Six Degrees Blog

Pillars of Our Shared Work – sharing the foundation of Six Degrees –  When we say “health”, it includes not only physical health but also holistic wellness, which is often related to the intersection of systemic oppression. In an effort to continue nurturing a culture of health,...

Author: Kathryn Meisner When I work with clients as a career coach, I like to start by acknowledging that our jobs impact almost all aspects of our lives, including health. Mental health. Physical health. Emotional well-being. If your job is impacting your health, what can you...

Author: Sairupa Krishnamurti The beauty of the human structure has always given me a sense of awe. We are whole beings with a deeply interconnected system of organs, hormones, rivers of blood, and channels of life-force that allow us to move, feel, breathe and live. Part of what...

This month’s author: Gunjan Chopra, Community Acupuncturist Ah, June. Finally! One of my favourite signs that summer is around the corner is when I start running into folks I haven’t seen in months and it feels like everyone’s emerging from their winter hibernation. By this...

Pillars of Our Shared Work – sharing the foundation of Six Degrees –  When we say “health”, it includes not only physical health but also holistic wellness, which is often related to the intersection of systemic oppression. In an effort to continue nurturing a culture of health,...

A gentle cleanse for 5-7 days can give you a chance to clean out from winter and feel more vital for spring and summer. This doesn’t mean you need to stop eating, oh no! Just changing your diet for 5-7 days by eating whole grains, (rice, quinoa, millet), fresh vegetables...

Administrative and Work Exchange Coordinator (Contract) Application deadline May 10, 2017 (at noon) Six Degrees is pleased to be recruiting for a contract position (25 hours/week) to coordinate our Work Exchange Program and carry out administrative tasks. Responsibilities: ●...

Author: Adrienne Mak Now is a huge time of transition. With the season shifting from winter to spring, we can feel our minds and bodies reacting to change. In Chinese medicine theory, this time period sees the elemental shift from water to wood. In organ theory this means we are...

Pillars of Our Shared Work – sharing the foundation of Six Degrees –  When we say “health”, it includes not only physical health but also holistic wellness, which is often related to the intersection of systemic oppression. In an effort to continue nurturing a culture of health,...