This week, we're here to tell you all about HRV (heart rate variability) and why it matters to your health. What is HRV? HRV is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat – simples! Our HRV is controlled by the ANS (autonomic nervous system) and regulates our...
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5 Yoga Poses to do After Flying
There's a whole world of WONDERFUL yoga poses to do after flying - we've narrowed it down to our favourite 5 in this week's post. One of my yoga teachers told me that immediately after leaving a plane she would drop into Child’s Pose and breathe deeply there for a...
What is CrossFit?
What is CrossFit? This is the question we all asked before getting hooked in with its chalky talons. Here's a little definition taken from the CrossFit website: “CrossFit is a lifestyle characterised by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition.” It is commonly considered an extreme way of working out -...
9 steps to eco-friendly travel
Being eco-friendly doesn’t have to stop when you go on holiday! Choosing eco-friendly travel can add a new element of discovery to your next trip. Here are just 9 ways to make your next trip better for the planet. 1. The first step to eco-friendly travel - go reusable Bring...
Why you need to go on a fitness retreat
Fitness retreats are for anyone and everyone - not just the physically fit! Most fitness retreats cater for all levels of fitness and will leave you with a love of exercise that you may never have had before. And if you already love a good workout - what could be...
Welcome to our new website!
Hi! This post is to introduce you to our new website and share with you how excited we are to announce our first yoga & fitness retreat in Thailand! The retreat was initially going to take place earlier this year but had to be postponed because of Coronavirus. However, now...
The importance of yoga during confinement
Though getting onto your yoga mat might be the least of your worries at the moment, here's why you should consider making it a priority.
What is an active holiday?
When this is all over, after lovingly reuniting with friends and family, you will need two things: To get on a plane and fly somewhere beautiful and hot.To get active Enter, the active holiday. What is an active holiday? An active holiday is just like a normal holiday, except instead...
Body recomposition: How-to build muscle and lose fat
In this post, we'll give you the basics of body recomposition, as well as some easy changes that you can make to lose fat and build muscle. What is body recomposition? Body recomposition is a way of carefully monitoring your training and diet to: 1. Lose fat without losing muscle...
What to pack in your carry-on for a long-haul flight
The less hand luggage the better. Nobody wants to be loaded with rucksacks, carrier bags and suitcases when getting onto a flight or running to make a connection. And what with most airlines now implementing strict restrictions on the EXACT dimensions of your hand luggage, it's important to make sure...