Nutrition

How a Healthy Diet Impacts Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

CVD has multiple risk factors, some that you can change and some that you cannot. Having a poor diet is one of those risk factors you can change. Not only is diet a risk factor but adopting a healthy diet can improve some of the other risk factors too. Dr. Alison Atrey will take you through establishing a good foundation on the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on a pattern of eating a large variety of whole foods (unprocessed) that are fresh and local whenever possible.

Dr. Alison Atrey

Dr. Atrey trained as a dietitian. She qualified from Kings College London in 1996 and has worked in clinical and research dietetics for over 20 years, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) for a large majority of those. She worked in the CV Medicine department at Imperial College for over 17 years and it was here that she was able to develop her love for teaching and research. Dr. Atrey was the dietetic coordinator for EUROACTION (pan European RCT) and MyAction (Demonstration project within the NHS), supported the running of the EuroAspire and Aspire trials, and helped develop and run the master course in Preventive Cardiology. She then helped develop this master's course into the first blended learning medical master's at Imperial. Just before leaving Imperial, she was working on helping other masters move towards online learning.

Sleep & General Health

How to Sleep Through the Night

Although we may be able to get to sleep, sometimes we have trouble staying asleep or even feeling well-rested when we wake up. In this webinar, we will look at what governs sleep, what causes us to wake up, and what steps we can take to get a full night of sleep.

Farrell Kaufman

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Fitness

What Causes Loss of Underarm Muscle?

As we age, our bodies dont seem to look and feel as taught as they used to be. In this short video we will look at what causes these troublesome spots and you will get some tips on what you can do about it.

Farrell Kaufman

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Fitness

Mobilization & Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is wonderful for decreasing tightness, reducing muscle soreness, accelerating tissue recovery, improving soft tissue mobility, and decreasing abnormal movement patterns. In this webinar you will learn the proper tips, tricks and techniques for releasing tension, knots and even stress with foam rolling.

Laura Goodwin

Laura is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience and has one of the most divers fitness backgrounds you have ever seen. Her love for fitness began while completing her Bachelor of Science to which she added various certifications and diplomas, including Functional Movement Systems, TRX, Yoga teacher training, Pilates, Recovery Coach Academy, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and many more. Laura’s passion for health and wellness is contagious and reflected in every interaction. She has a natural ability to help people step out of their comfort zone and tune to their own bodies.

Nutrition

Nutrition to Manage Peri/Menopause

As women enter perimenopause, changes to how our bodies and minds feel can be overwhelming and stressful. The process is unpredictable and individual to each woman, with many suffering a variety of symptoms that impact the quality of life; sleep, appetite, body fat, digestive process, and bone health to name a few. In this webinar, we go through evidence-based hacks and habits that help ease symptoms and gain control and understanding of this transition into menopause.

Nishta Saxena

Nishta Saxena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, founder of Vibrant Nutrition (https://vibrantnutrition.com/), and busy mother of two kids. Her expertise is focused on pediatric and family nutrition, coaching families through their life cycle. She also works with adults managing and preventing chronic diseases including heart disease, fatty liver, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes. In her 15 years of clinical practice, Nishta has helped thousands of families around the world move through their lives with energy and experience the powerful health effects of optimal nutrition. She is also a well-known “nutrition myth buster”, promoting evidence-based nutrition with a common-sense approach. In addition to her private practice, seeing clients globally, and her speaking work, Nishta is a national media expert in food and nutrition, appearing regularly on Your Morning, The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, CBC, Today’s Parent, and Best Health. Her favorite food is chickpeas.

Mindfulness

Myths About Meditation

The word "meditation" and the practice of it are often very misunderstood, even in wellness circles and communities. Here are a handful of myths about meditation that are also explained and cleared up to make the path towards it unobstructed and worry-free.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Sleep & General Health

Breaking the Stress-Sleepless Cycle

Stress and poor sleep have a bidirectional relationship: not only does stress interfere with sleep, but sleep loss also makes us more vulnerable to feeling stressed. In this video, Dr. Sophie Bostock, talks about how to break this vicious sleepless cycle with tips, tricks and establishing a good bedtime routine.

