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Vipassana Meditation: 10 Days of Dhamma Service

The entire experience of serving a course where others have come to carry out deep internal work by means of meditation is like no other. A sense of fulfilment starts from knowing that you have in fact gained from your own sitting-course experience, and the want to assist in providing a similar ample space for others to experience the same happiness, peace and liberation that you had experienced previously - if only for ten days.

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Hey It’s Okay: Jordan Hulse

Feelings of loneliness and disconnection have intensified since the pandemic. As we channel kinder thoughts this year, we’re celebrating Life Coach Jordan Hulse, Founder of Hey It’s Okay - a community led by a mission to help to make people feel less alone.

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AIR® Aerial Fitness: Kyla Bancroft

It's Women's Month and we can’t help but champion Kyla Bancroft: Owner and Master Trainer at AIR® Aerial Fitness, Los Angeles. With a professional ballet background, Kyla shares lessons on her success including adaptability, staying true to your values and community.

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Emerging: Ciara Ingram

It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating women and change makers all month, every month. Next up is Ciara Ingram, producer, script writer and founder of Emerging - an award winning web-series inspired by underrepresented stories. Previously a creator at SLAM magazine, Ciara’s work taps into creativity with an athlete's mindset.

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Silhouette Pole and Pilates: The Treacherous Twins

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we caught up with the founding duo of Silhouette - a boutique movement space in Toronto. Lisa and T’yawne share more about breaking the stigma around pole dancing, working beside their bestie, and building a diverse, body positive community.

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Salut Sunday: Rianna Norbert-David

We sat down with storyteller, artist and museum curator Rianna Norbert-David, founder of Salut Sunday. Rianna holds spaces rooted in community care, rest, and recovery, whilst giving voice to hidden histories.

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7 Books To Guide You On Your Mental Health Journey

Whether you’re working through your own mental health journey, seeking advice on getting through tough times, looking for similar stories to know that you’re not alone, or hoping to support a loved one by understanding more about what they’re going through – these books are a great starting point.

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5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life

Spring is here! We’re prepping for this new season of growth by decluttering. That’s right – it’s time to Marie Kondo our way to a refreshed mind, body, and soul.

We don’t have the answers to everything, but these 5 steps might help with getting started.

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What Makes Me Happy?

I’ve been thinking about what makes me happy. Do I need to travel? Is music the most important thing? Is it friendships, relationships, and love? Or does it all boil down to spending time in the sunshine?

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5 Ways To Banish Burnout

It can’t all be hustle and productivity. It’s important to allow time for rest and recovery: just as going to the gym is easier when you’re well-rested, you will feel stronger mentally when you allow your mind to rest.

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