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
Beyond enjoying the beauty of nature, practising yoga outdoors challenges our ability to focus Lately I’ve been unrolling my yoga mat in my backyard. There’s something so reverential about sun salutations under the fiery orb. The added challenge of standing and balancing on uneven ground perks up my muscles in new ways. Plus, the moving … Read more Cultivate concentration with outdoor yoga
I incorporate stillness amidst the busy, positive energy of the season Summer is a season of spontaneity. It’s always seemed to shun the necessities of schedule and routine. Maybe that’s a holdover from school days ending and giving way to wide open spaces filled by daylight, when I’d spend hours riding loops around the neighbourhood … Read more How I maintain balance during the heat of summer
In our press for greater productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, there’s one tool that’s often overlooked. A collective pause. While individuals are sitting in meditation increasingly to stave off burnout, reconnect with purpose, and refresh the mind, teams also have a lot to benefit from this practice. Just two minutes of meditation to start a meeting … Read more Why every meeting should start with meditation
How my yoga routine helps my run recovery and keeps me moving. As Spring calls me outdoors, I don’t miss a running day thanks to yoga.