Archive for 2016
Should we warm up before our Yoga practice?
This question was posed to me by a very keen yoga student of mine. I’m sure it’s something that we are all familiar with, and is well worth some serious consideration. With the increasing popularity of ‘heat generating’ yoga styles, there is a remarkable shift towards introducing the heat element through various methods. So why […]
5 tips For Great Pregnancy Posture
Lying on your side in the comfort of your own home is definitely an appealing way to spend the next 9 months. Realistically though, this is probably not a viable option so let’s keep it real. Take a deep breath and start taking notes. Your post-pregnancy body will love you for it. 1 Standing – Lift […]
5 healthy eating trends you’ll see this year
What’s going to be the big health trend of 2016? 2015 saw the rise of coconut oil and bone broth. The good news is that every year that now goes by, people are become better educated and more determined to eat healthy. Here’s my my list of things that you’ll see popping up everywhere over the coming […]
It’s bloody important to stretch and here’s why!
Feeling stiff and sore and don’t know why? Muscles, like other tissues in our body, need to be well circulated and healthy. We spend most of our day in the same posture. By not stretching, we continue to overuse and fatigue our muscles, making them short and tight. Adhesions are being formed decreasing circulation, flexibility […]
Your pocket guide to mindfulness
Mindfulness is slowly trickling into everyday consciousness but what is it and how can it help you with everyday life? Mindfulness was developed over 30 years ago by John Kabot-Zinn to teach Buddhist meditation without the Buddhist elements. He puts it simply as “mindfulness is moment to moment awareness. It is cultivated by purposefully paying attention […]
Healthy eating for winter wellness
We firmly believe to eat well is to be well. We do our best to balance a little over-indulgence with lots of fresh healthy fruit and vegetables, wholesome nuts & grains. The busy holiday season can take it’s toll on both body and mind and we all benefit from a little extra nurturing during these […]