by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 3, 2020 | Meditation, Yoga
We all have patterns that affect our view of the world. We start building these patterns the moment we are born. Over time, they accumulate, layer upon layer, like stalagmites and stalagmites in a cave, formed by an almost imperceptible drip drip drip — an unbroken...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 1, 2020 | Science, Writing
Over the past decade there has been a shift in science journalism. While traditional print and broadcast media still produce science news, digital media now plays an even bigger role in communicating about science. Many consumers also get much of their science content...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 27, 2020 | Health, Meditation
If you’ve ever meditated, or tried to, you know that the main effect of this practice is calming and focusing the mind. But meditation is known to have a number of other health benefits, including decreased stress and anxiety, greater mindfulness, and improved mental...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 25, 2020 | Writing
As a freelance health and science writer living in rural Ontario, Canada, I often feel like I live in a “professional bubble.” I work entirely virtually, cut off from other journalists, editors, and even the scientists and doctors that I interview for stories. It...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 20, 2020 | Health, Yoga
Yoga Sculpt. Running Yoga. Bootylicious Yoga. These days, many yoga classes offer more than just classic yoga poses like downward-facing dog, handstand, and Warrior II. You can now lift weights or pull on resistance bands or squeeze out a dozen burpees … all while...