Finding Joy in the Simple Moments
The sacred is all around us when we take the time to pause and notice. When we meet the simple moment with wholehearted attention we find this truth.
Lola Berry serves up a nutritious Broccolini rainbow bowl recipe
Did you know that half a cup of cooked Broccolini provides about a third of your recommended daily amount of immunity-boosting folate? Or that every standard-sized bunch of Broccolini accounts for two and a half of your five recommended daily servings of veggies?
Celebrating Summer Solstice – Simple Rituals For Midsummer Magic
The summer solstice, a time of warmth, celebration, and ripe abundance, invites us to pause and honour the sun at her peak, enjoy the earth’s generous bounty, and lean into the big, beautiful magic of the natural world.
It’s Summer - Do Pilates Outside!
Summer is a great time to add the outdoors into your workout routine. The warmer weather is the perfect time to take your Pilates routine, or something new, outside.
How Yoga Helps You Build Trust
What in the world does yoga have to do with trust?! It is an interesting result of our practice when we find that our self-trust grows as a result of time spent on the mat.
How to Start a Self-Care Routine You’ll Follow
Self-care means really listening to your body, taking moments to check in, intentionally tuning in to the thoughts going on in your mind, and challenging your behaviors and belief systems if things feel out of alignment in your life.
Does Pilates Improve Mental Health?
We all know that exercise is beneficial for our physical well-being, but did you know that it can also have a profound impact on our mental health? In this article, we’ll discuss the role of exercise in mental health, the specific benefits of Pilates, and how to incorporate Pilates into a holistic mental health plan. Let’s dive in!
The Mental Health Benefits Of Regular Pilates
In the hustle and bustle of modern living, the importance of maintaining good mental health has never been more paramount. While many are aware of the physical benefits of exercise, not everyone recognizes the profound mental health advantages – and with World mental Health Day on 10 October – we thought it was the perfect time to start the conversation.
Yoga for Anxiety: 11 Poses to Try
Yoga can help you reduce feelings of stress and anxiety by connecting with your mind, body, and environment. Through certain poses and breathing techniques, you can learn how to control negative thoughts at your own pace.
What The Spring Equinox Means For Your Wellbeing
As winter fades and the days grow longer, the arrival of the spring equinox marks a moment of perfect balance between day and night. It's not just a celestial event but an invitation to renew your connection with nature and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
Yoga and Pilates: A Powerful Combination
Yoga and Pilates together create a powerful blend of strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. While yoga enhances your flow and stretches, Pilates builds core stability. This combination not only elevates your physical fitness but also deepens mental clarity and breath control. Ready to experience this synergy? Try our Unlimited Intro Pass at Soulful Fitness!
Spring Into New Beginnings
Spring is the season of renewal, the perfect time to embrace new beginnings. Whether you're refreshing your fitness routine or adopting healthier habits, small changes can lead to big growth. At Soulful Fitness, we're here to support your journey toward positive transformation this season.
Self-Care for Health & Wellbeing
WHO defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote their own health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness with or without the support of a health or care worker.
Unlock the Health Benefits of Pilates with Soulful Fitness
Pilates is more than just an exercise routine; it's a comprehensive approach to improving your overall health and well-being. At Soulful Fitness in Lane Cove, we’re committed to helping you experience the myriad benefits of this powerful practice.
Top 10 mood-boosting foods
When your mood is low it is tempting to turn to sugary, high-calorie treats to lift your spirits but there are better food choices to help shift your outlook. Combining the right food choices with stress relief, better sleep and regular exercise may be the answer to a brighter, cheerier outlook.
Light therapy: Not just for seasonal depression?
Light therapy — which involves sitting close to a special light source every morning for at least 30 minutes — can help improve SAD. But many people don't realize that this therapy can also be effective for major depression and depression that occurs during or after pregnancy, known as perinatal depression.
Foods & Eating Habits To Nourish Yourself During Autumn
A simple and approachable way to nourish yourself during the colder months is to shift your eating habits and incorporate specific foods into your diet. You can also use these tips any time of the year when you are wanting to give your Lungs/Large Intestine some extra loving.
Inside out: nourish your inner landscape the whole year through
Align and adjust your life, yoga and meditation practice with the seasonal changes by tuning in with the intrinsic powers of the 5 element system used in Taoist practices. We, human beings, are a biochemical formation of atoms, molecules, and cells. Within the deepest fibres of our body we share the same atomic footprint as our surrounding nature.
How much sleep do you actually need?
On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber. But these are general recommendations and not strict rules. "Some people need less than seven hours, while others might need more," says Eric Zhou with the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
7 Clever Ways To Stick To Your Fitness Routine During The Holidays
Good habits tend to go out the window during the holidays. We’re all guilty of splurging more than we planned on gifts, having an extra cocktail during the festivities, sneaking a few cookies before Santa arrives and (most of all) putting the brakes on our workout routine.