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Through the Rearview: Adult Parent-Child Conflict
https://hollyhock.ca/adult-parent-child-conflict/Having parents isn’t easy. From what I hear, neither is being one— but let me stick to what I know. It’s intense, this parent-child thing. That intensity doesn’t necessarily change just by virtue of the “child” crossing through puberty, moving out, and …
An Interview with Jocelan Coty
https://hollyhock.ca/jocelan-coty/It was a rainy September day when I had the chance to sit down with Jocelan Coty. Jocelan is one of Hollyhock’s long-time staff. In fact, her career has spanned thirty of our thirty-six years. As her final season comes to a close, Jocelan and I stole a …
Blind Spots & Blankets: My Journey to the Truth
https://hollyhock.ca/blind-spots-and-blankets/The energy of the Coast Salish People who once gathered on this land, remains here today; in the garden, the forest and on the shore. It’s a part of the magic of Cortes, it is a part of the magic of Hollyhock – the wisdom of our ancestors. It came from …
Nature is my Muse
https://hollyhock.ca/nature-muse/Whenever I go into the forest something overwhelms me with a sense of calm. So much of my inspiration is drawn from the wild beauty of the west coast. But living in the city, sometimes it’s not always easy to disappear into the majesty of old-growth. H …
Our Story
https://hollyhock.ca/about/story/Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people who are making the world better. We offer 80+ programs and conferences each year to help you connect to self, nature, and community. Our campus rests in the traditional territories of the Klahoose …
Accessing Your Core
https://hollyhock.ca/accessing-your-core/The transverse abdominis (TA) is one of a few muscles involved in your “core.” It rests behind your “abs” and is responsible for stabilizing the spine and supporting your balance. Learning to engage the TA at appropriate times can prevent injury, but i …