11 Jul
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Treat to Yourself: Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies anyone? A classic recipe, chocolate chip cookies are a holy grail for anyone with a sweet tooth. Here is how you can binge on it vegan, gluten-free, and guilt-free!

 

FOR 12 SERVINGS, YOU WILL NEED: 

  • 1/3 cup solidified coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk (almond, soy, etc.)
  • 1 cup almond flour (not almond meal)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Take the buttery spread and sugars in a large bowl, then add the vanilla extract to mix.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
  4. Pour in the dark (or dairy-free) chocolate chips.
  5. Leaving about an inch of a distance between each cookie, drop tablespoons of the dough on the cookie sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  7. Your chocolate chip cookies are ready to dish into.

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

 

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

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07 Jul
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6 Easy Yoga Poses For A Speedy Injury Recovery

Built upon the principle of realignment, yoga therapy is a reigning treatment for athletes and people around the world looking to regain control of their injured bodies at a faster and less painful pace.

 

Recovering from an injury is no easy feat. Whether you are a professional athlete or living an average life, injuries can happen anytime, anywhere, and it is the healing journey that is often more painful than the symptom itself. It might take days, weeks, or even years! It is only consistent effort and daily practice that can bring conspicuous changes to your body. Affecting both your physical and emotional health, yoga can be a gentle hand that can aid your recovery journey.

Here are six of the most helpful yoga poses you can practice daily that can benefit healing not just your broken body, but also a stressed mind:

 

 

  1. Cow Face Pose:
    An excellent pose for strengthening your back muscles, the Cow Face Pose helps open the back and reduce shoulder stiffness. This pose will bring significant changes by improving your range of motion in the shoulder joints, hips, and backs – places that usually hold massive tension in our bodies.
  2. Eye Of The Needle Pose:
    A gentler version of the Pigeon Pose, this Eye of The Needle Pose is practiced while lying on the back to stretch the muscles around your hips, lower back, and hamstrings. If your flexibility and mobility have been compromised during your injury, this pose is the most beneficial to enable movement without worsening your condition. Highly recommended for runners with damaged hamstrings.
  3. Chair Pose:
    Unlike the name may suggest, the Chair Pose is a standing pose that essentially helps improve the alignment of the spine and strengthen the back. It also helps strengthen the thighs, stabilize the knees, and tone the thighs. This is an excellent one-step pose for most lower body recoveries.
  4. Tree Pose:
    If your body is struggling with balance or stable footing post-injury, try the Tree Pose. This one-legged pose is perfect for expanding those inner thighs, shoulders, and chest while strengthening your calves, spine, thighs, and rib cage. It is also great for asserting focus on your mind since you will be engrossed in maintaining proper body balance.
  5. Extended Triangle Pose:
    A feel-good easy pose for those looking for something all-encompassing, the Extended Triangle Pose is great for lowering stress, relieving backaches, and opening your shoulders, chest, spine, hips, hamstrings, calves, knees, and ankles. It is also friendly for burning those love handles on the sides.
  6. Custom Cobra:While it is best suggested to perform in part with Sun Salutations, the Custom Cobra Pose on its own is a wonderful back-bending stretch for engaging the hamstrings, upper back, triceps, feet, and abdomen. It is also a slow and modifiable pose, so you can often begin or end your practice with this pose.

    Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

     For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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02 Jul
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Embrace The Power of Yoga

“To me, yoga was always more than the practice of asanas learning to contort your body in different positions. It was a guide map to a higher consciousness and a more evolved and kinder way of life.”
By Vesna Pericevic Jacob

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I have been fascinated by yoga ever since I was a young girl. But opportunities to practice yoga and to know more about Yoga were few and far between while growing up in Yugoslavia. It was when I moved to India 18 years ago that I was able to practice and familiarize myself with the discipline.  To me, Yoga was always more than the practice of asanas learning to contort your body in different positions. It was a guide map to a higher consciousness and a more evolved and kinder way of life. This ‘guide map’ is as relevant today as it was when it was created more than millennia ago.

