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…
Foster community and help drive social change.
Wisdom + Wellness
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?…
Navigating Grief and Life Difficulty
Have you ever wondered how to effectively navigate pain and difficulty in your life? In this short interview snippet, Katheryn…
What is Functional Medicine 2.0? – A Discussion with Dr. Devon Christie and Dr. Lawrence Cheng
What does it mean to realize your full health potential? On July 15th 2019, Dr. Devon Christie and Dr. Lawrence…
Grounded: Somatic Anchors & Presence
Presence… The very word evokes a depth and potency of character – a gravitas, a charisma based on inner substantiality;…
Tantra: Sex & the Sacred
Are you feeling a little foggy in the brain or physically drained? Are your sexual adventures becoming… unadventurous? This is…
The Art of Stillness
IN CONVERSATION is a production of Banyen Books & Sound, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. In an age when information…
Spiritual Seeking: From the church to inter-faith teachings and community
Several years ago, a dear friend and I were on a quest to find a spiritual teacher. After a few…
IndigenEYEZ and Two-Eyed Seeing
Kim Haxton of the Potowatomi First Nations is co-founder of IndigenEYEZ, an organization that is dedicated to inspiring an intergenerational…
Unlocking the Mystery of the Soul through Dance
At Hollyhock, we are incredibly lucky to host world-renowned teachers in everything from creativity and movement to wisdom and spiritual…
Money Becomes You
So many of us are conflicted about money. Do we deserve it? Hate it? Like it? Reject it? Lust after…
Creaturely Migrations on a Breathing Planet
Connecting to the “wild and free” world around us has many benefits. We truly awaken our senses to think critically…