The most memorable spas not only honour the healing wisdoms of their heritage, they draw on their natural surroundings for inspiration. Influences from the East are increasingly seen in the world’s most beautiful spas.

Our eyes are hard workers, often contorted throughout the day as we express myriad emotions and exposed to environmental stressors. Here’s how to minimise damage and protect your eyes, naturally.

According to Hatha Yoga there are six Shatkarmas, also known as cleansing techniques. The Shatkarmas activate, cleanse and purify the body’s system allowing prana to flow freely and ultimately help one achieve a deeper yogic state. The six shatkarmas involve a range of techniques that focus on different aspects of the body such as the […]

With life becoming more stressful, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat offers a luxurious detox program that will alleviate our minds and bodies of harmful impurities and kickstart a healthier, happier life.

Wondering what the purpose of chanting is in yoga? We find out.

Aside from specialised eye creams, is there anything else you can do to protect and nourish your eyes?

Whether you regularly take a few minutes out of your day or set aside a specific timeframe, meditation is a wonderful way to help train your mind to remain in the present moment.

Guru is an evocative word. It conjures as many different images as there are people who hear the word, so what is a guru? And do you need one?

I’ve just returned from India where I stayed in ashram for a month living the yogic lifestyle. That means 5 a.m. starts, 4 hours of daily yoga practice, maintaining a strictly sattvic diet, undergoing cleansing techniques, chanting, meditation, karma yoga and so much more. It sounds so cliched, but in this short time I feel […]

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Who knew that one little flower could reduce inflammation, fight bacteria, support immune function and promote healing all at the same time? Read why Calendula, or marigold, is gaining so much praise in the world of herbal medicine!

Here are a few simple natural therapies to help you detox and protect the precious organ that is your liver!