by kathy | Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
If you have the resources, you can outsource almost anything. You can hire someone to mow your lawn, do your taxes, clean your home, cook your meals walk your dog, care for your children. One the things you cannot outsource? Moving your body. Our bodies require...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fun, Travel
I like to travel. A lot. I have been to so many places around the world but I have to say Alberta in the summer is as stunning as anywhere I have been. The mountains are always incredible but going south of Calgary is worth a trek too. I recently got away with...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fun
This month I’m loving to watch some new stuff on Netflix. I think you should be outside and enjoying the weather but…. everyone needs a little netflix and chill sometimes. My first suggestion is a stand up comedy special. I love to watch comedy specials because...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, yummy things
Pucker up baby – I am loving these three lemony things this month! Lemon Blueberry Scones. If you are not eating gluten or sugar or butter or cream just skip on by to the next one and …. my condolences! 😉 I made a version of these for the mini retreat we held...
by kathy | Blog, thriving in middle age
I was in the gym the other day and I was walking around the track with a couple of kettle balls. I walked by a couple and their personal trainer. This couple was probably in their late 60’s and the trainer had them in plank pose and their feet on the gliders. I...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fun, yummy things
Welcome April! Hello Spring ? Many people in Yoga and Ayurveda start a spring cleanse in this month called Panchakarma. Here in Canada I will be waiting for actual spring to do something like this. Kinda. I find my body naturally craves some bitter greens when the...
by kathy | Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
My mom has required much more help in the last 6 months.  She is very weak, sleeps most of the time and can no longer talk but she is still in there. She is in long term care and she is fed and dressed and helped to the bathroom by the health care aids and nurses...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
Movement and strength is so important to our overall health. Our bodies are built to move! I have been expanding my movement repertoire recently and these are three pieces of relatively inexpensive equipment that I am making good use of. These are even things you...
by kathy | Blog, philosophy, thriving in middle age
I did not start yoga as a dancer or a gymnast or a runner or any kind of athlete. I was actually kind of a klutz as a kid and preferred books to sports. I was lost outside my body somewhere. I could see my body when i looked in the mirror but it didn’t really feel...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
Getting in your walking/hiking in winter is tough. I will admit I have been logging less steps since I got back from Mexico in November. I’m back to it and I can’t tell you how much better I feel after a walk in nature. Can you relate? Here are three of my favorite...
