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My Endometriosis Surgery Journey: A Breath of Fresh Air
For over 30 years, I waged an invisible battle against endometriosis—a relentless, unwelcome guest that took up residence in my body and...

Jenn Shields
Mar 175 min read
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The Silent Struggle: My Journey Through Endometriosis and the Flaws of Women's Healthcare
For over 13 years, I’ve been navigating the uncharted waters of severe endometriosis—a disease that silently wreaked havoc on my body and...

Jenn Shields
Feb 175 min read
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The Age of Disconnection: Regaining Connection with to Ourselves and Each Other
I find myself reflecting deeply on the state of our world. Despite living in an era where we are more connected than ever through the web...

Jenn Shields
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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The Power of Community: Exploring the Profound Benefits of Practicing Yoga Together
In the serene space of a yoga class, there exists a profound energy—a collective synergy that amplifies the practice beyond the...

Jenn Shields
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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Harnessing the Power of Breath for Calm and Clarity
As long as we are living, we are breathing. It is an automatic function of our body. Something we can go our whole lives without ever...

Jenn Shields
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Aligned Intentions; with a smile
In the whirlwind of life, discovering our aligned intentions is a bit like finding your favourite yoga mat in a room full of identical...

Jenn Shields
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Big Changes to Open Hearts
Dear Beloved Open Hearts Community, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a mix of...

Jenn Shields
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Healing from Caregiving Exhaustion and Hustle Culture
As we continue to hustle and grind in our daily lives, we are at risk of experiencing burnout, especially those in caregiving roles....

Jenn Shields
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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10 Surprising Benefits of Meditation & Mindfulness
Meditation and mindfulness practices have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and it's no surprise why. While these practices...

Jenn Shields
Apr 13, 20233 min read
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Important Changes to our In-Studio Classes
Dear Valued Yogi, I am writing to inform you of some important changes that we are making to our classes to improve consistency and...

Jenn Shields
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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Creating Your Sacred Space: How to Set Up a Home Yoga and Meditation Area
Are you interested in practicing yoga at home, but feel you are distracted? It's time to create an intentional space. A dedicated area...

Jenn Shields
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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What is Yoga Nidra: And How Yogic Sleep Can Improve Your Well-Being
You know that feeling when you fall asleep in a chair, and you wake up feeling like a brand new person? Imagine that, but on purpose....

Jenn Shields
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Choosing Familiar Discomfort over the Unknown: Why We Resist Change
Change is hard. Let's be real, it's one of the most uncomfortable things we can experience as human beings. We like routine,...

Jenn Shields
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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Self-Acceptance is the real "Glow-Up"
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with images of perfection, it's easy to feel like we're not enough. Everywhere we look we...

Jenn Shields
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Meditation 101: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Inner Peace
Meditation is a powerful practice that has been used for centuries to promote inner peace, well-being and self-awareness. It's an easy...

Jenn Shields
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Mental Health Benefits of Yoga & Meditation
The practice of yoga and meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health. These ancient practices have been used...

Jenn Shields
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Yoga for Athletes
Yoga is gaining increasing popularity in the athletic world, as more and more high level athletes are integrating yoga into their...

Jenn Shields
Jun 13, 20203 min read
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Self-Care; what does this mean for you?
Self-Care begins when we pause to notice how our bodies, minds and hearts are feeling. It is being able to check in with ourselves and...

Jenn Shields
Mar 15, 20203 min read
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Byyyyeeee Toxic Diet Culture
This is actual footage of me walking away from toxic diet culture. Walking away from anything and anyone that tries to tell us our worth...

Jenn Shields
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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Meditation does not need to mean seated in silence.....
Mindful Meditation does not necessarily mean sitting in silence for extended periods of time. This is definitely a form of meditation...

Jenn Shields
Jul 16, 20197 min read
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