YOGA FOR THE BRAIN WORKSHOP: How you can learn to cope with stress and foster contentment in your life. Presented by Dr Zac Elizabeth Buchanan, Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Teacher at our sister studio, leaf+bird wellbeing In a society increasingly characterised by self-‘improvement’, competition, and comparison (hello social media!) it is no wonder there is a…
Based on the growing body of compelling research and evidence, exercise should be part of a cancer treatment plan. A recent statement from COSA recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise (walking, swimming) and 2-3 sessions of resistance exercise (weights, pilates) per week for cancer patients. Evidence shows that exercise is safe during cancer treatment…
Our brand new yoga studio, Leaf+Bird Wellbeing is now open. Offering yoga classes at various levels, there are options for all abilities. Our instructors are all qualified health professionals. Classes run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Yoga reduces stress, pain and fatigue. Yoga improves strength, mobility and balance. Do yourself a favour and start practicing…
Swimming is a fabulous activity, something that I grew up doing through my school years, from the age of 9 until I was 17. Alongside my fellow swimming buddies, over the many hours spent lapping up and down pools, racing at weekend swim meets and being generally sleep deprived, we developed a set of physical…
