12 Days of Gift Ideas

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” – Maya Angelou The time for gift giving is here. Sometimes it can be a struggle to find the perfect gift for the people who are most special to you. Whether you want to give a gift to a yogi in your life or you […]

What is Osteopathy?

West Island Osteopath osteopathy D.O.

What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is an alternative Medicine. Its aim is to prevent and care for physical dysfunction with an application of gentle manual techniques. What makes it different? Osteopathy differs from other manual therapy in its philosophy and evaluation. An osteopath Is constantly searching for the root cause of physical dysfunctions, and because the […]

5 Reasons to do a Winter Yoga Retreat with Energie EnCorps

Winter Yoga Retreat

Going on the Yoga Retreat at Le Centre De Vie during the Energie EnCorps Yoga Teacher Training last year was the most incredible experience. The location is something that everyone must experience if they feel like they need a getaway and time to restore and rejuvenate. You will be blown away with how cozy, detailed […]

Take care of your gut!

Have you ever heard of the intestines as our “second brain”? . Well, that mention makes perfect sense, given that they are home to hundreds of millions of neurons. Dr Patrick Véret, a doctor from France who was interested in the nutrition and acupuncture aspects of alternative medicine, speaks about the intestinal neuronal system in […]

The benefits of Massage Therapy

In the 20 plus years that I have been a massage therapist, I am still stunned when people tell me that they have never had a massage. Even though there are many reasons, the main one is in making the time to allow for such “luxury”. We all lead busy lives and booking a session […]