If something in a class doesn’t jive with you, don’t do it. I went to a yoga class where they did a lot of kundalini movements. Maybe I need to […]
Here are two exercises you can do to work on your posture. These are especially good if you have a rounding of the shoulder blades (ie. you’re hunched forward). More […]
Want to get into the splits? Or at least increase your flexibility around your quads, hips, and hamstrings? First, warm up your body, by doing some cardio. It’s always better […]
You may be thinking, thanks but I’ll pass. You’ve probably heard several reasons not to buy one. Well, keep reading. “They’re not accurate.” Sure, some are more accurate than others, […]
If you’re single, this might not apply to you, but be sure that the person that you’re swiping right on has similar lifestyle goals. Now for the rest of us […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
I’m hosting my first event! It’s my inaugural health and wellness event, happening June 3rd! Come connect with others, do some carefree and fun yoga, meditation, dance, and hearing from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I got to sit down with Simone Botha Welgemoed, a Cape Town based professional ballet dancer. She’s not just that, she’s also deaf. Listen below to hear what it’s like […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Holistic nutritionists Laurence Annez & Lisa Kowalyk are running a cool new event on February 1st! They’ll be chatting about eating right to maximize your workouts and be your best athletic self. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Full Moon Yoga is happening on Table Mountain, in Cape Town, January 2nd, 2018! No you don’t have to hike up the mountain first! For those who don’t know in […]
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! […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
