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The headstand, sirsasana is one of my favourite positions and it’s probably one of the most popular and well-known asanas in yoga. There are plenty of people who come to yoga classes eager to learn this pose and although, sirsasana isn’t as tough as it looks, it’s best if you first build up your strength and have sufficient practice before attempting this asana.

It starts with a sneeze or two that increases to 5, then 10, then more. A runny or stuffy nose then kicks in followed by watering eyes. It’s the classic symptoms of hayfever. Hayfever is so widespread that the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey reported hayfever as the most common health condition suffered by young people aged 15 to 24.

Eating blueberries regularly will keep your blood pressure down.

Sanskrit is an ancient language originating from in India. In yoga, Sanskrit plays a significant role. All the ancient yogic texts are written in Sanskrit.

If it weren’t such a common staple in every kitchen, bicarb soda would surely be hailed as the new miracle product that does it all!

Our resident detox expert, naturopath Sally Mathrick, shares four of her favourite detox tips and recipes!

Postnatal yoga isn’t just for women who want to get rid of the baby belly, but also for those who want to strengthen their bodies and find a few moments of peace amid the newborn experience.

If yoga is anything, I guess it is showing up to the yoga centre and doing it. Or, perhaps not even that – just showing up to yourself, and doing your asanas at home.

Discover how the many health benefits of ginkgo can help increase the quality and length of your life!

With knowledge of wholefood nutrition, we can learn to fulfil our individual dietary needs and maintain good health and wellbeing.

As rates of allergic conditions increase, the answers may lie in traditional and cutting-edge forms of homeopathy.

On the weekend I did something that you’d assume would be relatively drama free. I went bush walking. I think the combination of my lankiness and tendency to trip over my own feet combined with a rouge stone or branch caused me to slip over. Now, I am resting, icing, compressing and elevating my foot due to a sprained ankle.