Pilates is for everyone
Whether you’re seeking to feel better, tone up, build muscle mass and bone density, or cross-train, Pilates can positively affect your quality of life.
How to offer your heart the love it deserves
The heart is not just a mechanical pump that needs physical maintenance; it’s also the seat of emotions and needs mindful support.
Heartfelt, heartache, big hearted … the heart is used to describe many of our deepest emotions. But did you know there’s a powerful link between your emotional health and your heart? This Heart Awareness Month, let’s have a heart for this incredible organ by considering the impact of our thoughts and feelings, and understanding how to look after ourselves.
Wellness Quiz
It’s important that we understand that ‘wellbeing’ or ‘being- well’ is something you do, rather than something you are. The things we do and the way we think can have a big impact on our experience.
How to embrace your feminine strengths
On 9 August 1956, over 20 000 women marched peacefully to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest oppressive apartheid laws. Those women played a crucial role in changing our country for the better. Today, Women’s Day is an opportunity to focus on how we can shatter the glass ceiling – not just by fighting sexism, but also racism, ageism, ableism and other forms of oppression.
Unlock the incredible benefit of being aware
In a world where we are constantly surrounded by stimulation, from email notifications and endless phone interruptions to multiple screens clamouring for our attention, it’s very possible to be permanently distracted. And where has it got us? If anything, we’re less productive, more anxious and on the whole unhappier than before.
Mindfulness matters
Mindfulness has gained significant popularity for good reason: its numerous benefits. What makes it even more appealing is its simplicity and accessibility. It is a low-cost practice that can be easily implemented anywhere, requiring only your time and commitment. However, like any new habit, embracing mindfulness can sometimes feel overwhelming.
