• On Sep, 07, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Inspired by Yogic Wisdom is guiding principle #1 from my previous post How to Navigate Stormy Seas In the vast sea of life, we often find ourselves sailing through stormy waters. These turbulent times can challenge our sense of self-worth and inner peace. But fear not! Just as a skilled sailor uses their navigational tools […]

• On Aug, 26, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Navigating Stormy Seas: 10 Guiding Principles to help land you onto a safer shores Life’s journey can sometimes lead us through dark and stormy days, where the winds of adversity blow fiercely both outside and within. Yet, take heart, for even in the midst of these fierce storms, there exists a guiding light that can help land […]

• On Jul, 31, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

As we approach August 14, let’s celebrate Global Yoga Therapy Day, a special occasion dedicated to firmly establishing yoga as a recognized and respected therapy. Since its inception in 2019, this day has been devoted to building global awareness of yoga therapy and its profound impact on mental and physical wellness. In this blog post, […]

• On Jul, 18, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Chair Yoga for Healthy Aging: Promoting Independence, Well-Being, and Mental Clarity Are you a senior seeking to maintain your independence, engage in the activities you love, and improve your overall well-being? Chair yoga might be the perfect solution for you! With over 15 years of experience specializing in older adults aged 55+, our skilled instructor […]

• On Jul, 18, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Sleep Solutions: Empowering Restful Nights for Older Adults, Concussion Recovery, Back Pain, and Mental Health Sleep is a universal need that profoundly impacts our physical and mental well-being. However, for some individuals, achieving restful sleep can be a challenging journey. This blog delves into the unique sleep disturbances faced by older adults, those recovering from […]

• On Jul, 18, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Relieve Back Pain with Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Yoga: A Personalized Journey to Healing Back pain affects millions worldwide, profoundly impacting their quality of life. In Canada, chronic back problems lead to limitations and reduced mobility for millions. Our spine’s intricate joint network is vital for posture and nerve protection. Understanding pain as a sensory perception is […]

• On Jul, 18, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Concussion Recovery Yoga: Nurturing Your Journey to Healing Recovering from a concussion can be an arduous and sensitive journey, affecting you physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It demands a compassionate approach that addresses your unique needs on the path to healing. Allow us to introduce Jayne Hembruff, a trauma-informed yoga therapy instructor who personally experienced […]

• On Jul, 05, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Did you know meditation and yoga are natural remedies for bloating and gas.(1) Research shows a consistent 15 minutes a day practice is all that is needed.(1) It is known that meditation is the intentional practice of connection of mind and body. Our mind and body are directly connected to our vagus nerve. Stress can […]

• On Jun, 12, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga helps improve balance for people with osteoporosis (2021, Dr. Caitlin McArthur, Registered Physiotherapist, PhD), improves health span (2022, Dr. Baxter Bell, MD), better posture, enhanced coordination, greater range of motion, higher strength, reduced levels of anxiety, and better gait (2015, Dr Loren Fishman, MD). 8 osteoporosis yoga tips : Practice yoga with a qualified  […]

• On May, 31, 2023
•  Jayne Hembruff

6:30pm Saturday, June 10th  learn to Swing Dance with Becky at Leela’s “Swing into Summer Fundraiser Dance” Leela and I zoom met the fun and passionate Swing Dance instructor Becky Stark. She is the current President of Hepcat Swing here in Waterloo, and has been dancing and teaching various styles of swing since 2004. She […]