The pandemic has brought out the best and worst of humanity.  Right now we need the best to outweigh the worst. For this, I want to focus on two ‘angas’ of Ashtanga Yoga – Yama and Niyama. I truly believe if we as a society can model our lives on just these two angas, we have the readymade blueprint to the more evolved and kinder way of life earlier.

 

YAMA

This first limb, Yama, refers to vows, disciplines or practices that are primarily concerned with the world around us, and our interaction with it. While the practice of yoga can indeed increase physical strength and flexibility and aid in calming the mind, what’s the point if we’re still selfish, materialistic, and as a consequence, weak and stressed-out in day-to-day life? Ahimsa, Satya Asteya Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha can reintroduce us or reconnect with one’s ethical standards and sense of integrity, focusing on our behaviour and how we conduct ourselves in life.

 

NIYAMA

Niyama gives us self-discipline and spiritual observances. Regularly attending temple or church services, saying grace before meals, developing your own personal ‘rituals’ for self -improvement – this window looking inwards to ourselves will help shape our responsible behaviour to the outside world. To evolve to this higher plane we need a sound body to house a healthy mind, and for the practice of asanas and pranayama provides us with the tools to achieve that. Round this off with Dhyana – the state of being keenly aware, yet without focus. It is awareness without judgment or attachment; it is peaceful, meditative and precedes complete bliss.

Yoga as a way of life provides all the tools we need to cope with the world we are living in, especially the pandemic in a world where countries are looking inwards rather than lending a helping hand to those who need help the most.

I am reassured in a better state of the world by being associated with Yoga & Health Expo who believe in the Yogic way of life. They shine light on the importance of Yoga in such a rapid and steadfast world. Our very survival may depend on this!

 

Love & Light,

Vesna Pericevic Jacob

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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27 Jun
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7 Calcium-Rich Foods That Aren’t Dairy

When we think about calcium, dairy and dairy products immediately cover our minds. As rich as they are in said nutrient, they aren’t the only good sources available out there. Take a look!

We all know calcium helps our bodies build and maintain strong bones. Beyond that, calcium is an essential nutrient for proper muscle function, hormonal secretion, and nerve transmission.

As a vegan, you might worry about your calcium intake. But fret no, you can happily take your hands off dairy and its products and place them on organic, plant-based counterparts. Indeed, there are many organic items brimming with calcium that vegans can easily experiment with.

You can curate a calcium-rich vegan diet by including the following foods in your daily intake:

 

SOY

Tofu, edamame, and tempeh – are the usuals of any vegan diet. Besides being rich in protein, fiber, and pretty much every mineral, they contain chock-full of calcium that can make up about 80% of your daily intake.

 

BROCCOLI

Raw or cooked, take your pick. In fact, 2 cups of broccoli contain the same amount of calcium as a single glass of milk, and that too with a better absorption rate – making it much easier for your body to gain the calcium it needs.

 

SPINACH

Any leafy green vegetable is ideal for including in your vegan diet, but spinach is a must-include for its high calcium value. At the same time, its high amount of oxalate can defy its calcium absorption. Oxalate binds calcium which makes it hard to break down for the body, so you should eat it boiled to reap all its benefits.

 

SEEDS

Healthy and flavorful, chia and sesame seeds are two of the foremost sources of calcium that vegans should include in their diet. Known as a superfood, chia packs a lot of punch in its little content and sesame adds taste where it might be lacking.

 

FIGS AND ORANGES

Not many fruits are as rich in calcium as these too. If you’re craving something sweet, figs are perfect to satiate it while you fill your daily calcium intake. Oranges, also amazing sources of Vitamin C, contain a significant amount of calcium that makes it ideal to eat daily.

 

WHITE BEANS

Beans are generally a common sight in the vegan diet, but white beans stand out for being notably high in calcium. While you can savor these in salads and wraps alike, these are equally a treat to eat boiled with the right pinch of salt, lemon, and some veggies.

 

ALMONDS

It’s no news that nuts are a great source of minerals, but almonds specifically store great amounts of calcium in them. Whether you’re a fan of almond butter, spreads, or raw, you can joyfully include this nut in your vegan diet as a healthy binge snack. Just a handful would be perfect.

