The Wellness Blog

When you think of yoga, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a serene image of someone meditating, or a powerful pose like a headstand. Maybe there is no picture, and instead you feel a sense of anxiety, discomfort, or uncertainty. In Western contexts, yoga is often associated with the physical practice of asana, or postural practice. While there are many benefits to more vigorous or physically demanding styles, yoga offers far more than physical exercise. It is a holistic practi

Pause for a moment and notice what’s happening inside you. Is there a part that’s focused? A part that’s distracted? Maybe one that’s already judging what you’re about to read? If so, you’re already beginning to see what Internal Family Systems (IFS) is all about. What is IFS therapy? IFS therapy, developed by Richard Schwartz, is a counselling model that understands the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with their own perspective, emotions, and role. It is one of th

Have you ever set a goal that truly matters to you, only to find yourself doing the very things that get in its way? Maybe you procrastinate on something important, pull away from people who care about you, or numb out just when you most want to feel present. This is what we often call self-sabotage. So what does self-sabotage really mean? At its simplest, self-sabotage is when your own thoughts or behaviours work against what you consciously want. It can feel confusing and f

Perhaps there is a time you can remember, when after a difficult day, you met a friend or loved one and went for a walk. As you moved, something began to shift. The intensity of your emotions started to soften, your thoughts became clearer, and by the end, what once felt overwhelming may have felt more manageable, or best case, even distant. What you experienced is similar to what you can expect in a Walk and Talk Therapy session. While traditional psychotherapy often take

For many people, being in their body does not always feel easy or safe. If you have experienced persistent pain, body image challenges, or trauma, you may notice a tendency to disconnect, avoid sensation, or feel uncomfortable in your own body. In these cases, practices that emphasize awareness or movement can feel overwhelming rather than supportive. Trauma-Informed Yoga offers a different approach. It recognizes the ways trauma can impact both the nervous system and the re

If you have ever experienced a situation where you felt torn, where one part of you wanted to say yes, and another part wanted to say no, you are in the right place. You may have heard of Internal Family Systems (IFS), or perhaps this is a completely new idea. So, what is IFS? In IFS therapy, rather than focusing on fixing symptoms, we view them as trailheads, or entry points that help us better understand your inner world. From there, we begin to build a relationship with yo