A Full Body Stretch Routine
If you’re looking for a a good stretching routine for your whole body, here’s what I usually do in my classes. Make sure to hold the stretches for a decent […]
Give Yourself A Boost: A Morning Routine Template To Start Your Day
Does your morning routine consist of you yawning a million times and making a b-line for the coffee? Mine used to be just like that. I thought I would die […]
Pregnant?! 7 Essential Videos To Ensure The Health Of You & Your Baby
Getting pregnant is exciting but also scary. Suddenly everyone has an opinion, you’d like to think life can carry on as normal but let’s face it, your body (and its […]
Free Outdoor Yoga Is Back On
(Photo courtesy of matcollective.com) Yep, it’s back! We all know that Vancouver is obsessed with yoga. Well now there’s free outdoor yoga, every Monday through Saturday, all summer long. It’s […]
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. […]
#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, […]
Feature: Chinese Meridians Yoga Workshop at The Shala
I recently went to a yoga workshop hosted by Nicola Van Schaik at The Shala, a beautiful yoga studio in Dunkley Square, Cape Town. One of the walls was half […]
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 […]
Rooftop Yoga Play + Deliciousness at Harvest Cafe & Deli
If you’re looking for a great outdoor place to do some yoga, there’s rooftop yoga in Bo Kaap, Cape Town! This week I decided to try it out. I took […]
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, […]
Yoga Flow Festival In Mpumalanga, South Africa
The four day Yoga Flow Festival is happening this week! There will be over 70 yoga and meditation classes and workshops. Activities: Vinyasa Flow, Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga (SUP), Acro […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learning About Yoga From A Pro – Interview With Instructor Sam Marais
I sat down with yoga instructor and dancer Sam Marais. We chatted about the 5 happiness hacks, Oprah, what yoga teacher training is like, why you should connect with your […]
YYoga’s Next Free Teacher Training Info Session
Interested in becoming a yoga teacher? Thinking you might want to but not sure? YYoga is offering another free session in downtown Vancouver, on February 19th. They’ll answer any questions […]
(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 […]
Your Healthiest Self – Interviewing Body Builder Po On Yeung
Photo Credit: Kent Hwang I chatted with Po On Yeung, a body building competitor and health, wellness, & lifestyle blogger of POY Meets World. We talked about things like: Where to […]
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 […]
An Actual “Victoria’s Secret Model” Workout Video
Photo Credit: POPSUGAR Fitness One of my go-to exercise videos to follow along to on youtube is the Victoria’s Secret Model Workout: 10-Minute Fat-Blasting Circuit. I know that sounds like […]
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 […]
Studio Feature: Unraveled Yoga in Cape Town
There’s a great new yoga studio right in the heart of Cape Town called Unraveled Yoga, and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve had an unlimited pass for several months and […]
Preventing Injury – an Interview with a Dancer Turned Yoga Instructor
Amanda chatted to Tanya Shiels, from Cape Town, about her role of teaching yoga, pilates, and barre. She discusses a key factor for staying healthy – avoiding injury. A: Tell […]
Studio Feature: YogaWithin – Noordhoek, Cape Town
YogaWithin is a beautiful yoga studio right in the heart of Noordhoek, Cape Town. If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend you go to this studio! It is […]
The Last Mat Collective Outdoor Yoga Class is TODAY!
The last FREE yoga class hosted by Mat Collective is happening today! Their summer sessions will be coming to an end after this final class, so don’t miss it! Details: […]
Baza Dance Open House – Free Classes
On September 3rd from 1-5:30pm Baza Dance is hosting a Fall Open House Event. According to the studio, “There will be FREE dance classes, dance demos, prize giveaways and lots […]
Donate to Dance at iDance Vancouver!
UPDATE: This event is now over. Hope you could make it!… This SUNDAY August 20th, iDance Vancouver is hosting a Greater Vancouver Food Bank Fundraiser! Classes are by Donation! So…come on […]
This is Sunset Yoga: Free Outdoor Yoga Hosted by Lululemon
UPDATE: This event is now over – hope you were able to make it! Otherwise join us next year!… Who is coming this Friday August 18th?! Here are the […]
Wanderlust Whistler Bliss: Reflecting on the Weekend
Wanderlust was magical. What an experience! From yoga, to meditation, to meeting new people who were all so welcoming, to partying on the silent disco dance floor, to SUP yoga’ing, […]
Mat Collective – Free Outdoor Yoga in Vancouver
I have been going to some of Mat Collective’s outdoor yoga classes which are great not only because it’s free, but also because it’s out in nature. Rebecca Holgate is one […]