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Discovering Your Path to Inner Peace   For a long time, I thought inner peace was something you reached once everything in life felt settled. Like a finish line you crossed after you figured it all out. But what I’ve learned is that peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances it’s found in how we meet ourselves through the messy, ordinary moments of life.   My path to inner peace didn’t come from doing more. It came from slowing down. From listening to my body instead of pushi

Over the past year, Nourished School has had the honour of partnering with Sol Yoga Niagara, beginning with our Meditation Teacher Training and growing into something deeply aligned and nourishing. Now, we’re planting roots. Nourished School has found a permanent home within the new location of Sol Yoga Niagara—a space infused with intention, community, and care. You’ll still find the same heart-centered team you know and love, alongside new programming, expanded offerings, a

What We Give Energy To, We Create   There’s a saying I come back to often: “Where attention goes, energy flows.” It’s simple, but it hits deep. Every thought, every feeling, every story we tell ourselves… it all has power. The energy we put into something—good or bad—grows. And the more we focus on something, the more we invite it into our lives. I’ve seen this in my own journey. When I pour my energy into stress or fear, everything suddenly feels heavier. But when I choose t

Have you ever wondered if you’re meant to help others feel calmer, more grounded, or more supported in their lives? So many of us feel a quiet pull toward healing work long before we ever say it out loud. Sometimes it shows up as intuition. Sometimes as a long-standing desire to make people feel safe. And sometimes it shows up as your own journey through stress, burnout, or transformation.   If you’ve been feeling that nudge lately, here are five signs you might be ready to s

Life moves fast. We wake up, rush through our routines, answer messages, meet deadlines, and try to keep up with the world. But somewhere between sunrise and sunset, our energy runs thin. Sometimes we feel tired, not just in our bodies, but deep in our hearts — like a low battery that rest alone can’t fix. That’s when it’s time to pause and ask a simple, gentle question: “What do I need right now?” Not what the world expects. Not what your schedule says. But what you …your bo

3 Signs Your Body Is Asking for Rest and How to Listen   We live in a world that celebrates being busy. We’re always doing, achieving, and pushing through. But the truth is, your body isn’t built to run on empty. It’s constantly communicating with you, gently whispering when it needs a break. The problem is, most of us have gotten so used to ignoring those whispers that we only notice when our body starts to shout.   Rest isn’t a reward for finishing everything on your to-do

“Meditation doesn’t end when the timer goes off…it continues with every mindful breath, every gentle choice and every moment you choose to come home to yourself.” When I first started meditating, I thought it was something I had to make time for,like another task on my wellness checklist. But over time, I realized meditation isn’t just about those quiet moments on the mat or cushion… it’s about how we carry that peace into the rest of our lives. For me, meditation has become

In an age where our nervous systems are constantly overstimulated, meditation has become one of the most accessible ways to reset our inner balance. But how, exactly, does meditation affect the nervous system? And when it comes to supporting our body’s stress response, does how long  we meditate matter as much as how well  we do it? The Nervous System and Stress: A Quick Refresher Our nervous system is made up of two main branches: The sympathetic nervous system (SNS)  — the

When we think of rest, most of us think of sleep—but there’s so much more to it than that. True rest is about more than just lying down...

The 3 C’s in Life: Choice, Chance, Change There’s a quote I love that says: “You must make the choice, to take the chance, if you want...

Life can get really busy. There are always things to do—work, school, taking care of family, and other responsibilities. But in the...

As a mom, stepmom, and someone who’s passionate about health and wellness, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful meditation can be—not just...

Let’s cut the shit. Most of us have mastered the craft of meticulously arranging our days so that they are filled with time consuming...

We often hear the phrase…you bloom when you take time to water yourself. But what does it really mean?    Think about a plant…It...

In a world where we often praises hustle and productivity over rest and reflection, it’s easy to overlook one of the most essential...

In a world where coffee is guzzled like water and schedules are packed tighter than a Monday morning commute, it is no wonder that...