Dr. Sophie Bostock

Dr. Sophie Bostock (@drsophiebostock) is a Sleep Evangelist on a mission: to help millions of people to improve their lives by unlocking the science of sleep and performance. Sophie studied Medicine and Entrepreneurship before completing a PhD in Psychobiology at University College London where she became fascinated by the power of sleep for enhancing health and performance. Following several years with digital medicine company, Sleepio, Sophie launched TheSleepScientist.com (https://www.thesleepscientist.com/) to provide training and coaching for clients in business, the military, the police, and elite sport. Sophie's adventures in sleep science include rowing around Britain in 2021 to explore the impact of extreme shift patterns on mood and fatigue. Sophie regularly features as a media sleep expert and has been invited to deliver talks for TEDx and Talks@Google.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness: Living on Your Terms

To live is rebellion. To live freely and on one’s own terms is the ultimate form of rebellion in a world where conformity and not rocking the boat is valued. We have long been conditioned to prioritize the experience of others above our own, when in fact if we are taking care of everyone else thinking that we will be taken care of by that process, we are playing a game that will never end, and one that we will lose. This class will discuss the topic of personal power, how empowering ourselves is the best way to help others, and will include intentional breathing and identification of sensation, emotion and thought.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Fitness

Dynamic Stretching for 50+

Dynamic stretching is a type of stretching that involves moving your muscles through a full range of motion, rather than holding a static stretch. This type of stretching can be particularly beneficial for older adults, as it helps to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance, all of which are important for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. In this presentation, Laura will guide you through exercises that are beneficial and most effective for the 50+ demographic. All these stretches can be scaled for your needs.

Laura Goodwin

Laura is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience and has one of the most divers fitness backgrounds you have ever seen. Her love for fitness began while completing her Bachelor of Science to which she added various certifications and diplomas, including Functional Movement Systems, TRX, Yoga teacher training, Pilates, Recovery Coach Academy, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and many more. Laura’s passion for health and wellness is contagious and reflected in every interaction. She has a natural ability to help people step out of their comfort zone and tune to their own bodies.

Fitness

Persistent Lower Back Issues

Nagging lower back issues plague most of us and keep us from living a full and active life. In this course, we will address some of the common problems with our spine. The goal is to alleviate pain, find better, safer movement and improve overall quality of life.

Farrell Kaufman

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Sleep & General Health

How To Fall & Stay Asleep

Getting a good night's sleep is paramount to having all other aspects of life working smoothly, so here are a handful of tips to make sure that we all get the rest we need to keep our waking hours optimal.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Mindfulness

Habits for Mental Health & Fortitude

Maintaining focus and perspective in a world in which change is occurring at an accelerated pace can be incredibly challenging. In this webinar, we will cover some mindfulness tools and tips that are accessible to all and will be easily applicable for all participants going forwards. There will also be a mindful intention component along with a mindful breathing practice to usher in calm and clarity.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Nutrition

Can Food Improve Your Mental Health?

Food can help improve your mental health and works in two different ways. It's not only about getting those nutrients from different food groups that will help your brain and nourish your body, but it’s also about what you're trying to stay away from. In this video, Nishta Saxena and Dr. Nik Grujich discuss the importance of getting the most out of a well balance diet and its relationship with mental health.

Nishta Saxena & Dr. Nik Grujich

Nishta Saxena, MSc, Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist: Nishta Saxena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, founder of Vibrant Nutrition, and busy mother of two kids. Her expertise is focused on pediatric and family nutrition, coaching families through their life cycles. She also works with adults managing and preventing chronic diseases including heart disease, fatty liver, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes. In her 15 years of clinical practice, Nishta has helped thousands of families around the world move through their lives with energy, and experience the powerful health effects of optimal nutrition. She is also a well-known “nutrition myth buster”, promoting evidence-based nutrition with a common-sense approach. In addition to her private practice, seeing clients globally, and her speaking work, Nishta is a national media expert in food and nutrition, appearing regularly on Your Morning, The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, CBC, Today’s Parent, and Best Health. Her favorite food is chickpeas. Dr. Nik Grujich, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist: Dr. Nik Grujich is a staff psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and an associate of the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre. He completed his medical degree and psychiatric specialty training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Grujich’s primary clinical focus is the treatment and management of mood and anxiety disorders through evidence-based psychotherapies and pharmacotherapy. He is also the director of the Sunnybrook telepsychiatry program and collaborative care program. Dr. Grujich is an active teacher and lecturer at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and has won numerous teaching awards in this capacity. He is also an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto.

