After pregnancy, it’s normal (and expected) for many different facets of your life to be transformed. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, the birth of a child can completely change your priorities, energy, schedule, relationships and even your identity. When you think about how much your body, mind and life are going through, … Read more
Photograph by William Meppem © Penguin Random House Australia If you’re a fan of nourishing, delicious, feel-good recipes that won’t take you long to prepare, you’ll love this sticky beef and rice bowl. This dairy and nut-free meal is a great dinner option on a busy night and will take just 40 minutes to prepare. … Read more
Feeling the heat? In the peak of summer or the thick of a heatwave, getting your YogaFokus sessions done is no longer just about finding the time or motivation, but keeping yourself safe, too. As much as we understand wanting to hit your weekly goals and push yourself, when the weather warms up you definitely … Read more
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
If you’re at the start of your health and fitness journey or have been leading an active lifestyle for a while, you’ve likely heard the term “calorie deficit” thrown around – especially at the start of a new year. We know that weight management, weight loss and even understanding caloric theory aren’t goals or priorities … Read more
Moving your body and exercising isn’t always easy (whoever coined the term working out definitely knew what they were talking about), but according to one of the world’s most popular productivity experts, there are three simple tactics you can have up your sleeve to seriously dial up the enjoyment level and reduce the grind. We’re … 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
There are so many ways to supercharge your fitness routine and level up your workout performance – everything from quality sleep and good nutrition to a solid warm-up, being well-hydrated and doing exercise you genuinely enjoy. But aside from the fundamentals, what about the cheeky hacks? Can a quick hit of caffeine before a workout … Read more
If you’ve got a bub on the way and are looking for a way to move your body during your pregnancy, first of all, congratulations! Here at YogaFokus, we’re over the moon to be able to support women around the world during this exciting chapter of their lives with four programs designed to help you … 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
