Mindful Yoga: How Presence Helps the Body Remember
One of the surprising gifts of mindful yoga is the way it teaches us to remember but not through effort, through presence.
When we move intentionally, guided by the breath and grounded in awareness, something shifts. Instead of trying to mentally rehearse every posture, we begin to feel our way through the sequence. This is the quiet power of mindful yoga: it invites us to pay attention on purpose, and in doing so, it gives the body space to learn in its own way.
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Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric: A Nourishing Winter Recipe
When the days get shorter and the air starts to cool, I always reach for recipes that bring warmth from the inside out. There’s something almost meditative about preparing a pot of soup: the slow chopping of vegetables, the gentle simmering, the aroma that fills the kitchen long before the first spoonful is served.
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Yoga Poses For 2 : Building Trust Through Shared Movement
There’s something special about practicing yoga with someone else. Instead of moving alone, yoga positions for 2 people (also known as partner yoga) invite you to breathe together, balance together, and build trust through shared movement.
Whether you’re practicing with a friend, partner, or family member, partner yoga can be playful, grounding, and surprisingly powerful. It doesn’t require advanced flexibility or strength, just a willingness to show up, communicate, and move in harmony.
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A Look Back at the 2025 Nourish & Nurture Women's Wellness Retreat at Wallace Falls Lodge
For Patricia, the wellness retreat offered exactly the kind of reset she needed:
“I have just returned from Joanna‘s Nourish and Nurture retreat at the Wallace Falls Lodge in Gold Bar. It was exactly what I was after
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Finding Balance: How to Practice Half Moon yoga Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Finding balance: say hello to leg and ankle strength as you seek stability and extend into this balancing pose. Half Moon Yoga Pose, or Ardha Chandrasana, is a beautiful expression of strength, balance, and openness. Whether you’re just beginning your yoga journey or have been practicing for years, Half Moon Pose offers a moment to slow down, connect to your breath, and find stability in movement.
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Croatia Yoga Retreat Highlights: A Week of Movement, Connection, and Rest on the Adriatic Coast
My latest Croatia Retreat was everything I hoped it would be - and more. A week filled with yoga, exploration, good food, and the kind of laughter that lingers long after the trip ends.
I partnered with Drishti Journeys on Brac Island (the largest island in Dalmatia), this retreat brought together an incredible group of yogis from near and far, ready to slow down and reconnect through movement, mindfulness, and community.
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