Have you taken that first swing of the day and felt like things just aren’t moving right? Whether you are late for your tee time, focused on your first big drive, or catching up with your friends, it is easy to forget the importance of a good warm up. Your warmup can be the difference between a great day on the course, or a frustrating day with fifteen bogies and a strained rotator cuff. Even before trying your warm up swings, you should start with a routine of stretching and mobility exercises. This includes warming up your shoulders, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, hip mobility…and gets the blood pumping!
Community News
Business Spotlight: With Love by Beccs
With Love by Beccs has quickly become a trusted name for transforming homes throughout Saskatchewan into sparkling, organized havens. Recently honoured with the Platinum Award in both the Home Cleaning and Organization Services categories through the Community Votes Regina awards, this business stands out for its personalized touch and dedicated commitment to quality. Owner Rebecca and her team bring genuine care, professionalism, and a meticulous eye to every project, helping clients reclaim their time and peace of mind. Whether it’s a seasonal refresh or routine upkeep, With Love by Beccs delivers exceptional results – always with love.
Independence With Confidence
Growing older does not mean giving up independence. With the right support, many seniors can continue living safely and comfortably in the home they know and love. Small moments of assistance, whether it is preparing meals, getting to appointments, personal care, or simply having someone to share a conversation with, can make a meaningful difference each day. Personalized care allows individuals to maintain their routines while receiving the help they need with dignity and respect. Feeling supported builds confidence, encourages independence, and provides peace of mind for both seniors and the families who care about them most.
Relax & Restore
August is the perfect time to savour the slower pace of summer before busy fall routines return. Yet true relaxation doesn’t just happen. It’s something we need to intentionally create in our lives. Reflexology therapy encourages deep rest by calming the nervous system and releasing stored tension. Aromatherapy complements this with tranquil oils like lavender, sandalwood, and chamomile, helping you drift into true relaxation. Before summer slips away, make time for restorative self-care. A reflexology therapy session gives your body the reset it needs, leaving you relaxed, balanced, and renewed.
August Brain Teasers
1. I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside.
2. What has many teeth but can’t bite?
3. Laughter can help lower levels of which stress-related hormone?
Brain Teaser Answers
1. A keyboard. 2. A Comb. 3. Cortisol
Celebrate With VitaJuwel
International Self Care Day is the perfect reminder to put yourself first. VitaJuwel’s FOR ME Collection invites you to celebrate YOU with gemstone infused carafes designed to support your personal journey. Choose the energy you need most: Kindness, Confidence, or Willpower. KINDNESS blends Thulite and Jade to promote calm, warmth, and inner peace. WILLPOWER features Apatite and Milk Opal to inspire determination, resilience, and goal achievement. CONFIDENCE combines Baltic Amber and Obsidian to encourage self belief while helping protect against negativity. Take a moment to nurture yourself and embrace the power within.
July Book Club
Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future. An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self. In Lighter, Yung Pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature.
July Trivia
.1. Which sense is most closely linked to memory? 2. What food never spoils?
3. How many tsp of added sugar does the average Canadian consume?
Steady Energy for Active Summer Days
When summer schedules get busy, stable energy becomes essential. Wild rice from Northern Lights Foods offers a slow-digesting source of complex carbohydrates that helps maintain more consistent energy levels throughout the day. Unlike refined grains, it supports gradual blood sugar release, which may help reduce mid-afternoon slumps and cravings. This makes it a smart choice for lunches, picnics, or post-activity meals. Pair it with vegetables and lean proteins for a balanced plate that fuels both body and mind. Supporting steady energy through whole foods is a practical way to care for your health daily.
Releasing What You Carry
International Self-Care Day reminds us that true wellness involves caring for both the body and mind. Emotional Release Massage Therapy (ERMT) offers a unique approach by combining therapeutic massage, BodyTalk energy balancing, and lymphatic drainage techniques in one deeply relaxing session. Guided by your body’s priorities, each treatment supports the release of physical tension and emotional stress that may be affecting your daily life. Often, we carry burdens both consciously and subconsciously without realizing their impact. Taking time to release, reset, and reconnect with yourself can be one of the most powerful forms of self-care.
