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The benefits of Pilates and exactly why it’s good for you

Posted December 14, 2018

Better sleep and better sex aside, there are so many reasons to do Pilates. Touted by celebrities from Hugh Jackman to Selena Gomez, a regular workout on the reformers will help you build a stronger core, improve your posture, mindfulness, body shape and tone, and repair injuries. There are just as many health benefits for [...]

Chocolate Chunk Brookies

Posted December 3, 2018

Not a cookie, not a brownie, but definitely the best of both. MAKES 12 Ingredients 1/2 cup almond butter 1/3 cup aquafaba (from a tin of chickpeas, white beans or black beans) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup cacao powder 70 g coarsely chopped dark chocolate [...]

All we want for Christmas

Posted December 3, 2018

Love yoga or Pilates? You’ll definitely want something from this list. From beautiful handmade ceramics and jewellery to sustainable yoga props and activewear made right here in Sydney, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite things in studio for the wishlist. BodyMindLife yoga mats, straps, eco-bottles + essential oils We’ve collaborated with a host [...]

What are the Yoga Sutras?

Posted November 29, 2018

There’s so much more to yoga than what happens on the mat. The Yoga Sutras were penned by possibly the most famous yoga philosopher Patanjali between 2,000 - 3,000 years ago. These 196 Sutras or threads of knowledge that can be used as guide to find an enlightened life - one filled with happiness, purpose [...]

Meet… Chelsey Cameron

Posted November 27, 2018

Our head of Pilates Teacher Training on her fitness routine, switching careers from promoting the likes of Harry Potter and what students can expect in a Pilates TT at BodyMindLife. When did you start practicing Pilates? What led you to begin? I started practicing Pilates in 2008 while living in London. At the time I [...]

When are you ready for YTT?

Posted November 1, 2018

It’s one of the most common questions asked in studio. While it’s natural to believe we need to be able to walk on our hands or hold Parsva Bakasana with ease, the truth is, if you love yoga and the idea of learning more about the practice appeals to you, then yoga teacher training is [...]

Eats: Spring smoothie bowl

Posted October 31, 2018

A super simple recipe from the team at The Clean Treats Factory in Alexandria. Ingredients: 1-2 frozen bananas, a handful of Raspberries/Strawberries, a splash of Coconut Yoghurt to form your base. *You can add in more or less to reach the desired consistency Optional: add two dates or a tablespoon of Rice Malt Syrup if [...]

Yoga x Chiropractic Care

Posted October 31, 2018

Dr. Anita Russo discusses how chiropractic care and yoga can support each other. As a chiropractor, I believe yoga is an amazing tool to keep the body strong, flexible and well balanced. In fact, I often say to my yogi clients is that practicing an hour of yoga is kind of like a chiropractic adjustment [...]

5 tips to improve your arm balances

Posted October 31, 2018

Isn’t it funny how some days we can float or balance in yoga with ease, while on others it can feel almost impossible to be still or lift our feet off the mat? It’s the nature of yoga to have a different experience each time we practice. And as arm balances require both strength and [...]

Do Not Assist Cards

Posted October 12, 2018

Adjustments, assists, and when/how to say no It’s your practice, afterall. Why do we assist in yoga and Pilates? Physical adjustments are often made to help students find balance or alignment, keep safe, move into a deeper expression of a posture, or to simply relax in Savasana. At BodyMindLife, our teachers have each been trained [...]