It is a common misconception that if you see a counsellor you are weak in the mind and that there is something wrong with you. When this belief arose, life was simpler and everyone knew their role. Men went to work to support the family and women stayed home to raise the children. Extended families were close and created a ‘village’ of support. In today’s world, many of us are under great amounts of stress, have many responsibilities, and are feeling isolated. When you no longer feel that you have everything under control, speaking to a trained counsellor is the right thing to do.

Suga Yoga Parksville is a small, unique yoga studio dedicated to providing a variety of yoga classes, from absolute beginners to more experienced yoga devotees. They are dedicated to making various forms and levels of yoga available to everyone. They teach several types of yoga in the traditional Indian methods, along with gentle classes for the beginners. So you can build your yoga practice, on your terms, at your own pace. Suga Yoga Parksville welcomes your questions, feedback and insights as you, and they, evolve.

How do you start your day? Do you jump out of bed hitting the ground running with hundreds of thoughts on what you need to do? How about easing into your day with a grounding or meditation exercise or by reading something that inspires you? I truly believe if you start your day slowly, setting an intention on how you want your day to proceed ~ you will have a more successful and joyful day. Try it ~ even if you only have 10 minutes ~ make the time to Enhance Your Day!

Why is it that some injuries never heal and go on to become areas of chronic pain and dysfunction? And why do people heal so much more reliably when they are young than when they become older? The answer in both cases has to do with decreased oxygen utilization which serves as a foundation for chronic pain and degeneration. Break that cycle with the application of ozone therapy or Prolozone injections which maximizes oxygen absorption. The cells and tissues can begin to do what they usually do so well – heal themselves.

Do you struggle to swallow your supplement pills? Is keeping track of when to take them and in what combination a real chore? It can be so confusing, time consuming, frustrating AND expensive!! An All-in-One concentrated powder is your solution; just add water and drink. You can supply your body with good nutrition without the trauma of gagging down all those pills. Be sure to look for an ALL-in-One formula that has all the Vitamins, Minerals, Essential Fatty Acids, Trace Minerals, and Anti-Oxidants that you need to help your body do what it was meant to do … be healthy.

Many times, feeling unwell can be attributed to dehydration. It is like forgetting to put oil in your engine. You know what happens to a car if it does not have oil in it! To help your body to assimilate a Bowen treatment, both before and after, we encourage drinking water. Individuals who drink a lot of water will generally have more energy, be less likely to get sick, have better digestion, fewer aches and pains, nice skin and be in a better mood! Who doesn’t want this … and the best part of all? WATER IS FREE! Drink up friends!

Has your body rebelled by giving you a headache? Is your daily routine causing you a big pain in the neck? A simple frontal headache may be the result of overindulgence in food. Occipital headaches (back of the head) are frequently the result of upper back or neck tension. Do you react to stress by unconsciously tensing your muscles thus causing a headache? Acupuncture has the solution. The treatment protocol varies according to the presumed cause and duration of the headache. You may also find that gentle stretching as practiced by simple Hatha Yoga or Tai Chi and a liberal dose of fresh air will aid your health in general.

“You get as much out of it as you put into it”. That is how one SOS volunteer recently described her volunteer experience, adding that she looked forward to her volunteer shift every week. She’s not alone. Research has consistently found mental and physical health benefits are associated with volunteering. Volunteer Canada reports some findings on its website. One study states that volunteering lowers rates of stress, anxiety and depression. Another says it keeps your brain sharp, active and healthy, and yet another suggests that volunteering is one of the most empowering activities, as it focuses on the strengths of the individual.