKM-ybThWZHUS0jcfqE5hkIO-mGc8KaSkhwR1Q_0f59RxYfnFEt4He2QlvcpMPJoldhjxmqNQ/s320/wo+eo+what+is.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm not going to lie, <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/wild-orange-oil?OwnerID=8458821">Wild Orange CPTG</a> essential oil from doTERRA is one of my favourite essential oils, and not just because it smells like summer sunshine in a bottle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wild orange has so many incredible uses, both for your physical and mental wellness; it can uplift your mood when you're feeling down, it can help digestion when you're feeling bloated, it adds amazing bright flavours to food and it can also make some amazing DIY cleaners for your home. Read on for more!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45_pQK3yawHtpUglJdkBZhX7VcluSWUw5vGaoAw213z-JOV7-gwsU8izY9te_3TqJC5ohx2R0-3j5MjdnmtZJzAryIzxLqAXC8FXUEuyT-7C5sFbTQAc0lwos5F-EV5_pz8Tf49nO6ho/s2048/wo+eo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45_pQK3yawHtpUglJdkBZhX7VcluSWUw5vGaoAw213z-JOV7-gwsU8izY9te_3TqJC5ohx2R0-3j5MjdnmtZJzAryIzxLqAXC8FXUEuyT-7C5sFbTQAc0lwos5F-EV5_pz8Tf49nO6ho/s320/wo+eo.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Used on it's own in a diffuser, on a piece of essential oil jewellery, or even smelled straight from the bottle, the fresh burst of citrus helps to remind your brain of happy, warm summer nights, and eating juicy sweet oranges as a child, uplifting your mood. This is caused by the high levels of mood-boosting monoterpenes that naturally occur in the rinds of the orange, which this fragrant essential oil is made from. You can also blend this oil with others (see the images below) to create different scent profiles to enhance mood even further - you can create a moodscape to help you feel happy, warm and collected, whenever you need! What are your favourite blends to use? What would you like to try?</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG9ecm9ZnV6h-P16XfV4SFodoX1Kk0pPiSsv1Ui61fKsMc0yphi6MWqme7GsWH61ZMtCxxOvgPLsRn1Phuy7KTSuzE8S4tsg5TQ4D0eXvXL1D5-tSdLLgrbMN4ixRrP4tZRxie29aR14/s960/wo+diy+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG9ecm9ZnV6h-P16XfV4SFodoX1Kk0pPiSsv1Ui61fKsMc0yphi6MWqme7GsWH61ZMtCxxOvgPLsRn1Phuy7KTSuzE8S4tsg5TQ4D0eXvXL1D5-tSdLLgrbMN4ixRrP4tZRxie29aR14/s320/wo+diy+2.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Another great way I love to use Wild Orange essential oil is in my water. Always remember that doTERRA essential oils are pure and very strong, so only a drop is needed to flavour your food or water! Also remember that not all essential oil brands are created equal - doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil is safe and even recommended for internal usage, but other companies are not safe. Additionally, only use essential oils in glass or stainless steel drinking containers, never plastic. Oils can leach into the plastic, and we shouldn't really be using plastic anyway.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I love adding a drop each of <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/wild-orange-oil?OwnerID=8458821">Wild Orange</a>, <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/grapefruit-oil?OwnerID=8458821">Grapefruit</a> and <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/lemon-oil?OwnerID=8458821">Lemon</a> essential oils to my 1 litre glass jar and sipping from it throughout the day (refilling it as needed of course!). It keeps me hydrated, tastes delicious, and helps with digestion, preventing bloating and indigestion. Have you ever tried it in your water?</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vagNTf55N62Xar86IeSziqfQf6rMkqVVWo7GgACfTzaemXOM3sA3Uqdo9mvIlVI4hqv5E8TGy-TVBOA1Z0rvygLJs99aO_ZG04BiVeNfw2Zuj-hHewAUDnhswESch05_KmK0BGwnWkA/s960/wo+diy1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vagNTf55N62Xar86IeSziqfQf6rMkqVVWo7GgACfTzaemXOM3sA3Uqdo9mvIlVI4hqv5E8TGy-TVBOA1Z0rvygLJs99aO_ZG04BiVeNfw2Zuj-hHewAUDnhswESch05_KmK0BGwnWkA/s320/wo+diy1.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Another tip to try, is to add a drop or two of <a href="http://www.doterra.com/CA/en/p/wild-orange-oil?OwnerID=8458821">Wild Orange</a> essential oil to your food! Try adding it to smoothies, iced teas, freezer pops (it tastes like a creamsicle!!), shortbread, and so many other recipes where a bright addition of citrus is welcomed. Again, just a drop or two is usually all that is needed to give a lovely flavour. This oil is also Kosher certified!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Have you ever tried cleaning with your essential oils? You can try adding 10 drops to a cleaning solution of water and vinegar in a spray bottle to clean surfaces (check that vinegar is ok for your selected surface before using, and test on a small area to be sure it's ok), or, my personal favourite, adding a few drops to a vacuum filter to invite the cheery aroma into your home as you clean! The active ingredient in citrus oils like Wild Orange is Limonene. It is incredibly effective at cutting grease and cleaning surfaces - plus it smells great.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So what do you think? What tips are you most excited to try for yourself? Do you have any tips you'd recommend? Post them in the comments below!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, if you have any questions, or want to learn more, feel free to contact me and visit our website: <a href="http://www.HealthGirl.ca">www.HealthGirl.ca</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Until next time, stay bright and cheery,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-72384400350540006952021-06-29T10:59:00.003-04:002021-06-29T10:59:56.428-04:00Different Types of Yoga - What is Yin Yoga?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllbZjUhsrRbPd28jraea1GK1gNhtKxozt4i2SdfqOYCRCKxjuqL-Hi47KLlIjO3x-lVPD5RkzbcDDHqOzdEKtmW8ENNsLiDtBq9uhOCu41b_4BoZCgT1RrBKJilkpBoJbEM5KQly-q7E/s2048/IMG_6353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllbZjUhsrRbPd28jraea1GK1gNhtKxozt4i2SdfqOYCRCKxjuqL-Hi47KLlIjO3x-lVPD5RkzbcDDHqOzdEKtmW8ENNsLiDtBq9uhOCu41b_4BoZCgT1RrBKJilkpBoJbEM5KQly-q7E/s320/IMG_6353.jpg" /></a></div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">I get so many questions from people who don't know what type of yoga to start with, or what the different types are, so here is a little series to help you - and remember, when you sign up for our online subscription at </span><a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/join" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #d77ba0; font-family: arial; text-decoration-line: none;">www.HealthGirl.ca/join</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"> we have a private 1-on-1 to chat about what types might best suit your goals!