5 Ways to Move Stagnant Energy Through Your Body

During summer, we’re at our most active. We move a lot, we eat lighter foods and we’re usually full of energy. The weather is warm, the sun is shining, so it’s natural for or bodies to be extra energetic. But even after such an active period, it’s easy to lapse into sedate habits as soon…

BySophia Smith06/06/20240Comments

Mind And Exercise And Why We Should Look Back To The Ancient Greeks

We are physical beings, and that physicality should not be seen in dualistic isolation from the self that we think we are: the thinking self. This is an idea that goes all the way back to the Greek philosopher Plato: the mind as ‘the true self’, with flesh consigned to lower status. A learned colleague of…

ByJames Gleeson14/05/20240Comments

Mood and Mind Wellness & Health

Shift Loss to Liberation: Somatic Therapy’s Impact on Embracing Perimenopause

Somatic Therapy delves into the stories held within your body, offering a means to release areas of stagnation and blocked energy without the interference of incessant mental chatter. Coined by professor and theorist Thomas Hanna in 1970, Somatics has evolved into a field of movement studies and bodywork that prioritises internal physical sensations and the…

ByZoe-Anna Bell29/02/20240Comments

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5 Things You Can Do To Practice Self Care

As busy humans, we tend to deal with day to day stuff and totally ignore the signals from our body, until one day our body sends us a message to slow down, nurture, rest, feed it right, and move well. So I ask you, when was the last time that you checked in with your body?…

ByTrudy Vains01/09/20210Comments

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When The Only Person In Your Way Is You: These 3 Activities Will Move You

Aileen Day reports. Have you played that tape of doubting yourself in your head? Before long it's on loop and then the self-limiting beliefs set in. To help bring you back on track, here's three simply activities that will help. #1 Breathing I know, breathing whooped-dee-doo. But breathing with consciousness can lead to…

ByEmeric Brard01/03/20210Comments

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13 Tips To Help Support Cognitive Health Everyday At Any Age

Only a quarter of people believe they tap into the full potential of their mind at least once a day. It’s body over mind at the moment, with most Aussies prioritising general physical health rather than cognitive health – for example 92% focus on exercise while almost half never practice mindfulness techniques and over a third…

ByThe Carousel19/05/20180Comments

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The Magic Of Meditation: Body And Mind Ancient Remedy

Ever wanted to quieten the constant chatter that goes on inside your head? How about silencing that inner critic that produces anxious thoughts day in and day out? If you answered yes to the above, then I have the perfect remedy for you….. Meditation! Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years. One of the greatest gifts of…

ByDesiree Taylor27/06/20170Comments

Suffer From An Overactive Bladder? Here’s What To Do

Are your bladder habits normal? This week is World Continence Week and as part of it, Australians are being asked to ‘Check their Bladder’ to see if it might be working a bit too effectively. Overactive bladder is a condition where you suddenly have to go to the loo. It affects around one in nine people…

ByHelen Foster23/06/20170Comments

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Aussies Waste 12 Days A Year Due To Lack Of Focus. Yes Really

It's easy to do - your mind simply wanders off and you completely lose focus. But did you realise Aussies actually waste 12 days a year to lack of focus and concentration. The majority (59%) of Australians waste more than an hour on average each working day due to lack of focus or concentration – that’s…

ByThe Carousel16/06/20170Comments

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How Meditation Will Help You Lose Weight

“Before reaching out for the doughnut, ask yourself: 'What do I really want? What am I really craving?',” says the author of new book Meditate Your Weight: A 21-Day Retreat to Optimise Your Metabolism and Feel Great. “Maybe the answer is: "Oh, I'm craving sugar. Am I missing some sweetness in my life?" Taking that split second…

ByThe Carousel06/04/20160Comments