BalanceQuest

Today is a gift. #mindfulandhappy

||Retreat Update|| . My Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga Retreat is officially full. Join the waitlist by visiting my Mindfulness & Yoga Retreats page at balancequest.com. However, there is still space in my Mindfulness & Yoga Retreat from April 16-18. Learn more and register via the aforementioned website. (www.balancequest.com) . Join a group of like-minded participants for a weekend of yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and nature walks along the stunning turquoise waters and... glacial peaks of Lake Louise. . Retreat Takeaways: Re-energize or start your yoga practice Develop personal meditation techniques Learn how to recognize and cope with everyday stresses . The Chateau will be following all government regulations to offer you a safe, enjoyable experience. #mindfulandhappy See more

Refresh your spirit.#mindfulandhappy

Wildflowers are the loveliest of all because they grow in uncultivated soil, in those hard, rugged places where no one expects them to flourish. -Micheline Ryckman . Spring flowers feel like an symbol of hope, renewal, and growth. The warm sunshine we’ve been having in Calgary lately has me looking forward to finding crocuses on my daily walks. #mindfulandhappy

Create space for your emotions - positive AND negative. Acknowledge them, journal about them, and meditate to bring yourself back to a state of calm. #mindfulandhappy

Happy International Women’s Day! #mindfulandhappy

Merry Christmas from Lake Louise If you can’t spend Christmas Day with your family ... then the next best thing is to go skiing!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Dave and I are taking advantage of this low-key Christmas to hit the slopes at Lake Louise. Here are some photos from our recent skate in the mountains. Make sure to get outside for some beautiful fresh air today, and think of all you are grateful for. #mindfulandhappy

Mindfulness challenge of the day: take one minute to write down five things you are grateful for. Take another minute to reflect on them, and think about how they bring you happiness. #mindfulandhappy

Every path, every street in the world is your walking meditation path. -Thich Nhat Hanh . As the days get darker, many of us find ourselves staying inside all day, glued to our laptop or phone. Whilst it may take a conscious effort, make the decision to go outside once a day. Walk around your block, hike a nearby trail, or even sit on your front steps for ten minutes. Breathe in the fresh air, feel the ground beneath your feet, and know you are alive. #mindfulandhappy

Tips on finding joy. . Lockdown can be isolating, especially with the days getting shorter. It’s important now, more than ever, to try to intentionally find (or create) more joy in our lives. Here are four simple tips on doing just that. #mindfulandhappy