Author: Geraldine
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Yoga Props for Beginners- 4 Best Props to help your Practice
For many yoga students, the idea of using a prop to help them achieve or stay in a yoga pose seems like cheating. Props are not a sign of weakness, but part of an intelligent evolving practice. Here is our guide on yoga props for beginners- we will discover the best yoga equipment and how…
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12 Daily Stretches to Improve Flexibility
Full body daily stretches is important for preventing injuries and improving or maintaining flexibility. Flexibility is an important part of fitness and overall health. Daily activities would be much more challenging without the ability to bend over, twist, or squat. By incorporating a stretching program into your daily routine, you can increase your flexibility and…
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Why Men Need to Retreat
Wellness Retreats are often seen as the domain of women, typically booked for girl getaways, couple and solo health holidays. But taking a break from an overworked, stressful life is important to men’s health as well. In fact, there’s been a significant increase in men engaging in such getaways, according to Health and Fitness Travel.…
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A Couples Retreat in Spain to Rest & Reignite Intimacy
All couples need to reconnect with each other from time to time. It is just so easy to get swept away by the hustle and bustle, children’s schooling and activities, demanding jobs, a busy social calendar and all the things that form part of the fabric of everyday life. Sometimes months go by without having a…
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5 Most Effective Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
At times, we get so consumed in our hectic lifestyles with deadlines to meet and work-life pressure that we actually forget to relax! Yet using breathing and relaxation techniques during the day can give us the energy we need to tackle our workload or the problem we are facing. Stress can be harmful for the…
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The Complete Guide to a Pilates Workout
A Pilates workout is all about slow, controlled movements—but its fitness and health rewards are supercharged. Whether you go for a class on a mat, use gravity for resistance like Aerial Pilates, choose a reformer machine or a more contemporary variation with equipment like spring-loaded chairs, you’ll walk away with feel-better benefits on day one.…
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Everything You Need to Know About a Detox Retreat and Its Benefits
By deciding to visit a Detox Retreat you are putting yourself in the best possible position to achieve your goals and reap the benefits. You won’t be distracted by temptations and you will be surrounded with support and like-minded people to help you on the journey. Focusing on other activities such as yoga, Pilates, hiking…
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3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Growing concerns about COVID-19 has caused a surge in online searches on our immune system. In addition to proper handwashing, what else can you do to improve your health? One area that is squarely in your control is your immune system. What is our Immune System? The immune system is made up of special organs,…
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Why Mums Need to Retreat
A growing number of mums are packing their bags, kissing their partners and kids’ goodbye, and going on Retreat. While many sign up for a Wellness Holiday looking for nothing more than a little downtime, most find they have gained a whole lot more by the time they return home. Why Mums Need to Retreat…
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5 of the Best Ways to Avoid Burnout
Coined by the psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger in the 1970s, burnout describes a severe stress condition that leads to severe physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. Much worse than ordinary fatigue, burnout makes it challenging for people to cope with stress and handle day-to-day responsibilities. People experiencing burnout often feel like they have nothing left to give and may dread…