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Short & Sweet Yoga audio class

Keep trying to make to Yoga class but just never find the time to fit it in? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our Short & Sweet Yoga audio class dedicated to finding a little bit of balance in honour of the upcoming Balance Mi workshop by Healthy Happy Mi. On May 19th we’ll […]

Yoga for Kids! Introducing Poses

yoga for kids

Yoga for kids is exploding worldwide these days. More and more, people are talking about the benefits of yoga for children (and parents too) which is wonderful considering the amount of stress our society is facing these days. For adults, it can be hard to understand how to share yoga with your kids. If you’ve […]

Are you choosing the right exercise for your goal?

Just been to the gym and lifted weights for 30 minutes? Or perhaps running is your thing and you’re about to pound the pavement. Prefer to sweat in a crowd at your local zumba class or love the solitude of body strengthening pilates. Are you a sunrise yogi or a sun-down HIIT girl? Whatever you […]

Summer bodies and supporting healthy weight loss

When "1" isn't the loneliest number

Summer is finally upon us (hooray!) which for many of us means holidays and summer fun with our families. It can also be a time when many women worry about their bodies, and especially the idea of wearing beachwear and revealing more of themselves then perhaps they are comfortable with. Everywhere you turn there are […]

Prenatal Yoga Series – Tadasana

Ah, Tadasana (or Mountain Pose as it’s better known). Often overlooked for its importance (let’s face it, it’s not very exciting), Tadasana is actually an incredibly important pose during pregnancy. It is the perfect position for working on correct alignment as well as countering fallen arches in your feet. We’re all guilty of standing poorly […]

First Trimester Training

Recently discovered your pregnant? Amazing! Not so sure how you can stay with your fitness routine or keep active while pregnant? We spoke to Kalila mommy and Personal Trainer Catherine Kerr for some solid advice about being active during your first trimester. Here’s what she had to say to new moms who are struggling with […]

Prenatal Yoga Series – Gate Pose

Gate pose (or Parighasana) gives you the chance to focus on some much needed stretching to the sides of the body, something that provides so much relief to women during pregnancy. As your baby grows, you might be feeling overwhelmed by how much space baby is taking up inside you. Give yourself a moment to […]

Prenatal Yoga Series – Crescent lunge

Our prenatal Yoga series continues with Crescent lunge. Crescent lunge (or High Lunge) is a great way to build leg strength and work on balance during pregnancy. It can be useful if you’re suffering from sciatica, something that a lot of women deal with during pregnancy. You can move into Crescent lunge in two ways. […]

Pregnancy Yoga Pose: Thunderbolt (Vajrasana)

Focusing on yourself (including your new limitations) is just as much a part of yoga as getting your alignment correct. I’m a person who loves to push myself, feeling myself getting to the next level in a physical challenge so I understand perfectly when the mommies in my class aren’t happy to spend a lot […]