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Une oasis au cœur de l’hiver | Trois plantes idéales

An Oasis in the Heart of Winter | Three Perfect Plants

Émilie Coulombe, Horticulturist

IMITATING NATURE — Fluctuating between shades of grey and white, winter is often hard on our morale, especially when the days are at their shortest. In the depths of winter, creating a little green oasis at home is a salve for our daily lives that reminds us that we too...

An Oasis in the Heart of Winter | Three Perfect Plants

Émilie Coulombe, Horticulturist

IMITATING NATURE — Fluctuating between shades of grey and white, winter is often hard on our morale, especially when the days are at their shortest. In the depths of winter, creating a little green oasis at home is a salve for our daily lives that reminds us that we too...

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Cinq livres qui transforment

Five Transformative Books

Maxime Hébert

TURNING THE PAGE – If « everything changes, » as chemist Lavoisier would have said, let me draw your attention to five local female voices that transform, gently or forcefully, within the individual within, with brilliance and passion. From their destiny to an entire society. TRANSFORMING LOVE J’aime Hydro, by Christine Beaulieu...

Five Transformative Books

Maxime Hébert

TURNING THE PAGE – If « everything changes, » as chemist Lavoisier would have said, let me draw your attention to five local female voices that transform, gently or forcefully, within the individual within, with brilliance and passion. From their destiny to an entire society. TRANSFORMING LOVE J’aime Hydro, by Christine Beaulieu...

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Destination ressourcement

Healing Destinations

JUDITH RITCHIE

LETTING-GO – Spiritual retreats focused on introspection, physical activity, yoga, meditation, wellness and healthy eating are a way to pause, take care of yourself and reflect on your life habits. Because every lasting transformation begins with a profound shift in the soul, here are four beautiful escape sites to spark...

Healing Destinations

JUDITH RITCHIE

LETTING-GO – Spiritual retreats focused on introspection, physical activity, yoga, meditation, wellness and healthy eating are a way to pause, take care of yourself and reflect on your life habits. Because every lasting transformation begins with a profound shift in the soul, here are four beautiful escape sites to spark...

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Profiter de la nature sans laisser de trace | l’éthique du plein air

Enjoy Nature Without Leaving Traces | Outdoors Ethics

Maxime Hébert

REDUCE YOUR IMPACT – More and more hikers decide to conquer the highest peaks, with the result that many mountains are now littered with waste left behind by mountaineers. This is the observation made by Dominic Asselin, from Attitude Montagne, on an expedition to the Himalayas in 2017. The pollution...

Enjoy Nature Without Leaving Traces | Outdoors Ethics

Maxime Hébert

REDUCE YOUR IMPACT – More and more hikers decide to conquer the highest peaks, with the result that many mountains are now littered with waste left behind by mountaineers. This is the observation made by Dominic Asselin, from Attitude Montagne, on an expedition to the Himalayas in 2017. The pollution...

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Le stress | un état passager

Stress | a Temporary State

Maxime Hébert

UNDERSTANDING THE PHENOMENON – Finally, the summer season is upon us, you can dream of the upcoming holidays and a slightly milder rhythm of life. However, is the stress really behind you? Described as the evil of the century, it affects many for a variety of reasons. Here is how...

Stress | a Temporary State

Maxime Hébert

UNDERSTANDING THE PHENOMENON – Finally, the summer season is upon us, you can dream of the upcoming holidays and a slightly milder rhythm of life. However, is the stress really behind you? Described as the evil of the century, it affects many for a variety of reasons. Here is how...

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En juillet, initiez les tout-petits aux bienfaits de la détente

Introducing the little ones to the benefits of relaxation in July

Maxime Hébert

New era, new approaches With the emergence of the well-being culture and the recognition of new approaches to achieving a state of well-being, several different milieus (psychological, social, family) have questioned the well-being of children, and have shed light on new areas of study. Children need space and nature offers...

Introducing the little ones to the benefits of relaxation in July

Maxime Hébert

New era, new approaches With the emergence of the well-being culture and the recognition of new approaches to achieving a state of well-being, several different milieus (psychological, social, family) have questioned the well-being of children, and have shed light on new areas of study. Children need space and nature offers...

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Un héritage à honorer

A legacy to be honoured

Maxime Hébert

A legacy to be honoured Mother’s Day: an homage to those who carry life, to those who pass on consciousness. A heritage forged by memories and feelings, defining the foundation that lives within us. A closer look at what they pass on to us, from one mother to another. A...

A legacy to be honoured

Maxime Hébert

A legacy to be honoured Mother’s Day: an homage to those who carry life, to those who pass on consciousness. A heritage forged by memories and feelings, defining the foundation that lives within us. A closer look at what they pass on to us, from one mother to another. A...

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Mères : être et devenir

Mothers | being and becoming a mother

Maxime Hébert

We all had a mother; we were all born of a woman. The common bond between our mothers is that they all gave birth. Most mothers, after giving birth, have devoted a large part of their lives to loving, pampering and caring for the human being that life has entrusted...

Mothers | being and becoming a mother

Maxime Hébert

We all had a mother; we were all born of a woman. The common bond between our mothers is that they all gave birth. Most mothers, after giving birth, have devoted a large part of their lives to loving, pampering and caring for the human being that life has entrusted...

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La médecine verte

Green medicine

Catherine Brosseau, herbalism and aromatherapy enthusiast

From the doorstep, you will hear the foliage whisper and the fragrant breath that caresses the pines will come down from the peaks brushing your face, it’s aroma will extinguish the fire that was burning inside of you. – Adolphe Retté Passionate about the world of aroma and its secrets, Catherine traveled...

