Taking some time out for self-care can be just what you need after a stressful day and even if yoga isn’t part of your routine, there are a range of poses that offer deep restorative and relaxing benefits for your body and mind. The best part? You can do them right from the comfort of … Read more
Most of us aren’t strangers to stretch marks. As women especially, it’s common to bear these stripes on areas such as our thighs, breasts, stomachs and glutes – initially appearing as red, purple or brown and then eventually fading to white or silver over time like any other scar. And just like with any other … Read more
Imagine this. You’re adjusting to life as a new mum, navigating your return to exercise post-pregnancy and getting to know your body again. And then, you find out you’re expecting another baby. It’s an experience YogaFokus trainer Sarah Smith knows all too well. Juggling fitness and family can be hard enough, but caring for a … Read more
Over the last few years, YogaFokus trainer Ruba Ali has completely overhauled her relationship with exercise, transforming her fitness philosophy and bouncing back from the burnout that prompted her break from the fitness industry in the process. Shifting her approach from a strict training regime to the flexible, feel-good style you can try for yourself … Read more
We know that the YogaFokus Community is made up of incredible people taking on all sorts of challenges – including those of you living with endometriosis, a chronic gynaecological disease which can take a huge toll on your health and emotional wellbeing. Every month, the endometrial lining of a women’s uterus is shed during her … Read more
When I was 18, I found out that I have endometriosis. It’s an incredibly common and debilitating condition that affects one in seven women by the age of 49. The chances are if you’re not a person with endo you definitely know someone who is! As a proud ambassador for Endometriosis Australia, I want to … Read more
Ramadan is YogaFokus trainer Ruba Ali’s favourite time of the year, a time where she has 30 days to reset, reflect and reconnect with her spirituality. And this Ramadan is a particularly special one for Ruba and the YogaFokus Community as it marks the much-anticipated release of our first-ever Ramadan program, Ramadan Reset. During this … Read more
Whether yoga is a regular part of your routine or you don’t know your yin from your vinyasa, you may have come across the popular legs up the wall pose before. While many go-to yoga poses require a fair bit of strength, flexibility and coordination, this beginner-friendly movement can be mastered by almost anyone. What … Read more
For our newest trainer Ruba Ali, striving for progress over perfection is one of her favourite mantras, and this powerful mindset has helped guide her new fitness philosophy and influence the creation of her first YogaFokus program, Thrive. “This mantra is something that keeps me grounded because we’re always trying to compare ourselves to something … Read more
Cancelling your workout at the last minute. Biting your nails. Always pressing snooze and waking up feeling even groggier. Spending a little too much time on your phone doomscrolling. We all have bad habits that we know aren’t helping us make progress on our fitness and wellbeing goals, and yet, breaking them just isn’t as … Read more
