Confidence and Safety: The Benefits of Self-Defence Classes
Engaging in physical activity releases endorphins, those magical chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. So, as you're perfecting your jabs and uppercuts, you're also giving your stress levels a healthy beatdown. Plus, knowing you have the tools to handle tricky situations can ease the anxiety that often accompanies the unknown.
Read moreWhy should I do yoga?
When practised under the guidance of experienced teachers, yoga can serve as an effective pain management method. Along with easing the pain of arthritis, back pain, headaches and more, yoga will relieve tension in parts of your body you weren’t even aware of.
Read more5 fun partner poses to do with your kids
Practicing yoga with kid’s increases bonds, builds self-esteem and helps create strong families. All you need is a bit of space and a willingness to give it a go. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, have a look at these five fun partner yoga poses…
Read moreAbout kinesiology and what it does to your body
Kinesiology looks at the body as a whole - Mind, Body and Spirit, as one unit. If there is an imbalance in one area then it’s probably impacting the other areas. Kinesiology, through muscle monitoring allows us to determine where these imbalances are without the need for conscious awareness. This article explains why.
Read more5 easy tips for better breathing
Our modern stressed sedentary lifestyle has shifted our breathing patterns away from our natural breath. Many of us have adopted poor and ineffective breathing patterns, negatively impacting our physical and mental health.
Read moreFinding the Best Swimming Coach in Australia
A positive and conducive learning environment is crucial for effective swimming lessons. Evaluate the swimming facility where the coach conducts their lessons. Look for clean and well-maintained facilities, including well-kept swimming pools and changing rooms. A comfortable and safe learning environment can enhance the overall swimming experience.
Read moreBrain areas altered during hypnotic trances identified
Researchers at Stanford University found changes in three areas of the brain that occur when people are hypnotized. By scanning the brains of subjects while they were hypnotized, researchers could see the neural changes associated with hypnosis. This article looks at each of these three areas of the brain.
Read more3 tips to decluttering your life
Spring time normally brings about better weather and an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors again, and the desire shared by many to “declutter their lives”. Clearing clutter improves our physical space, health and wellbeing, builds clarity and allows us to feel more organised in our lives, and creates a sense of tranquility and calm. These three tips will help you to declutter your physical, emotional and mental spaces so you can reap the benefits.
Read moreA little gratitude goes a long way
We can help kids understand what gratitude is and how to express it authentically by modelling it ourselves. Cultivating gratitude takes time and effort. By starting gratitude practices at an early age we are providing the motivation and skills they need to lead a meaningful life.
Read moreIs your yoga teacher right for you?
Deciphering whether your yoga teacher is helping you or holding you back can be a tricky process, so we’ve listed some questions to ask yourself to help you start. Is your yoga teacher helping or hindering you? As with anything, choosing the right yoga teacher for you is pivotal to success and growth, both physically and mentally.
Read moreControlling your thoughts through meditation
A Wellness Coach analyses the goal of meditation as a way to regain control over our mind in this article. It claims meditation allows us the freedom to choose a meditation that suits our individuality. There are meditations to suit all individuals including the over-thinkers, the yogi’s, the young at heart and those that find it difficult to sit still. Read more to find out how meditation can affect you and which may be best for you.
Read moreTo get fit or lose fat takes focus- on the right things
Just as you don't teach someone to swim by dropping them in the middle of the ocean, you wouldn't start building your running endurance by going out for a 2 hour run. Conversely you wouldn't regard just a 2 minute run as useful either.
Read moreFueling Success on the Court: The Role of Nutrition in Basketball
During games and practices, coaches should closely monitor players' hydration levels. Ensure that water breaks are frequent and players have access to water throughout the session. Signs of dehydration should be addressed immediately.
Read moreThe History of Soccer and Its Influence on Today's Clubs
Soccer Clubs will play an even more vital role in the physical and emotional development of players. They provide not just athletic skills but life skills that will serve players well in any endeavor. Soccer Coaches will remain the driving force behind the success of Soccer Clubs. Their dedication to the sport and their passion for nurturing young talents will continue to shape the future of soccer.
Read moreDiscover the Health & Recovery Secrets You've Been Missing Out on!
Tracing back centuries, cold water immersion, known in various cultures as cold therapy or cryotherapy, was embraced by ancient civilisations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians for health and spiritual purification. In Scandinavia, Vikings regarded it as a rite of passage, and in Japan, it became integral to the onsen and samurai traditions.
Read moreHow you are within directly affects how well you lead.
You might lead a small team, or maybe a few hundred or even thousands of people. If you are a leader in any form within your organisation then you have either, or will need to, transform yourself into a larger possibility. Growing your business means growing yourself and taking others on the journey. And they will look to you as their leader.
Read moreBuy a bike computer or use your smartphone?
Should you buy a bike computer or just use your smartphone to track your cycling activity? Some practical reasons you should take into consideration before deciding. Ultimately, we think bike computer is the way to go.
Read moreUnleashing Mental Strength: The Impact of Karate on Your Mind
Karate, beyond its striking moves and powerful strikes, has the remarkable ability to transform your mind.
Read moreLooking for an alternative for your health and wellbeing?
There are so many choices for health and wellbeing; it is hard to decide what may work for you. As a practitioner in Kinesiology, Reiki and Wellbeing Coach I can share some insight. Read this article to discover what alternative therapy may be best for your health and wellbeing.
Read moreMeditation For Managing Chronic Pain
Sitting in quiet meditation and allowing the noise of the mind to pass by brings awareness of your own inner strength. In meditation you’re no longer in the midst of all the noise, rather you’re sitting at the boundary observing it. This brings perspective, an understanding of the transience of everything in life, even of negative emotions.
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