From nausea to fatigue to pains you may never have experienced before, pregnancy is far from a walk in the park. And while it’s totally normal for your ligaments to become softer throughout your pregnancy as they stretch to prepare your body for labour, this can lead to a whole lot of aches, pains and … Read more
Burnt out. Bored. Lacking drive. This is where YogaFokus trainer Ruba Ali found herself, and she knew she was at a crossroads. She knew something had to change. So, she pressed pause – on her fitness routine, the pace at which she was living and the expectations she was putting on herself – and the … Read more
Word on the street is that women need more sleep than men, but is it just a buzz-worthy rumour or is there actually truth to it? How much sleep do we actually need? Here we break down what the research and experts have to say so you know how much shut-eye you need to truly … Read more
With the Easter weekend creeping up on us (where is the year going?!), we wanted to share some of our top tips for making it a healthy, feel-good time – whether you celebrate it as part of your religion, love a long weekend, or are simply looking forward to including chocolate in every meal. And … Read more
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