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Our All-Inclusive subscription includes unlimited access to all regularly-scheduled live classes, all recorded content, plus bonus subscriber-only events and giveaways!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Beginner Yin Yoga: </b>These classes focus on holding gentle stretches for longer periods of time in order to gently stretch your connective tissues. Muscles generally take 30-60 seconds to stretch, and can stretch both statically (staying still) and dynamically (with gentle movement), but tissues like fascia, tendons and ligaments require longer, usually a minimum of 3 minutes, and are much safer when stretched statically (when still or with very slow, minor adjustments). Yin also has fantastic meditative and restorative qualities. When holding gentle stretches for longer, your mind and body are gently encouraged to relax. Many people find that they sleep much better after doing a Yin Yoga class. Students are always encouraged to listen to their bodies and only go to where they feel gentle sensations, NOT pain, when stretching, and to breathe. Self- adjustment as the pose time lengthens is always encouraged to make sure the student feels safe and is not stretching beyond their comfortable limits. These classes will use similar postures from week to week, but in different configurations to ensure the students get the most from their classes.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We have a 30-day money-back guarantee as well, so if you aren't sure, you can try <a href="http://healthgirl.ca/" style="background: transparent; color: #d77ba0; text-decoration-line: none;">HealthGirl.ca</a> out with no risk to you!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Be sure to check out our monthly <a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/schedule" style="background: transparent; color: #d77ba0; text-decoration-line: none;">schedule</a> on our website to see when the next Yin Yoga class is!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have, and please talk to your doctor if you have any health concerns that may become exacerbated by physical exercise. I always encourage my students to listen to their bodies and minds and to only do what is within their scope on any given day.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Ready to register? Have some questions? Email me! <a href="mailto:info@healthgirl.ca">info@healthgirl.ca</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers,</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p><p></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0North Dundas, ON, Canada45.0732581 -75.36307860000000916.763024263821151 -110.51932860000001 73.383491936178842 -40.206828600000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-84268563404719326852021-06-21T13:00:00.003-04:002021-06-22T12:08:34.929-04:00Principles of Yoga: Living Well with Compassion (Ahimsa)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXp6WlDa3UlTJoB8fG8s9g9tJlEHcGt5n6bdOz04N_iyj7sIII-uu-N6OqvM_Wyg9kK_V13PDczy54jhkzIIuyNgsfrdiMuLmp76_T-ogO1C7MBfbtwGyS6s-aMqmRf2ujJyTpzql7Dk/s2048/IMG_8471.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXp6WlDa3UlTJoB8fG8s9g9tJlEHcGt5n6bdOz04N_iyj7sIII-uu-N6OqvM_Wyg9kK_V13PDczy54jhkzIIuyNgsfrdiMuLmp76_T-ogO1C7MBfbtwGyS6s-aMqmRf2ujJyTpzql7Dk/s320/IMG_8471.heic" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Yoga is rich in history, complexity, and concepts for living in right alignment with our inner selves. Created as a science of living well, it is often confused as being a religion (again, it is a science to live well, not a religion) and thus, we lose sight of all of the amazing mental benefits that it has, and focus purely on the physical.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Doing this, we can look at yoga as a balanced meal - if we take care to eat a plate with a balance of nutrients, we will see the best benefits from our nutrition for our overall health. Similarly, if we take care to look deeper into the concepts of yoga, we practice not just postures (asana, which translates to "comfortable seat"), but also breath work (pranayama), meditation (pratyahara, dharana, dhyana), but also the moral concepts known as the Yamas (restraints) and Niyamas (observances). In this way, we aren't just always getting the "dessert" of a physical yoga practice, but also the "(plant-based!) meat and potatoes", as it were, of a balanced physical, mental and emotional practice.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">These concepts of Yamas and Niyamas are really quite simple, and break down to playing well with others, and taking care of yourself.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Let's explore the first of these concepts, the Yama of Ahimsa, or compassion, today!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Ahimsa translates roughly from Sanskrit into compassion or active non-violence, but in reality there is so much more depth to this when we really dive deeper into its meaning for ourselves and for others.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">When looking at the history of Ahimsa, some of the earliest mentions of it are found in ancient texts thousands of years old, though the most prevalent and descriptive writings seem to come from about 8-6 centuries BCE, and forward. Further, we can see this as utilized in not just yoga, but also Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and when looked at in other spiritual and religious contexts, also Christianity ("Thou shalt not kill", for example), Judaism, and even in the Hippocratic oath ("Do no harm", as another example).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It is one of the most basic concepts that we as humans should adhere to for peace and a thriving society - to be kind to others. But ahimsa is not just being kind - it is an active non-violence, to ensure that all beings are treated as sacred, worthy of respect, and to achieve this by looking at it in words, deeds, and thoughts.