One thing I love about yoga is how what we learn on the mat often transfers to our life. On the mat, we spend a lot of time preparing our body to achieve what is called a “peak pose”. A deep stretch or a strong posture, like the Wheel or the Splits. To get there, we need our muscles to be warmed up, our range of motion gradually increased and our nervous system to be ready to attempt something difficult. If we are properly prepared, postures flow more easily and we can focus on engaging the...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Don't get me wrong, I love saunas and massages. But they are a specific type of self-care, and for most of us, a luxury. I want to share with you ideas of self-care routines that go beyond that, and that will inspire you to create your own unique routine! Stay to the end of the email for THE question that is the foundation of everything else in terms of self-care. 🤔 What even is self-care? For me, a self-care routine is anything that helps me move from overstimulation (high stress, anxiety)...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
I received this question this week from one of my wonderful clients: "It's so hard to build a new routine! Does it have to be daily to be effective?" And you know what? I feel you. It is hard to build a routine, because we have to go against habits that have been ingrained in us for years, maybe even decades. A routine doesn't have to be a daily routine to be effective, BUT paradoxically, it's easier to maintain something you do every day. Because the goal is for the routine to become...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I was asked this important question last week by one of my wonderful clients. Picture this. You're barely managing a self-care routine as it is, and suddenly... 💀 Your son starts kindergarten💀 You have to travel for work💀 You have to prepare for an impending move💀 3 of your coworkers are going on holiday and 2 others call in sick during crunch time Any of these familiar? This is when I like to call in the Busy Mode Method. (I heard about from a mentor of mine called Ella, the Fitness Psych.)...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen the little rant I had after one of my clients came back from their physiotherapist. Long story short, my client talked to their physio about their pain, and the physio was very dramatic and alarming about it. My client came out of this session panicked, wondering if they could even get better. Disclaimer: I would never question a medical professional's diagnosis, that's not what this is about. My issue is with the way this physio talked to my...
2 months ago • 1 min read
We all know that sitting for hours is bad for our health. Not only physical (increasing our risk of getting a heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, persistant pain, etc.) but mental. We're simply not made to sit so much. So why do we suck at moving more? My theory is this: We were told in our 20s that sitting is bad, but “an increased risk of heart disease” scares absolutely no one in their 20s. It’s too far away, too vague. We were also told we should start planning our...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I have welcome a few new members in Yoga with Clem which is always a super exciting time! New routines are getting built and we want to make sure they stick. I thought I would go over some key points to keep in mind when we start a new routine. This is important stuff for my new members but also for anyone who wants to start a healthier routine. Make it Simple Start small and simple. It's tempting to go all in right away, but real change takes time. Begin with one or two new habits to prove...
3 months ago • 1 min read
When you don’t have a lot of time it’s even more important to be intentional with your schedule. And to protect your best asset: your energy. Everything we do costs us or gives us energy. So I’d like you to consider how many things in your day cost you energy and how many things give you energy. If you are constantly doing, producing, looking after your loved ones, working, creating… You will never feel like you have enough time. And I’m willing to bet that the first things you sacrifice to...
3 months ago • 1 min read
A big mistake I see people make is thinking that there’s one way to get rid of pain. Let’s say someone has back pain. They think that if they maintain good posture at their desk, they won’t have pain anymore. Or that they just need a chiropractor to put everything back into place. So they do that, and it works for a bit, but... the relief is always temporary. And why would it not be? You get treatment, and then you go back to sitting for 8 hours, stressed out of your mind because you have a...
3 months ago • 1 min read