Author Archives: Siobhan

I Love Coconut Oil!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Siobhan

Today I’m happy to be able to share with you a new book all about the wonders of coconut oil written by my old friend, Cricket Desmarais. Cricket is a writer, dancer, yoga teacher, mother, boat captain, poet…..and the list … Continue reading →

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With a Little Help from our Friends

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Siobhan

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” —Dalai Lama Share

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Siobhan

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The Teacher Student Relationship

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Siobhan

Here is an interesting video interview with Rod Stryker about the teacher student relationship in yoga that’s worth taking a listen to. Rod Stryker is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent yoga and meditation teachers in the United … Continue reading →

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Yin Yoga Workshop next weekend @ Feel Yoga, Kingston, On

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Siobhan

Fall is a great time of transition for most of us and practice is a great way to keep us grounded and in the physical body, rather than allowing our thoughts to drift in the nethers of the land of … Continue reading →

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Soup, soup, and more soup

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Siobhan

Everyone loves soup. Right? There’s just something so wonderfully delicious about a hot, steamy bowl of nourishment. Especially on a cold day. And then of course there if the Soup Nazi of Seinfeld fame which most people are familiar with. … Continue reading →

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9 Days of cleansing and counting…

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Siobhan

For most of us, the photo on the left embodies all that Thanksgiving is. Unless of course you’re a vegetarian or vegan. If so, than you’re probably already well versed in how to deal with one of the biggest food … Continue reading →

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Blog Love: Green Kitchen Stories

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Siobhan

If you’ve never checked out the blog Green Kitchen Stories before, you really need to get over there right away. Not only is the blog beautiful, it’s also full of great healthy, vegetarian recipes. Yum! Today marks Day 8 of … Continue reading →

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Unreasonable Attachment

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Siobhan

In Chinese medicine the fall season is ruled by the metal element which is governed by the lung. The lung is associated with grief, loss, and unresolved attachment. I mention this for two reasons. The first, more obvious reason is … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Siobhan

Yesterday I happen to stumble upon a radio interview that I did last year for a Queens University radio show called Women’s World. I still haven’t figured out how to post the audio directly as the file is to big … Continue reading →

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