The idea of moving too much isn’t pleasant when you’re in pain. However, lower back pain yoga poses can actually help to release your tense, tight muscles. Stretching and relaxing your body helps ease the pain, but remember to move into and out of poses slowly and gently. These poses can help you stretch most areas of your body, increasing flexibility. Yoga is also good for relaxing and de-stressing. 1. Cat-Cow Start by getting down on all fours on your yoga mat. (It’s always best to use a mat to keep you comfortable and balanced. You could even fold it up to relieve any pressure on your knee ..read more

Inspired by Krista Bugden ,DailyLife.com. Everyone has good and bad days in regard to how we feel about our bodies, though I think women are harder on themselves or notice more about their bodies, than men. If you’re struggling with body acceptance, yoga might be just what you need to get in touch with the wonderful skin that you are in. Body acceptance is respecting your body. So taking the time to stretch your muscles and move your body can not only help you appreciate it more but also help you get to know it more. Where are the tight spots? What are some of your strengths? What are some ar ..read more

"Self care helps prevent stress and anxiety. By incorporating self care activities into your regular routine, like going for a bush walk or socialising with friends, you give your body and mind time to rest, reset and rejuvenate, so you can avoid or reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety" Black Dog Institute I regularly remind my yogis how important it is to fill your own cup in order to be able to give to others. If we don't replenish our energy, how can we give it away or use more of it? Pleasure v Happiness Key differences according to Dr Robert Lusting: * Pleasure is short lived, happi ..read more

Meditation can be intimidating to many people, especially those who experience racing thoughts from time to time. The idea of washing away every thought in your head may seem overwhelming. Fortunately, the point of meditation is not to force those thoughts to go away – it’s to bring your focus back into that present moment of deep breathing and harmony. Mala beads can help you reach that harmony in many ways. Let’s explore more about what Mala beads are and how you can use them in your practice to experience the most relaxing meditation sessions ever. What Are Mala Beads? Mala beads were crea ..read more

Anger and frustration can hit us anytime during the day, leaving us feeling like a bull about to charge if we don’t have a way to counteract how the body responds to these types of emotions. These strong and often overwhelming emotions can create tense muscles, shallow breathing, a racing heartbeat, and even increased blood pressure. In short, letting these emotions control us for extended periods of time is not good. We can actually look to the yogis and their breathwork practice to learn how to manage strong emotions to keep our cool and continue to enjoy our day when unexpected setbacks oc ..read more

Our fast-paced lifestyles (and often high-pressure jobs) keep our bodies in a state of fight-or-flight for extended periods of time. This lifestyle can open the door to emotional volatility when natural hormone levels are disrupted by adrenal fatigue, high caffeine intake, and sensory overload. This can happen as we are going about our daily lives and leave us feeling drained without explanation. Yin yoga is one way you can deal with this and recover your energy and health to reach your full potential and highest happiness levels. What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is a relaxing form of yoga that use ..read more

Courtesy of Krista Bugden Dailylife.com As I read through this interesting article it got me thinking, wow, what a lot of stretches to put into your daily routine. It would be much easier to come along to a Yoga for Every Body session, be guided through them and feel zen like at the end of a wonderful savasana. "While our ancestors were hunter-gatherers and got plenty of activity through their daily tasks, it’s undeniable that being a productive member of society has changed a ton since then. Many of us (myself included) sit at a desk all day, barely lifting a muscle. Here’s the problem. The h ..read more

7 Essential Exercises for Wrist Pain Are you stuck wondering, ‘why does my wrist hurt?’ Or, ‘how can I relieve my wrist pain?’ Wrist pain is frustrating. It goes away, but as soon as you spend a few hours or more at your computer, it’s back. Your hands and wrists are responsible for an array of tasks throughout your day - from typing on your keyboard to helping you hold the steering wheel. Even if you don’t spend your whole day at a desk, lots of on-your-feet jobs can cause pain issues. Pain often happens after repetitive use or after holding your wrist in the same position for a long duration ..read more

Got lower back pain? You aren’t alone! When I was going through university (many years ago!) studies showed that about 80% of individuals would experience lower back pain at some point in their life. And it still holds true today. In fact, it’s one of the leading reasons individuals miss work. But what exactly is lower back pain? What causes it? And how can you use core strength to prevent and fix it? Essentially, lower back pain is pain from an injury or condition that occurs in the low back region. It can be muscular pain, meaning the pain is arising from an injured muscle, or neural pain, m ..read more

Looking after my well being is a value I live by every day. Or at least I try! This is a compass for me in life and it helps me make decisions and keep me on track. I was asked the other day “what will your legacy be” and it got me thinking. While I don’t have the entire answer figured out, I hope that when people remember me they also think about taking time out for their own well being. What about you? What do you hope people think of when they think of you ..read more