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFh51a1Aywdnx0BddpYdgqjIPtSYDwH_xcIma8xtbSVy-VEZLJ22iNjXT-VBEsYEr4O9clSy74O_CqitOdTtSW4Mp_5i-BsIqfV4jbfBYHFk2ZROULRVnQYe7xKD_-AYqvTX-_XLL7co/s1826/IMG_8324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFh51a1Aywdnx0BddpYdgqjIPtSYDwH_xcIma8xtbSVy-VEZLJ22iNjXT-VBEsYEr4O9clSy74O_CqitOdTtSW4Mp_5i-BsIqfV4jbfBYHFk2ZROULRVnQYe7xKD_-AYqvTX-_XLL7co/s320/IMG_8324.jpg" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The fundamental idea is that all creatures are equal, as all creatures have a divine spark within them, and are deserving of life, respect and dignity. This is incredibly profound, as we begin to see that causing injury to another in actuality also causes injury to ourselves, as we, too, have that divine spark within us. By harming a forest, we deplete its ability to provide us with oxygen. So, to, do we harm our own life force when we harm another, whether it be physically, mentally, financially, etc.. We send out that negativity into the universe, which will invariably come back to us at some point. Often this is seen as Karma, though Karma is not a sort of "gotcha" reaction, but a realisation that every action has a reaction, and that positivity generally begets positivity, and negativity generally begets negativity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">How, then, do we practice ahimsa? By starting within. Understanding that as humans, we are inherently fallible and that we will make mistakes. By understanding this, we can be more kind to ourselves when we trip up, and instead of berating ourselves, use these roadblocks to learn and improve ourselves. When we forget an appointment with a good friend, instead of saying, "Oh I'm such an idiot, I always do stupid things like this, my friend is going to hate me now. I'm such a bad person..." etc., etc., we can look at it instead like this: "I can't believe I forgot our appointment! I have had a lot going on and I was very tired and stressed out which caused me to forget. I also didn't put a reminder in my phone and daily agenda so that I would be forced to remember. Next time I will take steps to make sure I remember. I will say I'm very sorry to my friend, without making excuses, and ask forgiveness."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Can you see how much more productive, positive and compassionate this second way of thinking is? How it will help you to rectify the challenge, instead of beating yourself up about it, causing stress, and not really discovering the root of the issue and trying to fix it?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Another example - someone badmouths you to another person, starting rumours that are hurtful to you. Do you retaliate in kind, causing injury to them in turn? Or can you perhaps take a step back and look at it from a higher perspective: This really hurts me. I should tell them how hurtful it is when they say untruths about me. Perhaps this is because they are actually hurting inside themselves. Perhaps I should reach out and see if they are ok.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Now, look, I'm not saying this will be applicable in everyday life - internet trolls, for example, deserve none of your attention, but the idea is that we need to understand that we are all unique individuals, trying to do the best we can with what we have. Others are living a life that you really know nothing about and are dealing with challenges that we may never understand fully. These people may be acting out of pain and fear, and may not really know deep down the hurt they are causing others in the process. We may be able to de-escalate situations by having empathy and compassion and trying to see the other side.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nokf5Qcjk7aB7C5zdCqrXBEDj9LzlLdCL-GhVBPuJqXMDhwCBOhU_VQHtPcChFQ05V82K0C55C5nabI9sDDHIl0ttzM4NHnI7iatBuXvG8dBw-P7E1hWAM3aKQ2GZtgKar4SV9rGrKg/s947/IMG_5294.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="947" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nokf5Qcjk7aB7C5zdCqrXBEDj9LzlLdCL-GhVBPuJqXMDhwCBOhU_VQHtPcChFQ05V82K0C55C5nabI9sDDHIl0ttzM4NHnI7iatBuXvG8dBw-P7E1hWAM3aKQ2GZtgKar4SV9rGrKg/s320/IMG_5294.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The key is to understand that every living thing on this planet is living in a story you will never completely understand. Every person, animal, living thing sees the world through its own lens, and while we may not agree with how they perceive and live in the world, they are entitled to dignity and respect, just as you are.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Treat others as you wish to be treated, and advocate for others when they cannot advocate for themselves. Treat yourself as you would treat others. This is ahimsa.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To learn more how you can treat yourself with kindness, subscribe to <a href="http://HealthGirl.wildapricot.org/join">HealthGirl.ca</a> today and join our live and recorded classes! We've got something for just about everyone - different types of yoga, fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, natural wellness and so much more, all to help you live a life in balance within yourself, and in the world around you.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In kindness,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0North Dundas, ON, Canada45.0732581 -75.36307860000000916.763024263821151 -110.51932860000001 73.383491936178842 -40.206828600000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-62874382925445947362021-06-21T09:00:00.002-04:002021-06-21T09:00:00.245-04:00Different Types of Yoga: What is Power Yoga?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oRyW8R5FL4w26CBdXs01P83TsZrzT4Zy08wzXGoe7K8ewyAzrEL1GRH_WH5qNkr1qjOvJSE3_V6vkHr8OKOgcSRWMWaXgmzpSKRocp_xgPqhmp3MpyIScRKKv73oxtrGSC4wy3mUqzc/s2048/IMG_8539.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oRyW8R5FL4w26CBdXs01P83TsZrzT4Zy08wzXGoe7K8ewyAzrEL1GRH_WH5qNkr1qjOvJSE3_V6vkHr8OKOgcSRWMWaXgmzpSKRocp_xgPqhmp3MpyIScRKKv73oxtrGSC4wy3mUqzc/s320/IMG_8539.heic" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">I get so many questions from people who don't know what type of yoga to start with, or what the different types are, so here is a little series to help you - and remember, when you sign up for our online subscription at </span><a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/join" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #d77ba0; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.HealthGirl.ca/join</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> we have a private 1-on-1 to chat about what types might best suit your goals!</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Our All-Inclusive subscription includes unlimited access to all regularly-scheduled live classes, all recorded content, plus bonus subscriber-only events and giveaways!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Beginner Power Flow Yoga:</b> For those who want a bit more of a physical practice, but don't want to go to a traditional gym, this is a great option. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Particularly in the beginning months, we focus on building stability and strength, along with stretching, using basic yoga postures to provide a solid foundation. Alternatives are given whenever possible for those who may need to make things less challenging, as well as ways to bring the level up a bit for those who wish to safely explore a bit more difficulty in their practice.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is great for those who think they can't stay still for very long! These beginner power classes will usually change from week to week to keep your body guessing, while building strength and flexibility. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Students are always encouraged to listen to their bodies and not to push beyond their physical and mental limits.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">As always, ask your doctor if you are unsure whether you are ready for an exercise program or not. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have a 30-day money-back guarantee as well, so if you aren't sure, you can try <a href="http://HealthGirl.ca">HealthGirl.ca</a> out with no risk to you!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. And check out our monthly <a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/schedule" style="background: transparent; color: #d77ba0; text-decoration-line: none;">schedule</a> on our website to see when the next Chair Yoga class is!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers,</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-60607565414990201422021-06-16T21:39:00.000-04:002021-06-16T21:39:17.548-04:00doTERRA Specials for June - Your Natural Wellness Solutions Made Easy and Aromatic!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVOvSixVK-CUDdzovQO8Q67rZld6XrapoZH18gvh-SwYUA7e3PbHKwe3j5NV8yZqY_Z3T7-x4wLZhVur1mrZ2UtnRh7MBstYFZ9QhtkUx1xLLV04T13p7-vHAtACfN_jyJcdsrpsMefU/s900/900x361-wild-orange-product-slot.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVOvSixVK-CUDdzovQO8Q67rZld6XrapoZH18gvh-SwYUA7e3PbHKwe3j5NV8yZqY_Z3T7-x4wLZhVur1mrZ2UtnRh7MBstYFZ9QhtkUx1xLLV04T13p7-vHAtACfN_jyJcdsrpsMefU/s320/900x361-wild-orange-product-slot.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm not sure how we got nearly halfway through the year, but here we are, and fortunately doTERRA has some great ways to uplift us with some incredibly powerful natural solutions for mood, home, body and more!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Wild Orange is an incredible essential oil that is great for aromatic use (diffuse for a cheery feeling in your home), internal use (amazing for digestion when added to water), and cleaning (make every surface sparkle and smell heavenly!), and it's the free oil of the month when you have a loyalty order of 125PV or more by the 15th of June. If you missed out, this is one of doTERRA's most affordable oils, and one I regularly stock up on in multiples to have in every room of my home. Find more info on this cheery essential oil here: <a href="https://doterra.me/ysTep3r1">https://doterra.me/ysTep3r1</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWePMtHw8WYJsREESsSwYLTRHxVL8F4MCS5OVJLLNwuE7zFCOK3fFaJyfs4fNjo1J8DkrgDAqV4YFdcJmqUp75SXCx-2gYMREdqykd3XXTvIWcuBSoba8HMnIp0YElOUePAjccfgnC9o/s2048/40213_Citrus+Bloom+ap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWePMtHw8WYJsREESsSwYLTRHxVL8F4MCS5OVJLLNwuE7zFCOK3fFaJyfs4fNjo1J8DkrgDAqV4YFdcJmqUp75SXCx-2gYMREdqykd3XXTvIWcuBSoba8HMnIp0YElOUePAjccfgnC9o/s320/40213_Citrus+Bloom+ap.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We got the most incredible news in the form of Citrus Bloom being now available (hopefully) permanently! T</span><span style="font-family: arial;">his oil blend for uplifting mood often sells out very quickly. The collection kit is just now sold out in the US warehouse BUT the individual products (minus the roller) are available in the Canada warehouse. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">For Citrus Bloom on its own, see here: </span><a href="https://doterra.me/Wgf8UGzn" style="font-family: arial;">https://doterra.me/Wgf8UGzn</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> - remember, you can also get a body lotion (my skin feels amazing!), foaming hand wash (not drying!), and natural deodorant (surprisingly hard working!)</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhET_9Cmmrn7wlABgkbgzaPQcHf4vBgSebU6jlaRKW1QIeNBV9AKOmvoDKYpB45e60L-fY3dGUiCH4_KOq0jOz39CMei0IXXYD0Wq_XZelJcbP_oGAiNwreNzyemalhGlNfuAvwntbS0H0/s3238/northern-escape-15ml.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3238" data-original-width="971" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhET_9Cmmrn7wlABgkbgzaPQcHf4vBgSebU6jlaRKW1QIeNBV9AKOmvoDKYpB45e60L-fY3dGUiCH4_KOq0jOz39CMei0IXXYD0Wq_XZelJcbP_oGAiNwreNzyemalhGlNfuAvwntbS0H0/s320/northern-escape-15ml.jpeg" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Northern Escape is also now a permanent addition, which is something I'm personally very excited about! Think pine and crisp mornings. Excellent for mood stabilizing, great to diffuse when having a bath or nodding off to sleep. Every time I smell this, it makes me sigh from instant relaxation, it's that good. Here's a link to learn more: <a href="https://doterra.me/llHd17pA">https://doterra.me/llHd17pA</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbCePRMmLYILk1JCLxtjU6vtapirKcO6vILkgeEjgQENkEvc8KT-L1tkyTk943u5uA341QjYRpxuaKGexgIyV9YlyMx_JV6Fng17bzRHraKhBqIbaN2BLDNCmNI1h1gCNtFmUyhvG4-A/s2048/midnight-forest-and-pilot-diffuser.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1435" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbCePRMmLYILk1JCLxtjU6vtapirKcO6vILkgeEjgQENkEvc8KT-L1tkyTk943u5uA341QjYRpxuaKGexgIyV9YlyMx_JV6Fng17bzRHraKhBqIbaN2BLDNCmNI1h1gCNtFmUyhvG4-A/s320/midnight-forest-and-pilot-diffuser.jpeg" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">New is the Midnight Forest blend, and to me it smells like a deep spicy forest - full of evergreen and deep spice that will calm and balance moods, enhance relaxation, reduce stress. It comes on it's own, or new and for a limited time, you can get the Pilot rechargeable diffuser with it. I got this kit myself and it's perfect (ok I meant it as a gift but I kept it!): <a href="https://doterra.me/rltrsEnG">https://doterra.me/rltrsEnG</a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPcLra7ZG5LU-KG4eerM6IrWSlcDN6qbDApSHFzwKQYYBcTN35EMxZdvnw9qwzkLXxVHl9bLOGVErdxoEbvs2lSClOg4D_U9c22r_sgd7TaT5r6cE7EC2anedRP5kW5HYqoHIEt6m-vQ/s3120/melissa-5ml.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="990" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPcLra7ZG5LU-KG4eerM6IrWSlcDN6qbDApSHFzwKQYYBcTN35EMxZdvnw9qwzkLXxVHl9bLOGVErdxoEbvs2lSClOg4D_U9c22r_sgd7TaT5r6cE7EC2anedRP5kW5HYqoHIEt6m-vQ/s320/melissa-5ml.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Also on special this month is Melissa at 10% off - this is a FANTASTIC deal as it almost never goes on special. It is incredibly effective for anxiety and mood balancing, great for skin, and tastes great in tea and recipes as well. I have found this really beneficial for anxiety personally. Here's the link: <a href="https://doterra.me/axlDqqMo">https://doterra.me/axlDqqMo</a> - TIP: scroll to the bottom of that page for a video to see how it is made!