Vitalis

Nutrition Yoga & Adventures

Founded in 2005, the Vancouver based Vitalis Nutrition Yoga & Adventures provides resources, education and adventures in the fields of nutrition, yoga and the subtle body.

Through Nutrition, Yoga and Adventures, nourish your physical, mental or subtle bodies, bringing forth the vitality of your being. Like Rumi said long ago, there are a hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground. There are many paths to honour the life force; through nutrition counseling, yoga, adventuring, meditating, eating, broadening your horizons or simply the act of loving. With Vitalis these acts of devotion take place in many different environments; classroom, boardroom, farm, table, mat, mediation cushion or at the beach on retreat. Join us where it feels right!

Stephanie Hodges

Stephanie Hodges BA, RYT, RHN, CD(DONA) is a Yogini, Nutritionist, Adventurer, Doula and devotee to the life force. Dynamic, practical and integrative in her approach to life and teaching, combining traditional wisdom with modern studies as well as linking the intellectual and the physical; she presents a unique, holistic and resonating perspective.

Stephanie holds a BA in Medical Geography and a diploma in Holistic Nutrition. Other great sources of inspiration and knowledge come from; Paul Pitchford and Sally Fallon, yoga teachers Shiva Rea, Brian Kest, Ron Reid and Diane Burni. As well as scholars Chris Tompkins, Lorin Roche and Naracema.

Stephanie remains an active member of the academic community by conducting peer-reviewed research in the field of Nutrition and Maternal health. With a focus on family centered nutrition education, Stephanie works in partnership with Pomegranate Community Midwives.

In the community, Stephanie conducts private, group and corporate nutrition, health and team building workshops, teaches weekly yoga classes and hosts annual retreats. Stephanie is the main voice behind the Vitalis blog and writes educational material for local publications and clinics.