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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25 Jun
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Commit to Compassion

“I am challenging the ‘status quo’ of typical and generic businesses and the way they operate by building a ‘People before Profits’ business model. My teachings revolve around creating brands that last forever.”
By Shane Jeremy James

As Founder and CEO of Actions Of Compassion. I had a vision of the exact type of company I wanted to build. I envisioned a global company that was able to enrich the lives of its employees, customers, partners, the less fortunate and whomever it came in contact with. This is when I decided to turn the Actions Of Compassion movement into a brand.

My journey started very early in life. As a youth, I would ask for a subscription to ‘Entrepreneur Magazine’ for my birthday and my deep level of passion for business has continued to this day.

As the years progressed, I continued to sharpen my ability and mindset and gained an advanced mindset over the years by reading over 700 books plus achieving certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. As part of my continued business growth, I was then provided an opportunity to travel and work with original Shark Tank TV Show and inventor of the infomercial, Kevin Harrington. I played an integral part in helping build Kevin’s personal brand, consulted in the business and gained shares in some of their companies.

Eager to create real world change, I reached out to my Twitter followers declaring this intention to build a compassion movement by simply asking if anyone wanted to help. The immediate support was amazing with the majority of the replies saying: “Let’s do it!”. I knew that focusing on helping others to make a better world would produce results, but I had no idea how large of a movement he was creating.

By combining my knowledge of over 700 books, certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programing, execution of compassionate acts and business development and operations the AOC brand is able to focus on a variety of different paths. We focus on making people better so that they will make the world better.

CREATING GOOD WITH ACTIONS OF COMPASSION

At Actions of Compassion, our mission is to influence compassionate acts and change the way businesses are built around the globe. We champion a ‘People before Profits’ culture into a business model. The entire compassion brand is built around systems and processes in order to achieve operational excellence. Our purpose is to create and support people and companies that only do good in the world.

Compassion for me comes from not only acts of kindness towards other people, but also our environment. We can do good by being good, and I realize how important it is to be just as kind to our nature. Yoga & Health Expo is a dedicated platform that talks about veganism, plant-based and organic lifestyle that continues to showcase this need to help the environment and I’m ecstatic to be able to extend my acts of compassion for the world with them.

From encouraging kind actions at The Compassion Kingdom, helping you gain complete control of your mind and future with the Live Your T-shirt (LYT) challenge to helping you get into the elite 3% of businesses that succeed with ‘Humanize Your Business Program’, Acts of Compassion aims to redefine being compassionate.

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

 For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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23 Jun
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The Easiest Morning Yoga Guide for Novices

Practicing yoga first thing in the morning will not only increase your energy, focus, and flow for the rest of the day, but also place you in a positive state of mind to seize the day ahead.

Each day is a new beginning, and we shall make the most of it right from the moment we awaken. Stretch, breathe, and fully awaken your body first thing in the morning. How you begin your day plans out the rest of it, so here is a quick morning Yoga session that beginners can easily incorporate into their daily lives:

 

Diaphragmatic Breath

Known as pranayama, diaphragmatic breath is the first step to awaken your body. With one hand on your heart and the other on your belly in a sitting position, deeply inhale and exhale. This will help you tune in with your entire body, breath by breath.

 

Extended Child’s Pose

This pose is perfect for stretching the body after being in a singular position overnight. On all fours on your yoga mat, you will need to spread your knees wide, and let your stomach fall in between your thighs, and your forehead down to meet the mat. Then extend your arms in front of your body, palms flat. Inhale and exhale deeply. The extended child’s pose is great for your lower back and hips.

 

Cat-Cow Pose

Once on all fours on your mat, place your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Then engage your abdomen, exhale, and stretch your spine upwards. Hold it here then let your spine relax as your stomach falls to the ground. Hold it here again. This pose is effective for stretching your spine and opening your chest.

 

Cobra Pose

For novice Yoga practitioners, you might know this as a part of Surya Namaskar. Beginners can begin their morning routine with just this one pose to open up their shoulders, chest, and abs. You will need to simply lay belly-down on your mat, and with your hands placed underneath your shoulders, gently extend your arms upwards – taking the weight of your whole body on them. Remain in this position for a while before pulling your arms inwards and letting your body fall to the ground.

