It is a human trait to seek others. To create bonds. To pursue the support of others to survive. As social beings in today’s world, we understand that it is this coming together of a community that bring about positive change in the individual and wider...
If you’re of the mind that Yoga and Pilates stand as oppositional practices, you are missing out on some amazing benefits! We receive a lot of questions from students who are trying to decide whether Yoga or Pilates would be better for them. However, the...
Here at Yoga Harmony, we see many people come through our doors. People from all walks of life. People with different interests, perspectives and unique qualities. They all seek health in many ways. For many, living with arthritis is a major factor when making big...
As we saw in part 1 of our series on asthma and hayfever, these conditions are widespread. Both asthma and hayfever have touched the lives of many, causing large numbers of people around the world to alter the way they live to manage their health. We...
Asthma - a disease of the airways in the lungs - is common in Australia. If you get 10 of your friends together, statistically speaking, one of you is suffering from this disease. That’s 3 in every standard classroom, 8 on every city bus and...
The late Steve Jobs was a master of his routine. Every morning, for the last three decade of his life, he would wake up, stand in front of the mirror and ask himself “If today were the last day of my life, would I want...
Pilates isn’t all sweat and muscle burn… well, that is a big part of it. But did you know, whilst your routine is conditioning your muscles it is also enhancing your mind? Pilates is a truly unique form of exercise. It is adaptable to provide...
Did you know that we use our balance constantly? You may think that sitting in a chair requires little effort, however, as you rest in a sitting position your body is still hard at work doing a balancing act. Your Balance is Important Limbs, torso, head… all...
Yes, Pilates can be therapeutically gentle but, even more so, it can be a powerful way to enhance your health and create a fit body. So just how can Pilates overhaul your fitness? All movement in Pilates contains specific exercises. They each have prescribed placement (requiring mental...
There are various degrees of Osteoporosis. Many people find themselves on this spectrum, suffering from slight to severe cases of the disease. Unfortunately some don’t know of their condition until a truly painful bone fracture reveals several smaller ones that already exist. Osteoporosis is a decrease...
