Lifestyle
Introducing children to the benefits of relaxation
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
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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Comprehensive Coworking
FUSION – More than creative and collaborative work environments, the new shared workspaces (coworking) include meditation areas, yoga studios and spa experiences. Four places around the world where well-being goes hand in hand with nomadic work. RISE BY WE – NEW YORK WeWork, the world’s largest provider of coworking spaces,...
Comprehensive Coworking
FUSION – More than creative and collaborative work environments, the new shared workspaces (coworking) include meditation areas, yoga studios and spa experiences. Four places around the world where well-being goes hand in hand with nomadic work. RISE BY WE – NEW YORK WeWork, the world’s largest provider of coworking spaces,...
Interviews
A proven guide to a healthier winter
DISPEL MYTHS Untangling the true from the false for a better overall health, this is the objective we have given ourselves for this seventh issue of Strøm Magazine. Regarding viruses, we called upon Dr. Chantal Guimont to enlighten us. Between her media columns and her consultations as a family doctor,...
A proven guide to a healthier winter
DISPEL MYTHS Untangling the true from the false for a better overall health, this is the objective we have given ourselves for this seventh issue of Strøm Magazine. Regarding viruses, we called upon Dr. Chantal Guimont to enlighten us. Between her media columns and her consultations as a family doctor,...
Interviews
About mindful eating
Mindfulness, intuition, nutrition, compulsion … Beyond the choice of food, healthy nutrition is especially about the relationship we have with food as well as with ourselves. Let’s take a closer look at mindful eating, a movement that is gaining popularity in the wellness and health domain. Interview with Isabelle Huot, Ph....
About mindful eating
Mindfulness, intuition, nutrition, compulsion … Beyond the choice of food, healthy nutrition is especially about the relationship we have with food as well as with ourselves. Let’s take a closer look at mindful eating, a movement that is gaining popularity in the wellness and health domain. Interview with Isabelle Huot, Ph....
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Live fully through the principles of acceptance and engagement therapy
In psychology, several theoretical approaches or orientations guide psychologists in the way they practice psychotherapy. The Ordre des psychologues du Québec describes four main approaches: the psychodynamic-analytical approach, the humanistic-existential approach, the systemic-interactional approach and the cognitive-behavioral approach (commonly known as CBT). In these four main approaches research has led...
Live fully through the principles of acceptance and engagement therapy
In psychology, several theoretical approaches or orientations guide psychologists in the way they practice psychotherapy. The Ordre des psychologues du Québec describes four main approaches: the psychodynamic-analytical approach, the humanistic-existential approach, the systemic-interactional approach and the cognitive-behavioral approach (commonly known as CBT). In these four main approaches research has led...
Interviews
Champion, one day at a time
World champion, model of excellence in cross-country skiing, law student and lover of nature and new challenges, Alex Harvey has more than one string to his bow. An in-depth look into the daily life of an athlete who, beyond performance, focuses on balance. SPORT AS A RITUAL Cross-country skiing is...
Champion, one day at a time
World champion, model of excellence in cross-country skiing, law student and lover of nature and new challenges, Alex Harvey has more than one string to his bow. An in-depth look into the daily life of an athlete who, beyond performance, focuses on balance. SPORT AS A RITUAL Cross-country skiing is...
Interviews
The woman who roams the river
An encounter with diver, explorer and director Nathalie Lasselin. In the Conquest of the St. Lawrence River – Nathalie Lasselin has travelled around the world to explore the underwater depths. In the icy waters of the Arctic, near the wrecks of the Caribbean or in the underwater caves of China,...
The woman who roams the river
An encounter with diver, explorer and director Nathalie Lasselin. In the Conquest of the St. Lawrence River – Nathalie Lasselin has travelled around the world to explore the underwater depths. In the icy waters of the Arctic, near the wrecks of the Caribbean or in the underwater caves of China,...
World
The North on your skin
To get away from the city. Consider going elsewhere, where time flows more slowly. Take unknown paths, walk on snow-covered trails, gaze at magnificent nature. For a weekend or a short stay, an icy trip is offered from one end of the country to the other. It is time to...
The North on your skin
To get away from the city. Consider going elsewhere, where time flows more slowly. Take unknown paths, walk on snow-covered trails, gaze at magnificent nature. For a weekend or a short stay, an icy trip is offered from one end of the country to the other. It is time to...
Lifestyle
Survival Mode in the Wilderness for a Weekend
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
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...
Architecture & Design
Conversing with the shoreline
The environment in which a building is located is the main driving force behind the architectural project. A site is first and foremost a parcel of land with boundaries established by regulations, but beyond its legal limits, there is also a cultural context, a territorial ecosystem, a regional climate, a...
Conversing with the shoreline
The environment in which a building is located is the main driving force behind the architectural project. A site is first and foremost a parcel of land with boundaries established by regulations, but beyond its legal limits, there is also a cultural context, a territorial ecosystem, a regional climate, a...
Architecture & Design
Interior design | an art that listens to the place
Interior design: a universe where the project manager immerses himself in the understanding of the interaction between the customer and the space that he or she uses or lives in. Navigating between and exploring different solutions, the ultimate goal is to find the perfect blend of functionality, ergonomics and aesthetics....
Interior design | an art that listens to the place
Interior design: a universe where the project manager immerses himself in the understanding of the interaction between the customer and the space that he or she uses or lives in. Navigating between and exploring different solutions, the ultimate goal is to find the perfect blend of functionality, ergonomics and aesthetics....
