YAM takes a body-mind-spirit tour of our Island ocean paradise, with surfing in Tofino, seaweed sampling in Sooke, and yoga on a paddle board in Brentwood Bay. Read more…
WELLNESS
TOP 10 HERBS FOR YOUR YARD, PATIO OR BALCONY
You don’t need a green thumb to grow herbs. With just a little bit of space in your yard or on your patio or balcony — or even in your kitchen — you can grow these essential herbs, known for their health, beauty, and culinary benefits. Read more…
HOW TO LIVE AUTHENTICALLY
YAM explores how inspiring locals found the courage to say no to the status quo and pursue their dreams. Read more…
Five Summer Skincare and Beauty Tips
Expert tips from Kristina Tsiriotakis, the National Learning & Development Manager at L’OCCITANE Canada, on keeping your face, skin and hair healthy and beautiful through the summertime months. Read more…
LUBA LOVES… Meditation Cushions
Planning to be mindful about meditation in the new year? A comfortable meditation cushion is just what you need. The flat, round Zafu gives extra height to support your ‘sit bones,’ takes the pressure off your hip joints … plus, it looks stylish in any room in your home. Available at the Good Planet Company, […] Read more…
STAY HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Do you neglect your health in favour of that never-ending holiday to-do list? It’s easy to get so run down by the time January rolls around that it’s hard to get back into a healthy routine. YAM shares expert tips for staying healthy for this holiday season. Read more…
FITNESS THAT FITS YOUR PERSONALITY
The latest research shows the better your chosen activity fits with your personality and the rest of your life, the more likely you are to sustain it. Enjoyment is also an important consideration. So how do you find the best approach to fitness for your unique personality? YAM checks out a few approaches. Read more…
TOP 10 HEALTHY HARVEST SUPER FOODS
From apples to wild mushrooms, Vancouver Island’s fall bounty of vegetables provides a rainbow of nutritional benefits, offering your body exactly what it needs in those sunlight-starved fall and winter months. Read more…
WHO HAS THE BEST APPROACH TO ANTI-AGING?
When award-winning Victoria filmmaker Hilary Pryor set out to make a documentary comparing Western and Eastern approaches to slowing the aging process, she discovered what really keeps us young and makes life precious. Read more…