Tag: yoga

Get healthy and fit with Pilates
Favoured by dancers, Pilates has become the darling of the green and fit. What’s involved in this new way to exercise?

Healing from the hive
Honey, royal jelly, pollen, propolis, and venom. Bee products are abuzz with curative powers and nutrients -- just one more reason to save these furry insects.

A is for Alternative Therapies, Part 2
Whether you simply need to relax, have chronic pain or an acute condition that needs treatment, there is an ’outside-of-the-box’ therapy to help. Mylinh Nguyen, B.Sc., N.D., D.N.M. from Inspired Life Health Centre created this guide of alternative therapies for Green Living readers.

A is for Alternative Therapies, Part 1
More people are turning to alternative or complementary therapies for natural solutions to relax, improve health, treat chronic pain or find relief from acute conditions.

Bach Flower Remedies to the rescue
The essence of flowers can do more than just add a decorative touch, according to Dr. Edward Bach.

Yoga + Pilates = a new way to exercise
If you find exercise boring then you may need something that engages more of the mind-body connection that emphasizes flexibility, strength and balance while also helping to relieve stress.

Finding the right yoga for you
Whether you’re looking to tone up or calm down, there’s yoga out there for you. But before heading off with your yoga mat, it’s a good idea to get familiar with the different kinds of yoga so you can find the right one for you.