Anusara Yoga: a branch of yoga for the spiritually inclined
Anusara yoga was founded by John Friend in the 1990s and can be classified as a branch of yoga based on Tantric philosophy, which focuses on alignment and order in one’s life. Anusara yoga emphasises the experience of joy through practising yoga and celebrates ‘the Universal Principle of Alignment’, which refers to a belief in the importance of balance and harmony in life. ‘Anusara’ means ‘to follow one’s heart’ and the practice of Anusara yoga is often referred to as ‘yoga of the heart’.
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Applied Kinesiology
There are multiple practices in both western and eastern medicine that believe that the body is more interlinked than we know. Applied Kinesiology is one of those practices
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From Allergies to Heart Conditions: How Medical Tattoos Can Alert First Responders
Medical tattoos offer life-saving benefits by alerting first responders to critical health issues like allergies, heart conditions, and epilepsy. This article covers how they work, their advantages, and important considerations.
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Gut Health and Immunity: How Gastroenterologists Help You Strengthen Your Digestive System
Just like a well-built home needs a strong foundation, your body needs a healthy gut to function properly.
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Everything you need to know about barre classes
Barre-based classes are an increasingly popular form of exercise that originate from ballet. These classes are structured around a long horizontal barre positioned in front of a mirror. The barre is used to perform various poses and exercises on and the mirror allows one to check one’s posture, position and movements.
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Skincare Routine Essentials for Sun-Exposed Skin
South Africa’s sunny weather is something to be enjoyed, and with a well-planned skincare routine, you can make the most of it while protecting your skin.
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Healthy habits to help those with depression
Medication and therapy sessions with a psychologist or counsellor are important factors in a person’s recovery from depression, but developing healthy daily habits should be given just as much consideration in one’s mental health plan. Healthy habits, such as practising a balanced diet, exercising regularly, nurturing relationships and hobbies and practising stress management techniques, can all drastically improve a person’s mental health.
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TRANSACTIVE KINETICS
It's our belief, that the holding phase or interim (interactive or transactive phase) facilitates the catharsis in terms of transference. It can be quite fun, as you can also be very creative in the transactive phase... ie quirky, different movements, or even primal movement, whichever feels right. Let me know how it goes... it should be a good way to reawaken rekindle some of the dormant senses of the body, helps with self-determination, self-efficacy and autonomy..
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What is contemporary dance, where did it originate and where can you attend classes in South Africa?
It is characterised by its fluidity, versatility, and expression of emotions and ideas through movement
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Unveiling the Mysteries of Aura Healing
In the ever-evolving landscape of holistic healing, aura healing shines as a beacon of hope and transformation.
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The Beauty Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage: Can It Improve Skin Tone and Reduce Cellulite?
If you’re looking for a way to enhance your skin’s appearance while also enjoying a deeply relaxing experience, deep tissue massage could be the answer you’ve been searching for.
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Mobility Personal Training
There are so many people who partake in personal training in order to look better. This is something that you can get away with when you are young, energetic and mobile but it will have negative effects when your body starts to age. Mobility is a vital component of exercise, and is something that deserves just as much focus and attention as weight training or muscle building. What is Mobility?
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The Truth About Anti-Aging: What Dermatologists Want You to Know
Many myths surround anti-aging, leading people to spend fortunes on products that don’t work or even damage the skin. So, what’s fact and what’s fiction? Let’s explore what dermatologists really want you to know about aging and how you can take the best possible care of your skin.
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Exfoliating in Sunny Climates: Precautions and Best Practices
Focusing on the role of exfoliation in maintaining smooth, youthful skin as we age
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How to minimise your risk of injury at the gym
Exercise is vital to your health but can come with risks if you do not take heed of necessary safety precautions. Stretching is one of the most vital aspects of every gym routine and should ideally be how you start and end off each exercise session.
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Bikram Yoga
What many people don’t know prior to their Yoga journey is that there are a variety of practices to choose from. Each practice is designed to suit certain physical and mental goals or preferences, and choosing the right one is key. This article will be focused on the strenuous and sweat inducing practice known as Bikram Yoga. What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is a practice that follows a very specific flow. The practice must contain twenty-six poses and two breathing exercises in the space of 90 minutes in a room that is heated to approximatel
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Stress relief techniques that you can do at home
An overload of stress can severely undermine your ability to function from day to day whilst maintaining your physical and mental health. Read on to find out what stress relief techniques you can use at home to reduce the negative consequences of too much stress:
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