Arthritis affects nearly 6 million Canadians—that’s 1 in 5 people. Despite being commonly thought of as a single condition, "arthritis" actually refers to over 100 different disorders that affect the joints and tissues. These conditions can cause chronic pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and a significant decline in quality of life.

Chances are, if you attend a yoga class, a few participants are living with arthritis or chronic pain. The experience of arthritis can be constant or episodic and often spans months, years, or even a lifetime.

As 2024 draws to a close, the Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries have unveiled their words of the year: brain rot and manifest. Interestingly, these choices seem to sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. One conjures images of aimless scrolling, and digital overload, while the other tells a story of clarity, purpose, and intentional creation. Together, they reflect the dual nature of our times—a world where we’re increasingly dominated by technology yet yearning for meaning and direction.