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8 ingredients for a rock-solid relationship

Psychologist Dr Mary Casey comes to the rescue

Does your relationship give you confidence? Do mutual trust, respect and admiration stand strong when challenges arise? Can you discuss anything with your partner? ...

5 yoga poses to help detox the body

Claire Kladakis shares her top detoxing and rejuvenating yoga poses. ...

How to overcome social anxiety

Train yourself to feel more comfortable

Does the thought of public speaking make your blood run cold? How about making small talk at a work function, dating, meeting new people, using public bathrooms, eating in front of others, or working out among the ultra-toned posse at the gym? If not, you’re in the minority. In a series of studies by American psychologist Philip Zimbardo, 40 per cent of people described themselves as chronically shy and most others admitted feeling shy in certain situations. Only five per cent claimed to never feel bashful at all. ...

Yoga - the eight limbs

Mastering the mind is the true aim of yoga, despite what you may have gleaned from some of the modern world’s focus on bulletproof bodies and legs that can stretch behind one’s head.

Once upon a time, many centuries ago, there lived a man named Patanjali – a man who is considered the godfather of yoga. Many stories about him have taken on mythical and magical qualities to the point where he could almost be considered a deity. One story says he fell from heaven in the form of a snake into the upturned palms of his powerful yogini and goddess mother. But despite his legendary, saint-like status, we don’t really know much about this incredible historical figure. ...

Top tips to ease your menstrual cycle

The holistic way.

For many women, ‘that time of the month’ is met with a conditioned response of dread and anticipation. Here, JESSICA SEPEL outlines some holistic dietary and lifestyle principles that can take you from trepidation to relaxation. ...

4 natural remedies for acne

With Janella Purcell

Acne tends to be a combination of a clogged liver and anxiety. ...

Weed, seed and feed detox

Cleanse the body with a 6-week program

A proper detoxification program needs to be thorough and holistic and will take at least six weeks to complete. Throughout a detox, it is important to keep your diet as clean, wholesome and healthy as possible. ...

How your emotions affect your health

Holistic understanding.

Ancient wisdom recognised that the way we feel has an important role in our health. Here, NAT KRINGOUDIS explains the connection between our emotional and physical health. ...

Fig, blueberry, banana & choc-chip dessert

Meredith Clegg’s dessert was the clear winner of the JTc Coconut Essence Hamper competition. ...

How to use essential oils at home

3 simple ways.

We uncover three easy ways to use essential oils for rest and replenishment any day of the week. ...

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