Hint: it has a thick, ever-changing skin I’ve been reading the short story collection by Rachel Rose that’s quite rightly longlisted for this year’s Giller prize. It’s called The Octopus Has Three Hearts. Animals figure prominently as fascinating characters and devices, like metaphors on growth hormone. I love how she’s got me thinking. I slowed … Read more The animal inside me
Moving past a fear of failure Have you ever avoided trying something new or different, something unknown, to protect yourself from the possibility of failure? Who hasn’t, right? I certainly have. It’s hard not to when we are conditioned to believe that the goal is perfection. And that anything less than perfect is a reflection … Read more Mucking around and coming clean
Self-care supports your brain for idea generation In the last couple of years I’ve made a concerted effort to treat my creative life the same way that I view physical fitness or health. It’s something to be nurtured, exercised, and trained. Rather than ascribe to the common view that only a lucky few are bestowed … Read more Three tools that fire my creativity
Here’s what you need to know before unrolling your mat Many public yoga classes are geared towards a broad population, from beginners, to decades-long practitioners. It makes sense because yoga is accessible for all people and can be modified for different abilities. As well, with the pandemic forcing many studios to pivot and narrow their … Read more What to expect at an all levels yoga class
Target multiple areas with this variation of yoga’s low lunge The physical benefits of yoga have shown up in a big way for me in my ability to stay active in other sports. Like running. I have always enjoyed the meditative quality of a solo run. This form of exercise always gets me out of … Read more The best post-run yoga stretch