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Richelle’s Blog
New Blog Post: January Fitness Challenge: Day 1-3 Check in The first few days of the fitness challenge are underway, and I feel like I may be falling behind. Well, really, I’ve just been busy. And sick. Day 1 I was super motivated to get my butt moving so I ran to the...
Natasha’s Blog
Happy New Year everyone!! If you aren’t regular with your yoga practice now here are a few more reasons why you should be! Aside from the obvious benefits of practicing yoga, i.e. improving your flexibility, strength and cardiovascular health, there have also...
Richelle’s Blog
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Natasha’s Blog – Super Foods to shed the pounds!
7 of my favourite super foods to help you lose weight! 1. Beans & Lentils- Since they’re both high in protein & fiber they help to stabilize your blood sugar levels and keep you full. 2. Wild Fish- Foods that are naturally high in omega 3 fatty acids...
Natasha’s Blog
Shanti Uganda How a Local Organization has Changed the Lives of Women in Africa Since were only a couple days away from Christmas I thought it would be very appropriate to feature an amazing organization, Shanti Uganda that truly gives all year long. ...
Natasha’s Blog
Drink & Appie Recipe for Your Holiday Party I think at Christmas we all like to indulge, it’s the time of year when you don’t need to feel guilty about drinking wine or eating sugar cookies every night, because the cookies were a gift (would be rude if you...
Burn calories – just add weight(s)!!
Strength training provides an extra spike in metabolism for up to an hour post workout. It will melt away more 25% more calories just by doing nothing after a good strength training workout. Strength training also increases bone density, boosts stamina, improves...
Natasha’s Blog – Part 2 being upside down!
Why you should be upside down…Part 2 Bringing your head below your heart reverses the blood flow in the body and improves circulation. It also brings oxygen to your brain, which helps to improve mental capacity and focus. Increase your core and upper...
Natasha’s Blog
Why you should be upside down…Part 1 So todays post is about how you can incorporate some more advanced inversions into your yoga practice. I guess the simplest way to describe an inversion would be when your heart is below your head. If you do practice...