by Louise vd Walt | 2020/11/17 | Flows, Lifestyle
Do you find that your hips are really tight, or your lower body slightly numb due to pooled blood in your lower extremities – the result of long hours in a seated position? Maybe you’re confined to a desk for much of the day, perhaps you sit while commuting for... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/11/08 | Lifestyle, Tips
In need of a quick pick me up for your feet after a long hard day? Maybe your feet are feeling worse for wear after being pinched in shoes all day, perhaps they’re throbbing after too much standing or slightly numb from too much sitting resulting in the blood pooling... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/10/25 | Tips
Do you sometimes experience back and knee pain while running (whether out on the road or on the treadmill)? Maybe you’ve been advised to keep your glutes engaged during the lifting action of the leg to counter knee pain. However, for most athletes the glutes are... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/10/18 | Lifestyle
Stress is commonly defined as tension being applied to an object. Within the human body this can manifest emotionally, mentally, physically, or more often than not, all three. Stress is your body’s way of reacting to and coping (or not coping) with what it perceives... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/10/11 | Lifestyle
Sceptics might ponder whether or not Yoga really is the type of exercise that provides everything your body needs to function optimally? Here is a peek at some reasons why many answer with a resounding “YES” to the aforementioned question. Yoga is efficient: Why... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/10/04 | Tips
“What’s the best way to keep my yoga mat clean?”, “How often should I clean my yoga mat?” and “ How do I prevent my yoga mat from becoming stinky and tacky?” are questions I regularly get asked. From a hygiene perspective, it’s obviously most beneficial to have your... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/09/26 | Tips
I often get asked by students functionally weaker in the upper body (usually, but not always, women😉), how they can work unobtrusively during their yoga practice to strengthen their upper bodies and more importantly their arms. Use these simple tips to consistently... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/09/20 | Lifestyle
Each experience on your yoga mat is unique. What happened before you arrived at your mat, the current state of your emotions, what’s happening in your personal life, incidents at home or at work, what’s happening on your calendar for the rest of the... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/09/12 | Lifestyle
I often get asked by sceptics if Yoga can provide any cardio benefit. This is especially pertinent for those incorporating cardio into their exercise routine to maintain a certain level of fitness or for those looking to lose weight and tone up. Traditionally, many... 
by Louise vd Walt | 2020/09/05 | Lifestyle
Learning to negotiate COVID-19 imposed measures around the world has shaken most of us to the very foundation. Many of us lost our jobs and had to scramble to find a means of earning a new income stream. For me, the journey has been positive, allowing me to discover...
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