5 ways to reduce your eco footprint while travelling

Travel lighter. Travel slower. Travel with intention.If you’re like me, you probably love to travel too. I love new landscapes, new languages, long market walks, river swims, mountain air. But the more I travel, the more I ask myself: How can I experience the world without consuming it? Reducing ... Read More

Travel with awareness: how to be a conscious traveler on yoga retreats and beyond

As someone who has lived and worked in different countries, traveled solo, and hosted retreats around the world, I’ve learned that how we travel matters; not just for our own experience, but for the communities, environments, and cultures we choose to visit along the way. Travel can be transforma... Read More

Lessons I learned travelling the world

I spent my early 30s living and working in different countries. These years were pivotal in changing the way I saw the world and myself. Let’s chat about this.   You see in my mid-twenties, I had this curiosity of experiencing the world but I wanted to go deeper than what a one-week holiday could... Read More

Four Truths I Found at 4,000 Metres

We started the sunrise hike at 4am. Within the first ten minutes, I thought, “There’s no way I’m going to make it all the way up.” My body was already exhausted. Every inhale felt like work, I was grasping for air. That’s when it hit me: this climb was going to be more mental than physical. Just ... Read More

Why I Chose Taiga Boards for My Paddleboard Business (and Myself)

When I started incorporating stand-up paddleboarding into my yoga offerings and outdoor experiences, I knew I wanted gear that reflected not only quality and performance but also my own values. Choosing the right paddleboard brand wasn’t just about what looked good or floated best. It had to feel... Read More

How to buy an inflatable stand-up paddleboard (iSUP)

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and dive into the world of stand-up paddleboarding. Whether you're a seasoned paddler looking for a more convenient option or a complete beginner eager to explore new waters, choosing the right inflatable stand-up paddleboard (iSUP) is crucial for an enjoyabl... Read More

How to choose the perfect yoga retreat for yourself

Are you craving a meaningful getaway? Perhaps you are seeking an experience that allows you to return home feeling inspired, refreshed, and reenergized, instead of a vacation that you need a vacation from. Perhaps you are craving more out of life and a chance to connect with like-minded people. ... Read More

the top 8 questions I get about yoga retreats

I’ve attended a few different yoga retreats over the last 10 years and I do believe that a retreat can be the most transformative and rejuvenating experience you can invest in. It is the ultimate act of self-care.  Retreats are a great way to immerse yourself in an experience and get to know your... Read More

our yoga community in timmins: a place to grow, heal, and connect

In a world that has us moving quickly, rushing from one thing to the next while connecting more and more through screens, the idea of community has become more vital than ever. I sometimes have a hard time believing that we now live in a world with acronyms like 'IRL' that translates to describin... Read More

5 ways yoga changed my life

There’s so much pressure these days to always be "on," juggling endless to-do lists and it feels like the expectations are endless. For me, my yoga mat became my sanctuary—a place where I could finally turn everything off and just be. Yoga has been my space of restoration, a way for me to recharg... Read More