Over the past few months yoga studios have been reopening, gyms have been reopening and the fitness world is beginning to rebuild after an extended (and potentially much needed) break! As you return to the studio, you might notice you move a little differently. Maybe you’ve lost some strength, maybe you’re a bit stiffer and […]

Don’t you hate it when you’ve been tired all day long, only to find when your head hits the pillow, you’re wide awake? It’s a common tale. There are many things that may contribute to this feeling but one of them is SLEEP HYGIENE. Clean sleep? What does that mean? Well, sleep hygiene is all […]

HOW you move ALL the time matters, I would even go as far as saying it matters more than the class you do once or twice per week. Our bodies are so adaptable if we give it the right environment and create good movement habits. So start with these 7 tips and get really good […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Multitasking is a brilliant way to achieve a number of tasks in a short amount of time, furthermore doing one thing at a time is not always practically feasible. However, constantly pushing for efficiency can end up being stressful and exhausting, inviting us to consider ‘is there a place for […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Stretching** a rigid or sore part of the body is quite an instinctive action. We can find ourselves stretching as a conscious behaviour or as a subconscious habit. However stretching is not always appropriate and can be counterproductive or even harmful at times. Below are four instances when stretching is […]

Firstly, body weight exercise is not just for beginners but it is certainly a good place to start! It is gives you the opportunity to develop strength & mobility in the body. Doing body weight strength work at home gives you the ability to SCALE to your own ability so you can improve with consistency. […]

We are well into our lockdown period here in Victoria, and most of us are missing the luxury of being spontaneous! Being able to just decide to go out for dinner, book a weekend away or go visit a friend out of the blue was so freeing. Some health benefits of spontaneity include: Keeps your […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Overuse injuries (RSI) are common and can present in various ways. Often relative rest is required but how can we stop overuse injuries from recurring after the restful period? To answer this we need to have a look at movement patterns and habits. Building skills & solving problems Every day […]

Each day you spend a portion of time thinking about different parts of your body, for example some people may think about tightness in their shoulders, their teeth or hair when they look in the mirror, their legs on a run or arms in pilates. Everyones mental list would look a little different, but how […]

With the recent release of our new pure Magnesium Oil product we want to share why we love this powerful nutrient. Magnesium – It the most powerful relaxation nutrient available as it is a both a muscle and Central Nervous System relaxant. Many people are magnesium deficient without realising this one nutrient can have significant […]