Definitions (from Dictionary.com): Relative: considered in relation or in proportion to something else. Absolute: viewed or existing independently and not in relation to other things; not relative or comparative. I was first introduced to the concept of relativity through studying Einstein's theory, which stated that all motion must be defined relative to a frame of reference and that … Continue reading Relative or Absolute?
I remember this from when I was in Grade 9, sitting in a classroom in Delhi listening to my teacher talk about behaviours and body language. She determined conduct from how a person's hand was in their resting or casual state. Those wanting to remain mentally closed walked or rested with a slightly clenched fist, whereas those … Continue reading It’s all in the hands
We are always told to let our voices be heard. Idioms and quotes surround us, telling us to express ourselves and be whoever we want to be. However, many times it is necessary to learn the opposite. The Past: My memory of me growing up is of a loud, obnoxious girl. I was a rebel … Continue reading How I Found My Inside Voice
My latest piece in BC Living! http://www.bcliving.ca/health/6-yoga-hang-ups-to-get-over-now
Every now and then I like to find a coffee shop where I can sit and do absolutely nothing for a couple of hours while sipping on my latte - it's where most of my good stories come from! This little incident happened a while ago, but I didn't get around to writing about it … Continue reading A True Vancouverite
After my last post explaining why I love fall, I got a lot of requests to blog about how to beat the rain, stay indoors, and still stay healthy. Fall brings cold chills and rainy days, but that is no reason to stop your daily workout or forget your health. We can call it seasonal depression or … Continue reading Beating the rain
Every year around September as summer comes to an end, a fear envelopes my senses. It’s the fact that it won’t be warm anymore, the sun will be replaced by cold rain, and the days will get shorter. But as soon as October starts, I realize what makes this season just as wonderful as the … Continue reading Autumn Lovin’
Some of my favourite yoga teachers start class with a common theme: Breathe like you are a child again, belly out at inhalation, belly in at exhalation, the kind of breath you had when you were two. They tell us to practice every pose like you’re still a kid – the time when you were … Continue reading Cultivating the Child in Me
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