FROM THE FEET TO THE PELVIC FLOOR Understanding the relationship between the feet and the core can improve any teachers ability to teach for the individual and while feet come in many shapes and sizes, there are some common structural presentations that can inform the teacher without intruding on the students [...]
It may be common but it's not normal At my women's retreat, one topic that is often spoken about is women who wake up around three o'clock in the morning every single night and they just can't figure out what's going wrong. Now, there's a few things that could be happening, [...]
Not only are tiny habits more sustainable, they feel great from the get go and they are more likely to lead to bigger life changes along the way. There's no doubt about it, good habits are important. But keeping good habits going long term can be really tough and sometimes, instead [...]
A woman with a voice, is by definition, a strong woman Bleeding inconvenience Have you ever met a woman who celebrated her bleeding cycles? Me neither But I've known plenty of women (myself included) who used contraceptive pills to avoid the dreaded bleed. We are taught early on in life that [...]
High protein diets are associated with survivability and longevity, Dr Gaby Lyon Asking the questions As a health advocate I know that what a person eats has a direct correlation to how the body functions, how quickly injury will repair and how the person will feel down the track. What a [...]
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food - Hipocrates This chia seed pudding is super easy and super duper tasty. I made it for my women at our day retreat recently and it was a real hit so as promised I am sharing this recipe. As with everything [...]
The hormonal diaries Part 1 This article is the first in a series of articles you will find here that are focussed on hormonal health. It is a topic that I have become more invested in, traversing towards menopause as a 40 something woman. Sparked by my own journey of learning [...]
I had the blues because I owned no shoes until on the street I met a man who had no feet - ancient Persian Proverb Your feet are the foundation of movement. Without them life would be very different and if you’ve ever had a sore foot you know first hand [...]
Oxygen gives the athlete stamina, helps the injured heal, and protects us from environmental toxins ALL ABOUT OXYGEN What is the one thing we simply can not live without? Oxygen. What is the very first and the very last act of life? Breath. How long can we go without oxygen before [...]
OA is known as a wear and tear disease so repetitive movement with poor alignment over time may cause stress on the joint and lead to suffering. What is Osteo arthritis? According to www.arthritis.org.au Osteoarthritis is defined as: A condition that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. [...]