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">For more info, please email me at <a href="mailto:Info@HealthGirl.ca">Info@HealthGirl.ca</a> - I give free wellness consults and help you every step of your journey to ease anxiety, help joint pain, help sleep, and improve energy. I'm here for you!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Also coming in August will be a project I've been working on for a very long time, and I am very excited about - a guided course on Anxiety management. This will use a multi-pronged approach to help manage symptoms of anxiety, including helping reduce overwhelm, digestion issues, uplift mood, increase energy, and so much more, with different tools including movement, nutrition, supplementation and mindset. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I'll be hosting a FREE 5-day Facebook challenge in mid-August, so I'll keep you updated on that, and please let me know if you have any questions about it, or </span><a href="http://HealthGirl.ca" style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl.ca</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> my website where you get unlimited access to regularly scheduled live classes and our library of recorded content (150+ videos and growing!).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">That's all for now, over and out 😊 </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers,</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Meg</span></div>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-18622512465752796332021-06-14T19:09:00.001-04:002021-06-20T09:51:26.722-04:00Different Types of Yoga: What Is Chair Yoga?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jUNwYnJ18fbaJ-unySHu2di49ypDF77fa6p-Y8Y9l0Pd8bFBYIDVs0P7TOODVMTw8w2NCGP2unNkDyF05nQZ8EChkTvSOpdKj0WALyOZKGQXE2bPQFc16RA-j6D_TA4uEHqd5x5fNMk/s1801/IMG_7872+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jUNwYnJ18fbaJ-unySHu2di49ypDF77fa6p-Y8Y9l0Pd8bFBYIDVs0P7TOODVMTw8w2NCGP2unNkDyF05nQZ8EChkTvSOpdKj0WALyOZKGQXE2bPQFc16RA-j6D_TA4uEHqd5x5fNMk/s320/IMG_7872+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I get so many questions from people who don't know what type of yoga to start with, or what the different types are, so here is a little series to help you - and remember, when you sign up at <a href="http://www.HealthGirl.wildapricot.org/join">www.HealthGirl.ca/join</a> we have a private 1-on-1 to chat about what types might best suit your goals!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Chair Yoga:</b> This is a very, very gentle series of stretches done in a sturdy chair at a slow, steady pace. This is a great class for those with limited mobility, or who are just returning to exercise after surgery (always with a doctor's permission, of course). For those who can stand for short periods, we will do short stretches with the support of the chair. All students are always encouraged to listen to their bodies and only go as far as is comfortable. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Those with artificial joints or achy backs may find this especially beneficial. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">These classes will follow a similar sequence from week to week for students to see their progress as time goes on. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, ask your doctor if you are unsure whether you are ready for an exercise program or not. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. And check out our monthly <a href="http://www.healthgirl.wildapricot.org/schedule">schedule</a> on our website to see when the next Chair Yoga class is!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl</span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-17686918261100453252021-06-14T19:01:00.000-04:002021-06-14T19:01:01.535-04:005 Pillars of Self Care, Part 1.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROaEYp2Of2a-_HQofylnluMuGU13yjMPH9sQsQGGYUO4mh5BM2g4e77g0DU7CUfrBe0h07_RHiowtIEYXkToraWzHWiJy67r10fBRsk5ynaSAC7m-4bMnIXsHJlT-V9-me9caktCeJ-Q/s2048/IMG_7881.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROaEYp2Of2a-_HQofylnluMuGU13yjMPH9sQsQGGYUO4mh5BM2g4e77g0DU7CUfrBe0h07_RHiowtIEYXkToraWzHWiJy67r10fBRsk5ynaSAC7m-4bMnIXsHJlT-V9-me9caktCeJ-Q/s320/IMG_7881.heic" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I got so much lovely feedback after talking about this subject live on the Instagram and Facebook feeds last week, it seemed natural to put it here in a blog post to keep it handy for you!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">With the world in such an odd state, some people are underemployed, some unemployed, some more than employed, some people able to go back to work, life potentially returning to normal, etc., I get many people asking about anxiety and how to manage this return to the hustle and bustle pre-pandemic.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The key?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Self-Care.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sure, I know it sounds buzzy. For many it conjures images of a bubble bath in a giant, swimmin-pool-sized bathtubs with rose petals, some model-esque woman eating chocolate cake and drinking wine while burning a million candles and listening to music (or secretly binge-watching mindless TV!).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It isn't that. Or at least, it doesn't have to be that.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Self-care is more like maintaining your wellbeing. Kind of like how you put gas in your car, check your tires and oil regularly, sometimes give it a car wash, and once in a while clean out the crumbs from the seats. It isn't always sexy, or easy, or even something you always WANT to do. But you need to, or your car won't look, smell, or run properly when you need it to.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The same is true of self care. We need to take care of ourselves so that we can also operate at our full efficiency, have the energy we used to have, be free from anxiety, have good digestion, look the way we want, and be able to BE THERE for our family, friends, and of course, our jobs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So, with that in mind, here is the first of the 5 Pillars of Self Care to help make sure you can build your resiliency, handle stress with ease, avoid illness, have the energy you've always wanted, and generally live your best life.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTMsjI31laNT8CRr5Qwo2VjF0p3X4lIYUF1RkFKehwwBNDF2lc3CXqP964mPTS05yREiJ7dyAPf8fQQRR35alPCohLuE42Wpdc876WboYssxVli7MPVuB5mHQO_uUjcNu0khJ60k2MNA/s1826/IMG_4396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTMsjI31laNT8CRr5Qwo2VjF0p3X4lIYUF1RkFKehwwBNDF2lc3CXqP964mPTS05yREiJ7dyAPf8fQQRR35alPCohLuE42Wpdc876WboYssxVli7MPVuB5mHQO_uUjcNu0khJ60k2MNA/s320/IMG_4396.jpg" /></a></div><b style="font-family: arial;">Pillar 1: Nutrition</b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Your nutrition needs to be on point as it is the foundation for all of your body systems to have the energy and health to survive and thrive. Did you notice I didn't say <i>diet</i>?? Because diets imply deprivation, and those diets don't work.