“Take a deep breath and embrace yourself as you take your next movement forward”. Evolve Cellars One thing I learned today at the Cornucopia Nourish Retreat is that in an ideal world, wellness is number one. We should be following an 80/20 rule and enjoying everything in moderation. Although this rule favors a pure diet and lifestyle, the other side of balance is about saying yes to the things that bring us pleasure. Two of my biggest weaknesses and favourite indulgences are fine wine and rich, stinky cheese. In reality I live closer to 40/60 ratio so it is a clear reminder that my own personal stats could really use some tweaks and adjustments. To compensate for the good time I had last night at the House Party, Best of BC Cornucopia kick off party, I set off through Whistler village to a yoga class at Yama Yoga studio. Yoga is how I reset my body, mind and spirit. Sharing a studio space and a multi-day experience like the Nourish... ...
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Raw and Unfiltered: My 30 Day Yoga Breakthrough
Join me for the next thirty days as I adventure within. My intention is to share with you the raw, unfiltered truth of a 30 Day Yoga Challenge including any physical, emotional and spiritual discoveries along the way. October is one of my least favourite months. Dark and gloomy, dull and depressing, something inside of me dies when summer ends and darkness descends. Not this year, not this October, not now. For the next thirty days I will adventure within. I will leave the comfort of the great outdoors and trade it for the indoors, for my mat and for a warm, safe, studio setting. I only wish I had zero expectations attached to this experience. The truth is, my expectations are huge. I want it all; personal growth, renewal, change, transformation….in only thirty days of course. Maybe that’s why it is called a yoga challenge. If you have seen the 30 Day Challenge signage at your own studio, reacted with curiosity yet never took part, we are on the same page. Tune in daily. My intention is nothing... ...
Shades of Wanderlust
Stephanie Florian and Christina from Lumin Pictures high tail it up the Sea to Sky Highway in a Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid. The only way to travel to a Wanderlust Festival is to go green! Looks like we’re not the only ones with Wanderlust on the agenda, we follow behind lululemon en route to Wanderlust Whistler. We give a Wanderlust wave to a few friendly travellers along the Sea to Sky, feeling very eco-friendly in our luxury electric ride. When you’re in Whistler, live in style. That’s our motto! After a long day outdoors, nothing beats a little bit of comfort. Our go to accommodation – The Fairmont Chateau Whistler of course! The valet boys look after our electric ride while we settle in to Wanderlust Festival mode. Play Outdoors Media and Lumin Pictures Inc bring you Shades of Wanderlust. A visual adventure that describes exactly why you need to put a Wanderlust Festival on your bucket list if you have not yet already. Find your true north at Wanderlust. A... ...
Werk It Out, Ladies
Call them flashy, funky or fun….Eagle Rock Werkshop high performance fitness leggings will make your bottom half look hotter than hot. Werkshop leggings are like wearing art as a second skin. Never before has the fitness wear industry produced a product this artsy and this functional. LA-cool designer Chriztina Marie decided the time was right to make a statement in the fitness fashion world. Ever since her project was endorsed by 761 backers on Kickstarter, she’s been serving up something special. Ladies who sweat and play hard deserve to wear something that stands out. Whether you’re killing it on your Stand Up Paddleboard, giving er’ at Crossfit, busting out aerial yoga moves or blazing the back country, the bottom line is this. Gals work hard for hot bodies. Being an athlete is no easy feat. Therefore, after hard work and dedication, fit women deserve to wear something ‘out of the ordinary’ that shows off our curves. In the world of fitness and outdoor sports, noteworthy gear has to be functional.... ...
