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5 yoga poses for runners

Posted June 25, 2019

5 yoga poses for runners Athletes around the world - think LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, the Australian Diamonds and our own Leisel Jones - are turning to yoga. For runners or anyone who loves to play sports, the practice can help develop balance, flexibility, agility and performance. It’s also a go-to to stay injury-free. A [...]

5th annual International Yoga Day

Posted June 21, 2019

Hello Yogis and Yoginis, Today represents the 5th annual International Yoga Day. Yoga promotes a powerful message of transformation and it is happening at a global scale. It’s a day that is recognised by the United Nations. A total of 177 nations accepted a proposal to celebrate International Yoga Day when Indian Prime Minister Narendra [...]

Pearls of pregnancy wisdom

Posted June 3, 2019

Pregnancy is one of life’s most profound transformations. It changes you — and your yoga practice — in ways that no other experience can. Cultivate a new relationship with yoga through your wild and wonderful pre and postnatal journey. By Rachael Coopes More than two decades ago, as a teenager, I fell in love with [...]

All the way from LA: Joan Hyman is coming to BodyMindLife

Posted May 30, 2019

We’ve had a pretty amazing line-up of international teachers in studio this year. With Maty Ezraty, Simon Park and Meghan Currie having led a series of yoga trainings and workshops to date, we thought we’d had our fair share of international talent. But as it turns out, there’s more to come! In August we’re set [...]

A five-minute breathing technique to de-stress

Posted May 20, 2019

Sometimes referred to as ‘Alternate Nostril Breathing’, Nadi Shodhana literally translates to ‘cleansing of the nadis (energy channels)’ and is a beautifully blissful way to bring your mind and mood into back into balance. This ancient Pranayama technique works by regulating the left and right hemispheres of the brain, which get disrupted by stress, [...]

How Pilates benefits Yoga

Posted May 20, 2019

Joseph Pilates famously said, “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body.” There’s a reason BodyMindLife transformed from just a yoga studio to offering reformer Pilates too. The practice has been on the rise all over the world for [...]

Kimchi Fried Rice

Posted May 20, 2019

A quick post-class option when you don’t know what else to make! Kimchi has some amazing health benefits. It’s a fermented cabbage that’s made with a mix of salt, vinegar, garlic and spices, and contains healthy bacteria and probiotics for overall wellness, and is rich antioxidants. Kimchi has also been found to boost immunity and [...]

Vegan pancakes with fresh figs and pistachios

Posted April 30, 2019

A super quick, healthy brunch recipe from The Whole Remedy. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup spelt flour OR use 1 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts 1 cup whole oats 3 tbsp almond butter 1 cup almond milk 3 ripe bananas sliced 2 tsp vanilla extract paste 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp aluminium free baking soda [...]

Mad about Maty

Posted April 30, 2019

5 Things I learned from Maty Ezraty I met the wonderful Maty Ezraty for the first time when she visited Bodymindlife this March, and I am mad about her! Eight weeks later, I continue to uncover new layers to my learnings from the magnificent 25 hours I spent with her. Maty had this incredible way [...]

The benefits of infrared saunas used as a hot therapy

Posted April 24, 2019

It is not a new idea to use heat in therapy. Aptly named ‘sweat lodges’ have been used to treat the body and soul in ancient Chinese medicine for thousands of years and health enthusiasts continue to tap into the healing benefits of heat as a therapy and fitness enhancer. While anything that encourages your [...]