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">However, you do need to make sure that you are eating in proper portions, and with proper nutrients. In my courses we will dive deeper in to the nitty gritty, but for now, try to follow this "rule of thumb" - literally (this is a general guide for adults, not intended to be medical advice); </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> - </span>A palm is a single serving of protein for women, 2 palms for men. You need this 2-3 times per day, depending on your size and activity levels. Try to eat more plant-based proteins. they are filling, healthy, full of flavour, affordable, and don't cause inflammation as much as animal proteins.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> - A single cupped hand is a serving of cooked grains. At most, 2-3 of these per day, again depending on activity level, overall fitness and wellness goals, and current muscle vs. fat mass.</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> - A double cupped hand (both hands cupped as if you were scooping water) is a serving of raw veggies. A single cupped hand is a serving of cooked veggies. Aim for 6-10 servings of veggies per day, again depending on your current circumstances. Fresh is always best, but frozen is also good. Canned (without added sugar or salt) is often an affordable third choice. Organic is great when affordable and available, but let's be honest, it's not always a possibility for everyone.</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> - Fats should follow the idea of the end of your index finger with solid fats, end of your baby finger for liquid fats. Peanut butter is the end of your thumb. Cheese is your last two joints on your thumb.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Generally, avoid milk products as they cause inflammation, and are not the best way to make strong bones, despite all of the advertising. Dairy, particularly cheese, is addictive (literally!), so limit it as much as possible if you can't get rid of it entirely.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Avoid sugary, processed foods. They're devoid of nutrients, can be addictive and can cause </span><span style="font-family: arial;">cravings. making it harder in the short and long term to stick to your healthy eating plan.</span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">A simple way to load your plate? First, use an 8", or 20cm diameter plate. Not all plates are the same size, and a larger plate will cause overeating.1/4 protein, 1/3 (MAX) grains, the remainder of your plate should be veggies. Fruits can be no more than 1/4 of the plate, but fruits tend to have a lot of sugar and sugar causes inflammation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Bottom line: inflammation is bad. Inflammation can cause digestive upset, bloating, and even feelings of anxiety!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">And I don't know about you, but anxious is the opposite of how I want to feel when I'm trying to take care of myself!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Eat at regular intervals, making sure that you are never ravenous, but rather feeling slight hunger so that you aren't eating from boredom.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Eat a variety of foods that you enjoy, again in healthy quantities, and play with different flavours - you can add lots of different spices and herbs without adding fat or unhealthy calories!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXesGQeXfQDxHwrEV10tQMkLy9JSTc84SDqDEDv8rghhPU6XXDgJfjkJ_8Mau16fdpkY87IABBoiFoF5W30uwExNka-P9bgdissi7ShfOl1csvVR2iVt47kjmYaAqL5pRyeQbWTMkGq4E/s1826/IMG_5694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXesGQeXfQDxHwrEV10tQMkLy9JSTc84SDqDEDv8rghhPU6XXDgJfjkJ_8Mau16fdpkY87IABBoiFoF5W30uwExNka-P9bgdissi7ShfOl1csvVR2iVt47kjmYaAqL5pRyeQbWTMkGq4E/s320/IMG_5694.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Try a new recipe once per month to discover new cuisines, flavours, ingredients so that you are never bored.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">And yes, I hear you - I know you're busy and it can feel much easier to stop in a drive through on the way home from work instead of making food at home. I personally love two (well, three, actually) strategies that I employ weekly to save time, money and stress (and dishes!): Meal Prep, Batch Cooking, and Grocery List Planning.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Meal prep. Okay, okay, i'm not talking Pinterest-worthy meal prep here. I'm talking about deciding what I want to make and how to make it. Here's what I do: I live in the country and I'm very, very busy so I only do groceries once per week. Everything has to be planned in advance because I don't want to have to repeatedly drive all the way to the grocery store (if the closest one doesn't have what I need, I may have to drive 30-60 minutes one way to the next one!). </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Breakfast: I make the same breakfasts every day for hubby and I - a protein shake that is easy to make in just a few minutes. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Lunch: Hubby does intermittent fasting so he doesn't eat lunch, but I usually decide on one simple lunch that I will eat or the week. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Dinner: I then decide on 3-4 dinners per week. I plan to make enough so that we have leftovers for at least 2 dinners. Even better, if I am making something like soups, chilli or lasagna, I'll even have enough for freezing, making everything that much more economical and time saving!</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I'll make my grocery list for any ingredients we don't have and do my shopping - this allows me to avoid having wasted groceries (and money from spoiled, unused produce).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>When I have a couple of hours, I'll make my bulk dishes (usually a Sunday afternoon) and pre-portion them, freezing anything that won't be eaten in a couple of days. Then, during the week I'll make a dinner every couple of days, using the leftovers the next night to avoid having to cook every day. If I'm feeling really energetic and ambitious, or if I know I have a killer-busy week ahead, I'll do a couple of those dishes on Sunday as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I'm a huge fan of Amazon (mostly because, living in the country, we don't have many other options), and I got some really great meal-prep glass containers on a blowout deal a couple of years back and I love them. The containers are oven, microwave and freezer safe so they're SUPER convenient. I used plastic for a long time but they really don't stand up to long term use. However, I know with kids glass isn't always the best choice. Amazon also has lots of reusable BPA-free plastic meal prep containers as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>By taking care of your nutrition, and employing some of these time-saving tips, you'll be able to take care of yourself every day in small and meaningful ways. It may take time to notice a difference, but over time you will have less fatigue, less bloating, your skin will look better, you may even lose weight, and feel less anxiety!