Unlock Your Hips

The Best Skin Ever      “You are what you absorb” What are you feeding your skin? Ever think about the fact that whatever you put on your skin goes right into you too. Yep, have a look at your cosmetics and body care products. When I had a look, I had to change!!!! Last year, I put Beauty Counter's products to the test. If you know me, I've spent the last decade+ cleaning up my life. My thoughts, my pantry, my skin care, what I use to clean my house - everything - one small shift at a time.

Minimize the appearance of cellulite, reduce inflammation and flush out toxins while lengthening and strengthening your muscles. Using a foam roller while practicing Pilates has positive effects on your fascia, the connective tissue that covers your entire body. When your fascia is weak, fat protrudes through it which causes the lumpy appearance on cellulite.  While practicing Pilates on a roller you will bring fresh oxygen into your bloodstream, increase your circulation and flush out toxins

Increase balance, improve posture, increase strength in your feet, knees and hips..... If these are 3 things you would like to have then please enjoy these 2 videos. In many of my classes at Move Your Body Studio, we focus on building strength in the feet, ankles, knees and hips. These areas, especially feet, are often overlooked but are invaluable when done consistently because: >>> your feet are your foundation and when they are weak, the rest of your body must compensate which can result

HOW DOES REIKI HEAL?   Many people are practicing techniques to improve their health such as meditation, exercise and improved diet.  As this is done, a deeper awareness often develops concerning the flow of subtle energies in and around the body and the connection between these subtle energies and one’s health.  This developing awareness validates the ancient idea of ‘life force energy’ as the cause of health and its lack as the cause of illness.  The existence of ‘life force energy’ and the

I am a smoothie gal but didn't used to be. What about you?  It is so easy to pack so much nutrition into one glass that is DELICIOUS.  Years ago when I was cleaning up my health, I had to make some changes. I was tired of being tired, moody, & sick with everything that was going around. I had two little boys to take care of and I couldn't carry on as things were. I have written about my raw & painful journey in Cookie Dough in the Dark, which you can pick up here.  So, when I abandoned the

March & April Mini Sessions at Move Your Body Studio All new classes start March 26th including 2 & 4-week mini sessions.   Perfect Posture with Meditation Tuesday March 27th, April 3rd, 10th and 17th   A combo of gentle Pilates, Yoga, Roller, Stretching and Postural work. The last 15 minutes are dedicated to more focused breathing and meditation, ending with a gentle head massage (can opt out). You are encouraged to work at your own pace and this class is extremely beneficial for anyone who

Whether you are heading away for the weekend, a week or a month by car, plane or train, it’s great to be prepared for healthy travel!  Recently Glen and I travelled to South America for 3 weeks and had a FANTASTIC time. One of my favourite adventures was “La Leona” the petrified forest outside of El Calafate. It was like walking on a lunar landscape strewn with petrified logs and dinosaur fossils and I learned some much about geological features. It was surreal to be standing where millions of

Ready to give your heart, brain and vision some LOVING!!!! Tired of brain fog, achy joints and dull hair, skin and nails?? By providing a clean plant- based source of omega's into your diet you are giving yourself the gift of health!!! And thank you to Juice Plus+ for providing us with a PLANT BASED purer more sustainable source of Omegas. I'm sure you all know that using fish oil is not sustainable and is having a major impact on oceans and marine wild life. Not only that but unfortunately

The Best Skin Ever      “You are what you absorb” What are you feeding your skin? Ever think about the fact that whatever you put on your skin goes right into you too. Yep, have a look at your cosmetics and body care products. Your SKIN The skin is the largest organ of elimination and has the ability to absorb whatever you put on it. About 60% of the stuff you apply absorbs into your body, which over the long term can have detrimental effects to your health. Repeated exposure can