• On Oct, 03, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga Improve Mental Wellness. Written by Jayne Hembruff. Did you know 1 out of every 3 Canadians will be affected by anxiety and/or mood disorders. Child and adolescent incidents are on the rise. $51 Billion/year spent on Mental Health in Canada (2011 Conference Board of Canada) Yoga techniques such a pranyama(breath), asana (poses) and meditation […]

• On Sep, 30, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

?Reduce your stress and risk of heart diseases by doing yoga?….. Dr. Donald Edmundson, professor at Columbia University Medical Center Dr. Donald Edmundson, a professor at Columbia University Medical Center said people can take steps to reduce their stress by doing yoga, meditation and exercise. This was after his research showed people who report feeling […]

• On Sep, 28, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Which Style of Yoga Is Best for You? Yoga is a good form of exercise. ?It improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength, balance, stamina, coordination, posture and well-being. Yoga can be done at any age because it is very gentle on the body. Just be sure to pick the style that is right for you. If […]

• On Aug, 28, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Do you get 7-8 hours of sleep a night? If you are like millions, the answer is no or not always. Recent research shows it is important for us to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night to improve your health, memory, mood, concentration, assist with pain management, weight control and boost your immune system. […]

• On Jul, 29, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga is ranked as one of Baby Bump Fave Exercises. Yoga strengthens core muscles, eases back pain, and helps you relax. And research shows that it may make labor shorter and more comfortable. Try a prenatal class, which is gentler and focuses on relaxation — good prep for labor. Avoid the “hot yoga,” Bikram, and […]

• On Jul, 08, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga Mat Cleaning It is important to clean your yoga mat, especially if you are regularly practicing yoga or borrowing one from a yoga studio or someone else. Cleaning your yoga mat regularly will help reduce bacterial buildup, which can cause skin infections. This is especially important if you are sweating. I typically 3-6 drops […]

• On Jul, 03, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Sunscreen Facts NOT all sunscreens reduce the risk of skin cancer. All sunscreens help prevent sunburn, but only some may help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Look for broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or higher to help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect your skin from both kinds of […]

• On Apr, 29, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga is great for all ages and abilities. Recently, Dr. Stuart Shanker, a distinguished research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at York University, shared that every classroom should have yoga. If you have or work with children try my KidZ Frog series to help calm the child(ren) in your life. It is also a great […]

• On Mar, 22, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Corporate Wellness Programs Boost Productivity and Save Companies Money A decade of statistics show corporate wellness programs are effective boosting productivity and saving companies money. Cost savings of between $2 to $10.10 in the areas of decreased turnover, absenteeism, fewer sick days, reduced WSIB claims, lowered health and insurance costs, and boosts employee performance, productivity […]

• On Mar, 22, 2012
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga on the Deck…. With this week?s record breaking temperatures, we have been enjoying yoga outside on the deck. This is certainly a record for yoga outside; usually we do not make it outside until May. I believe we made it out occasionally for a noon April yoga class. However, this week has blown all […]