by kathleenmurphy | Feb 4, 2016 | Tales from my life, Travel
I’ve been practicing yoga since I was a kid. I started out by mimicking the poses in a ‘how to’ book my Mum had at home, while simultaneously coveting the models’ classic 80s leotards. In my early teens, I heard about a Sivananda centre located...
by kathleenmurphy | Apr 30, 2014 | Pregnancy Support
I’ve been a bit absent from this space over the past few weeks, I apologise! Getting a new website up and running, while tying up a bundle of work in the transition to maternity leave has been quite consuming. However. I’m back now. Hi. *waves* I’ve...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 28, 2014 | Environmental health, Tips & Tricks
The benefits of moving your body regularly, every day if possible, cannot be overstated. Regular exercise keeps your physical body healthy, while also benefiting your mental and emotional wellbeing. When you’re busy, stressed or engaged in heavy mental activity,...
by kathleenmurphy | Aug 3, 2013 | Research
I’ve just come across a small study on yoga, published a little earlier this year. I thought you might be interested too. Researchers at the University of Illinois assessed the effect of yoga, compared to aerobic exercise, on cognition. Interestingly, after just...