One of the consequences of sitting in a chair for long periods of time is shortened hip flexors.This can cause not only stiff hips but lower back pain & long term it will negatively effect your posture. Opening up your hips is just one component to reversing chair-itis and it is a good place to […]

Want to know the benefits of better ankle mobility? Well, the biggest one is more range & more strength in your ankles. This means more MOVEMENT POTENTIAL which equals mitigation of injuries 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏼 YES PLEASE! Every human should be working to optimise their ankle mobility and function, but unfortunately it is missing in many fitness […]

As I sit and reflect back on the community we created in 2021, I am in awe that our values and message on movement has rippled out and affected so many peoples lives! I want to say thank you for being such a special part of our community. And as we kick off 2022 I […]

How do you wind down at the end of the day? Do you consciously try to wind down? A lot of the time when I ask my patients how they like to wind down – a lot don’t make a conscious effort to do so, and/or assume I’m about to chastise them for not having […]

WHAT ARE TOE SPACERS? Toe spacers are a nifty little invention, that are designed to do exactly what they sound like – space out those toes of yours! A lot like the toe spacer you may have used when painting your toe nails – however these are made out of squishy silicone that makes the […]

Yoga is often seen as a very therapeutic form of exercise. However, there is still a risk of injury. Yoga can flare-up pre-existing injuries and it can cause new injuries too. When it comes to injury prevention in the studio there are several things you can do: Talk to your teacher about your past injuries […]

Let’s get comfortable talking about how uncomfortable it is when you are bound up. Firstly, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about, just about everyone has experienced the discomfort of constipation at some point. Secondly, there are many causes for constipation, and it is important to investigate that with your GP/naturopath/trusted health care practitioner! In the […]

Don’t you hate it when you’ve been tired all day long, only to find when your head hits the pillow, you’re wide awake? It’s a common tale. There are many things that may contribute to this feeling but one of them is SLEEP HYGIENE. Clean sleep? What does that mean? Well, sleep hygiene is all […]

HOW you move ALL the time matters, I would even go as far as saying it matters more than the class you do once or twice per week. Our bodies are so adaptable if we give it the right environment and create good movement habits. So start with these 7 tips and get really good […]

We are well into our lockdown period here in Victoria, and most of us are missing the luxury of being spontaneous! Being able to just decide to go out for dinner, book a weekend away or go visit a friend out of the blue was so freeing. Some health benefits of spontaneity include: Keeps your […]