If we find we have unbalanced energy within our life, causing it to be a bit too one – sided with the power of ‘yin’ ruling and dominating, tilting us too much towards True South, here’s a short list of words to help us bind ourselves to True North, to re-balance our energy out, to […]
If we find we have unbalanced energy within our life, causing it to be a bit too one – sided with the power of ‘yang’ ruling and dominating, tilting us too much towards True North, here’s a short list of words to help us bind ourselves to True South, to re-balance our energy out, to […]
When most people think of therapy, the first thing that comes to their minds is some or other form of psychotherapy. Psyche comes from the Greek psykhe, which means “the soul, mind, spirit, or invisible animating entity which occupies the physical body but which is not the body.” It is the center of thought, feeling, and motivation, […]
Whether it’s exercise, an injury or natural tightness, our muscles will inevitably become stiff every once in a while. As we get older, this becomes more likely and our potential for ailments such as arthritis and sciatica nerve pain increases too. Heat therapy is one of the most effective, accessible and affordable ways to treat […]
Though many are sceptical, sound is proven to be an incredible medium that offers powerful psychotherapeutic and physiotherapeutic benefits. Consider how certain sounds make you feel – are there specific noises that make you feel calm? Anxious? Irritable? It’s likely that certain sounds will immediately come to mind when you consider it. This is because […]
Hydro therapy is defined as “the use of water, both internally and externally at varying temperatures, for health purposes.” The benefits of the practice have been studied extensively and adopted by doctors and holistic practitioners alike. Dating back to the 1890s as a treatment for typhoid fever, the practice can heal a vast range of […]
We all have different reactions to the concept of homeopathy. Regardless of your beliefs surrounding this system of medicine, there has been much research done to support the powerful benefits of certain homeopathic practices. One such practice is aroma therapy, perhaps the most well known and widely practiced homeopathic treatment for a wide range of […]
You may have noticed that with darkness comes a lower mood. Whether this is during sunless winters or in the evenings, a lack of natural light is positively correlated with symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and other types of depression, as well as sleep disorders. Sunlight is an absolute necessity for keeping our circadian rhythm […]
Our Cape Town Spring Fit50 retreat took place from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th September at The Farmstead – an eco-luxe farm tucked away on a river in Franschhoek. Twenty Fit50’s – both singles and couples – came away and enjoyed a weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation. It was a special time away to unplug, […]
We live in a world in which we are constantly overstimulated. Our nervous systems are being fed an unending stream of information, which after a while is bound to become overwhelming and cause stress and anxiety. When we live in the city there is no chance for pause, no escape and very little opportunity for […]