Hyba is a new brand of active wear by Reitmans that has recently launched across Canada. Unlike many other national brands, Hyba, which has taken over some Smartset stores (also owned by Reitmans), carries a very wide range of sizes, from XS to 3X and inseam lengths varying from 28″ to 34″. While smaller sizes […]
I recently had the opportunity to take a complimentary barre class at the newly opened, spacious barre3 studio on King Street, west of University. Unlike other barre programs across the city, barre3 only has one type of class and follows an approach created by Sadie Lincoln, who started the first studio in 2008 with her […]
Tourists have long travelled through India in search of spirituality. According to market research, they are looking more and more specifically to yoga, especially in Rishikesh, the oft-cited yoga capital of the world. Meditation by the Ganges 1,000 students from 100 countries have studied at Rishikesh Yog Peeth (RYP) since 2010, and that’s one of […]
Suzanne Grancan was injured in an accident more than 10 years ago that left her barely able to walk for nearly two years. She gained over 100 lb and went from doctor to doctor, all who only gave her prescriptions. Then she tried acupuncture and yoga and was “cured” in six months. Since yoga helped […]
There’s a lot of talk on how the Duchess of Cambridge dresses more like “everyday women” and that her wardrobe is “more affordable.” However, a recent blog post from the Toronto Star says that the cost of clothes she wore for her eight day trip to North America was around $25,000. That got me thinking […]
As cold weather approaches, I’m finding that I’m wearing more and more sweaters. I actually have a huge collection in my closet (and my old closet at my parents’ place) dating back to high school (I think I still have a Fair Ilse sweater from the Gap circa 1995 or 1996.) My three newest additions, […]
Yoga Tree, founded by Jason Lu and Debbie Fung held a launch event at their Spadina and Richmond location on April 21 to celebrate the opening of their third location. This is their first downtown studio (their other two are in Richmond Hill and Markham). The studio offers a variety of different classes including hot […]
Long before health spas became trendy getaways and yoga pants were considered fashionable street wear, there was Rancho La Puerta. Founded in 1940 by Edmond and Deborah Szekely in the Mexican border town of Tecaté, “the Ranch” is the template for the modern health spa resort. This place is a far cry from the mass […]
