In Yoga teachings, we learn the term “samskara.” This represents deep mental and psychological conditioning. It influences how we form habits and perceive the world, causing us to feel stuck in a repetitive loop. Over many years we create “subconscious grooves” – think of it like driving on the same dirt path would create deep…
Have you noticed that people feel the need to label themselves in order to be accepted into a group or community? An example that comes to mind is two friends of mine who are married. The female part of this relationship decided she wanted to be vegetarian, for ethical reasons. Her husband, on the other…
Men in Pilates: Breaking down barriers and misconceptions Maybe you haven’t heard, but some of the most prominent male athletes in the world have taken up Pilates. The growing list includes; LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Usain Bolt, Novak Djokavic and Conor McGregor. The benefits are undeniable and it’s quite fascinating to note that when Joseph…
Shadow work became popularised by Carl jung, where he spoke about the repressed part of our personality. “What oneself, as well as others thinks one is, the shadow is that hidden, repressed, and for the most part inferior and guilt-ridden personality whose ultimate ramifications reach back into the realm of our animal ancestors.” Carl Jung….
Low iron depleted me so badly and I never noticed the symptoms until I got my blood work checked 21 weeks into my pregnancy. I gained weight really quickly in the first trimester, which didn’t happen in my previous two pregnancies. The fatigue never wore off from the first trimester. In fact, it became full…
Let’s talk about mental health. It’s a hard one, because I feel it still can be largely stigmatised and not “normalised.” There has definitely been large strides forward in bringing it into the mainstream conversation, but I know that for me personally, I battle with my own subconscious self limiting beliefs around what is acceptable…
For context, the gdt is offered and recommended to ALL women during pregnancy, usually between 24-28 weeks gestation. The parameters of the test look like this: – you go to your GP or hospital fasted and they take a sample of your blood. This is to work out what your blood sugar level is without…
A gym in NSW has caught headlines this week for enforcing gym attire policies. Camperdown fitness has been copping attention due to its supposedly “strict” dress code – which includes: – women wearing shorts that cover their bum – Sports bras having two straps – no boob tubes or single straps – Men not wearing…
Fasting is a topic I get asked about a lot. In my opinion, it has some really great health benefits and when done correctly, can offer some unbelievable rewards. Fasting is a duration of time when we consume no calories, meaning our body is not digesting or using food for fuel in this period. When…