Mona Keddy has been a yoga instructor for more than twenty years, and she's the real deal when it comes to practicing yoga with authenticity, humour, and grace. Most recently, she has come off a successful seven year run as co-founder of the cult yogi favourite Shri Yoga in Montreal. As an influencer, entrepreneur, yoga goddess, style icon, and all-around lovely person, Mona was my dream pick to kick off The Acorn's brand new '7 Questions' series.

If the last time you went barefoot was at the beach, think again. Getting around barefoot has historically been the domain of children and granola types. Nowadays, a growing body of scientific evidence is urging us all to kick off our shoes, for benefits ranging from lower blood pressure to heightened immunity.