Green medicine

Catherine Brosseau, herbalism and aromatherapy enthusiast

From the doorstep, you will hear the foliage whisper and the fragrant breath that caresses the pines will come down from the peaks brushing your face, it’s aroma will extinguish the fire that was burning inside of you. – Adolphe Retté Passionate about the world of aroma and its secrets, Catherine traveled...

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Se déconnecter du monde extérieur pour reconnecter avec soi

Disconnect from the outside world to reconnect with yourself

Maxime Hébert

Novelty at the Strøm – Our Epsom salt flotation bath is made of a dense solution that allows the body to float effortlessly while minimizing the forces of gravity. Ideal for all those who are looking to take a step back to unwind, overcome their anxiety or regenerate, it provides...

Disconnect from the outside world to reconnect with yourself

Maxime Hébert

Novelty at the Strøm – Our Epsom salt flotation bath is made of a dense solution that allows the body to float effortlessly while minimizing the forces of gravity. Ideal for all those who are looking to take a step back to unwind, overcome their anxiety or regenerate, it provides...

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10 choses à laisser aller pour vivre plus heureux

10 things to let go off to live a happier life

Maxime Hébert

Very often we try to do more: "What can I do to be happier? The new science of happiness, for some years now, has validated tools to adequately address this question. It suggests us a list of simple but powerful things to do regularly such as appreciation, gratitude, positivity and...

10 things to let go off to live a happier life

Maxime Hébert

Very often we try to do more: "What can I do to be happier? The new science of happiness, for some years now, has validated tools to adequately address this question. It suggests us a list of simple but powerful things to do regularly such as appreciation, gratitude, positivity and...

Lifestyle

Initier les enfants aux bienfaits de la détente

Introducing children to the benefits of relaxation

Strøm nordic spa

New era, new approaches With the emergence of the well-being culture and the recognition of new approaches to achieving a state of well-being, several different milieus (psychological, social, family) have questioned the well-being of children, and have shed light on new areas of study. Children need space and nature offers...

Introducing children to the benefits of relaxation

Strøm nordic spa

New era, new approaches With the emergence of the well-being culture and the recognition of new approaches to achieving a state of well-being, several different milieus (psychological, social, family) have questioned the well-being of children, and have shed light on new areas of study. Children need space and nature offers...

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Un week-end dans le bois en mode survie

Survival Mode in the Wilderness for a Weekend

Maxime Hébert

After the trend for boot camps, CrossFit and obstacle courses, here comes another type of self-improvement, one that is closer to nature and to introspection: survival in the wilderness. Introductory workshops and weekends, offered in both summer and winter, are flourishing across the province. Participants learn how to manage on...

Survival Mode in the Wilderness for a Weekend

Maxime Hébert

After the trend for boot camps, CrossFit and obstacle courses, here comes another type of self-improvement, one that is closer to nature and to introspection: survival in the wilderness. Introductory workshops and weekends, offered in both summer and winter, are flourishing across the province. Participants learn how to manage on...

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À quand remonte votre dernier moment de silence profond?

When was the last time you had a moment of complete silence?

Maxime Hébert

In the depths of the “Nat” black room of the Strøm Nordic spa in Sherbrooke. The “Nat” (meaning: night) black room is an ode to the night, but above all, a meditative and restorative space where silence is the rule. In today’s noisy world, silence is a resource in itself,...

When was the last time you had a moment of complete silence?

Maxime Hébert

In the depths of the “Nat” black room of the Strøm Nordic spa in Sherbrooke. The “Nat” (meaning: night) black room is an ode to the night, but above all, a meditative and restorative space where silence is the rule. In today’s noisy world, silence is a resource in itself,...

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En équilibre sur l’eau | à la découverte du SUP

SUP | the next wave

Maxime Hébert

SUP, stand-up, paddle, paddle surfing, etc., there are many names for this activity on water that is becoming more and more popular on the waterways of our province. Whether you practice it in a meditative manner on a lake or in a more sporty way on a river and even...

SUP | the next wave

Maxime Hébert

SUP, stand-up, paddle, paddle surfing, etc., there are many names for this activity on water that is becoming more and more popular on the waterways of our province. Whether you practice it in a meditative manner on a lake or in a more sporty way on a river and even...

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Quatre activités inusitées pour vivre les quatre éléments cet hiver

Four unusual activities to experience the four elements this winter

Maxime Hébert

Winter in Québec doesn’t just consist of snow, darkness and cold temperatures. It is also one of the most unique seasons of the year. We have as much fun going outside and playing in the snow, as we have coming back inside and warming up around the fire place. It...

Four unusual activities to experience the four elements this winter

Maxime Hébert

Winter in Québec doesn’t just consist of snow, darkness and cold temperatures. It is also one of the most unique seasons of the year. We have as much fun going outside and playing in the snow, as we have coming back inside and warming up around the fire place. It...

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Le temps de se retrouver

Time to reconnect

Maxime Hébert

The Holidays at Strøm: time to reconnect with yourself and with your loved ones. Also, the art of reconnecting without being in a hurry… Our Christmas has Scandinavian accents. And this year’s Christmas is a tribute to slowness. Between Nordic simplicity and moments of reunion, the holiday spirit at Strøm...

Time to reconnect

Maxime Hébert

The Holidays at Strøm: time to reconnect with yourself and with your loved ones. Also, the art of reconnecting without being in a hurry… Our Christmas has Scandinavian accents. And this year’s Christmas is a tribute to slowness. Between Nordic simplicity and moments of reunion, the holiday spirit at Strøm...