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Walking 5 Km A Day – Achievable or Not?

Leesa Thornthwaite — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:59:36 +0000

Walking 5 km a day shouldn’t be too hard … Should it? I simply love walking, and as such, find it easy to walk more than 5km each day but can everyone achieve this milestone? Whilst we all may walk at a different pace, on average it should take about 1 hour (60 minutes) to… Read More »Walking 5 Km A Day – Achievable or Not?

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Pilates Exercises For Core Strength

Leesa Thornthwaite — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:08:29 +0000

We all need a strong core and Pilates is a great form of exercise to strengthen it. Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities. And if you are looking for Pilates exercises for core strength, then you have come to the right place!! What Exactly Is “The Core”? “The core” is… Read More »Pilates Exercises For Core Strength

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The Use Of Magnesium For Better Health

Leesa Thornthwaite — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:24:00 +0000

The use of magnesium in maintaining optimal health is an interesting topic to explore. Because magnesium is such an important mineral for the human body as it participates in over 600 enzymatic reactions, yet despite its importance, huge numbers of people have low magnesium levels. Why Is The Use Of Magnesium So Essential? Magnesium is… Read More »The Use Of Magnesium For Better Health

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Should I Add Pilates Workouts To My Training?

Leesa Thornthwaite — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:12:12 +0000

People often ask me whether they should include Pilates workouts or Yoga in their weekly training routine? And, are they one of the same? … Since I have taught both modalities for over 20 years, I believe I’m in a non bias place to share my opinion. Consequently, my answer is always “No they are… Read More »Should I Add Pilates Workouts To My Training?

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Meditation – Breaking Down the Myths

Leesa Thornthwaite — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:40:35 +0000

My first attempt at meditation wasn’t very successful. In fact, I found it frustrating and really it didn’t get much better the next time either!! But I was determined to make it work, how embarrassing a Yoga teacher who can’t meditate for any longer than a few minutes. I realised that just trying to learn… Read More »Meditation – Breaking Down the Myths

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Yoga For Wrists And Hands

Leesa Thornthwaite — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 03:55:28 +0000

Is there such a practice as Yoga for wrists and hands? … I’m often asked in class by students how do I stop my hands and wrists hurting during my Yoga practice. I can totally understand this because the hand has many moving part. In fact, it has 27 bones, several muscles, tendons, ligaments and thousands… Read More »Yoga For Wrists And Hands

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How To Create A Home Yoga Space

Leesa Thornthwaite — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:20:07 +0000

The beauty of Yoga is that it can be practiced anywhere … It’s relatable across all cultures, languages, & countries and can be practiced independently in the comfort of your home, outside in Mother Nature, or in a room full of people … The Options Are Endless but just how do you create a home… Read More »How To Create A Home Yoga Space

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Self Care Tips To Bring More Joy In Your Day

Leesa Thornthwaite — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:36:52 +0000

Often we neglect our own self care because we believe it is going to take far too much time out of our already “busy” schedules!! However, the reality is self care doesn’t have to take hours, it can be easily achieved in very small pockets of time. “Self care is the care we give our… Read More »Self Care Tips To Bring More Joy In Your Day

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My Top 5 Benefits To Practice Yoga Right Now!!

Leesa Thornthwaite — Wed, 20 May 2020 09:17:40 +0000

The Covid pandemic has certainly shaken up life as we know it and I strongly believe we all need Yoga now more than ever!! Here are my 5 reasons why now is the perfect time to practice Yoga. 1. Yoga Boosts Mental Health. All exercise is linked to lowering the symptoms of depression, and Yoga… Read More »My Top 5 Benefits To Practice Yoga Right Now!!

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Life Lessons – 46 Things I Have Learned About Life

Leesa Thornthwaite — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:23:17 +0000

After reading an article some months ago written by a gentleman about to turn 30 wanting to document all of the things he had achieved in his 30 years of living. This lead me to think what about jotting down all the things I have learnt in life over my 46 years of existence –… Read More »Life Lessons – 46 Things I Have Learned About Life

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