​Although I enjoy all four seasons, autumn has a special place in my heart. Apart from its colourful landscapes, I enjoy the shift in light, and the anticipation of the darker months ahead. I sleep better, and enjoy transforming the bountiful harvest into warm and nourishing meals. 

Here are my tips to sailing thru the fall season with a sense of balance and overall wellbeing:

I am officially addicted to this salad!

​Easy to put together, it is full of flavours, and high in nutritional value. This recipe celebrates the fall season and it is made regularly in our household! 

It can be modified based on your taste so be creative and enjoy!

I just came back from a wonderful trip to Martinique where I spent the majority of my time staring at the beautiful blue ocean. The view was spectacular and by day one, I could feel the positive effects of being so close to the sea. 

​Curious as to why many people feel relaxed by the ocean, or by a large body of water such as Lake Ontario, I decided to research how it impacts our brain. I found out that a few things are at play.​

In this blog, I am sharing with you one of my favourite breakfast recipes. Easy to digest, it is packed with healthy nutrients and helps me stay satiated until lunch.

This is my go to when I teach back to back yoga classes in the morning or before a round of golf. It is quickly put together and taste so good!

​Hope you enjoy it!

We all know that sleep plays an important role in our overall health. Poor sleep can make us feel sluggish on the course, and can hinder our ability to focus.

​The good news is that there are a few simple steps we can take, on a daily basis, to improve the quality of our sleep so we can perform at a higher level on and off the golf course.

I trust that this post finds you well, rested and ready to tackle 2023! 

This year, my personal intention is to trust that I am where I need to be, and to continue nurturing my body and soul so I can continue to learn, and guide you on your yoga journey.

Part of this nurturing process includes eating nutrient packed foods, moving my body everyday, and meditating daily. As I plan my year, I complete the following sentence, which I find quite helpful:

For me, there is nothing more comforting to sip a cup of warm broth, especially when it tastes as delicious as this one I am sharing with you today. The key to a good bone broth is to let it simmer for hours. Be patient...​

​Let me start by wishing you much happiness for the new year. May we all stay healthy and thrive!

As I was brainstorming a few creative ideas for the year ahead, out of curiosity, I searched the significance of the number 2022. Apparently, in numerology, 2022 indicates that there is hope and healing ahead... How fitting and uplifting for these unstable times!

Nuts and seeds are packed with protein, fibres and vitamins. They are also a great source of healthy fat which we all need to function optimally. For example, on the golf course, a handful of nuts can provide you with sustained energy, and help you keep hunger and fatigue at bay.

Although I am not a vegetarian, I do prefer eating meals that are plant based and try to add nuts and seeds to my diet as often as possible. 

​Are you hydrating enough on the golf course? If not, you may find yourself having difficulty finishing the round strong and focused. Sipping a little bit of water before teeing off, at every hole, is a good practice to have.
 
On extremely hot days however, plain water may not be sufficient to maintain proper electrolytes level in the blood stream. In other words, we need to replace the sodium we lose as we sweat. 

Instead of grabbing your favorite sports drink (which most likely contains tons of sugar and other ingredients not necessarily good for our health), try the following recipe.
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Accountability is something that I have been working on a lot these past few months. For example, remember when I shared my "Pandemic Weight Gain" post? Well, it was a way for me to be accountable, and follow-thru with my weight loss plan. On that note, I am happy to report that the steps I have put in place paid off! I have lost 7 pounds since January 2021 and feel great about it. 

​I don’t know about you, but I gained a few pounds over the last year! Some refer to this as COVID weight. Not surprisingly. Our life, as we knew it, came to a halt last March and since then, some of us have been developing coping mechanisms such as learning how to bake! Seriously, I am no baker. However, in the last year, I have baked more than ever.
 
When I stepped on the scale on January 1st, 2021, and saw 146.7 pounds, I was shocked. This is the heaviest I have ever been. At 55 years old, my ideal weight, considering my level of activities and lifestyle, is 135 pounds, give or take a couple of pounds. That is where I feel at my best. 11 extra pounds in less than a year… how could this be?

Many of us struggle with finding balance and joy during the holidays. The shorter days combined with the preparation and anticipation of celebrating with friends and family can make us feel depleted. That we stress or not, everything will get done so here are a few tips that may help you glide thru the holiday season with ease! ​

We all know it;  exercising regularly, eating healthy meals, getting enough sleep, and engaging in social interactions, are crucial self-care components to stay healthy. Over the years, thru my personal yoga practice, it's become a little easier to put myself first, and to fight the temptations of taking care of other people or things, before getting on my mat or going for a run. As I get older, I realize that these self-care moments feed my ability to stay focused, energized, and "perform well on the job." When 2018 came around, I felt I needed an added motivation, something different! 

​Fast track to December 31st, 2017... What does your year look like? What have you accomplished in 2017 that makes it the best year ever professionally and personally? If you find yourself frequently saying "I don't have time" for things that truly matter to you, what follows may be helpful (and an eye opener!) 

Autumn has arrived! A time of transition, this season will eventually bring colder weather, higher winds, and shorter days. These unavoidable changes can subtly affect our level of energy and overall wellbeing. In the Ayuverdic medicine, autumn is the Vata season. To maintain balance and counteract the windy, erratic and cool qualities of Vata, it is best to direct our efforts towards grounding ourselves and creating warmth in our lives. Here are a few tips on how to maintain balance during this wonderful seasonal shift. 

Fifteen months ago, at the suggestion of a friend, I found myself in the office of Ken Sylvan, a personal trainer and owner of  B Elite. Recovering from an injury, I had trouble sleeping because of the pain, and I had no energy. My own yoga practice was far from being satisfying, and teaching was becoming taxing. I was also about to turn 50. To prevent osteoporosis, improving bone density had been on my radar for a while. However, strength training was at the top of my procrastination list. Not anymore. I now crave it! And here’s why.​

​So true and yet, many of us struggle with finding balance and joy during the holidays. The shorter days combined with the preparation and anticipation of celebrating with friends and family can make us feel depleted. Here are a few tips that may help you glide thru the holiday season with ease! ​

We are in fact what we eat. Literally.

​How we feed our body and soul has a huge impact on our overall wellbeing and our performance on the golf course.

​Here are a few tips (or reminders in some cases) of what’s good for our body and soul!