Gracious Living in OXYGEN Magazine Nov 2012 issue

Just out on stands for November 2012 issue!!! SO honoured to be an EXHALE Oxygen girl in the famous Oxygen magazine!! In my 20′s I used to rip these out and post up on my wall. Who knew nearly 20 years later living in a remote part of Nicaragua, I would become an Exhale girl! And this is the second time in 6 months I am in Oxygen magazine (click here) wheeeeeeeeeeeee!  Anything is possible…dreams really do come true. I realize this more and more everyday. You just have to believe it and live it. Give me a firm place to stand and I will move the earth.

we still have spots for the upcoming, life-changing

Gracious Living Yoga Nutrition Adventure Retreat on the stunning volcanic island, Ometepe, Nicaragua!

fabulous Lotus Girl Yoga will be joining us.

Nov 27-Dec 4, 2012.

check it here!

You are what you eat. You are what you think.

GRACIOUS LIVING.

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Gracious Living Yoga & Nutrition Classes in Toronto: July 2012

Gracious Living JULY Yoga Classes in Toronto at TOTUM:

Wed and Fri 9:30am to 10:30am:
Gracious Living Energizing Hatha

Tues 8:30pm to 9:30pm:
Gracious Living Core Yoga

Thurs 7:30pm to 8:30pm:
Gracious Living Detox Yoga

Sat 3:00pm to 4:00pm:
Gracious Living Yoga for Runners & Athletes

 SATURDAY July 14 in Toronto:

Gracious Living SUMMER SMOOTHIE Workshop….click here

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awareness

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you are what you eat.  you are what you think.  GRACIOUS LIVING.

Gracious Living in Oxygen Magazine!

whoooooooohoooooo! i came across my photo in Oxygen Magazine at the airport!

OXYGEN MAGAZINE     June 2012    page 22/23

I used to dream about being in this magazine in my fitness days over 10 years ago…actually more like 20 years ago!  What an honour and unexpected surprise after all these years….especially because my passion is now yoga!

click here for the full spread:  Gracious Living in OXYGEN MAGAZINE 2012.

**stay tuned for summer issue 2012 of SWEAT EQUITY MAGAZINE coming out this week featuring Gracious Living recipes and yoga poses for detoxification!

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upcoming retreat at Aqua Nicaragua Wellness Resort

you are what you eat.  you are what you think. GRACIOUS LIVING.

the RIGHT FUEL for your BODY

Vroooooooom vroooooom! Want to know the the right fuel for your body?

Click here to read my latest article on ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NUTRITION in Premier Magazine Spring Issue 2012. (pg 39-41).  Make sure to try out my Gracious Living Popeye smoothie recipe, too and let me know what you think!

London’s Premier Magazine: from fashion to features, wellness to home decor, food and drink, technology and business, whose passion and goal is to inspire readers at every level of their lives.

you are what you eat.  you are what you think.  GRACIOUS LIVING.

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open your mind to open your heart

when you have the courage to see things differently, you become open to new possibilities.

when you are open to new possibilities, you begin to open your mind.

when you open your mind, you begin to open your heart.

when you open your heart, you begin to let go of what doesn’t nourish you.

when you let go of what doesn’t nourish you, you invite love in.

when you invite love in, you begin to fill with more love.

when you are filled with love, you radiate love.

when you radiate love, you receive love.

isn’t that what we all want?

what is blocking your mind from opening your heart to receive more love?

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join me anytime June 4-July 4, 2012 in stunning St. Lucia as we learn to relax and let go….and open our minds and hearts.  click here for details

food for thought

WHAT IS YOUR FOOD DOING TO YOU???

is your food energizing you, or slowing you down??

is your food cleansing you, or clogging you??

is your food enhancing you, or depleting you??

WHAT YOU EAT DETERMINES THE PERSON THAT YOU ARE.

BE THE BEST PERSON YOU CAN BE BY MAKING BETTER FOOD CHOICES. WHAT YOU EAT AFFECTS ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE.

*upcoming Gracious Living Yoga Nutrition Retreat in Nicaragua

*upcoming Spring Detox & Juice Fast in the Bahamas

*upcoming Raw Food & Yoga Wellness Retreat in the Bahamas

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What is Sivananda Yoga?

The Sivananda training system aims to retain the vitality of the body and decrease chance of disease, by simply and naturally cultivating the body.  

Sivananda Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, based on the wisdom of Swami Sivananda. Developed with the stressed and hectic western world in mind, Sivananda Yoga focuses on your health and well-being in a way that fits into your lifestyle. Rather than working up a sweat, this type of yoga is all about relaxation and pranayama, deep yogic breathing exercises. A great stress-buster, Sivananda Yoga and its elements of meditation can relax and focus your mind, while improving your flexibility and strength. By naturally developing your body, Sivananda Yoga has even been linked to slowing down the ageing process and reducing illness.  Perfect for unwinding at the end of a busy day, Sivananda Yoga is all about keeping calm from the inside out.

Yoga is a holistic exercise that can benefit anyone, and so all ages and fitness levels are welcome. The emphasis on deep breathing is particularly good for asthmatics and individuals with anxiety issues, and sending oxygen into the muscles can help to make you stronger and more energetic.

Sivananda Yoga is also brilliant for high stress levels, as it will help calm you down and wash away your worries by keeping your mind and body focused on relaxing.

Yoga is a fantastic exercise for your internal organs- the twists and bends in the various poses ensure a good blood supply and massage to all of your important body parts promoting detoxification. The exercise on the joints also makes it a great remedy for arthritis sufferers, and its calming qualities can lower blood pressure too.

The Sivananda practice establishes physiological balance in the body and secures mental poise through its scientifically-designed series of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (yogic breathing techniques).

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