“Simply arrive, unplug, and experience the shift from the daily roller coaster of modern diet and lifestyle, towards the natural high that fully delivers the feeling of being ecstatically alive and centered.” Our wellness retreat at Aro Hā in Queenstown, New Zealand was simply spectacular. We...
How to travel with your practice Nothing beats the excitement of packing your suitcase for a much-needed holiday! Whether you’re going local, international, tropical or to a winter wonderland, some time away can have an immensely therapeutic effect for your physical and spiritual mediums. Explore, indulge...
How harnessing inner freedom can truly change your life It’s 1am; you’re tired, moody and restless and sleep just seems completely unachievable tonight. Simply because you can’t seem to switch off your mind. That relentless voice inside your head appears smugly content to over-analyse every detail...
If you want to be happy, be. Leo Tolstoy If a dose of pure happiness is harder to come by than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it might be time to ask yourself; when was the last time you felt utterly and...
Calling all beginner yogis: Let’s face it; starting something new is not always easy. Stepping outside your comfort zone forces you to face some of your biggest insecurities, and it can take some time before you feel comfortable and confident. So you’re definitely not alone if...
Find out why working out in the AM should be apart of your morning routine! If dragging yourself out of bed for an early morning sweat session sounds like the end of the world, then you’re definitely not alone! It’s almost unanimously agreed upon that being...
Yoga has a long and rich culture and is said to have developed over 5,000 years ago. It’s origin lies in Northern India and was first mentioned in the oldest of Hindu sacred texts, the Rig Veda. Yoga matured from prayer to bodily practice, and...
When it comes to exercise, everyone has their own preference for achieving that energising rush of endorphins. Whether you’re an avid cyclist, training for a marathon or simply playing in a mixed netball team for some fun, there’s one common burden that ties all branches...
As yogis, we are constantly challenging our bodies to adapt, develop and perform to the best of their ability. Strengthening your muscles through regular yoga practice does take time and commitment, but let’s not forget the pain that can be involved. But it’s a good...
“A perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday is the way to good health.” – Hypocrites Essential oils have been used extensively by different cultures around the world for thousands of years. The therapeutic, healing and spiritual purposes of aromatherapy can be traced through ancient Greece,...
