A commitment to deepen our climate action
There was once a time where we could imagine that the impacts of climate change were far away: sea-level rise…
Foster community and help drive social change.
Hey – I wrote a book!
Are you there, Hollyhock community? It’s me, Madeleine. For those of you who I’m having the pleasure of meeting for…
Improve Your Breathing with Somatics
Stress and trauma change the way we breathe and they can have a negative impact on our health, our mental…
Finding Your Voice
One of the hardest and yet most rewarding parts of being a writer is discovering and developing your voice. In…
Two Minutes of Hope
As we bear witness to the increasing severity of the climate crisis, we are faced with questions that cut to…
Start Your Day Right
There’s no better way to start your day! Fiji compacts everything into 35 minutes, making this class perfect for those…
#EveryChildMatters
Content warning: This post mentions Indigenous residential schools, sexual assault, death, and the ongoing violence committed against Indigenous peoples. Over…
Hollyhock is Open!
Wow it has actually happened. We are open for the 2021 season and I couldn’t be more thrilled! This week…
Garden Tip: Irrigation
Hollyhock Gardener Dana Trueman takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hollyhock irrigation system, and teaches you the best…
Recipe: Dandelion Flower Quick Bread
Despite many folks’ best efforts to eradicate dandelion “weeds” from their lawns, they keep showing up year after year. This…
Breathe to Mobilize & Release
In this video Namchi Bazar shares a quick tip on how to breathe to mobilize your rib cage and spine,…
Moving Meditation
Enjoy a 7-minute Moving Meditation with Mara Branscombe. Mara was awakened to the potency of Hatha Yoga in India twenty…
Elasticity, Flow and Improvisation
Get inspired by a 20-minute movement meditation by Margie Gillis. Focus on meeting life from a deeply centred place. Learn…
Letting Go of Control and Finding Peace
In this free 20-minute session, enjoy a teaching on how to let go of control with Robert Gass, followed by…
Call for Healing Justice
Melina Laboucan-Massimo and Nikki Sanchez talk about the importance of supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) frontline land defenders,…
Spring Hollyhock Garden Tour
Join Holly MacKay, Hollyhock Garden Manager for a Spring tour of the Hollyhock Garden. We are excited to show you…
Recipe: Arame, Kale and Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
This is the kind of salad that goes straight to your blood bank. It’s so iron and mineral rich that…
Sound & Sensation: Active Release Sound Meditation
Have you ever had an experience where you actually fully relaxed? That moment when something in your body releases that you…
Garden Tip: Kale Tops
Kale is a nutrition superstar and we lovingly grow many types of it in our Hollyhock Garden. Did you know…
Recipe: Kale Smoothie
Here is a good way to use kale as a quick breakfast on the fly. [mk_padding_divider size=”20″]Ingredients A big handful…
Mindset Tips for Cold Dips
Cold water dips and ice baths continue to grow in popularity for good reason. Science shows that cold exposure may…
Powerful Peer Circle: From Sanity Checks to Strategy & Action
This post was submitted by SVI Women 2019 alumni Angie Mertens, Jo Fleming, Michelle Thimesch, Carolina Miranda, and Janet Schieferdecker. …
Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
Since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, anti-Asian racism has been on the rise across North America. We saw…
Recipe: Earl Grey Banana Bread with Hemp Hearts
Banana bread is a classic – and we love adding new twists to classics. This bread comes out moist, dense,…
In the Times of Coronavirus: How to Be Informed Without Being Overwhelmed
Is it possible in this time to stay informed and not be totally overwhelmed? Like many, I find myself consuming…
The Sanctuary: Benefit and Guided Meditation
On Sunday, March 7 we held a benefit to raise the much needed funds to replace the roof on the Hollyhock…
The Sanctuary: Letter from Ann Mortifee
Over 30 years ago, when Hollyhock opened its doors, I gave my very first workshop there and fell in love…
Recipe: Hollyhock Granola
For as long as we can remember, a generous bowl heaped with granola has graced every breakfast buffet table at…
Sound & Sensation: A little breather
We are nearing the end of winter after a year of global and personal challenge, isolation, and uncertainty. For so…
How To Meditate
Quotes and video were originally published in the Stimulus Podcast with Rob Orman Master meditation teacher Robert Beatty is co-author…