Modo Yoga Nanaimo
Skye Langlois is the studio manager of Modo Yoga in Nanaimo. Modo Yoga has two locations: one on Dufferin Crescent, and the other on Rutherford Road. Langlois has been a yoga teacher since 2015. “What drew me to yoga was initially vanity. I wanted to be someone else. I wanted to be skinnier. I wanted … Continued
The wonderful yoga life of Kelly Murphy
Nestled in Wesley Square of the Old City Quarter is Bend Over Backwards, a yoga studio run by Kelly Murphy. Bend Over Backwards is a fair-sized studio, with cork board flooring, a treasure trove of yoga props, and in place of the usual wall-length mirrors, a “rope wall” with adjustable straps that help yogis achieve … Continued
Finding my way om
Rewind to eight years ago. I’ve just returned from my first time travelling overseas. I’m buying new pants and my eyes are bloodshot from the continual hangover. Needless to say, I’m not doing so hot. I had known from a young age that I would travel extensively. Number one on the list was India. This … Continued
How to relieve stress
The following are some methods I’ve found helpful for relieving my own stress. Since everyone is different, they may not all work for you, and that’s okay—but give ‘em a try. Break Things into Steps When a stressful event appears on my horizon I find it helpful to, if possible, break it into steps. I … Continued
Did you know? Common yoga mistakes and misconceptions
Anyone can do yoga. It doesn’t matter your age, shape, size, or gender. However, just because you have a will and a way, doesn’t mean you’re getting the most out of your session. When simply going through the motions, both your form and sense of awareness suffers. This reduces the benefits that can be gained … Continued
Yoga for a cause
Need a break from sitting at a desk all day? This October at VIU’s Nanaimo campus there will be yoga classes held every Tuesday from 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM, in building 355 room 211. The classes will be by donation with all funds going towards United Way. Laura Shanner, this year’s staff representative from … Continued
Health of the human spirit
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler I was at a local meditation group when I met Les Malbon, a VIU Professor of Sport, Health, and Physical Education. We ended up having a conversation about his course, Health of the Human Spirit, and he invited me to attend one of his classes. Health of the … Continued
Catching the sun
Above: 📷 nelsonstar.com By Associate Editor Natalie Gates As a kid, I had a mysterious aunt and uncle. I have spotty but vivid memories of a family vacation to Costa Rica with them when I was five, where I sat high up on my uncle James’ shoulders as we walked the beach to view leatherback sea turtles. … Continued
OmTown Yoga
Above: Omtown Yoga studio. Photo by Cole Schisler. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Located downtown at 43 Commercial St., OmTown Yoga offers classes in a variety of yoga styles every day of the week. “Every week instructors have a set schedule,” said Katherine Boere, manager of OmTown. “Our weekly schedule is usually pretty … Continued
A newbie’s guide to yoga
Sports never interested me as a child, only physically active when my mother coerced me into intramural sports, or my 45-year-old teachers pushed me along the track for “just one more lap”. I have always leaned toward reading or watching movies, because getting sweaty and having sore muscles is really not my style. Honestly, who … Continued