Cha’s Organics – Organic & Fair Trade Spices
I’m loving Cha’s Organics right now (and add their delicious cinnamon spice to my oatmeal every morning). Here’s why. Caring For the Environment & Its People: I’ve recently been looking into companies […]
Siyaflo Health Series: LOVE YOUR SKIN Event!
It’s coming up! Here are the details: WANT TO HAVE FUN, LEARN, AND CONNECT WITH A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS TRIBE, WELLNESS EXPERTS, AND BRANDS? Siyaflo Health Series hosts its 4th event in […]
Siyaflo Event #3 Recap: FEED YOUR MIND
The 3rd Siyaflo health & wellness event on September 9th was a ton of fun! Read below to see & hear what it was like! Doors opened at 9am, for […]
Wanderlust Whistler 2018
What the heck is Wanderlust Whistler all about? Read below to find out about my experience this year… For those who’ve never heard of it, get with the program! […]
Next Event #3 – Siyaflo Health Series: FEED YOUR MIND
WANT TO HAVE FUN, LEARN, AND CONNECT WITH A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS TRIBE, WELLNESS EXPERTS, AND BRANDS? Siyaflo Health Series hosts its 3rd event in Vancouver on Sunday September 9th! It’s back to […]
Recap Of The Siyaflo Spicy Summer Event!
Photos by THIS IS IT STUDIOS The Siyaflo Spicy Summer event was a ton of fun! It was the second event of the Siyaflo Health Series, held at iDance Vancouver. […]
Learning About Hormones – An Evening On Women’s Health
I recently got to attend a really interesting talk on hormones, hosted by Dr Megan Maycher & Dr Annie Savage of Bay Wellness at Hervana Vancouver. The two women gave us so […]
#Connect – A Recap Of Siyaflo’s Inaugural Health & Wellness Event!
Siyaflo had its very first health and wellness event on June 3rd! We packed the house at iDance Vancouver! It was a morning of yoga, meditation, fitness & nutrition talks, […]
Vancouver Veg Expo
I’m so excited! Vancouver’s Veg Expo presented by Choices Market is happening this Sunday May 27th! It’s Canada’s PREMIER vegan & vegetarian expo, so you don’t want to miss it! […]
Event: Women’s Wellness Night At RYU
A cool new event is happening soon! DATE Tue, May 8, 2018 TIME 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LOCATION RYU – West 4th, 1745 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver COST $12 […]
The Life Of A Fitness Trainer – An Interview With Sofie Jayne Fitness
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Sofie Jayne, a wonderfully bubbly fitness trainer from England who’s now living in Vancouver. LOVED her answers! Honest, funny, and with a kick […]
Vancouver Event: Yoga for Runners FREE Popup Class
For any runners in Vancouver, Steve Nash has created a cool free yoga class that’s specifically for you. And it’s outdoors! I’m keen to see what specific stretches and salutations […]
What And When To Eat Before A Fitness Class ;)
I just had to post this adorably funny video that was part of my interview with yoga and fitness instructor Kinga Gorski. Kinga is extremely active, and is always teaching […]
Vancouver Event: Health & Wellness hosted by Project You + The Practice Studios
(Photo courtesy of Project You & The Practice Studios) This sounds like a fun event for ladies! Get life planning help from a Life Coach Do 30 minutes of circuit […]
Vancouver Workshop: How to Beat Your Sugar Addiction
(Photo credit: Christine Pienaar) This event sounds like a must! Learn from holistic nutritionists how to kick your sugar addiction, get some recipe ideas, do a mini meditation, and eat […]
How To Do Half Moon Pose – A Demonstration By Yoga Instructor Kinga Gorski (VIDEO)
I got to sit down with Vancouver based yoga and fitness instructor Kinga Gorski. One of the things she showed me was how to do Half Moon pose. Watch below! […]
Vancouver Event: Plant-Based Fitness at RYU Apparel
A plant-based fitness event is happening on Tuesday evening at RYU Apparel! What’s happening: workout, food & drink tasting, networking, panel discussion, prizes (scroll down for details)! Date: March 27, […]
Stress & Sleep Workshop – Run By Holistic Nutritionists
A cool new workshop is coming up! Learn about sleep and stress from holistic nutritionists Laurence Annez and Lisa Kowalyk while drinking some yummy superfood hot chocolate. You’ll also get a […]
What It’s Like To Get Fascial Stretch Therapy – A Session With The Stretch Space & Vancouver Stretch Therapy
I recently met with Fascial Stretch Therapist Carolyn Schmidt to get my stretch on! I worked with her, as well as her colleague Amy Laithwaite, so read on to learn more about it. You’ll also find some commonly […]
Review: Injury Prevention Workshop For Dancers
The Injury Prevention Workshop for Dancers was one of the most informative workshops I’ve been to lately. I would highly recommend any further workshops like this one. The event was […]
Kyth + Kyn Nourish Soup Blend
I recently tried the delicious Nourish Soup Blend from Kyth+Kyn. It’s a Chinese herbal soup designed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor and a Holistic Nutritionist. Knowing that it would […]
WORKSHOP: How To Heal Your Digestion!
