Expert healer Iluh, from Fivelements Spa in the tranquil green mountains of Bali, shows us a few techniques. A traditional Balinese Massage is a fusion of deep tissue massage techniques from all over Asia, including acupressure to stimulate circulation and relieve muscle tension, and a combination of longer strokes and gentle stretches to relax the […]
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Leading Australian skin expert Sharon McGlinchey of MV Organic Skincare, offers six vital techniques for naturally beautiful skin. With twenty years experience in gently treating difficult skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea and chemical sensitivity, it’s no surprise that Sharon’s award winning organic, vegan MV skincare is beloved by celebrities such as Maggie Gyllenhall, Emma
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Feeling stressed, tired or out of whack? Palm off inner baddies with this ancient Japanese healing technique. Regular attunement sessions will promote balance within your system and help you move forward. 1. Reiki balances emotions As a coping mechanism, our emotions are often suppressed during stressful times, especially when we’re children. According to Reiki master
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My journey to the centre of Australia with Ayurvedic Practitioner Helen Gregoriou was an empowering, transformative experience. It was a dream of mine to see the rock. How wonderful, then, to step into warm sunlight at Alice Springs airport in the middle of a cold winter. Tour director Helen Gregoriou was welcoming in a drizabone
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This powerfully simple meditation technique originates from Taoism, which is the ancient foundation of Chinese philosophy, medicine and acupuncture. A few years ago I met a hospitalised child who was suffering night terrors in isolation after chemotherapy treatments. Having had good experiences with a Taoist practice called inner-smile meditation, I gave her parents a basic
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Japanese-born “healing facilitator” Fumi Yamamoto has developed a massage technique using acupressure points, which works like a natural facelift. I am loath to allow the hands of time to freely fumble with my countenance, but surgical procedures are not for me. I’m searching for an alternative that will keep me looking, well, like myself sans
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With obesity a growing epidemic, weight loss fads come and go and conventional wisdom changes every day. But most of it comes down to science and common sense – all things in moderation. Here are ten myths we’ve busted. Myth 1: If I’m not a size 8 – 12, I’m fat. For starters, of course
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See what’s in super fit yummy mummy Michelle Bridges’ gym bag, PLUS what you’ll need if you’re starting from scratch. This is all about convenience – the convenience of having your gym bag packed either at home or in your car so it’s easy to get to the gym and everything’s there for you. In
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Ever wished your body came with an individualised manual? Forget about battling your body and struggling to change what you’ve got. According to this ancient Indian wisdom, your individual constitution is predetermined at birth. And you can learn to work with (and love) it. Ayurveda is India’s 5000-year-old science of life, health and longevity. It
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Exercise keeps your butt perky, so why not your face? Unlike your body muscles, your 57 facial muscles are directly attached to your skin. When facial muscles lose their tone, the skin starts to sag and lose its lustre. Toning the muscles of your neck and face will increase oxygen circulation, speed up lymphatic drainage
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