5 meditation techniques for beginners
Meditation can have a profound impact on your life. It can reduce stress and anxiety and improve your focus. Meditation can help you be more resilient. Over time it fosters…
How yoga can help in menopause (and how it can’t)
Yoga is a wonderful practice that can help you in menopause. The physical asanas (postures) can build strength and flexibility to help with symptoms like aching joints. Further, the subtle…
Everyday strategies for better brain health
I think it’s safe to say most of us are concerned about cognitive impairment and afflictions of the brain as we age. Our brain is our engine room. It houses…
3 midlife exercise myths debunked
Are you a woman in midlife worried about weight gain in menopause? Does the thought of doing more exercise to keep it at bay make you feel exhausted? You've heard…
Honouring the roots of yoga
The popularity of yoga continues to grow as more people look to the practice for physical and mental health benefits. In Australia, a 2018 Roy Morgan report found 2.18 million…
A midlife runner’s guide to preventing injuries
Being sidelined from running with an injury is miserable and recovery can be a long process. I love running for its cardio benefits and for the sense of accomplishment I…