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The Gateway to the Gods
Located 1,000 meters above sea level in the Himalayas in the heart of the northern Indian territories overlooking the city of Rishikesh, Ananda, once a palace of Maharajas, is now a holistic wellness sanctuary that attracts the international wellness elite. Here is a glimpse into a confidential Eden with high...
The Gateway to the Gods
Located 1,000 meters above sea level in the Himalayas in the heart of the northern Indian territories overlooking the city of Rishikesh, Ananda, once a palace of Maharajas, is now a holistic wellness sanctuary that attracts the international wellness elite. Here is a glimpse into a confidential Eden with high...
Lifestyle
When was the last time you had a moment of complete silence?
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?
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,...
Lifestyle
SUP | the next wave
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
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...
Holistic health
Lavender at work for your senses
Discover the active benefits of this medicinal plant on the body and mind. A bit of lavender history Native to the Mediterranean region, the use of the lavender plant goes back thousands of years. Its Latin name, Lavandula, comes from the Romans who used it to wash their clothes and...
Lavender at work for your senses
Discover the active benefits of this medicinal plant on the body and mind. A bit of lavender history Native to the Mediterranean region, the use of the lavender plant goes back thousands of years. Its Latin name, Lavandula, comes from the Romans who used it to wash their clothes and...
Favourite articles
In pursuit of balance | Interview with Ricardo Larrivée
Ricardo is a real local success story. Starting to appear on our small screen more than fifteen years ago, he has since continued to multiply his projects. If it seems that everything he touches turns into gold, it is not by chance, but rather the result of long years of...
In pursuit of balance | Interview with Ricardo Larrivée
Ricardo is a real local success story. Starting to appear on our small screen more than fifteen years ago, he has since continued to multiply his projects. If it seems that everything he touches turns into gold, it is not by chance, but rather the result of long years of...
Interviews
Bianca Desjardins, a young photographer with growing success
Photo credit : Tsikimamy Onimbola. Artist of the light For the last three years, Bianca Des Jardins, a young photographer with growing success, has gradually become our official photographer. Her attention to authenticity and her ability to showcase natural beauty in all its shapes reflects the essence of Strøm. Her...
Bianca Desjardins, a young photographer with growing success
Photo credit : Tsikimamy Onimbola. Artist of the light For the last three years, Bianca Des Jardins, a young photographer with growing success, has gradually become our official photographer. Her attention to authenticity and her ability to showcase natural beauty in all its shapes reflects the essence of Strøm. Her...
Holistic health
Epsom salt | for a deep relaxation
A handful of crystals of this simple ingredient are enough to help us relax and enjoy its many benefits. Epsom salt is used for various health reasons and is popular among others in hydrotherapy. This is the salt that is being used in large quantities in floatation baths to create...
Epsom salt | for a deep relaxation
A handful of crystals of this simple ingredient are enough to help us relax and enjoy its many benefits. Epsom salt is used for various health reasons and is popular among others in hydrotherapy. This is the salt that is being used in large quantities in floatation baths to create...
Lifestyle
Four unusual activities to experience the four elements this winter
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
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...
Holistic health
Plants that help you get through winter
A gray and rainy fall followed by a long and harsh winter….a combination that is all too well known here in Quebec and that sometimes puts us to the test both physically and psychologically. Offering yourself a vacation in the sun to recharge your batteries is not always possible, but...
Plants that help you get through winter
A gray and rainy fall followed by a long and harsh winter….a combination that is all too well known here in Quebec and that sometimes puts us to the test both physically and psychologically. Offering yourself a vacation in the sun to recharge your batteries is not always possible, but...
Lifestyle
Time to reconnect
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
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...
Architecture & Design
Creative architecture | from the cultural discovery to the design
The spa experience is mainly lived through sensations, the choice of material is therefore very important since the visitors come into contact with these materials with all their senses. This experience is not exclusive to the building. So, beyond the walls and the floors, the architectural work continues and extends...
Creative architecture | from the cultural discovery to the design
The spa experience is mainly lived through sensations, the choice of material is therefore very important since the visitors come into contact with these materials with all their senses. This experience is not exclusive to the building. So, beyond the walls and the floors, the architectural work continues and extends...
Architecture & Design
A look at unconventional habitats
“An adventure for two” : Portable Home APH80 by ÁBATON For the lovers of travel, adventure and magical places, the APH80 is THE ideal house. Conceived with the sole purposes of well-being, environmental balance and simplicity, it answers to our longing for fulfillment that we sometimes crave to find in our...
A look at unconventional habitats
“An adventure for two” : Portable Home APH80 by ÁBATON For the lovers of travel, adventure and magical places, the APH80 is THE ideal house. Conceived with the sole purposes of well-being, environmental balance and simplicity, it answers to our longing for fulfillment that we sometimes crave to find in our...
Favourite articles
The Call of the North
The northern European countries are talked about often. These neighboring people with their flamboyant past, united by their Viking roots, attract a lot of travelers. The medieval era still resonates and pervades the northern culture with the spirit of freedom, a progressive will, universal tolerance and a sustainable environmental vision....
The Call of the North
The northern European countries are talked about often. These neighboring people with their flamboyant past, united by their Viking roots, attract a lot of travelers. The medieval era still resonates and pervades the northern culture with the spirit of freedom, a progressive will, universal tolerance and a sustainable environmental vision....