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How 28 days of practice can change the way you think, feel and live

Posted February 12, 2019

Feel like you need a reset? The latest neuroscience research tells us that nothing about our personalities is fixed. As hard-wired as we think we are, change is always possible and is open to anyone. The Transformation Project is our take on a 28-day challenge. It’s a chance to commit to a yoga or Pilates [...]

In conversation with Ali Cotton of First Base

Posted February 1, 2019

Walking up the tree-lined, boutique filled streets of Paddington, you’ll find First Base. Opened just four weeks ago, the space is the first permanent home for the sports lifestyle brand which began in Bondi and has become a go-to for ethical women’s activewear and swimwear. We sit down with founder and long-time yoga lover Ali [...]

Introducing BodyMindLife Basics

Posted February 1, 2019

Although the secret’s out about what women actually do in yoga pants, sometimes we need athleisure that can be worn to, you know, work out. It’s safe to say our teachers have done the miles when it comes to understanding what’s best to wear in heated yoga and reformer Pilates. So with this intel and [...]

Recipe: Baked chilli tofu with black sesame dressing

Posted February 1, 2019

A light mid-week go-to with the best black sesame Asian dressing. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Chilli Jam 1 Tablespoon Peanut Oil 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 1kg Firm Tofu, Drained And Sliced 200g Green Tea Noodles+ Or Spinach Noodles 300g Baby Kale Leaves (Or Regular Kale Leaves, Trimmed), Blanched 8 Brussels Sprouts, Shaved And Blanched [...]

5 tips to change up your practice in 2019

Posted January 7, 2019

Habits. They can be so helpful or really take us away from the direction we’re trying to go. Simply showing up for practice is an amazing goal for 2019. As we’ve seen in our 28-day challenge The Transformation Project, when yoga or Pilates becomes a habit, change will happen. But sometimes when we just turn [...]

Everything you need to know about The Transformation Project

Posted January 7, 2019

Are you up for our 28-day challenge? We track our fitness levels all the time. We measure how much weight we lose, how fast we run and how heavy we lift, but rarely do we quantify our mental health. Life is busy. It’s easy to slip into a routine of work and commitments without noticing [...]

Moroccan Pumpkin Salad

Posted January 7, 2019

A virtuous summer dish that's GF, DF, SF and Vegan from one of our favourite Sydney nutritionists Jacqueline Alwill. Packed with an abundance of vitamins, including vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium, copper, and manganese, this grain-free salad is also a source for carbohydrate for sustained energy. The addition of pumpkin seeds and almonds will also up your daily intake [...]

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 [...]