Static, or isometric (the fancy name) exercises are those small movements in your body you do which create tension in the muscle without changing the length of the muscle. A literal translation is: iso– means equal,, metric – length! What are the benefits of these exercises? They work to strengthen and condition the
This week we’re loving… 1. Two incredible ladies encouraging yoga on social media for 7 days, all for a very worthy cause. Want to know more, click here! 2. Kinfolk Café… A social enterprise looking after our community, head to the site to become a volunteer or just to simply salivate over their delicious menu!
6 reasons to add a little purple to your greens! 1. It’s jammed packed with minerals! A single serving of raw purple cabbage contains vitamin A, vitamin C and notable levels of folate and vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, potassium. 2. Purple cabbage is a great source of dietary fibre, its low in fat
We’re so excited to introduce you to this local talent and it’s not just because she’s adorable! Her commitment to wellbeing and mental health is something to admire as is her journey to becoming a qualified nutritionist. Her smile and can-do attitude will lure you in but its her wealth of knowledge
If you haven’t noticed we are currently in the age of YOGA! This wonderful practice is front and centre with studios, schools of yoga and individual teachers popping up everywhere teaching a vast array of styles including some very groovy hybrid combinations. The Yoga evolution in the west has created
Prasarita Padottanasana – Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend In a yoga class you will often find yourself restoring in forward fold posses. A Forward bend looks very simple and easy to do, just don’t underestimate the power it can have on the mind and entire body. Its important to remember yoga is
Meet our Local Love Rosie McCaughey; teacher, mentor and business owner. She’s strong, independent, generous and inviting. She’s a woman who wears many hats and we are so thrilled to welcome her to the Twosixmag community! Rosie, can you tell us a little about you and your journey to a
We know most of you LOVE your bread and its hard to grasp the idea of cutting back on your favourite sourdough…However making a conscious choice to cut down the amount of wheat you’re eating per day will see your digestion and over all body function improve. Plus we have the perfect alternative! This
“The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.” Joseph Pilates In the first few months of teaching Pilates I was surprised with how many of my male friends began to ask about my classes and about whether
