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Not too too baked . . . . . . #labourdayweekend

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Sometimes when I feel a little lost I go back to this day and reflect on the individual parts of it. This sequence inevitably pops up and I will become mesmerized by the scenes. I helps conjure up a feeling of calmness and stability and reminds me of who I am.

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I like lifting heavy things but I also love movement and flexibility so I try to make every workout a little of everything. If you focus too much on one thing then you create and imbalance but you can also get carried away with variability especially when you get overwhelmed on social media with all the different information out there. Be strong but stay liquid and if it feels good just go with it. I like functionality and efficiency so i try not to get too bogged down in the details. . . . . #fitness #liftweights #yogainspiration #yogapractice #meninyoga #yogaguy #resistancetraining

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Quick, but scenic flight to #pei with the one and only @life_radford in his vintage plane that’s over 75 years old. Departed #moncton airport, flying over the #confederationbridge and landing in #charlottetown Getting together with old friends is so good for your health. Healing vibes. It’s all part of the training. Don’t miss out!

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As is usually the case when you’re with the best of friends, you forget to take photos. Here are some of the ones I was able to capture on my recent and brief visit to the maritimes. You’ll notice some pics of the Canada Tree created by Tyler Aspin, the brother of one of my best friends (Meigan Aspin), who died tragically in 2001. The project was shelved and put into storage where it remained until last week when, after much effort by family and friends, was given new life after municipal and provincial governments pledged funding to commemorate and resurrect it. Tyler’s vision of the Canada Tree was to unite all people around the ancient tradition of storytelling, and this notion is so important today as more and more people are loosing touch with it and themselves as they scroll for their stories on their mobile devices.

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My fitness and health optimization efforts have been a slow and steady evolution spanning several decades. Obviously this interest increases along with age, as you try to live and feel as good as you can for as long as you can. You don’t need to become a fascist fitness freak either and eliminate fun and things you enjoy to achieve your results. What’s the point in doing it if it doesn’t make you feel good or you derive less joy in your life as a result. Delayed gratification is one thing but denying joy and doing things you hate is counter productive, unsustainable and you will not thrive in this mindset. To me health is wealth and being the best version of yourself sets you up to shine the light for everyone else. The physical workout is important but it’s all for nothing if you ignore the lifestyle approach to fitness. How is the duration and quality your sleep? Who are you surrounding your self with? What types of things are you saying to yourself and others? Are you eating whole foods or processed? What types of beverages are you consuming? Are you getting early morning and late afternoon sunlight in your eyes? Are you comfortable and happy where you live? There are so many factors that need to be considered in your quest for health and it’s not just the workout that you are doing.Think about a plant. It doesn’t survive off water alone and many factors contribute to whether it lives, dies or thrives. Surviving should not be the goal. Choose to thrive. . . . . . . . #yogainspiration #yogalife #resistancetraining #fitness #wholistichealth #lifebalance #moveyourbody #movementismedicine #mobilitytraining #hypertrophy #livewell #eatclean #sleep #thrive

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When the heat of the summer comes it will be sweet indeed but there’s something to be said for these cool nights in spring, with that freshness. Full of hope. Breathe it in while you still can. I always miss it when it leaves even though summer is king. . . . . . . #cottage #cottagerental #luxurycottagerental #georgianbay #georgianbaylife #bonfire #firepit #firepitdesign #getbusyliving

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Showing up everyday is key. Sometimes intensity is required but often a slow, strong, purposeful practice can teach you a lot more about yourself and what you need to work on. Show up, breathe and and feel your way through . . . #morningroutine #yogainspiration #yoga #yogalife #yogalove #slowandsteadywinstherace #bethetortoise #movementismedicine #movementculture #consistencyiskey #beconsistent

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‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Time to book your week at this dream cottage in #georgianbay https://www.airbnb.com/h/dreamycottage @thecarlinglodge . . . . . #cottagestyle #cottagelife #georgianbaylife #seizetheday #dreamcottage #luxurycottage #lakelife #summertime #summervibes #summer #luxurycottagerental #airbnb #airbnbhost

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The medicinal flower bath is a ancient Shipibo tradition going back hundreds of years. It’s one of the many steps taken to cleanse the participants prior to the Ayahuasca ceremonies. It’s also meant to attract the plant to you in ceremony. After the bath you are not to wash or shower and the bits of flower lay as they fall. The mapacho tobacco is the most sacred of all medicinal indigenous plants. It’s used to connect to the creator, cleanse and give guidance and protection. Afterwards, I would sit in a pocket of sunlight and listen to the multitude of sounds of the rainforest as I focussed on my intentions for the upcoming plant ceremony and all the gratitude I felt pulsating outwards into the environment that surrounded me. . . . . . #plantmedicine #flowerbath #shipibo #shipiboshaman #ayahausca #peru🇵🇪 #peruvianamazon #amazonrainforest #iquitos

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Sunday kind of stuff . . . . . . #restore #restorativeyoga #recoveryweekend #recovery #bodyawareness #moveyourbody #movementismedicine #rollitout #slowdown #balance #lifebalance

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Flashbacks from my week in the Amazon. Stay tuned for a full report coming soon but for now this little reel will have to suffice. #peruvianamazon #amazonia #ayahuascaretreat #naturalia #peru #perutravel #perú #ayahuasca #plantmedicine #adventure