Fitness

Stretching for Upper Body Relief

Tightness and discomfort in the hands, wrists, elbows, neck, shoulders and back are all extremely common if we don’t take time for basic stretches and mobilization techniques. In this webinar, Laura will teach you how to eliminate pain in the upper body and ensure it doesn’t come back.

Laura Goodwin

Laura is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience and has one of the most divers fitness backgrounds you have ever seen. Her love for fitness began while completing her Bachelor of Science to which she added various certifications and diplomas, including Functional Movement Systems, TRX, Yoga teacher training, Pilates, Recovery Coach Academy, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and many more. Laura’s passion for health and wellness is contagious and reflected in every interaction. She has a natural ability to help people step out of their comfort zone and tune to their own bodies.

Fitness

Improve Hip Stability

Posture equilibrium is critical for injury prevention and for improving performance, even in the workplace and your day to day life. The better your posture, the better your work capacity. Unfortunately, only 5% of the population is in postural balance.

Paul Gagné

Paul Gagné is a certified posturologist, with an expertise in the application of postural evaluations, corrective exercises, and rehabilitation and performance enhancement training methods. Olympic and professional athletes of different sports, have benefited from his evaluation and training methodologies. Since 1994, Mr. Gagné is in charge of the postural evaluations and physical preparation for the professional hockey players for the Octagon sports agency and for the LPGA and PGA golfers of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy. For the last 15 years, he has worked as the head physical trainer for several Olympic athletes. In addition, he gives seminars all over the world on postural evaluations as well as sports performance and rehabilitation training systems.

Nutrition

Nutrition/Exercise for Weight Loss

Weight loss is connected to improvements in physical and mental health. The challenge is how to successfully lose weight and keep it off. Two-thirds of the population are now classified as overweight or obese. In this talk, Dr. Bubbs will discuss the latest research on how to level up your nutrition, exercise efficiently and develop the right lifestyle strategies. to look and feel your best. Building the right habits is the key to long-term success.

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS, Speaker and Strength Coach. He has worked with professional athletes, busy executives and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

Fitness

Foundations of Movement

The human body moves in a variety of ways. It’s important to understand the fundamentals of these movement patterns to ensure we are moving with correct technique. This will help accelerate strength development and decrease risk of injury. In this class we will focus on understanding and practicing proper technique for the most common daily movement patterns.

Farrell Kaufman

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness for Stress Management

We are all stressed in one way, shape or form. The game of life, the managing of our bodies, our finances, our careers, and relationships will always present challenges that might initially instigate resistance or discomfort. We have long believed that the “just get on with it” approach was the most efficient way of managing stress, but what we now know is that through the mindful care and attention paid to what the stressors are, how they manifest in the body as sensation, and carefully holding space for the stressors themselves is the path not only through the stress, but through the process of managing all future stressors and difficulties. This class includes analytical meditation, intentional breathing and very light movement seated in a chair.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Fitness

Why Core Strength Matters

The core is the foundation of our entire body. It’s responsible for keeping us stable, strong, and supported. As we age adults think of training the core as something for younger people and think the purpose is to get six-pack abs. However, core training is about much more than that. In fact, it’s just as important as traditional weight training and cardio! Having a strong core is critical as we age, it’s important to maintain independence in our daily activities and to reduce risk of injuries. This webinar will go into more depth and teach you how to improve your core strength.

Laura Goodwin

Laura is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience and has one of the most divers fitness backgrounds you have ever seen. Her love for fitness began while completing her Bachelor of Science to which she added various certifications and diplomas, including Functional Movement Systems, TRX, Yoga teacher training, Pilates, Recovery Coach Academy, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and many more. Laura’s passion for health and wellness is contagious and reflected in every interaction. She has a natural ability to help people step out of their comfort zone and tune to their own bodies.

Mindfulness

The Stress-Free Strategy

Over 70% of adults in the United States feel stress or anxiety daily and most feel ill equipped on how to manage and reduce stress and anxiety. In this webinar we will share effective tools and strategies individuals can integrate into their daily habits to proactively counteract stress and anxiety when it starts to creep up.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Fitness

Mobilization for the Feet & Ankles

We often overlook the importance of our feet and ankles, but they are the foundation of everything we do. This class will help you develop strength and mobility in your ankles and feet allowing you to gain agility, balance and stability while helping you move more freely.