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Questions? Comments? Let me know below!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">And make sure to check out the website on <a href="http://www.HealthGirl.ca">www.HealthGirl.ca</a>, and our socials @HealthGirlCanada on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers!<br />HealthGirl</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-88250890102120174152021-06-14T16:17:00.000-04:002021-06-14T16:17:15.442-04:00Welcome Back to HealthGirl's Blog!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtG8CeMuo4dnHlRszLnYtBuZY4ax8g-YVlSNDpksJNgmqOnZDMbVAzBEQj-ksqAOIp44VUyjzVUjffYkePSGHG0X1l4moZ1vFcOjht7ZZ2qH5c39JvvjEZ6xfz4OMRPIWiaYntrWOgyzc/s1827/IMG_8542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1827" data-original-width="1827" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtG8CeMuo4dnHlRszLnYtBuZY4ax8g-YVlSNDpksJNgmqOnZDMbVAzBEQj-ksqAOIp44VUyjzVUjffYkePSGHG0X1l4moZ1vFcOjht7ZZ2qH5c39JvvjEZ6xfz4OMRPIWiaYntrWOgyzc/s320/IMG_8542.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">After nearly a year away, we are back with our blog!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It has been quite a whirlwind year with everything happening globally and locally, and it became quite difficult to keep up with this space, but it feels the time is right to start it again.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Please keep checking back as we share all sorts of tips, tricks, knowledge and more to help you with anxiety, eating to reduce size or minimize disease, yoga for mobility, fitness to increase daily strength, natural wellness for allergies, and so much more, each week.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See you soon!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HealthGirl<br /></span></p>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0North Dundas, ON, Canada45.0732581 -75.36307860000000916.763024263821151 -110.51932860000001 73.383491936178842 -40.206828600000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-83865778970050903472020-08-01T08:52:00.002-04:002020-08-01T08:52:28.585-04:00Happy August Long Weekend! No Classes August 1, 2, 3, 2020<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8J7zD01XGvRkTZD1cUGM_sKH-YbhKyeW-oK0rXgZhjZ5vOec0T-afWNHoALQC4-DONr4zZjju6cEwBdnPcvLHxmm_IpRKynRmxpiKPqWaNzH-8jMTjWIJR2EF4aII2CLSCkHGG1TktN-/s960/holiday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8J7zD01XGvRkTZD1cUGM_sKH-YbhKyeW-oK0rXgZhjZ5vOec0T-afWNHoALQC4-DONr4zZjju6cEwBdnPcvLHxmm_IpRKynRmxpiKPqWaNzH-8jMTjWIJR2EF4aII2CLSCkHGG1TktN-/s640/holiday.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="arial">A safe and happy August long weekend to you! No live classes August 1, 2, 3, 2020.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="arial">Recorded classes are always available at the website www.HealthGirl.ca</font></div>Meghannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14733200185181822610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-86958068269555044502020-06-24T22:19:00.001-04:002020-06-24T22:19:26.209-04:00No Live Classes From June 25-July 1, 2020!<div style="text-align: center;">
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HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-51600711413723114162020-05-31T15:54:00.001-04:002020-05-31T15:54:36.277-04:00New Live Streaming Link for June!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All current www.HealthGirl.ca members have been emailed the new password for June's Live Streaming classes.<br />
Check your inbox for your link and see you in the digital studio!<br />
If you aren't yet registered, go to www.healthgirl.ca and click "Join Us" - it only takes about a minute and all content is FREE through June 2020!<br />
See you soon!HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-78995240558051746402020-04-08T08:18:00.000-04:002020-04-08T08:18:12.035-04:00Join Us Live Every Day!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-58729707396944313892020-03-16T18:48:00.000-04:002020-03-16T18:48:04.256-04:00We Are Closing to Prevent Spread of COVID-19<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It breaks my heart to say this, but we are closing the studio effective immediately to prevent the spread of COVID-19.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We take the safety of our students and community very seriously, and after receiving word from local health units, Yoga Alliance International, and advice from local healthcare staff, we feel this is the safest option for everyone.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">All class cards are on hold until we reopen.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We are currently working very hard on a digital studio to allow our students to acc</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ess classes from the safety of their own homes during these stressful times. We will update you when this is available, hopefully in the next few days.<br />This is not a decision we take lightly, as this is exactly the time when we need yoga, exercise, and mindfulness the most. We will get you classes for your home practice as soon as possible.<br />More updates to come soon.<br />Stay safe and healthy.<br />Contact us if you have any questions. Info@HealthGirl.ca</span></div>
HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-1601818128516237722020-03-08T20:31:00.003-04:002020-03-08T20:31:51.427-04:00Monday March 9, 2020 Class Changes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” - Roald Dahl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meghann @healthgirlcanada is still sick so 9:30AM Hatha is cancelled for Monday March 9, 2020 but Sheryl @flowtomoveyoga will be teaching some amazing Power and Yin on Monday night!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday’s Classes:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9:30AM Hatha CANCELLED</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6:30PM Power Flow with Sheryl </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8:00PM Yin with Sheryl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New students, drop-ins and beginners are always welcome, (yes, that includes men and children over aged 8!). Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first class to check in and settle 😊</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are located on the second floor of the North Dundas Business Centre. Please park in the East lot (no ramps to the entrance), use that door and go up to the top of the stairs to find your new favourite playground 🤩</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please leave your shoes on the mats by the main entrance to keep our floors clean 👍</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See you soon! </span><br />
