Health & Wellness Archives - Jody Robbins

Everything you Need to Know about Prenatal Yoga in Calgary

Everything you Need to Know about Prenatal Yoga in Calgary

By Jody|2019-11-26T12:04:08-07:00November 25th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: Beginner Yoga Calgary, Kids Yoga Calgary, parenting classes calgary, Prenatal Classes Calgary, Prenatal Yoga Calgary|

Exactly 15-years ago I was happily pregnant and the best part of my week was Thursday night. That's when I'd do my prenatal yoga class then rush home to watch Survivor and The Apprentice. My how times have changed! If someone you know is pregnant, prenatal yoga is a fantastic way to relieve pregnancy stressors and prepare yourself for birth. We've also researched the best spots in Calgary for prenatal and parenting classes. And if you've never taken a yoga class before, we've got you covered with a look at the beginner classes available. Namaste!

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How to be more thankful and grateful at this time of year

How to be more thankful and grateful at this time of year

By Jody|2019-11-20T20:53:27-07:00November 4th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: christmas, holidays, thankful and grateful|

It seems too early to be thinking about Christmas, doesn't it? But if I don't start on holiday prep by mid-November, I'm grouchy and stressed all of December. If I want to be more present, more thankful and grateful for all that I have, I need to be purposeful. Here's a look at what I do each November to get a head start on the holiday season.

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Do this one thing to help a grandparent

Do this one thing to help a grandparent

By Jody|2019-10-15T14:27:55-06:00September 24th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: cold, Flu, flu vaccine, help a grandparent, influenza|

If there's one trip I wouldn't want to do over again, it would be when I went to Paris with my mom, sister and (then) toddler. Here's a look at what I learned and what I'd do differently now.

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These are the best studios for hot yoga in Calgary

These are the best studios for hot yoga in Calgary

By Jody|2019-08-27T07:50:51-06:00August 27th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: bikram yoga calgary, hot shop calgary, Hot Shop yoga, hot yoga 17, hot yoga calgary, Hot Yoga in Calgary NW, sweat yoga, what to wear to hot yoga|

How do you totally unwind? I've got a variety of tricks up my sleeve, but Pinot Grigio and Netflix usually make me feel worse. Over the past few years, hot yoga has become my therapy of choice. Here's a look at my favourite studios in Calgary (I'm a floater) + how to prep for your first class.

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Banff yoga and barre in the mountains

Banff yoga and barre in the mountains

By Jody|2019-07-31T21:50:44-06:00July 22nd, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: Banff, banff events, banff fitness, banff yoga, barre, barre banff, Sunshine, Sunshine Village|

Is your exercise routine in a rut? Mine was, until I tried this awesome, invigorating outdoor class at Sunshine Meadows. I felt so much better - physically and mentally afterwards. If you love being outdoors in Banff, and are into yoga or barre, you'll want to hit up these classes before summer's end. Here's all the deets...

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Easy health and wellness tips + $100 giveaway

Easy health and wellness tips + $100 giveaway

By Jody|2019-06-12T17:31:15-06:00June 11th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: dry cleaning, fishmans, Health and wellness tips, wet cleaning|

June really is a crazy time of year. It seems like the Friday night of summer, but with kids it feels more like a panicked Monday night. (Dance recitals! Exams! Farewell parties! Last minute vacation planning!) Here's a look at how I attempt to achieve a somewhat balanced state of health and wellness in our family, plus tips for outsourcing.

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This is the best spot to get a massage in Portland

This is the best spot to get a massage in Portland

By Jody|2019-10-19T10:25:50-06:00May 28th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: knot springs, massage, Oregon, portland, US, USA|

Outdoor Nordic spas are all the rage in Canada, but I wasn't aware of them in the U.S. Then I found Knot Springs, a day spa in Portland Oregon. In addition to their funky pools, they have CBD oil treatments and a crazy range of massages. Here's a look at my experience (which included "luxury dirt").

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Major giveaway for this Calgary dry cleaner

Major giveaway for this Calgary dry cleaner

By Jody|2019-04-15T11:19:34-06:00April 9th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: calgary dry cleaner, Carpet cleaning Calgary, clean dry cleaner calgary, enviro cleaner calgary, fishmans|

Are you in the throes of spring cleaning? We just got back from a blissful 10-day family trip and the first thing I noticed was how dingy our house looks. Here are my best tips on what to tackle first, plus I've got a fantastic giveaway from Calgary's top dry cleaner.

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Head here for spring skiing

Head here for spring skiing

By Jody|2019-07-14T18:03:53-06:00March 15th, 2019|Categories: Health & Wellness|Tags: Ski Deals, skiing in april, spring skiing, Sunshine Village|

Let's be honest, this isn't exactly the best time of year for outdoor adventures. Unless... you hit the ski hill. Now hear me out! The crowds have dissipated. There's major discounts. You get to play outside in the fresh air in what feels like balmy temps. And let's not forget about that fine tradition of après ski! Here's a look at our family's spring skiing routine.

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