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This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals: https://www.orangenaturals.com

About the Episode

Yash Preswalla was not an athlete, and yet when he discovered skateboarding, a whole new world opened up to him. A world of movement that feels good, nurtures body, mind and spirit, and creates an opportunity to make the world a better place. Yash now mentors other youth, both in skateboarding, and being good humans.

Guest Bio & Links

Yash has been involved in kids’ skateboard programming in various forms since 2008. He began by working through the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation, where he ran an after-school instructional program for children from 4 to 12 years old, and Friday night drop-in for youth. In 2009, Yash and a partner established East York Skateboard Camp, which provided an opportunity to develop more in-depth programs. With the close of that partnership in 2016, Impact began to take form.

Through his years of experience with skateboard programming, Yash realized that there was a bigger picture, and that capturing the attention and imagination of youth at this crucial stage in their lives carried an opportunity to teach much more than just how to skate.

​Through his background as a working musician, music instructor, pre-school assistant teacher, and support for adults with special needs, Yash has developed a wide variety of approaches to connecting with individuals. His kind, thoughtful, patient manner as an instructor is evidence of his care and commitment to serving others.

https://www.impactskateclub.com/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/exercise.h

Host Bio & Links

Leslie is a mother, doctor, and human who seeks to help individuals and communities reach their fullest potential. As a naturopathic doctor, Leslie will help you explore how your kids' health and wellbeing reciprocally intersect with the health of their communities and the planet, and offer practical strategies to optimize both.

http://lesliesolomonian.weebly.com/about-me.html

About the EcoParent Podcast Network

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

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Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.