 

Bridge Pose

If you have a long way of active walking, strengthen your hamstrings and glute with the Bridge first thing in the morning. As you lay on your back with your knees bent and feet relaxed, place your arms on either side, palms flat. Then push up through your feet to extend your hips towards the ceiling. Works great for the abdomen area too.

 

Twist Pose

A simpler pose you can practice while seated, gently twist your upper body from your core to the left, then to the right. Let your body decide the distance you want to take, and make sure not to turn from your shoulders.

 

Tip: Hold each of the 5 poses for 60 seconds before moving on to the next 5 minutes and you’re done!

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

 For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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22 Jun
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A Grandiose Success! – 8th Yoga & Health Expo 2022

Streaming live from the Simon Fraser University, Canada, the 8th Yoga & Health Expo 2022 ended with a bang on 19th June, Sunday. Accompanied by renowned international speakers and live panel discussions, the event shone a light on the divine journey of natural living, mental health awareness, healthy eating, and the necessity of making the world a cruelty-free place to live through veganism.

“We Are One Step Away From The Virtue of Generosity and Compassion”

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga & Health Expo is a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good wellbeing while enhancing health, happiness, knowledge, and peace in life through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle.

 

Hosted both physically and virtually since 2015, this year’s Zoom webinar welcomed famous yoga instructors, mental health advocates, and stalwarts from the walks of wellness, health, veganism, vegetarianism, and organic living.

 

Leading the day was Jerry Liu – TV show host at TalenvisionTV and Financial Advisor at JMP Group, one of the leading investment and asset management firms, and Shushtikh.

 

YOGA, VEGANISM, COMPASSION AND MORE…

 

Leading holistic fitness guru and one of the most coveted wellness leaders in India, Vesna Peričević Jacob commenced the conversation with a candid throwback to her days of surviving a life-changing injury, arriving in India, and finally finding her calling in Yoga.

 

“My takeaway from these many years of studying, exploring, and teaching yoga is that we can’t live in isolation. If we are a bit more mindful and take things with an open heart and put our egos aside, we can create a much better space,” says Vesna. She added, “Your first and foremost step has to begin from within. Meditation, breathing, sitting quietly, and essentially creating a space for not only your physical but emotional body can carry you far away.”

 

Following suit was Paloma Gangopadhyay – an internationally affiliated celebrity yoga instructor, lifestyle coach, and health culturist. With over 13 years of preaching and teaching yoga with focus on ailment treatment for a healthy lifestyle, Paloma threw light on the changing trends of yoga in the age of globalization – from emerging yoga studios everywhere, to traditional yoga transforming into modern forms like beer and animal yoga, to the importance of posture in practice and connecting the mind-body-soul. “Remember, yoga is from yourself to yourself. It combines science, spirituality, and philosophy. ”

 

Next up was none other than Shane Jeremy James, Founder and CEO of Actions Of Compassion. Geared with his mission to influence compassionate acts and change the way businesses are built around the globe, Shane touched upon his philosophy of People Over Profit, the importance of veganism in being compassionate, and inducing world change by leaving behind separations of race and ethnicity.

 

As he believes, “We’re all one humanity. Everyone’s just walking. When there is no separation between us, that is how we create change in the world. We all love each other, help each other, and spread compassion. Let’s make this world a better place for the next generation and the next and the next. No part is too small.”

 

Ushering toward mental health awareness, life coach, the catalyst of life transformation, and lover of Pranayam yoga, Simi Arora harnessed the power of personal experiences and paired it with science to explain how anyone can bring changes in their minds and life by practicing Yoga. “I always say the three foundations of mental health are relaxation, response, and rejuvenation.”

 

Relaxation: “Yoga is the mind-body connection with your breathing. Dealing with daily anxiety through pranayama will significantly become easier.”

 

Response: “It’s less about the events and a lot about the way we respond to them. Anxiety is a normal feeling but staying there is not healthy.”

