Technological, scientific and economic advancements have given us so many benefits, such as longer life span, reduced incidence of disease, the ability to travel almost anywhere and learn about anything. Yet those same advancements have increased our pace of life and made modern life undeniably stressful. We’ve got your back with Yoga for Modern Life, …
You’ve received your essential oils… and they’re sitting unopened in the cupboard. I hear this all the time and I get it! Essential oils can be overwhelming if you’ve never used them before but I’m a big fan of experiential learning and encourage you to crack open the bottles. Experiment a little (or a lot)…
If you let nutrition take a backseat over the holidays that’s ok. What’s done is done and you’ve got little to gain from ruminating on what you coulda, woulda, shoulda done. So, with mince pies but a distant memory, it’s time to get serious in the kitchen: planning, prepping and eating in a way that…
Let me set the record straight. Sam and I never set out to become vegetarian. Our shared love of food brought us together and our most vivid memories involve growing, searching for, preparing or eating food. During the early days of our relationship we ate fully-loaded roast beef sandwiches on a sliver of lawn outside St Paul’s Cathedral, gravy…
Knowing you want to use essential oils to enhance your health and wellbeing is one thing. Knowing which essential oils you would benefit from is another. dōTERRA’s 10 most popular oils and oil blends are a great place to start. dōTERRA’s top 10 essential oils #1 Lavender The lavender fields of Provence are where my…
Do new year’s resolutions work? Over the past three years working as a Personal Trainer in a major gym, I’ve noticed a distinct trend (you probably have too). In January the gym is heaving; old and new members alike are raring to go, there’s a queue to use the machines and I have to get creative about where and…
If you’ve been hanging around these parts for the past few months you’ll know we’re proponents of small changes and micro rituals, especially when it comes to self care In isolation, these lifestyle hacks appear insignificant. Viewed as a whole, however, they add up to radical transformation. Keep reading to learn why self care is essential to my…
‘Tis the season for gluttony As you know, the silly season is upon us; from now until New Year’s Day evenings and weekends are crammed with social events. EVERY event, from the (dreaded) work Christmas party to gatherings with friends and family seems to revolve around food and drink. So it’s not surprising that normal eating habits go out…
At the time I started getting really into yoga, my favourite teachers used essential oil in their classes I had no idea essential oils could support my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, I just knew I loved the smell and the way they made me feel. A dab of peppermint on my wrists at the start of class lifted my spirit and…
Mental illness isn’t something that affects other people. Mental illness affects EVERY Australian According to the Black Dog Institute, 1 in 2 Australians will experience some form of mental illness and those around them witness or are affected by its impacts. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2011 after mistaking a panic attack for…
