Imagine being weightless, warm, and completely free from the outside world for an entire hour of your day. Sound like bliss? Then maybe you should try ‘floating’ awhile in a floatation tank. What is Float Therapy (sensory deprivation)? Invented in 1954 by neuroscientist and psychologist John C Lilly, floatation therapy, or sensory deprivation, is a […]
What is Vedic meditation? Vedic Meditation or Transcendental Meditation (TM) may have started off as a buzzword in the Western world over the last few decades, but in recent years it has emerged as a powerful tool to support and boost mental health and a general sense of well-being. Although meditation is a practice as […]
When suffering from back pain or joint aches, we can often settle for conventional self treatments. But these are often stop gaps that only last for the immediate moment. However, you don’t need to settle for temporary measures. Instead with alternative therapies like Shiatsu we can solve our problems for the better. Shiatsu is a […]
Standing for the ‘Science of Life’, Ayurveda is an ancient massage therapy rooted in over 5000 years of traditional Ayurveda principles from India. Ayurveda is a form of all-natural holistic healing that works to balance out the mind, body, and spirit, while boosting our bodies natural healing capabilities. What are Doshas? Unlike a typical massage, […]
Whether we’re working from home or back in the workplace, we’re probably spending a large part of our day in one position. Do you wake up with a stiff back? With aching knees? With a crick in your neck? Research has shown that more than 70% of Australian adults are classified as sedentary. These exercises […]
By the year 2030, senior citizens in Australia are going to outnumber children between 0-14 years of age. This report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics means that as we transition into an aged population, it is more important than ever that we understand the science of healthy ageing for all. A number of Aussies […]
It seems as though the lockdowns will never end. As stricter restrictions impact the daily lives of Aussies in many cities, have you considered the impact on your mental health? In this article, we’re going to look at a few lockdown hacks to turn the new lockdown into a more positive experience. NOTE: This article […]
Are all those binge-watching sessions catching up with you? Are your waistbands starting to feel a bit tighter than usual? To reduce belly fat at home, you need to tackle the problem with three different approaches: Make healthier choices with food Choose workouts to target your belly fat Do cardio exercises for overall weight loss […]
Despite having come a long way when it comes to health and medicine, mental health issues are still poorly understood and addressed. This is because of the stigma still associated with mental health concerns even in a developed country like Australia. Some of you may feel awkward consulting even a doctor when it comes to […]
Attention economy is the new buzzword in this age of endless distractions and hyper-sensory stimulation. It states that focus is the bottleneck of human thought which limits our cognitive abilities. This highlights the importance of knowing how to improve concentration in today’s world. It is hard to maintain focus when we are overwhelmed with information […]
