Posts by Janet Haughton Quarshie
Growing My Mindful Practice Through A Global Pandemic – An Atha Jiva Update
I felt on top of the world…Until! This Picture was taken in January 2020 right before the pandemic caused me to pause and pivot into uncertainty. Ten months ago I was feeling like a boss. I was in Mexico at the amazing Atelier Hotel celebrating my 50th birthday and feeling better than ever. I had…
Read MoreYoga and Meditation Terminology For Beginners
The Sanskrit terminology used in Yoga and Meditation can make yoga therapy seem very intimidating to those of us just starting. However, understanding the yoga terminology will deepen the richness of your classes and will help you to follow the yoga teacher’s instructions during guided meditation. Below is a list of 10 essential terms for…
Read MoreWhat Is a Mindful-Based Cognitive Therapist?
What is a Mindful-Based Cognitive Therapist and how is it different from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? In simple terms, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist is a Mental Health Professional who guides you through ‘talk therapy’ to help you manage issues or day-to-day struggles. CBT teaches us to change destructive thought patterns and might be useful…
Read MoreIs Yoga Safe While Pregnant?
Is Yoga safe while pregnant? The short answer is yes! Taking a prenatal yoga class is a great way to reduce anxiety during pregnancy. Benefits include decreasing lower back pain and headaches and increasing strength and flexibility in preparation for childbirth. There are, however, certain limitations when practicing yoga during pregnancy. Remember: yoga can safely…
Read MoreAsanas – Exercises to Tone Your Muscles
There are many benefits to Yoga including, but not limited to, improved health (both mental and physical), increased strength and flexibility and protection from injury. Yoga postures can also be used for improving muscle tone. There are different asanas (poses) that can help you on the way to building a leaner, stronger and more toned…
Read MoreWhy Meditation Should be Part of Your Self-Care
Meditation for beginners has so many amazing benefits from a physical, mental and emotional perspective. Here are a few reasons why it should be a part of your daily self-care regime: Meditation Is a Great Fit for Anyone and Everyone One of the main benefits of meditation is that everyone can do it. While it…
Read MoreHow Stress Impacts Your Health – And What to Do About It
Stress is a symptom of our times. According to Statistics Canada, 23% of people over the age of 15 report that most days are “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressful, and that number rises to 30% among the 35 to 54 age group. The question is, how does stress impact your physical and mental health?…
Read MoreStruggling to Get a Good Night’s Rest? Yoga Can Help!
Insomnia, or the inability to get a good night’s rest, is an extremely common affliction. Chronic, long-term insomnia affects approximately one in seven adults, and one in four women suffer from it. It is also more common in older women. If you are one of those who struggle to get enough sleep on a regular…
Read MoreKeep Your Metabolism Up and Running Through the Winter
It is a known fact that many people put on a bit of weight during the winter months. Whether this is because of the cold weather killing our motivation to keep active or whether it is because we spend more time curled up in front of the TV indulging in comfort food, the end result…
Read More5 Health Benefits of Starting Yoga
Before you start looking for an incredible yoga teacher, it is important to understand just how beneficial it can be to start practising this age-old discipline. Yoga and meditation can benefit you both mentally and physically, and is a viable option for anyone and everyone. Here are five health benefits of starting yoga today: Stress…
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