The modern global yoga movement is driven by female householders, not male aesthetics. It’s driven by women with children or grandchildren, or women who want to eventually have children and grandchildren. Back in the day yogis were men supported by women. They were men who had women do the cooking and cleaning, men who had women who tended to the needs of the family. The male yogis of yore dedicated their lives to developing their capacities,...
I am embarrassed to admit it. Not only to the world but to myself. To acknowledge my truth; to label it: I. Am. A. Quitter. The number of things I’ve quit before accomplishing is laughable. I remember my youth and how encouraging my parents were. I was enrolled in every extracurricular activity the Halton Hills Recreation & Parks Guide had to offer. Gymnastics, figure skating, brownies; I went. I tried. Many I really enjoyed, yet neglected to return...
Intermittent fasting has been a trendy subject lately. Yeah, detoxes and fasts in general have been on people’s minds for many years, but intermittent fasting seems to be the trend. What is it? Why would you want to do it? And what should you be fasting on are the central questions. The word intermittent implies that fasting happens at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. Wikipedia defines intermittent fasting as an umbrella term for various diets...
We all know it’s a big deal to be on the path of a Yoga Health Coach (YHC). Your hunger, desire, and passion to support your community and your family doesn’t go unnoticed. How you’ve likely shifted your life in more than one domain to make this happen is clear to me. It’s a potent path and has multiple levels of payback. If you are new to Yoga Health Coaching, I’m here to remind you that...
Today, Cate shares just how you can take your coaching to the next level by stepping into a mentoring role. Here are a few benefits: Pull out your potential through mentoring. Build close mentoring relationships by giving trust a chance! Network through mentoring. Be a part of your own growing process! Cate’s tips for Mentors: Honor the mentoring relationship and use your own experience to mentor and guide. Show that you care. Don’t tweak out, reach out! Eyes...
Walking down the street, I passed a cute and fun gift shop in my neighborhood. I heard an insistent voice in my head, “Go into the gift store.” I recognized this as the quiet, confident voice of my intuition. Strangely the voice urged me to purchase a gift for Cate Stillman, founder of Yoga Health Coaching. In a few days I would be traveling to Puerto Vallarta and then on to the village where our...