Shona Vertue’s dulcet tones are enough to bring you an instant sense of zen, and we’re incredibly proud to be bringing you new guided meditations with her every week on the YogaFokus Daily podcast. As a renowned personal trainer and yoga teacher, Shona is passionate about placing just as much importance on mindfulness, rest and … Read more
There are so many tools you hold within your own body to shift the dial on your health and wellbeing. Exercise is a game-changer. A good night’s sleep can be transformative. Meditation is deeply nourishing. But there’s something incredibly simple we often overlook: the power of our breath. What is breathwork? Breathwork is a broad … Read more
If you’ve ever been pregnant, the phrase “diastasis recti” or “recti divarication” is probably already in your vocabulary. The term refers to a common condition where the large abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy. According to Pregnancy, Birth & Baby, an Australian-government-funded organisation, some women experience weakening and separating abdominal muscles during and after their pregnancies. … Read more
There’s nothing like the drowsy, out of sorts feeling that jet lag brings to completely derail the plans you had for your holiday or work trip. Luckily, there are a few things you can do before, during and after your flight to shake off any jet lag as quickly as possible and synchronise your body’s … Read more
Whatever self-care looks like to you, as long as it’s good for your health in the long run and leaves you feeling restored or rejuvenated, we’re here for it. Then there’s bed-rotting – a popular trend that has racked up millions of views on social media and involves spending an extended period of time in … Read more
When it comes to setting yourself a goal to drink less, the New Year, Dry July and Sober October are all popular times to shake things up, but if you’re wanting to make positive changes for your health and wellbeing, any time is a good time to get started. You don’t need to be a … Read more
If you could follow a workout program that would make you fitter and stronger with the least amount of time or effort, you’d do it, right? The same goes for smarter sleeping habits, energising supplements, muscle recovery and nutritional secrets. If you knew what steps to take to unlock the healthiest, happiest version of you, … Read more
What is habit stacking? Habit stacking is where you stack a new habit on top of an existing habit or behaviour. It was first coined by S.J. Scott in his 2017 book, Habit Stacking: 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less, and the practice has since gained popularity amongst behavioural experts. By … Read more
Optimum health, wellness and vitality looks different on everyone, using BMI as a health indicator has been challenged in recent years for very good reason, and obsessing over your weight isn’t good for anyone, but we also know that the scales can still be a helpful and encouraging tool for many people. For those who … Read more
Imagine that on Monday night, things are busy at home – the kids aren’t playing ball or you end up in a heated discussion with your partner. You get into bed late. On Tuesday night, you’re up after dark finishing some work. You go into bed late, again. On Wednesday night, you watch multiple episodes … Read more
