First off, what is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin. People with psoriasis have overactive immune systems that produce skin cells way more quickly than normal. […]
I spend a lot of time at a dance studio so I can very easily tell who is and isn’t wearing deodorant [feel free to insert throw-up emoji here]. I’ve […]
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 […]
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 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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
A deliciously healthy new dessert company is here! It’s called Fria’s Superfoods, created by Fria Hiemstra. I got to spend the morning with her as she whipped up some of […]
(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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you want to learn more about meditation and deepening your practice, a free meditation event hosted Gen Sanden is coming up! Date: Monday February 5th Time: 7:00 pm – […]
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 […]
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 […]
