Five years ago, my regular dentist sent me to a gum disease specialist (periodontist) because of an open sore on my upper gum. The periodontist took x-rays and determined that deep gum pockets holding bacteria around my back molars were…
If you have any doubts regarding the intimate link between mind, body and spirit, then consider these facts: People living with a serious mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing a wide range of chronic physical conditions. Conversely, people living…
In 2013, a World Health Organization’s (WHO) study claimed Monaco to be where men (85.3 years) and women (87.2 years) have the longest life expectancy. In contrast and due in large part to its poverty, Sierra Leone’s life expectancy is…
When we are in conflict with others, often our default pattern of reaction tethers us into a repetitive cycle of withdrawal-frustration-rage. The pervasiveness of this unhealthy reaction pattern is evidenced across a multitude of situations — • Beating and sexually…
Across cultural and racial differences, humans still share more in common with each other than differences. If you need proof of such common ground, then consider this universal response pattern habituated by most people when they experience anger—first comes withdrawal,…
Yoga is a spiritual practice meant to unite or integrate our whole being—mind, body and spirit. For many beginning yoga practitioners, these aspects of ourselves may not be working together and in some cases may actually work against each other.…
Recently I wrote in a yoga article (published by the Winnipeg Free Press), in order to be happy no matter what emerges, we need to strengthen our positive response-ability. Ultimately, this means finding our centre (our true nature) and staying…
Many of you may remember friends or parents telling you that for the sake of polite conversation, avoid talking about death, religion or taxes. I assumed such polite conversation implied social discussions neither too controversial nor too upsetting, which for…
In my yoga asana (postural) practice, focusing on felt sense proved extremely helpful in locating blockages where breath and life force energy were previously unable to reach. By felt sense, I mean the subtle sensations I noticed when I focused…
Last year, a starving feral cat claimed my garden for his new home. Of course, the food we offered him made his decision to stay much easier. Time passed and now he lives in my home and has become quite…
I offer those around me patience, encouragement, support, a cheerful word, the gift of a smile – and most of all appreciation. Louise Hay I try to practice Louise Hay’s affirmation with every person who crosses my life path…
We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves, otherwise we harden. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Although many practitioners in North America may initially choose yoga as a physical exercise, in its essence it is a spiritual practice meant to awaken us…
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