Archive for 2015
4 Amazing Tips For Yoga Arm Balances & Inversions
If the mere mention of arm balances and inversions makes your heart beat faster and your palms sweat, don’t worry! Here’s 4 amazing tips to get your practice moving in the right direction. Move into it slowly The most important thing to remember with any arm balance or inversion is to move into it slowly. A common […]
8 benefits of meditation – Fuse it with your practice
The practice of meditation is gaining popularity all over the world and is often recommended as a way to help us cope with the chaos of our daily lives. The benefits of meditation are becoming increasingly apparent and include: Improved immune function Decreased anxiety Stable blood pressure Better quality of sleep Reduced inflammation in the body […]
5 Core Essentials – Feeling Fit for the Festive Season
As the Christmas season approaches, it makes sense to have a game plan for your digestive health. Eating, drinking and being merry can take its toll on your tummy so here’s 5 tips to keep you looking and feeling your Christmas-best! Supplements for the Season – My personal favourites: glutamine, probiotics and digestive enzymes. Glutamine, […]
Need some head space? Clear a path to clarity with Yoga
Do you find it tough to get quality time to yourself? Do you need some valuable head space to clear your thoughts and re-energise? Clear a path to clarity with Yoga. Yoga increases Purity of thought Practicing yoga reduces restlessness and inertia. The more rested and clear your mind is the less likely it is to be […]
Don’t wait until January to kick start your healthy living
“I’ll get fitter in January”, famous last words eh? This year why not try and be the best person you can before the clock strikes 12 on the 31st December. Keeping fit and active during the Christmas period means you’re less inclined to over indulge in the festive season. If you’re staying active there’ll be more of a […]
Dreading the excess of silly season? Prepare with a 100% organic juice cleanse
Did your sweet tooth get the better of you over Halloween? Already dreading the the Christmas Party season of excess that is nearly upon us? Many people will try to counteract this by trying to have a ‘clean’ November. Rest, relax and rejuvenate. A fantastic way to cap off your clean November is with a juice […]
How clinical pregnancy Pilates can help post birth recovery
Keeping up with your exercise routine can be the last thing on your mind when you’re pregnant. A clinical pregnancy Pilates course can be gentle enough so that no undue strain is experienced whilst exercising, yet it still works some of the key muscle groups used during pregnancy, including the abdominal and pelvic muscles. What are the benefits of […]
Seasonal Kundalini explained
So you’ve recently started your Kundalini practice but are unsure what seasonal change and Kundalini have to do with each other. Here’s a short piece that will help explain: Seasonal Kundalini Yoga is about practicing Yoga in tune with nature. The aim is to enhance the natural balance of the body and mind through Yogic exercises […]
5 ways Pilates improves your health
Ever had a tough day at the office and just couldn’t muster the effort to drag yourself down to the gym? There’s one activity which will make you feel both relaxed and energized. Pilates. Pilates isn’t some sort of fad. It’s a well established training technique that numerous high profile sports people have used to […]
10 ways to achieve a positive, calm and natural birth
So the bump’s in full view – making you a shining beacon for women who want to tell you the worst birth stories ever. How about some good news? There’s a lot you can do to help bring about an easier, natural and calm birth. Here’s a list of 10 ways to achieve a positive natural birth. […]