 

Rejuvenation: “Rejuvenation is the element where we are not only fixing our mental health but also activating our cognitive abilities. The more you practice yoga, your learning abilities including memory sharpens which is equally essential to our mental health.”

 

Simi further added, “Mental health is the foundation of growth in your life. The most important thing we should be talking about every day is how it relates to yoga because there are treatments for anxiety, depression, and other chronic issues here.”

 

 

Last but not the least, experienced life and business strategist, wellness coach, and Founder of The Human Potential Academy, Matthew Finlin, along with his women-led panelist, sparked a heartfelt interaction on mental-emotional health and mind adversity.

 

“Controlled breath is your superpower when faced with mental adversities,” emphasized Matthew, “You can train your IQ and EQ, but AQ (Adversity Quotient) can be trained only by going through adversity. Each time you go through one, you can train your mind to deal with the situation calmly and effortlessly.”

 

From Matthew’s coveted team, Claire HuiBonHoa, Elle Honeycutt, Jill Nixon, Lily Chan, and Jessica Newman dived deep into their own generational trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, a skewed sense of identity, and finally embarking on their own healing journeys.

 

The 8th Yoga & Health Expo put a spotlight on some of the most important themes that have dominated the wellness sphere – veganism, Yoga, meditation, mental health, and sustainability.

We thank all our panelists, viewers, and readers for accompanying us in this grand success of building a more mindful and conscious world. Here’s to many more!

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

 For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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19 Jun
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Positivity and Self-Compassion Pave Way For Success

Your thoughts shape your reality. If you focus on the worst possible scenario that could come your way, you’ll find yourself growing anxious and irritable. But if you choose to focus on optimism and love instead, you are ten times more likely to not only enjoy the journey but also achieve success.
In a world plagued with constant negativity, it is inevitable to feel unmotivated and low. But how far can we go with the weight of these dull emotions? It is “how” we react to our mental slumps that help us navigate our way to the top.
At once we need to remind ourselves: we are worthy, we deserve kindness, and we owe it to ourselves to reach for our dreams. Meet your companions – self-compassion, and optimism. With these on your side, you are bound to reach heights.

WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

  1. If your mind is reeling with joy and free of constant worrying, you are much more energetic to spend time on doing things that will bring you closer to your goals. That five-year plan you had jotted down could very well be achieved in just four! That is the power of positivity.
  2. When your own self is calm, positive, and warm, you will exude the same energy and be able to sustain a more stable and happier environment. With the power of compassion and positivity, you will be more creative, thoughtful, and reliable for not only your crewmates but also yourself.
  3. We become what we think. You aim for the top; your brain will wire itself to reach there. You aim for something in the middle, chances are you won’t be able to reach even there. Compassion for yourself will bring out the best in you and acquire you the ability to reach that best.

Self-compassion is all about listening to your needs and giving that to yourself. It’s about letting go of anxiety and doubts and surrendering yourself to what you enjoy and love. Many people choose to wallow in self-criticism, (and some might believe it helps keep them on their toes!), but the road ahead to success requires a great deal of knowing your own worth and how much you let yourself take space.

So, take space. Honor your needs, be positive, and cherish the power of compassion and optimism that can bring you many steps closer to success.

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

 For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

 

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19 Jun
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Meditation: The Ancient Cure for Anxiety and Depression

Symptoms of both anxiety and depression stem from stress and looking to reduce stress should be your first step in taking back control of your mind. If you’re struggling in daily life with chronic mental issues, mindful meditation can significantly ease your ailing.
Stress is natural and is considered a healthy part of life. It can push you to pursue new challenges, build resilience, and push your limits. However, if not managed well, it could easily hold you back instead of motivating you – anxiety and depression being the common culprits here. They can meddle with your work, physical health, and social life.
Fortunately, you don’t have to keep struggling. Meditation has been proven to help deal with mental issues since the dawn of time. Once you include this Yogic practice in your life, you will find yourself being able to function better, and eventually notice reduced symptoms.

WHY MEDITATION?

