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Do you want to be healthy? Do you want to want to be healthy? And mindful? And living to your very fullest potential? The Mayya Movement is fitness, yoga and…
Read morehow to love life – by pam chan
Love your job, love exercise, love healthy food and treat yourself every now and then. This is Pam Chan’s life philosophy. She shared her advice in running+beyond – diet basics,…
Read morerunning+beyond – diet basics
Every day personal trainer Pam Chan logs up to 5 hours working out and eats 12 snacks/meals to keep up her energy. Result? She looks about half her 44 years…
Read morerunner’s face
It goes without saying that regular exercise is the best investment you can make for your heart, lungs, circulation and overall productivity. And your skin too as long as…
Read morein celebration of earth day
It’s Earth Day today. Of course it should be ‘Earth Day’ every day. However, this one day is a good reminder for businesses and individuals to consider the wellbeing of…
Read morerunning+beyond – top tips from peter lee
How do you improve your running style? According to Peter Lee, running trainer, slow down to a walk, working on your posture. Then re-introduce running; little, slowly and often. Listen…
Read morerunning+beyond
Need to move more? De-stress? Rediscover nature? Go for a run! Today is the day of the London Marathon 2014, and spas+beyond celebrates this immune system boosting, mood lightening, creativity inspiring…
Read moresurvival of the slowest – learning mindfulness at fivelements
I’m back to basics in the company of the birds, the breeze and the Balinese. And I’m discovering that Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa is a great place to learn how to…
Read moreAnd the winner is…..
As a qualified nutritionist I feel compelled to post this in an attempt to spread the fundamental message to as wide an audience as possible. Over the…
Read moredetoxing – for a day
Detoxing for a day… You’ve got to wonder, is it even worth it? However, I tried Sense of Touch’s Digital Detox yoga-massage-juice day – and it was a good challenge.…
Read moresupercharge your diet
You are now well on the way to supercharging your skin and pumping up your exercise regime. For these efforts to be truly effective, optimising your diet is a…
Read moresupercharge your body
Every Monday and Friday morning I get up at 6.30am. Sometimes it’s easy, most often I’m groaning at the brutal awakening. But I know I’ll feel great once I’m stretching…
Read moresupercharge your health
At spas+beyond March signals the onset of spring. Nature is waking and the first buds of the year are beginning to bloom in the strengthening sunshine. What better time to…
Read morerespite on lough lein
Steeped in history and home to endless castles and lush breathtaking scenery, Ireland is fast becoming a major player in the spa world. The southern part of the country boasts…
Read morehappy valentine’s day to all you amazing women…
The vision created by Thierry Mugler… A special tribute to women the world over on this Valentine’s Day 2014, the year of desire A revolution in your resolutions. Let…
Read morenew year, new you – wellness retreats for 2014
New year, new you… or so the voice in your head goes. But if 2014 started in a blur of vice not virtue, CNY is your second chance for resolutions…
Read morenew beauty – team #fitnotthin
By 6.15am one recent cold January morning the car park at my local sports complex was full. I shrugged thinking that for most of these car drivers, this new…
Read moresusie ellis – 2014’s spa and wellness trends
Renowned wellness guru Susie Ellis has revealed her 2014 trend forecast via Spafinder Wellness 365. Check out Susie’s top ten, spanning everything from life’s source, water, to death. Really! Here are…
Read morea very scottish affair
Fast forward through a challenging 2013 to December 27th and I was ready for a longed-for stay at the Gleneagles Resort in Scotland. Flying from Ireland it was clear…
Read morea few personal thoughts for 2014
It isn’t rocket science, but following my enlightening stay at Fivelements in Bali earlier this month, it is clear that this year must focus on slowing down, doing everything more mindfully…
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