One More Reason to Wear Purple
Yesterday, I wore as much purple as I could muster. Even my eyeshadow was purple.October 20th is Spirit Day: a day of awareness for bullying and suicides in the LGBT community. Coi…
Pathfinding
Contributed by: Julie Peters
About Pathfinding
Yoga and mindfulness can be tools to living a richer, more meaningful life. Explore with Julie to discover pathways to a radiant heart, a clear mind, and a connected spirit.
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About the Author
Julie Peters (MA, E-RYT, YACEP) has been practicing yoga and meditation for 25 years and ran Ocean and Crow Yoga Studio in Vancouver, BC, for more than a decade. She has written two books: Secrets of the Eternal Moon Phase...