Life can be intense sometimes, and never more so than over the festive season. Among all the preparations, planning and celebrations, there are precious few moments to sit back and take a breather.
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With winter on the way, our bodies can benefit from a boost to help fight off the slew of seasonal bugs and help us stay in tip-top condition. From healthy eating and exercise to mindfulness and meditation, there are several simple and super-effective steps you can take to boost your immune system and maximise your health this winter.
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Did you know that World Reflexology Week is just around the corner? It’s the perfect time to find out more about this non-invasive complementary health therapy with roots in ancient wisdom. The benefits of reflexology are many and varied, from relieving aches to improving your quality of sleep. Read on to find out if it could help you.
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For both men and women, there are lots of reasons why training pelvic floor muscles is really important. Supporting the bladder, bowel, prostate, uterus and more, these muscles play a crucial role in the body’s health.
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What better way to relax than with the perfect mum to be spa day? An idyllic way to treat yourself to well-deserved R&R during your pregnancy and ahead of the arrival of your little one, dreamy spa days offer a wonderful way to unwind. Whether you’re seeking a day of solo relaxation or would like to surround yourself with your favourite people, here are some of the top things to consider to make your spa day as restful and relaxing as can be.
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Enter the world of aerial yoga, a practice that has been captivating yogis and transforming bodies around the globe.
Unlike traditional yoga, aerial yoga elevates the experience—quite literally—to new heights. But don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another fitness trend destined to vanish into the Instagram archives.
We’ve all seen the photos: graceful figures suspended in mid-air, wrapped in silks. And yet, you might find yourself wondering, what exactly is the point of hanging upside down? Is there more to aerial yoga than meets the eye?
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Everyone knows that preparing for a marathon takes months of sweat, tears and intensive training. But how often do you hear people talk about post-marathon recovery?
Well, we should be talking about it. Because the steps you take after you cross the finish line are almost as important as the strides that got you there.
Call it 'un-training', if you like. Here's how to prepare your mind and body for another 26 miles.
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Cold water therapy has gained a lot of traction over the last few years and, not without good reason. One thing to note is that this trending technique isn’t just yet another health fad working its way around the various social media platforms.
We’ve all seen various friends and fitness-nuts proudly plunging their bodies into freezing pools and sharing it on their stories, often leaving us wondering exactly what they’re getting out of it. Well, if you’ve always wondered about the “how” and the “why” behind this seemingly insane behaviour, we’re here to tell you the cold, hard facts behind the Wim Hof Experience.
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Solo spa breaks offer a wonderful way to reconnect with yourself, tempting with the promise of well-deserved R&R. Far removed from the rhythm of everyday life and the distractions that come along for the ride, these dreamy breaks from reality provide an important opportunity to unwind and settle into a more relaxed pace.
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It's a trope as old as time. January rolls around and we enter a flurry of New Year goal-setting – only to feel like a failure by February when we inevitably miss our lofty targets.
Newsflash: you are not the problem. It might simply be that your 2023 goals were a little unrealistic. There's nothing wrong with aiming high. But you can't shoot for the stars without first landing on the moon.
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