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Getting into yoga

Cazzy Lewchuk November 2, 2026

There are yoga studios and classes offered all over the city. There are many books, websites, videos, and guides for every type and experience level. But what exactly is yoga, and what are its benefits?  Yoga has thousands of years of history and culture behind it. It originated from the Indian subcontinent, where it emerged from several spiritual practices. It was, and still is, used to develop spirituality, consciousness, and harmony in the body and mind. According to EBSCO, “the term ‘yoga’ derives from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ meaning to ‘unite.”’ In most of the West today, yoga is done…

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How learning to cook has improved my well-being

EIC September 29, 2014

Most people can’t pinpoint the exact moment that they became an adult, but I can. I remember it like it was yesterday — the crackle of sizzling flesh, the smoke billowing calmly towards my open window, the smell of a…

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