With Yoga becoming more popular, there has been a rapid increase in the number of brands selling products related to it, which include Yoga Mats, Yoga Blocks, Yoga Pants, even Yoga Socks. If we take a deeper look into the origins of the practice, however, we will be surprised to find that all of [...]
Have you heard about Pilates but still not convinced as to why you should add it to your weekly fitness routine? here are four great reasons why Pilates is so good for your body and the many benefits thats come with regular practice. 1. Body alignment Pilates exercise ensures that the body [...]
Joseph Pilates created a form of exercise called Pilates. Pilates emphasises the balanced development of the body through flexibility, awareness, and core strength to support graceful and efficient movements. Pilates has become one of the most popular exercise programs in Australia. Everywhere you [...]
Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s. He devised the Pilates method as a new approach to exercise and body-conditioning. Referred in the early days as ‘Controlology’, it later became known by his own surname – Pilates. He conceived it as a mental, as well as a [...]
As a child I always enjoyed being active. I would like to try different sports, and although I wasn’t always very good at them I liked to give things a go. I think I just liked to move. I’ve tried my hand at tennis, soccer, netball, cross country, basketball, volleyball, swimming, cricket, [...]
Neuromuscular activation is a term used by physical therapists working to strengthening the brain to muscle connection. This brain to muscle connection happens naturally within the neuromuscular system when the nervous system (neural) and the muscular system (muscular) are working together [...]
You’ve heard about yoga and all the incredible benefits it provides mind, body and soul. You’ve maybe even attended a class or two. You’re ready to jump in and make it a lifestyle… that is until you hear that there is more than one type of yoga. Panic sets in and the pursuit of a [...]
This recipe is loaded with nutrition! A crisp, cool recipe to keep you cool on a hot day and support your active lifestyle any day. Nutrients in the recipe has nutrients to support muscle gains, to help decrease pain, to help prevent headaches/migraines, to support weight loss efforts and to [...]
Two of the many important lessons you learn along the way in your yoga journey are that everything is connected and nothing happens by chance. These lessons were brought full circle for me in the last couple months. To back things up, I’ve practiced yoga for 18 years now. I began at the age [...]
If you’re new to yoga, no worries, everyone starts out new to yoga at some point in their lives. To someone who is fresh to yoga, saying the word alone can be an awkward endeavor. As it becomes more and more popular globally it can both peak your interest and make you feel left out of a [...]