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…
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…
Finding calm: an interview with my mum, a meditation teacher
As I write, the coronavirus pandemic is up-ending every aspect of our lives. In the space of just a few weeks social distancing, supermarket rations, working from home and a…
Ditch the New Year’s resolution for a New Year’s sankalpa
There’s no better time for a fresh start and renewal than a new year. It's the perfect time to pause, reflect and set goals. I always write a review of…
5 benefits of yoga beyond the mat
Yoga is the perfect activity to do in midlife. It’s an ideal weight-bearing exercise that improves your strength, flexibility and balance. Yoga is low-impact and can be modified to suit…