Laura Goodwin

Laura is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience and has one of the most divers fitness backgrounds you have ever seen. Her love for fitness began while completing her Bachelor of Science to which she added various certifications and diplomas, including Functional Movement Systems, TRX, Yoga teacher training, Pilates, Recovery Coach Academy, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and many more. Laura’s passion for health and wellness is contagious and reflected in every interaction. She has a natural ability to help people step out of their comfort zone and tune to their own bodies.

Mindfulness

Positive Thinking and Beyond

This profound workshop starts with the mind-body connection and takes us on a tour of the conscious mind and beyond. This is by far, the most efficient roadmap to optimum health. We conclude with a guided practice that will leave you truly amazed.

BHASKAR GOSWAMI

Nutrition

Nutrition - Happy Meals

We have been eating since the dawn of humankind. Why is it suddenly so complicated? This workshop untangles the diet maze and shows us the way to meals that are happy in every way. We will focus on energizing the body and highlight the key points that make practicing healthy eating enjoyable and simple. If you eat, this workshop is for you.

BHASKAR GOSWAMI

Mindfulness

Exercise - For Every Body

Mindful exercise is for every body. How can we all benefit from accessing the wisdom inherent in our body? We will also explore exercises that address some common work environment challenges and offer valuable tips for easily cultivating a meaningful daily practice.

BHASKAR GOSWAMI

Mindfulness

Relaxation - The Inside Story

If relaxation is the opposite of stress, how can this be conditioned? In this workshop we study techniques that enable us to master the inner workings of the relaxation response. The definition of true relaxation is experienced in a guided relaxation at the end of the workshop.

BHASKAR GOSWAMI

Mindfulness

Breathing - Health, Inspired

Why is breath fundamental importance to health? This workshop explores this critical and often neglected aspect of optimum health. It presents simple breathing techniques that quickly alleviate stress, energize the body and focus the mind.

BHASKAR GOSWAMI

Fitness

Improving Balance & Coordination

Balance and coordination are often associated with athletic performance, but they are also the foundation of everyday activities. In this webinar we will discuss the impact of balance and coordination in injury prevention, athletic performance and day-to-day life. We will also share some tips and tricks on how to develop and improve these skills as we age.

FARRELL KAUFMAN

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures9 workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Nutrition

Nutrition for Better Sleep

Over two-thirds of adults fail to get adequate nightly sleep. This has tremendous knock-on effects to your physical and mental health. In this talk, Dr. Marc Bubbs will share insights from top sleep researchers from around the world on how insufficient sleep worsens everything from blood sugar control, to inflammation and cognitive health, as well as providing straight-forward solutions to reboot your recovery so you can look, feel and perform your best.

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS, Speaker and Strength Coach. He has worked with professional athletes, busy executives and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

Fitness

Build a Bulletproof Heart

Ever heard the saying “healthy heart, healthy life”? In this webinar we will explore what it means and the impacts of having a healthy heart. We will also share what exercises you can perform to improve your heart health, whether at home, at the gym or during outdoor activities.

Farrell Kaufman

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Fitness

Strong & Agile At Any Age

Strength and flexibility are at the core of a functional and healthy body, but tend to be the first things we lose as we age. In this webinar you will learn why strength and flexibility are so important as well as how you can improve them using simple exercises.

Farrell Kaufman

Farrell takes a technique-centered approach to fitness, leveraging his background as an educator, to deliver valuable content in an easily accessible and applicable manner. His passion for fitness and learning have resulted in an incredible breadth of training knowledge that he brings to every workout or webinar he delivers. With a multi-disciplinary background and numerous certifications including, KickBoxing Level 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Animal Flow and many others Farrell ensures workouts are always varied, dynamic and engaging.

