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What is Cryotherapy?

Posted October 16, 2019

Everything you need to know about this ancient therapy that’s become the latest sports recovery treatment. The wellness industry is booming with new techniques. From Ayurvedic eating, intermittent fasting and cryotherapy – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about what works and what doesn’t. Our founder Phil Goodwin is always on the hunt for the best […]

Roasted cauliflower

Posted September 30, 2019

Roasted whole cauliflower with tahini yoghurt and chermoula A spectacular yet simple dish of roasted cauliflower that’s complimented with creamy yoghurt and a vibrant, lemony and herbaceous chermoula dressing. The addition of pickled red onion finishes the meal perfectly. Serves: 4 Benefits Energy boosting Healthy digestion Purely delicious Ingredients 1 whole cauliflower extra virgin olive [...]

How to commit to your practice

Posted September 19, 2019

Christian Ralston on how to commit to your practice Because we know what happens when we do! One of the most common questions I get asked in studio is, ‘how many times should I come to class?’ The answer is actually pretty simple. Once or twice a week to stretch out and build a bit [...]

Loaded Hummus

Posted August 30, 2019

Meat Free Week 2019 is coming up this month and we can’t think of a better recipe to eat more plants! SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 3 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained 250g cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons tahini paste 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 [...]

Past reflections from a YTT student

Posted August 23, 2019

A few words from one of our news graduates Nathalie Sore on what’s involved when you take the leap and dive in for a 200hour yoga teacher training intensive. Past reflections from a YTT student Before I started my yoga teacher training course, I really didn’t know what to expect. I’d read over the schedule [...]

In conversation with Johnny Vasilj

Posted August 23, 2019

In conversation with Johnny Vasilj Once the owner of a booming Sydney plumbing business, Johnny woke up one morning and made a decision to quit. This was around his 33rd birthday, a year after he’d started practising yoga to help rehabilitate a full knee construction. “I heard a guy talking about yoga in a pub. [...]

Roasted eggplant and triple pickle salad

Posted August 1, 2019

A perfect work lunch or post-class salad. GF : DF : SF : VEGAN INGREDIENTS: 1 large eggplant, cut into chunks 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons ginger pickle 1/4 cup cucumber pickle 1/4 cup red onion pickle 3 tablespoons peanuts, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/3 cup coriander leaves picked, chop the stalks [...]

Meet Nicky Knoff

Posted July 29, 2019

Chat on the mat with master yogi Nicky Knoff Nicky Knoff is one of the last true Mothers of Yoga. The 81-year-old is renowned around the world for her teaching style of showing students how to look, listen, feel and tune in through the practice. A direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar and Sri Pattabhi Jois, [...]

Yoga 101

Posted July 18, 2019

What to know before your first class We don’t know about you but there’s something about yoga studios that feels like everyone has been practicing their whole lives. It can be daunting to turn up for the first time, let alone when you suspect there’s an etiquette to follow and you’re not really sure what [...]

Cryotherapy

Posted July 12, 2019

'We help people live happier, healthier and longer’ BodyMindLife founder Phil Goodwin understands first-hand the innate effects yoga, meditation and transformational energy therapies have on those in high stress environments. Following a career in investment banking, he shares why he is so inspired by the results of Cryotherapy, My passion is about helping people be [...]