Yoga is often seen as a very therapeutic form of exercise. However, there is still a risk of injury. Yoga can flare-up pre-existing injuries and it can cause new injuries too. When it comes to injury prevention in the studio there are several things you can do: Talk to your teacher about your past injuries […]

Let’s get comfortable talking about how uncomfortable it is when you are bound up. Firstly, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about, just about everyone has experienced the discomfort of constipation at some point. Secondly, there are many causes for constipation, and it is important to investigate that with your GP/naturopath/trusted health care practitioner! In the […]

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 […]

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 […]

The idea of having an appointment with your Osteopath over Telehealth might seem strange, and you are probably wondering how they can help when they aren’t able to touch you. Let me share with you a secret, as Osteopath’s a lot of what we do to help our patients and ease their pain isn’t about […]

Christmas. It’s my favourite time of the year! It’s a time for family, friends, warm summers day, big feast and the occasional toast with a glass of bubbly. But it’s also the hardest time of the year for most people, when it comes to keep their healthy habits. Routines go out the window and we […]

Q: Can I do classes at The A Life if I am pregnant? It depends on the class and your previous experience with us. Here at The A Life we have the following guidelines: If you are new to our studio; We allow you to start your movement journey with Clinical Pilates and our Wednesdays […]

There’s no denying the importance of quality skin care and a diligent skin care routine. But what if I told you that being mindful about what goes on your skin is only part of the solution? Just as our skin absorbs nutrients (and toxins!) from the outside world, it is also an outward expression of […]

Let’s start with a few key points about the “arm swing”. Arm swing with walking is an important part of locomotion. Arm swing changes with age. Arm swing helps with balance, energy conservation, fluid flow & tissue health. Where possible, add in more movement to your daily life. Walking is not just an isolated leg […]