Mindfulness

Learn to Listen to Your Body

Body-sensing is an exercise that is often used as a relaxation technique, or in a mindfulness-based stress reduction practice, to move away from discomfort or feelings of stress. Bram guides you through the main elements of a body-sensing exercise, how to perform it and the benefits of this practice.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Mindfulness

Intentional Breathing

Whenever stress or tension starts to land, breathing is the first thing that gets compromised. Bram explains how focusing on your breath can help you come into the present moment and release tension and stress. Intentional breathing is a mindfulness practice where the attention is brought to taking deep inhales and exhales. Bram speaks about the benefits of this practice - notably how it helps you feel more calm and at ease. Ending with a quick guided breathing exercise, you can experience what it feels like to breathe on purpose and into the present moment.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Mindfulness

Tuning Into Your Emotions

Tuning into emotions is a mindfulness practice that helps you connect to different feelings. Bram explains the benefits of this type of practice in exploring, befriending and accepting all types of emotions and feelings that arise and where you may feel them in your body. Bram guides you through a quick mindfulness practice to bring your attention to your emotions and explore how you feel them.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Nutrition

Breakfast: Most Important Meal?

Dr. Bubbs goes over three common mistakes people make when it comes to preparing breakfast. Learn about the importance and the different elements that make up a nutritious breakfast to master your mornings!

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS, Speaker and Strength Coach. He has worked with professional athletes, busy executives and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

Nutrition

Foods to Boost Your Energy Levels

Dr. Bubbs talks about the different elements that impact energy levels and how you feel throughout the day. From sleep quality, to caffeine consumption and nutrition, Dr. Bubbs also discusses the impact of building fitness and strength to support better metabolic health for increased energy in the long term.

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS, Speaker and Strength Coach. He has worked with professional athletes, busy executives and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

Mindfulness

Tuning into Sensation

Tuning into sensation is a mindfulness practice that asks us to pay attention to what is going on in our bodies. As our attention is often focused on external stimuli, Bram explains the benefits of checking-in to the feelings, tensions or stresses internally. Our minds will often tend towards what is more difficult for us to manage, rather than what feels good or is easier to manage. For example, in the case of chronic pain, our minds will often focus on those feelings of discomfort. Bram guides you through a short meditation practice where you can experience the relaxing benefits of tuning into and identifying different sensations in your body.

Bram Levinson

Bram is an internationally acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, blogger, mentor and author (The Examined Life, A Year In The Light: Daily Spiritual Life Hacks, Intentions & Reminders). With complementary studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hinduism, yoga philosophy and spirituality, Bram takes an inclusive and holistic approach to mindfulness and wellness, helping individuals discover what works best for them. Bram has been on the faculties of multiple conferences, festivals and teacher trainings, and travels throughout the year to bring his teachings to students and teachers around the world.

Nutrition

The Impact of Late-Night Eating

The end of the day is often the time people consume the most amount of calories. Eating and snacking at the end of the day often occurs in mindless ways - for example while winding down, watching TV, which may lead to overconsumption of foods high in fats, sugar or alcohol and low in nutrients. Dr. Bubbs explains how this can have a negative impact on your physical health, your sleep, blood sugar, blood pressure and energy reserves. A few strategies are shared on how to reduce late night snacking to improve longevity and overall health.

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS, Speaker and Strength Coach. He has worked with professional athletes, busy executives and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

Nutrition

Nutrition for Longevity

Dr. Bubbs discusses three important points when it comes to making small changes in your nutrition to feel better and more energized. Protein intake: protein is crucial for your health and longevity. Protein supports your muscles, immune system, skin, hormones and more. Dr. Bubbs explains how to integrate more protein into your meals. Antioxidants are tied to healthy aging and longevity. Dr. Bubbs shares different types of antioxidant-rich foods. Hydration: Dr. Bubbs explains the importance of water-intake, how it protects your body functions and the recommended amount of water to drink daily.

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS, Speaker and Strength Coach. He has worked with professional athletes, busy executives and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

Fitness

Common Training Myths

There are many misconceptions when it comes to training and exercise. In this video, Shelly debunks the biggest myths and shares tips and tricks for safe, efficient and balanced routines.

Shelly McDonald

Shelly has been a devoted, spirited, and enthusiastic fitness professional for years, as a television personality, group fitness director, international presenter, and Phys Ed. teacher. She is most recognized for her involvement with TV’s “Caribbean Workout” series which is the longest airing show of its kind in the world. Shelly is also the star of 15 Exercise DVDs, including her latest DVD, “Beach Pilates”. Aside from her involvement with the media, Shelly is a professor, Group Fitness Instructor, and a Personal Trainer.

