Finding time to unwind is important to achieving balance. Short getaways, somewhere local, can be a great way to find some downtime when you don’t have a lot of time. We chose a short retreat to BC’s Nectar Yoga for some inner connection and outer exploration. Find out why vacationing close to home could be just what you need.

Tracy Peternell is a mother of two, a certified school teacher, and a healthy living enthusiast.

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Silence plays a significant role in healthy physiology, well&#x2d;being, and spirituality. Since it’s not feasible to go on a silent retreat every time you feel stressed, here’s how you can bring intermittent silence into your everyday hustle and bustle.

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Stress resilience and reliefis a common byproduct of a daily meditation practice. Yet many of us still haven’t tapped into its benefits because, well, meditation just isn’t our thing

Amy Wood is a freelance writer and former editor at alive magazine.

Whether you’re actively experiencing anxiety or would simply like to invest in regular self-care and proactive stress management, art therapist Shauna Kaendo recommends the following directive.

Getaways can leave us refreshed, but we can't always take a vacation. Incorporate mindful meditation as a no-cost way to “escape,” right in your own home.

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Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD, is a learning specialist and lecturer at Ryerson University, co-creator of the Thriving in Action initiative, and owner of Awakened Learning, resilience-based educational coaching and consulting.

Emotional Health

Adult colouring books are taking the world by storm. Grab your pencil crayons and join the wave of adult colourers. (It’s fun, relaxing, and beneficial!)

Ellen Niemer is a former editor and frequent contributor at alive.

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What does it take to be calm and centred? Just five minutes a day! Gradually increase your meditation time each week with our four-week guide for beginners.

Meditation Practice for Beginners

Sara Eve Alarie is a yoga teacher who practises yoga in Canmore, Alberta. She enjoys teaching yoga to adults, children, and families.

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Going beyond the classroom

Leslie Brownbridge, MA, Counselling Psychology, is a writer and educator who teaches mindfulness-based practices throughout Canada and the UK. She also works with various companies as a consultant and in curriculum development in health and wellness, sports, and educational institutions.

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Complementary wellness therapies

Dona Sturmanis is a freelance writer and editor in Kelowna, BC. She specializes in articles about food, health, and extraordinary people.

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Find ways to de-stress

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

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Reclaim your get up and go!

Dr. Gillian Flower is a naturopathic doctor at the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre and counsels her patients in the judicious use of natural supplements.

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Slow down and savour the holiday season

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Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc, is the chief naturopathic medical officer of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. His private practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders.

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A healing place for cancer patients

Janet Nicol is a freelance writer and teacher.

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Michelle Currie, MEd, is a musician and founder of Meditative Arts, a new program based in Toronto promoting wellness, mindfulness, and personal growth.

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