Monthly Archives: July 2012
Finding Refuge Off the Mat
By Whit Hornsberger Whit Hornsberger is a new transplant to Vancouver having just arrived from Victoria. After an ACL tear ended his basketball career, Whit threw himself into his yoga practice and now finds harmony through exploring Buddhist teachings. Look …
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There is nothing better on a hot summer’s day than getting together with your friends and family, packing up a quick and simple meal, and heading to the beach to enjoy some sand, sun and good food. Today’s recipe is perfect …
More DetailsThe Paleolithic Diet: Fad or Fabulous?
I have to admit that when I started writing this blog, I already had some pre-conceived notions about the Paleolithic diet. Over the past few months I’ve seen a number of patients who reported being on the Paleo Diet and …
More DetailsMeet Our Yoga Advisor – Ali Washington
Aside from being a Yoga Advisor, Ali Washington is a registered holistic nutritionist (RHN) and writes posts for the Semperviva blog, posted every Monday. You’ll find Ali at Semperviva Sun Studio and Lifestyle Store handing out informational tidbits on nutrition …
More DetailsBeing Okay with Uncertainty – the Practice of Not Knowing
When in doubt, tell the truth – Mark Twain I’ve spent so much of my life seeking out a way to reaffirm a sense of certainty. With an over-developed enthusiasm for academia, I thrust myself headlong into the institutional life, …
More DetailsStaying Nourished with Thorne’s Multi-Vitamin
Worrying about meeting your body’s nutritional needs should never weigh on your mind. It can be easy to let things slide a little during the summer months – long days lazing in the sun can wilt any motivation to be …
More DetailsYet Another Reason Exercise (and Yoga!) is Good for You
Megan Bruneau (M.A, R.C.C.) is an avid yoga practitioner, former Semperviva Yoga Advisor and most impressively, a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Megan draws upon her life experience to inspire people towards healthy balanced living and has first-hand experience of the life-changing …
More DetailsFrom Bali, With Love – Mala Imports
For anyone seeking a calmer mind body and spirit, Mala beads are a great compliment to your mantra and daily meditation. It’s those unique, blueberry-like rudraksha beads mixed with gorgeous high quality gemstones that really make these malas stand out. …
More DetailsMeet Our Teacher, Reno
Check Reno out this Saturday at Noon outside our Kits Beach studio for a complimentary outdoor yoga class. Bring your own mat and practice to the sweet sounds of Reggae music! What classes do you teach for Semperviva? I teach …
More DetailsSucculent Summer Watermelon Salad
Watermelon is one of those iconic summer times treats. And for good reason! It is crispy, refreshing, sweet and a treat that really should be reserved for the summer months. Who doesn’t have a fond memory of eating watermelon as …
More DetailsKeep Your Cool
It’s the same old story for me, every… single…year. After months of clutching onto toques and heavy coats, the clouds part and summer finally arrives in a sudden and almost unexpected manner. This beautiful city is covered in a blanket …
More DetailsResonance: Yoga and Sound
A human being is part of a whole, called by us the “Universe” — a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings, as something separated from the rest — a kind of optical delusion …
More DetailsThe Pick of Picnicking
Ahhhhhh….we’ve finally hit summer time. Warmer weather, bluer skies and more time outside. One of the many options we Vancouverites have on a warm sunny day is to pack a picnic and head to the beach for dinner. Grabbing some …
More DetailsImpermanence: Blink and You’ll Miss It
Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible – Thich Nhat Hanh Impermanence dictates that all existence is in a constant state of flux. The everyday arising and passing of events, relationships, feelings, and experiences never stops unfolding. One thing that is certain …
More DetailsMeet Our Teacher, Crista Shillington
Crista Shillington is known for her big smile, great playlists and flowing Vinyasa. She shares with us here how yoga has changed her life and the tunes she’s practicing to at the moment… How did you come to yoga? The …
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Does it get any better than finding workout wear that both looks AND feels great? Bridging the gap between active apparel and fashion forward clothing is Ula Sport, an emerging line of athletic clothing. Based out of Brooklyn and designed by former …
More DetailsBring Your Love of Yoga to Kits Beach
What better way to spend your Sunday evening than down at Kits Beach with great friends and yoga? This summer we will be hosting complimentary beach yoga every Sunday starting July 8th – September 9th. Each Sunday we will have …
More DetailsMeet Our Yoga Advisor, Raquel
Regulars to Kundalini will recognize Raquel Henry, who joined the Semperviva team in February of this year and currently works at City and Sea studio. She shares what brought her to the mat and why it was not ‘love at …
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