This is the time of year we over-schedule, we over-spend, and we over-indulge and then we end up over-whelmed! We want to celebrate, naturally, and catch up with all our old pals, plus family events and work events! How can we say no? It's not easy. Below I have listed a variety of small to… Continue reading Self-Care at Christmas
Tag: health
Why The Gentle Way of Hatha?
"The Gentle Way of Hatha, giving you an hour of peace in your busy week..." If you are feeling overwhelmed by life and just need to take a beat, our gentle yoga classes are for you. They are designed to rest, reset, and rejuvenate. Each class is well-rounded with body awareness, pranayama (breathing exercises), asana… Continue reading Why The Gentle Way of Hatha?
Yoga in Port Hope
Between 2006 and 2010 I had a lovely yoga space to teach from in Port Hope. I gave it up when I became pregnant, and moved to British Columbia. Closing that space shifted my whole business and when I returned to Port Hope just a few months later I had to begin again - teaching… Continue reading Yoga in Port Hope
Yoga In Cobourg
Why do I no longer offer a yoga class in Cobourg? Pre-pandemic I had weekly yoga classes in Cobourg, and recently a few of the past participants asked me why I no longer teach there... There are a few reasons why. The first is, honestly, rentals are just too expensive! The second is, there are… Continue reading Yoga In Cobourg
Can Yoga Help Fibromyalgia?
After 20 years as a yoga instructor, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and reflect here on my journey and whether or not yoga can help.
Why Online Yoga?
As a teacher who was forced to learn the online technology for yoga classes during the Covid Pandemic, I completely understand why people are hesitant to join online. I'll admit, when I went back to teaching in-person I was surprised how many students chose to not return and ended up preferring online classes! These are… Continue reading Why Online Yoga?
Why I don’t believe in competition
When I first started teaching yoga 20+ years ago, I was teaching up to 10 classes a week, each with their own theme, in an attempt to "please" every possible client. The problem was, my passion was for gentle stretching. I loved stillness, silence, and meditation. None-the-less I continued with a variety of things, ultimately… Continue reading Why I don’t believe in competition
Signal vs Noise
Have you heard of this? I just learned about it last week, and it is changing my life and how I feel about business. This was the video I watched if you are interested in learning more for your own business: Diary of a CEO with guest Kevin O'leary. I had never heard of this… Continue reading Signal vs Noise
The Cobourg Health Collective
BUSINESS NAME: Zachary Owen, Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.), Cobourg Health Collective. OWNER: Zachary Owen WEBSITE: CobourgHealthCollective.ca EMAIL: zach.owen@gmail.com PHONE: 705-768-5637 This blog is written by Zach. I began practicing in Cobourg, ON in January 2012. At the time I was finishing a second diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Though my School was in Toronto, I… Continue reading The Cobourg Health Collective
Calm In The Chaos
On Saturday, November 19th I will be hosting a new workshop "Finding The Calm In The Chaos." This has been brewing for awhile, since creating "A Journey Through Self-Care" I knew there was more I wanted to offer in line with nurturing ourselves. The self-care workshop was designed to simply give women a day to… Continue reading Calm In The Chaos
The Gentle Way of Hatha 