Sleep & General Health

Andropause: Is Male Menopause Real?

Aging-related hormone changes in men are different from those in women. Dr. Krakowsky helps us better understand these changes and addresses the different signs, symptoms and treatment options.

Dr. Yonah Krakowsky

Dr. Yonah Krakowsky, MD FRCSC is the medical lead of the transition related surgery program at Women's College Hospital and assistant program director of the urology residency program at University of Toronto. He is a surgeon teacher in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery at University of Toronto and completed his fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. Yonah's professional interests include penile reconstruction, erectile dysfunction, trans surgery, and Peyronie's disease.

Nutrition

Gut & Diseases Later in Life

Our gut microbiome will change dramatically over our lifecycle from infancy through to our elder years. There's a change in the type of bacteria we have, the quantity of various bacteria, fungi and yeasts and everything from the environment we live in, the food we eat, our resilience to different stressors over lifetimes. Find out the effect these have on chronic diseases and why a healthy whole food diet and healthy life habits are so important.

Nishta Saxena

Nishta Saxena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, founder of Vibrant Nutrition (https://vibrantnutrition.com/), and busy mother of two kids. Her expertise is focused on pediatric and family nutrition, coaching families through their life cycle. She also works with adults managing and preventing chronic diseases including heart disease, fatty liver, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes. In her 15 years of clinical practice, Nishta has helped thousands of families around the world move through their lives with energy and experience the powerful health effects of optimal nutrition. She is also a well-known “nutrition myth buster”, promoting evidence-based nutrition with a common-sense approach. In addition to her private practice, seeing clients globally, and her speaking work, Nishta is a national media expert in food and nutrition, appearing regularly on Your Morning, The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, CBC, Today’s Parent, and Best Health. Her favorite food is chickpeas.

Fitness

Back Pain and Exercise

Lower-back pain affects two-thirds of people in the US, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. In this video, Shelly shares insight on the do’s and don’ts of lower-back pain, when it comes to physical activity. Shelly provides examples of a few exercises you can do to bring you some relief.

Shelly McDonald

Shelly has been a devoted, spirited, and enthusiastic fitness professional for years, as a television personality, group fitness director, international presenter, and Phys Ed. teacher. She is most recognized for her involvement with TV’s “Caribbean Workout” series which is the longest airing show of its kind in the world. Shelly is also the star of 15 Exercise DVDs, including her latest DVD, “Beach Pilates”. Aside from her involvement with the media, Shelly is a professor, Group Fitness Instructor, and a Personal Trainer.

Fitness

Why Strength Train?

In case you didn’t know, sedentary adults lose anywhere from 3 to 5 percent muscle mass every decade. And if you’re a woman in menopause it doubles. When that happens your metabolism decreases and along with that bone density decreases leaving you more susceptible for cracks, breaks and osteoporosis. Find out how strength training reverses that and what happens when you strength train or do any exercise.

Shelly McDonald

Shelly has been a devoted, spirited, and enthusiastic fitness professional for years, as a television personality, group fitness director, international presenter, and Phys Ed. teacher. She is most recognized for her involvement with TV’s “Caribbean Workout” series which is the longest airing show of its kind in the world. Shelly is also the star of 15 Exercise DVDs, including her latest DVD, “Beach Pilates”. Aside from her involvement with the media, Shelly is a professor, Group Fitness Instructor, and a Personal Trainer.

Live broadcast

Thursday, June 24, 2021


Sleep & General Health

Happiness & Physical Health

It's important for us to pursue positive emotions and it's not just because we want to feel better or feel happier, but there's a very real biological impact on our body. If you have positive emotions, you will likely live longer than people who have less or report less positive emotion. Listen in for more details on why.

Dr. Nikola Grujich

Dr. Nik Grujich is a staff psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and an associate of the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre. He completed his medical degree and psychiatric specialty training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Grujich’s primary clinical focus is the treatment and management of mood and anxiety disorders through evidence-based psychotherapies and pharmacotherapy. He is also the director of the Sunnybrook telepsychiatry program and collaborative care program. Dr. Grujich is an active teacher and lecturer at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and has won numerous teaching awards in this capacity. He is also an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto.