Peace, Love and Luon
Imagine a sea of love, luon and beautiful people sharing a special four day experience in epic locales like O’ahu, Stratton, Aspen, Squaw Valley, Whistler and Tremblant to name a few. When you commit to the Wanderlust experience and then spend the time to carefully plan your busy festival schedule you will want to invest the same amount of energy into choosing what to pack and what to wear on this transformative journey. Now is the time to freshen up your Lululemon quiver in time for summer and festival season. Lululemon’s savvy designs are created with the nomadic yogi and fitness fiend in mind. Less is always more. As a fitness journalist and reporter, the less I schlep on my adventures the better. That being said, I expect my fitness gear to make a statement. I don’t know about you, but I pack pieces that offer interchangeable wardrobe options that cross over for a variety of different sports and activities. There is a lot to be said for travelling light,... ...
Why More Guys Should Drop In on Wanderlust O’ahu
As Wanderlust Festivals make waves across the globe, it’s no wonder locations like Turtle Bay Resort make Wanderlust O’ahu a surfer’s wet dream. Both yogis and surfers appreciate and embrace the power of nature and the elements, have an innate ability to tune – in with and trust the universe and clearly understand that transformation comes through practice, practice, practice. Dudes, the time is now to ride the Wander-wave and find your true north.Turtle Bay Resort: O’ahu’s Fabled North Shore Photo courtesy of Turtle Bay Resort If size does matter, these 840 acres of private land and year-round waves will keep you satisfied. Your wildest surf fantasy vacation is more accessible than you think. With unlimited waves and secret spots to choose from, you won’t have to leave the property to find personal wave space with a minimal lineup. Whether or not you are a passionate kook, star-struck by the history of the North Shore and legends past and present, prepare to be awed by Turtle Bay Resort’s surf culture and attention to detail... ...
Release Your Inner Water Warrior
Stand up paddle yoga is fun, fluid and a little challenging. Nothing beats a backdrop like Vancouver and thank buddha the water is warm. Stand Up Paddle Vancouver has designed some ingenious anchors…so you won’t float into the great big sea while you’re having a zen moment in bridge pose starring at cloud puffs and mountain peaks. Kristy Wright holds her class Wednesday nights at 6pm but she also caters to corporate groups, bachelorettes or die hards who want to practice SUP yoga whenever. She’s a phone call away. They bring all the gear you need and it is recommended that you do take a Learn to SUP program before you take your practice to the board. Book a class online and get all the upcoming workshop dates at www.standuppaddlevancouver.com ...
Wanderlust Festival Whistler
Yogi’s and outdoor enthusiasts unite for the second blissful year in a row – August 1 to 4. Imagine practicing outdoor yoga in the heartbeat of our mountainous homeland Whistler for 4 beautiful summer days. Standing in Mountain pose amongst the backdrop of the Fitzsimmons Range, surrounded by colorful like minded beautiful people, Wanderlust is truly a gathering of the mind, body and soul – one with mother earth. If you love the outdoors, you practice yoga with a vengeance and you live to let loose and dance to live music (Moby is headlining this year!)– design your own dream experience now at www.wanderlustfestival.com Sage and Seekers all inclusive passes get you 3 or 4 days of Wanderlust goodness, your choice of 3 activities per day like yoga, XC Biking, rock climbing, Bikepark 101 and SUP Yoga, plus unlimited access to the music, speakers and farm to table dinners. But you can always be a day tripper with a Pilgrim ticket. ...
Breathe – Fresh Mountain Air!
When you put Yyoga on top of Grouse Mountain what do you get? An outdoor adventure tossed salad you must to treat yourself to this summer! If you missed it last year – it’s back….every Saturday morning. Get up and crank yourself with java – and get to the top of the Grind for the FREE 45 minute Yyoga class starting at 10am. There is nothing quite like starting your summer morning with FREE yoga on top of a mountain after charging your bootie 2.9 kms up the 30 degree vertical ascent. No need to bring a mat –Kat and Heather from Yyoga will hook you up and Grouse will spoil you with the rest. Class starts at 10am. Bring your camera and water and if you really must tram it up instead of grinding before the class – you can. But instead, double your fun and double your adventure by grinding your way up first. See you Saturdays on Grouse for a FREE outdoor YYoga class now through August... ...