Cycling for your Health
Bike To Work Week (May 25-31, 2015) is a B.C.-wide series of events designed to… Read More »Cycling for your Health
Bike To Work Week (May 25-31, 2015) is a B.C.-wide series of events designed to… Read More »Cycling for your Health
Rather than reaching out for the usual tennis balls, foam rollers, hot water bottles, and flax seed packs, consider trying out the new blue massage balls adorning our shelves. We have had the traditional Halfmoon set of two spikey balls for some time, but are excited to add Acuballs to our assortment! They were designed by Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Dr Michael Cohen to “empower yourself to heal” – anywhere.
There are countless ways to use massage balls and I encourage you to look up Dr Cohen’s website or ask your acupuncturist about how you could use them to find release – and relief. Read More »Balls
Meet Jacquie Peterson, one of our talented Yoga instructors who has been teaching at
Hemma for several years. You can enjoy her Candlelit Yin class on Mondays at 7:45-9:00pm and Hatha Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:45am-12:00pm. Read on to get to know her!
1. When did you start practicing Yoga and why?
Yoga became a passion for me as I discovered that it wasn’t just a sport or a means to ‘workout’. When I discovered yoga 13 years ago, I was healing from chronic injuries in my joints, caused by repetitive motion from years of athletic activities.
2. How has Yoga helped you in your life?
As I pursued the practice of yoga, my body began to find a harmony that I had never before experienced. My practice developed and led me deeper to discover the connection between Read More »Teacher Feature: Jacquie Peterson