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Meghannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14733200185181822610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-30758838462062651422020-03-08T07:59:00.002-04:002020-03-08T07:59:11.157-04:00Sunday Morning Yin and Back Care Classes Cancelled March 8, 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meghann woke up with a fever and cold so this morning's Yin and Back Care classes will be cancelled for Sunday March 8, 2020.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tina Gasser will still be teaching the Breathwork and Meditation class at 6:30PM.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are so sorry for the inconvenience!</span></div>
HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-76769254313113651832020-02-27T21:20:00.001-05:002020-02-27T21:20:17.554-05:00All Classes Cancelled Friday February 28, 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to the probable gusting winds, continuing snow storm cleanup, and safety issues, we are going to play it safe and cancel all of Friday’s classes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 9:30AM Hatha will be cancelled, as well as out essential oil classes in the evening. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are very sorry for the inconvenience, but getting injured on your way to yoga just isn’t worth it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you do venture out, please be very cautious!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Classes will run as scheduled Saturday. 😊</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for your patience!!</span></div>
Meghannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14733200185181822610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-69452632226798384522020-02-27T12:45:00.002-05:002020-02-27T12:45:55.667-05:00Thursday February 27, 2020 Classes Cancelled<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are very sorry but due to unsafe driving conditions we are cancelling all classes for Thursday February 27, 2020. Please contact us with any questions. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Meghann @healthgirlcanada is still dealing with food poisoning so no fitness this Tuesday, February 25, 2020. So sorry </span><span class="_5mfr" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/t7b/1.5/16/1f61e.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">😞</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Tuesday’s Studio Offerings:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">9:30AM Hatha Flow with Tricya @triwolfshantihealing</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Thai Yoga Massage available Tuesday afternoons with Tricya!</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br />6:00PM NO FITNESS TODAY<br />7:30PM Hatha with Lori @murraylorilink<br />New students, drop-ins and beginners are always welcome, (yes, that includes men and children over aged 8!). Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first class to check in and settle <span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1.5/16/1f60a.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">😊</span></span><br />We are located on the second floor of the North Dundas Business Centre. Please park in the East lot (no ramps to the entrance), use that door and go up to the top of the stairs to find your new favourite playground <span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/tb1/1.5/16/1f929.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">🤩</span></span><br />Please leave your shoes on the mats by the main entrance to keep our floors clean <span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">👍</span></span><br />See you soon!</span></div>
HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-46740420256736336222020-02-24T05:25:00.001-05:002020-02-24T05:25:12.895-05:00Meghann Has Food Poisoning, No Hatha Monday February 24, 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so sorry but I have food poisoning and won't be able to teach Hatha on Monday, February 24, 2020.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay posted for if evening classes will run.</span></div>
HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-62968157300920418262020-02-07T08:16:00.002-05:002020-02-07T08:16:29.020-05:00CLASSES CANCELLED FRIDAY FEBRUARY &, 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I’m so sorry everyone, but for the safety of students and myself, I’m going to cancel this morning’s class.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I really don’t like it, but I’d rather everyone safe than risking unsafe roads until they are well plowed and salted.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Hope to see you tomorrow morning for Dawn’s Power class at 9:30!</span></div>
Meghannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14733200185181822610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-90158387010492813522020-01-07T16:09:00.002-05:002020-01-07T16:09:13.631-05:00Class Changes for Weekend January 11 & 12, 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please note that due to offsite training, there will NOT be a fitness class on Saturday January 11, 2020, and NO classes at all on Sunday January 12, 2020.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are sorry for any inconvenience.</span>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97888786236062088.post-49584966640401731352020-01-01T18:17:00.000-05:002020-01-01T18:17:40.441-05:00Winter 2020 Schedule is LIVE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our new schedule is LIVE and we've made some changes! Some classes are a bit later than previously, and we now have FITNESS CLASSES!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You MUST pre-register for fitness classes, and you must bring your own mat and indoor-only fitness shoes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contact us for details!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's start your New Year off with wellness at HealthGirl Wellness Studio :)</span>HealthGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870433650683970107noreply@blogger.com0