Live broadcast

Thursday, June 24, 2021


9:00AM - 2:00PM (PT)

Nutrition

Debunking Gluten & Grain Myths

We know, there's a lot of confusion around two topics in nutrition: gluten, and grain products. What is gluten? What's the big deal around it ? Is it something that can impact health? Find all the answers in this video.

Nishta Saxena

Nishta Saxena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, founder of Vibrant Nutrition (https://vibrantnutrition.com/), and busy mother of two kids. Her expertise is focused on pediatric and family nutrition, coaching families through their life cycle. She also works with adults managing and preventing chronic diseases including heart disease, fatty liver, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes. In her 15 years of clinical practice, Nishta has helped thousands of families around the world move through their lives with energy and experience the powerful health effects of optimal nutrition. She is also a well-known “nutrition myth buster”, promoting evidence-based nutrition with a common-sense approach. In addition to her private practice, seeing clients globally, and her speaking work, Nishta is a national media expert in food and nutrition, appearing regularly on Your Morning, The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, CBC, Today’s Parent, and Best Health. Her favorite food is chickpeas.

Live broadcast

Thursday, June 24, 2021


9:00AM - 2:00PM (PT)

Sleep & General Health

Setting Goals & Healthy Aging

Dr. Sue Lantz helps you envision your aging in place vision (or scenarios) to make the best choices and plans for healthy and empowered aging.

Sue Lantz

Sue Lantz is the Founder and Managing Director of Collaborative Aging (https://collaborativeaging.com/), a creative organization dedicated to improving the models of housing, healthcare, and community supports for healthy aging in place. Sue is a trusted policy and service design expert, educator, and advocate. She works with a range of healthcare organizations, charities, housing organizations, and businesses to co-design innovative solutions for aging in the community. Sue is also the author of a guidebook called, Options Open: The Guide for Mapping Your Best Aging Journey. This informative guide offers a fresh, fivestrategy approach to help individuals and families proactively navigate the layers of their own plans, decisions, and transitions - over time. Through the "Options Open" conversational workshops and learning circles, Collaborative Aging provides a forum for participants to discover their priorities and create action plans that ensure their best health, housing, caregiving, and social relationships. For more information about the Options Open Guide visit: https://optionsopen.org

Live broadcast

Thursday, June 24, 2021


9:00AM - 2:00PM (PT)

Fitness

Common Training Mistakes

In this video Shelly highlights a few tips and tricks to ensure you are exercising in a safe and efficient manner, in order to avoid injuries and maintain proper form, at the gym - or wherever you are training.

Shelly McDonald

Shelly has been a devoted, spirited, and enthusiastic fitness professional for years, as a television personality, group fitness director, international presenter, and Phys Ed. teacher. She is most recognized for her involvement with TV’s “Caribbean Workout” series which is the longest airing show of its kind in the world. Shelly is also the star of 15 Exercise DVDs, including her latest DVD, “Beach Pilates”. Aside from her involvement with the media, Shelly is a professor, Group Fitness Instructor, and a Personal Trainer.

Live broadcast

Thursday, June 24, 2021


9:00AM - 2:00PM (PT)

Sleep & General Health

Menopause, Stress, & Sleep

Disrupted sleep is a very common problem for women going through menopause and can have a severe impact on quality of life. Research suggests that more than half of women notice sleep problems in the earliest stages of perimenopause. Poor sleep can also occur later, post-menopause. In this video you will discover the four core ingredients which could be helpful to get your sleep back on track.

Dr. Sophie Bostock

Dr. Sophie Bostock (@drsophiebostock) is a Sleep Evangelist on a mission: to help millions of people to improve their lives by unlocking the science of sleep and performance. Sophie studied Medicine and Entrepreneurship before completing a PhD in Psychobiology at University College London where she became fascinated by the power of sleep for enhancing health and performance. Following several years with digital medicine company, Sleepio, Sophie launched TheSleepScientist.com (https://www.thesleepscientist.com/) to provide training and coaching for clients in business, the military, the police, and elite sport. Sophie's adventures in sleep science include rowing around Britain in 2021 to explore the impact of extreme shift patterns on mood and fatigue. Sophie regularly features as a media sleep expert and has been invited to deliver talks for TEDx and Talks@Google.

Live broadcast

Thursday, June 24, 2021


9:00AM - 2:00PM (PT)