Benefits of Yamuna® Body Rolling and Somatics: Balancing the back and front of the body
With Namchi Bazar I enjoy combining Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) and Somatic Movement, in thetradition of Thomas Hanna, because they…
Wisdom + Wellness
Whispers from The Garden: Eldering and Social Change
Contributed by Cheryl Rose (2024) Spend some time in a garden in winter and you’ll find it’s a very quiet…
Join Peter Sterios for a yoga and wellness retreat at Hollyhock this June!
Contributed by Peter Sterios Envision stepping out of your daily grind for five enchanting days. Picture yourself immersed in a…
Finding Fulfillment Through Tantra at Hollyhock
Magnetize Your Heart’s Desire with Yogacharini Maitreyi this June at Hollyhock Beyond our basic needs being met we keep doing…
Discovering Cortes: An Interview with Bill Ophoff
For three decades Bill Ophoff has been Hollyhock’s resident Naturalist, responsible for guiding countless visitors and locals to discover the…
Insights At The Edge: An Interview with Julie Kramer
This week we have a special gift for our community, a moving Insights At The Edge interview with Julie Kramer…
10 Lessons from a Decade of Reiki Practice
Contributed by Fleur Choy Join me, Fleur Choy, on a transformative journey to awaken your healing powers and illuminate your path to…
Weaving Ritual: The Embrace of our Grandmothers
Contributed by Andréa de Keijzer Ulate of Collective Rebozo The rebozo, which is a shawl that comes from Mexico, is…
Unwind with Namchi Bazar
I have a soft spot in my heart for Hollyhock. My history with Hollyhock dates back to the early days…
A moment of mindfulness and meditation with Hollyhock
On February 29th, a rare leap day that graces us once every four years, let’s take a moment to pause…
Songs of the Open Road: Exploring The Practice of Pilgrimage
Imagine a journey that blends the cadence of your steps with the rhythm of your heart, alongside a supportive and…
Informed by Cancer
Cancer changes us. As humans, we carry with us our life experience. Cancer can change our life trajectory, bring more…
Can Engaged Buddhism Save The Planet?
When I was an undergraduate student studying Buddhism at McGill University, the door to the meditation hall was locked at…
How Meditation Makes Us Better Humans
In our fast-paced and often stressful world, finding inner peace can feel impossible at times. Although currently being hailed for…
Two Minutes of Hope
As we bear witness to the increasing severity of the climate crisis, we are faced with questions that cut to…
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…
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…
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: Letter from Ann Mortifee
Over 30 years ago, when Hollyhock opened its doors, I gave my very first workshop there and fell in love…
How To Meditate
Quotes and video were originally published in the Stimulus Podcast with Rob Orman Master meditation teacher Robert Beatty is co-author…
Tantra: Living Connection
Tantra is allowing the weaving of our senses and our material being with spirit. It is gently guiding the beautiful…
Unlocking the Power of Breath: Grof & Hof
Breathe. Inhale. Exhale. The essence of life. When we enter into this world from our mothers’ wombs, it is jump…
I am my own Teacher
One of the best things about running Head + Heart is the opportunity to meet and connect with so many…
Holiday Wellness Tips
The holiday season is upon us, with its whirl of parties, family gatherings and work events. It may be the…
Gabor Maté and son in Vancouver this November
“If you think you are enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.” – Ram Dass Gabor Maté is…
The Joy of Missing Out
Have you ever attended an event just because you were afraid to miss out? FOMO – the fear of missing…
The Mindfulness of Breathing with Robert Beatty
Breathe. The beauty of the breath – symbolically the rise and fall of life. Long-time Hollyhock presenter, Robert Beatty, guides…
What is a “Between Lives Soul Regression”? – Ancestral Stories and Guidance
A Between Lives Soul Regression (BLSR), which we will do as a group in my workshop Your Soul’s Plan: Awakening…
You are here to be YOU
In our fast-paced modern world, it is easy to get swept up in the business of daily life. Most of…
How do you stay hopeful?
In a world full of turmoil – from species extinction to divisive political leaders – how do we stay hopeful?…