Photo: thepurelife.ca Learn what to eat from the pros! Sisley Killam is a registered holistic nutritionist (RHN) who knows digestion down to a tee! Don’t believe me? Check out her […]
Injury Prevention Workshop for Dancers
Photo: Impulse Sport Therapeutics A friend of mine who is a professional dancer and instructor told me about a great event happening on Monday March 5th, 2018. It’s a workshop […]
Party For A Good Cause
Who’s into being active, celebrating, and giving back!? Check out the event below! Here are the details from their Facebook Event Page: An evening of ultimate celebration! There will […]
Free Prenatal (Or Newbie) Yoga Class
Who is pregnant (or planning to be) and wants to figure out what yoga exercises are okay to do? A free yoga class for pregnant or newbie yogis is happening […]
Delicious Feature: KAPOW NOW! Foods
I’ve been focused on eating a lot healthier and more natural foods lately. I recently tried several KAPOW NOW! products and boy are they ever good! I’m OBSESSED with the smoked […]
Tips From A Nutritionist: Interview With Carla Budd
I interviewed Registered Holistic Nutritionist and dancer, Carla Budd, to get the scoop on becoming a nutritionist, healthy meal ideas, a yummy pesto recipe, avoiding dance injuries, and more… […]
Vancouver Event Review: The Wellness Show
The Wellness Show at the Vancouver Convention Centre was amazing! There were so many incredible vendors, giving out delicious tasters, samples, and information. Here are a few favourites from the […]
Random Acts of Kindness: Dancepl3y Class for All
As part of Random Acts of Kindness week, Dancepl3y and RYU Apparel are hosting a free (or by donation) dance-fitness class for all ages run! Date: February 17th Time: 9am-10am […]
Free Meditation For Beginners
There are free meditation classes for BEGINNERS happening every Tuesday! Here are the details according to eventbrite: DATE & TIME Tue, February 20, 2018 (and following Tuesdays) 6:30 […]
Valentine’s Day Gong Meditation for the Heart
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This is happening tonight: Special Valentine’s Day Gong Meditation for the Heart DESCRIPTION Looking for something different for Valentine’s Day? Come and celebrate joyously in the […]
Event Review: The Nourished Woman – Nutrition & Meditation
Last week I had the pleasure of attending part of a chakra healing series called The Nourished Woman, hosted by Abneet Sandhar at Another Space Studio in Vancouver. We started the […]
The Wellness Show – At The Vancouver Convention Centre
Photo Credit: @eatyourcakevancouver I’m super excited for Vancouver’s Wellness Show, happening February 17 & 18th at the Vancouver Convention Centre! They offer all sorts of resources to help bring balance […]
The Nourished Woman: Chakra Healing Series
Happening Thursday February 8th! [below are details from the eventbrite page where you can get tickets] DESCRIPTION Welcome to a 6 session immersion exploring Feminine Consciousness through Embodiment and […]
(Almost) Free Salsa Classes in Downtown Vancouver
Free Salsa lessons! Ok not quite, you have to pay an entry fee of $10 to get in, but there’s no extra cost for the class. It’s definitely a great […]
How To Get Stretchy – Interviewing Carolyn Schmidt on Fascial Stretch Therapy
I chatted with dancer, teacher, and Fascial Stretch Therapist Carolyn Schmidt. Boy did she have tons of good insight! I’ve had the pleasure of taking some of Carolyn’s dance classes, […]
Mindful Series at Lululemon Athletica Oakridge Centre
UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FINISHED There’s 1 more week left of the Mindful Series at Lululemon Athletica Oakridge in Vancouver! The last class is being held on Sunday January 28th […]
Vancouver Event: Plant Based Healthy Eating
Photo credit: Lorna Jane I’m definitely keen for this! A FREE Vancouver-based event where you can get a quick workout, learn tips on vegetarian eating, and a build healthy lifestyle […]
Winter Yoga on Grouse Mountain
How wonderful does this sound?! This Sunday (and following Sundays as well!) from 10-11am, there will be yoga on top of Grouse Mountain. It’s only $10 to participate, and proceeds […]
Overnight Oats & Ellen – Interviewing Baker & Dancer Anna Dueck
Amanda interviewed Anna Dueck, dancer, instructor, and healthy baker. They chatted about delicious and easy recipes, a morning routine that involves watching Ellen, and a baking purchase Anna can’t live […]
The Vancouver Health Show
UPDATE: This event has past. It was fascinating to see, with so many vendors. The food was delicious and they even had some fun activities like dancing and axe throwing! […]
Bike the Night Presented by MEC
Here are the event details on Facebook, hosted by HUB Cycling: On Saturday, September 16th join HUB Cycling for BC’s only open streets night ride! HUB Cycling will open […]
The 16th Annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House
The event is this Saturday, September 16th! Here are the details from The Dance Centre’s Facebook page: Our annual Open House offers a chance to experience a host of different […]
Another Dance Open House!
Here are the details, according to their Facebook event: Saturday September 9 – the annual Open House at D2 Dance Studio (55 West 8th Ave) FREE ADMISSION FUN dance […]