My Totally Trendy Turquoise Bridal Shower
On the day of my bridal shower, I was reminded how much I am loved. I have the best friends and family in the world. Everyone came together to create the best totally trendy turquoise bridal shower a...
View ArticleYoga Teacher Training with Breathing Space Yoga Studio
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would become a yoga teacher. My fitness background was always in high intensity contact sports like rugby, running, and Crossfit. I played volleyball and...
View ArticlePhilip Boudreau Photography Captured my Heart and Soul on Camera
Photo Credit Philip Boudreau Photography Photo Credit Philip Boudreau Photography It is hard to believe that I started my blog two years ago. I’ve experienced so much in two years, yet the time has...
View ArticleGet Your Summer Yoga On at the Park!
Catherine Dupont It’s summer! It’s time to get active outside! Have you considered yoga in the park? Change up your fitness routine and try practicing yoga in a new environment, one where your senses...
View ArticleExpanded Roots and Renovated: JustNatural Holistic Spa
JustNatural Holistic Spa has expanded and has a brand new location in downtown Timmins! The first time I visited Chrislynn at JustNatural Holistic Spa in the winter of 2014, I sampled the best of...
View ArticleEmbracing Change at Kripalu Yoga & Beyond
To help spice up my summer routine, I had the opportunity to try out a new yoga studio this week–one with an exceptional view of mother nature’s best! Kripalu Yoga & Beyond provided me the...
View ArticleMy Happy Hippy Bridal Makeover with Debby Clements
In preparation for my destination wedding in the Dominican Republic (less than two weeks to go and counting), I decided that I want to do my own makeup on my wedding day. I want to make sure that I...
View ArticleMy YTT Journey with Breathing Space Yoga Studio is almost Complete
It’s hard to believe I’m almost finished my Yoga in SchoolsYoga Teacher Training with Breathing Space Yoga Studio. I have one full week of the program left (August 10th-14th) and then I graduate as a...
View ArticleDusky Leaf’s B.I.G Yoga Bag is Perfect When on the Go
As a modern day yogi and woman always on the go, it’s as if Leaf’s Dusky Leaf’s – cerulean blue B.I.G Yoga Bag was created specifically for me, not only for it’s fabulous turquoise colour, but also...
View ArticleI’m Getting Married this Month-See You on Social Media
From Miss to Mrs! My destination wedding in the Dominican Republic is THIS MONTH. My wedding is creeping up fast, so I’ll be taking a break from publishing blog posts on Turquoise Compass until...
View ArticlePacking my Car, Hitting the Open Road, and Saying Yes to Life: Landing in...
Life is too short not live the way you want. After my wedding, I decided to move to northern Ontario for the time being to be with my husband. Just another adventure! I’ve lived in a handful of places,...
View ArticleSaying Yes! Starting my 500 Hour Advanced Yoga Training
What’s next for me? Well, aside from taking a huge leap of faith to move to the north, starting a new job, and teaching yoga, I’ve decided to start my 500 hour advanced yoga teacher training! I...
View ArticleLest We Forget: A Day of Remembrance
November 11th, 2015, Remembrance Day In memory of my grandfather who came to Canada from Ireland during WWII to fight for our strong and free country–I will remember. Lest we forget… In Flanders Fields...
View ArticleYou Only Wear it Once: Trash that Dress!
I bet a few of you have been wondering if I “trashed” my wedding dress in the Dominican Republic after my destination wedding…OF COURSE I DID! I debated back and forth for a while, but I decided to get...
View ArticleGlamour Shoot with Alyssa Martin Photography
Prior to my wedding, I did a glamour photo shoot with my wedding photographer–Alyssa Martin Photography to try out my wedding makeup and as a gift for my husband. I was told it is best to do a...
View Article10 Days of Yoga to Calm the Mind, Relax the Body, and Warm the Heart
If you’ve been following my social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest) then you may have noticed the pictures I posted doing yoga poses all over the Maritimes and northern...
View ArticleDusky Leaf’s Natural Rubber Mat: Foundation of a Solid Practice
As a yoga practitioner and newbie yoga teacher, I’m feeling strong and confident with my new Dusky Leaf Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (you can also find the mat in the Canadian store), which provides one of...
View ArticleThe Perfect Gift this Holiday Season: Harmony Box
Tis the season for giving After receiving my November Harmony Box, a Canadian subscription box, I quickly realized that Harmony Box is the perfect gift to give this holiday season. Since opening my...
View ArticleSelectSpecs for every Face, Style, &, Personality
Thanks to SelectSpecs, I finally have a pair of frames that suit my face, style, and personality. The pictures you have seen with me wearing glasses are probably only the ones with me wearing...
View Article5 Must-Haves for a Winter Yoga Practice
Travels in northern Ontario with my big cozy scarf I’ve heard that winters in northern Ontario can be cold, harsh, and unforgiving. On the other hand, I’ve also heard that the best time of the year...
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