Not every workout will be your best one and sometimes simply getting it done is a massive achievement in itself, but something that has been transformative for several YogaFokus trainers, their communities and their workouts? Setting intentions. If you’re new to intention setting for exercise, here’s what you need to know to get started. The … Read more
So many of us outsource our sense of achievement and progress on our fitness journeys to external markers of success – weight lifted, miles run, kilograms lost, reps or workouts completed. But YogaFokus trainer Ruba Ali believes that one of the best things exercise can do for you beyond the physical benefits, is transform your … Read more
There are times when you expect to get sweaty. During a particularly intense workout or a hot yoga class. If you’re someone that loves to recharge and recover in the sauna. When you’re at the beach on a particularly warm day. When you’re feeling struck down with a fever. But waking up in the middle … Read more
YogaFokus’s newest trainer Ruba Ali knows a thing or two about setting health and fitness goals that help you show up for yourself and feel your best. After all, her approach to wellbeing is about embracing feel-good fitness and nourishing yourself – inside and out. Her first YogaFokus program, Thrive with Ruba Ali, lands in … Read more
With the holiday season in full swing for many people around the world, this time of year is often accompanied by a whole mashup of emotions. Need proof? Just watch Love Actually. For some, it’s a period of excitement, joy and fun as the holiday anticipation builds each day. For others, this time of year brings … Read more
With the end-of-year holiday period upon us, many of us here at YogaFokus and in the wider YogaFokus Community are looking forward to the chance to unwind and spend time with our loved ones. Whether you’re getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving or are looking ahead to Christmas or Hanukkah, are at home or abroad, or … Read more
If you’re someone who menstruates, you’ve likely had days where your cycle has impacted your workout plans or had questions about how and when you should be exercising during your period. While the most common question tends to focus on whether or not you should be working out when you have your period, research shows … Read more
So, you’ve just welcomed a new baby (congratulations!) and are wondering when you can get back to those everyday activities that make you feel like, well, you again. From structured exercise to your daily walks, it’s important to remember that every woman, every pregnancy and every childbirth experience is so unique. You can read YogaFokus’s … Read more
With two young daughters very close in age, YogaFokus’s dedicated pre and postnatal trainer Sarah Smith knows a thing or two about the challenges that come with pregnancy and being a new mother. Having navigated the changes in energy, body image, schedule and priorities, these are her five wellness fundamentals to help you feel your … Read more
Here at YogaFokus, we often talk about how getting to know your unique body can help you discover which choices feel best for you when it comes to things like nutrition, hydration, movement and rest. One body part that is SO important to get to know is your breasts. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, … Read more