Dr. John W. Denninger,  Director of Research at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital stated, “Meditation trains the brain to achieve sustained focus, and to return to that focus when negative thinking, emotions, and physical sensations intrude — which happens a lot when you feel stressed and anxious.”

Regardless of age, gender, and condition, meditation is a beautiful practice that heals physically, emotionally, and spiritually alike. You can take up this practice any time of the day too!

HOW TO BEGIN:

FIND YOUR COMFORT

It is important to find your comfort before starting meditation. Don’t overthink whether you’re doing it right or not, you can set your own rules. During the first few sessions, figure out how many minutes would work for you, what position works for you – whether you’d like to sit or lay – which place is most calming for you… question yourself thoroughly so you can build your meditation routine and continue to practice (and enjoy) it in the long run.

ACCEPT CHALLENGES

 Don’t be surprised if you find yourself struggling to maintain focus or sit still for long. Initially, you might feel overwhelmed with your thoughts suddenly rushing in, but don’t worry or panic. This is the process. Part of meditation is letting your mind empty itself by facing those very thoughts, so don’t let yourself stray away and face these challenges head-on. Eventually, you will find yourself calmer and less anxious during this stage.

FOCUS ON THE “NOW”

 Now that you have safely crossed the threshold of dealing with those few seconds of emotional waves, make sure to bring back your focus and energy to the present. Try to focus on the “now”. As a beginner, you can also choose to chant a phrase or conjure up an image in your mind’s eye to help you focus on only that one spot or line. Remember this is the most crucial step in building balance with your mind.

 LEAVE A CALMING AFTERTASTE

 Once you feel like you have run your course, gently open your eyes. Take your sweet time to walk out of your meditative mind by doing light stretches, journaling, or simply sitting in silence. Let your mind and body bask in this peace you have created for yourself.

Much like any hobby, practice, or skill, It will take time for you to see results from meditation. Once you settle in, you will find yourself feeling lighter, calmer, and much more positive in life. Remember: you have the power in you to make the change you desire.

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

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15 Jun
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Vocal for Local: Go Vegan!

As the pandemic struck and economies crumbled, nations recognized the power of opting local. From building and supporting small businesses to encouraging a local way of life, Vocal for Local is a timely motto that can help lead a sustainable lifestyle.

 

WHAT IS VOCAL FOR LOCAL

Vocal for Local stands for not only domestically making products, but also promoting them on a native scale. We can all incorporate Vocal for Local in our lives to lead a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle – whether it begins with fashion, food, beauty, or wellness.

 

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

The idea of the slogan is to promote local industries and consume local wherever possible so that the long term effects of an increase in demand can be used to develop the domestic industries and make them gradually self-reliant.

 

MAKE IT VEGAN

Many might find switching to native products a massive shift in their lives. But the good thing is, it doesn’t have to be! Supporting native brands and products can begin in your daily life.

 

FOOD:

Local and seasonal produce makes a significant change to our lifestyle as well as the economy. That is why veganism is attached to being vocal for local. Vegan food and vegan products both are an important aspect of supporting small businesses and creating a chain of economical and green living for everyone.

 

Brands like NONA Vegan Foods, Yoso, Fair/Square, Leafii, and Culcherd are some of the most noted names in the Canadian vegan foods market – perfect to initiate the Vocal for Local conversation. Moreover, growing seasonal produce in your own homes directly supports the notion.

 

BEAUTY:

Clean beauty enthusiasts, look for the vegan and cruelty-free tags before buying any product. Today, beauty is all about supporting the right brands and redefining the industry standards. Take Sephora, Milk Makeup, Kylie Cosmetics, Marcelle, and Plume Cosmetics. These are the reigning native names in beauty with a cause! Industry giants are now moving towards nurturing native ingredients in their collections, and it is the duty of us consumers to bring them at the forefront of being vocal for local.

Essentially, it is the evolution of consumers shifting to a local perspective that would encourage brands to cater to this demand. This eventually will lead to a sustainable ecosystem where both can enjoy a healthy, better life.

With consistent efforts and awareness, we can all build a long-term eco-friendly nation that is supported from its roots.

 

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

 

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/.

 

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