Child’s Pose, which in Sanskrit translates to Balasana, is a favourite for most people in their yoga practice, and it’s a wonderful way to begin, or wind down, a day. When practised in the morning, it helps awaken the body and mind and get the blood circulating. In the evening, it helps the stress and...

The foundations of this yoga pose are absolutely crucial for a safe and injury free practice. This is the real deal. The proper push up, and if you do it right it’s not easy. FOUNDATION Get your self into a high plank position Feet at hip width, toes under the heels Straight legs and make...

The morning that I speak to Endota Spa owner Melanie Gleeson by phone, she’s surrounded by boxes as she prepares to merge two offices into one headquarters in Melbourne. Having built the business to 100 locations across Australia, employing over 1000 people (around 90 percent are women), and with an annual network income of $60 million,...

A former classical dancer and elite gymnast who moved to London in 2014, Shona Vertue’s entire life has been steeped in studying human movement. Celebrities who have reaped the rewards of training with Shona Vertue include David Beckham, who credits her with changing his perspective on yoga. You don’t have to travel to London or...