Illawarra Yoga Festival 2019
The Illawarra is having a Yoga Festival and it’s going to be DELICIOUS… Friday 21st June 2019 is World Yoga Day. Despite originating in India some time around 3000 BC, yoga remains a popular form of exercise today all over the world. As well as its physical benefits for improving strength, balance and flexibility, yoga […]
The heart and soul behind SoulFit Woonona
For those of you who don’t know, Soulfit is a women’s only fitness centre based in Woonona. I joined up as a member of Soulfit a while back as I had “lost my mojo” with my existing workout routine and wanted to try something new. What started as a two-week trial to get my motivation […]
I asked Figtree Holistic Therapies – What is Reiki?
I’ve never really understood much about Reiki – I believed it was a type of massage with some extra “woo” factor, but not having known anyone who’d experienced a Reiki session, I remained oblivious… It was only a few months ago that a friend met up with a group of us for an afternoon drink […]
The benefits of sauna use and where to find a sauna in the Illawarra
This article was updated August, 2023. I’ve loved the feeling of sauna bathing for many years, but only as a rare treat when on holidays or visiting a health retreat. In the past three or four years, I’ve started indulging in the sauna regularly. Having always viewed sauna as nothing more than a relaxation tool, […]
Christmas Lunch in the Illawarra
This article was updated November 2023. As Christmas 2023 draws closer, so does the debate over who will be hosting the family gatherings this year. If the idea of skipping the washing up completely appeals to you, why not book in to one of the Illawarra’s fabulous establishments that are offering a Christmas Day menu. […]
Chatting over coffee at Brown Sugar Espresso Bar
I’ve been enjoying watching Brown Sugar Espresso Bar grow since I drove past the signage going up a little over a year ago. From the perfectly chosen aesthetics to the personalised interactions with every person that walks through the door, this tiny space has been embraced as a community hub within the Mangerton / West […]
Have You Tried Cryotherapy in Shellharbour?
Article updated August, 2023. I consider myself as pretty open minded when it comes to alternative health practices – heck, I even gave colonic irrigation a go once. (Take a moment to appreciate the fact that I’m not writing an article about that experience – no one needs to hear about it and I certainly […]
Meet the Chef – Table 426 Corrimal
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Floatation Therapy. What is it and why am I hooked?
This article was updated in August, 2023. Unfortunately, the business Cocoon Floatation has closed down post-pandemic, however, there are other float tank experiences available in the Illawarra area. I’d heard about floatation therapy being used by the likes of Joe Rogan and Tim Ferriss amidst the many hours of podcasts I consume while driving each […]
The Wollongong Cancer Physio Set Out to Conquer
Kylie Moffitt is no ordinary woman. Since graduating with Honours from Wollongong University as both a physiotherapist and accredited exercise physiologist, Kylie has gone on to be a passionate voice for community health and is an inspiring entrepreneur. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, Kylie has knowledge and skills in managing a […]