I first became interested in the mechanics of the jaw and the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) when I began to suffer from tension, restricted range of movement and clicking in my own jaw. I think it was a combination of starting up my own business, having a baby and having to cope with a lot of [...]
As I sit poised over the computer trying to think of a way to inspire new mums to really slow down and genuinely allow for recovery after having their new babies, I reflect on my own postnatal time. My new little boy, Junah, is now nearly one and even with my training and experience looking after postnatal [...]
Sun salutes strengthen and lengthen all the major muscle groups and bring deeper focus to the act of breathing. Each movement is coupled with the breath in a sun salutation. This means we get the chance to really focus on deeply inhaling and exhaling while we move. The benefits of bringing breath consciously into and [...]
We often feel that we lack the time, we think we need to shift our mindset. One of my favourite things about Kundalini Yoga is the fact that you can simply do a little bit of work and be amazed at the shift. It is worth noting that the mind follows the breath and the [...]
Allergic Rhinitis affects up to 20-40% of the population at some stage of their life and is triggered by inhaled allergens (dust mite, pollens etc); this leads to a hypersensitivity of the immune response. It is characterized by inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane in the nose causing irritating and often debilitating symptoms, which [...]
1. A good place to start is to consider your intentions with yoga. Ask yourself what you want from Yoga? Is it for a physical practice, a mental practice, a spiritual practice, a devotional practice or a more intellectual pursuit? Either way all paths of yoga lead to union of the mind and body. 2. [...]
Life is about balance, how many time have we heard this? It's not easy in this culture, especially this time of year. A major part of being able to balance is to do with our 3rd chakra or the navel point. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, it always helps to be in balance. [...]
In the yogic tradition the date of 11.11.11 is when we move into the Aquarian Age. What a blessing and what an extraordinary time in history. We are alive at a time when we are seeing and experiencing such transformation, change and perhaps for some uncertainty. For the past 21 years we have been in [...]
Do you suffer from muscle cramps or spasms? Or perhaps mild anxiety and nervous tension? If you do, then BioCeuticals Musclease may help to reduce these symptoms. Ultra Musclease is a powder that gives you a high dose of magnesium in a patented form that is easily absorbed. It can help by regulating both the [...]
Written by Billie Atherstone (Kinesiologist, Bowen Therapist, Yoga Teacher) I think we may of all, at some stage in our lives and perhaps right now, have felt the financial pinch. There are so many obvious expenses in our lives as well as those sneaky expenses which we forget about or choose to not notice. I [...]