New Year’s eve, it is the perfect time to reflect on the past year. Overview all that has gone by – the highs and the lows, the hits and the misses, the gains and the losses, the challenges and the opportunities, the experiences earned, the lessons learnt, the mistakes made, the little joys shared, what worked for you and what didn’t. It’s a time to reminisce all these.
Read MoreToday we can witness how more and more adults all over the world are taking ballet lessons. What's attracting them to the dance studio? Apparently, ballet brings with it tremendous benefits in terms of health, fitness and emotional well-being.
Read MoreThe group of conditions that cause inflammation, swelling, and pain in the joints is called arthritis. There are 100 different types, although the most common is osteoarthritis. In this case, the layer of cartilage that lines the bones degenerates, causing swelling, stiffness, and pain. Without ruling out medical treatments, home remedies coupled with a change in lifestyle and moderate exercise can help reduce the symptoms and progression of this issue.
Read MoreIf you're searching for an all-natural way to lift your mood, preserve your skin and muscle tone, as well as protect your brain against the decline that comes with aging, look no further than the closest mirror.
Read MoreEaster is commonly regarded as a time for new beginnings, hope, opportunity and positivity. We all like to look forward to the days getting warmer, with more sunshine, raising up our energy levels and perhaps looking for new projects.
However it’s not always very easy to keep a strong focus and commitment to something, even though you may have very sincere intentions at the start. Often, just after a few attempts your interest and attention may gradually diminish – so how can we stick to new habits and build those desired results?
Read MoreIt’s Christmas time and The Nutcracker strikes again! We are talking, of course, about the famous two-act ballet, with score written by Tchaikovsky himself. Here at Ballet Body Sculpture we want to talk about this show, often played in London and Zurich operas. So what’s all the fuss about?
Read MoreThere are so many good reasons to improve your posture. But did you know that better posture might actually help you lose weight? Improved posture alone doesn't cause weight loss, but it can affect the factors that make weight loss harder or easier. If you practice good posture for three to five minutes each day, you'll soon find yourself checking your posture and making natural corrections throughout the day.
Read MoreThe quantum world is a very odd place, that defies what we think is possible, so learning about quantum pschology, health and fitness, are probably the biggest breakthroughs in human potential in generations.
While everyone is talking about AI human intelligence on a quantum level is also accelerating, and if you want to live a healthier more energised life – read on and be amazed.
The first thing to get your head around is that thought influences the cells of your body and the energetic field that surrounds all living things. For those who can read auroras then they will know the colour changes in line with the feelings/energy alterations. Quantum is the basis of faith healing.
Read MoreThe problem with many women, is they think they are in competition with men, which means they end-up wearing the same cloths and working-out the same way.
There’s nothing wrong with this — if that is a woman wants to be less than she can be, and loose the advantage of her grace and femininity. For some women, this statement of strength fits the identity they desire to be - often because the polarity of their core energy is strongly male. However, as a general trend in the way women approach life, it tends to lead them in the wrong direction if they want to embrace all that they can be.
To be able to achieve long lasting progress, happiness and success in anything you do – finding the right balance is a must.
When we think about health, diet and exercise are typically the first things that come to mind. However, good health isn't just about the physical body. Our mind and body are interconnected and affect each other tremendously.
Read MoreIt’s well known that exercise is vital if you’re looking to lose some weight. But sometimes if you do too much of exercise you might end up overeating as a result. Or, you don't work out enough and then you don't see any results on the scale. So how much exercise to lose weight is really needed?
Researchers and medical experts provide weight loss exercise recommendations per day and per week, not only for slimming down but also to prevent weight regain.
Read MoreResearch shows different activities have quite specific mental effects – here’s how moving your body could sharpen your ideas. The brain is often described as being “like a muscle”. It’s a comparison that props up the brain training industry and keeps school children hunched over desks. We judge literacy and numeracy exercises as more beneficial for your brain than running, playing and learning on the move.
When it comes to your brain, an oblique approach can be surprisingly effective. In particular, working your body’s muscles can actually benefit your grey matter.
Read MoreFor most of us stress is a regular part of the day. Some statistics suggest that up to 77 percent of us feel the physical effects of stress on a regular basis in the form of headaches, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, crankiness, and difficulty focusing. Learning how to deal with it in a healthy way can actually help get rid of some of the worst symptoms.
Read MoreOften the biggest barrier to our health and fitness goals is our own state of mind. Fear, frustration, a desire to wait to begin exercising until we lose some weight, have more time, less busy time at work, more energy... there are many reasons, when it comes to working out and getting results it is very easy not to make it happen.
Sometimes all you need is a reminder to be mindful and to take care of yourself!
Read MoreConfidence is the gold rush of the 21st century, and in the ballet world —it sets one average dancer apart from a super star. People love confidence, in fact they fall in love with confidence in any and every aspect of life.
This doesn’t mean the kind of false confidence that comes from an over-blown ego, or even the illusory superiority many people show to defend a lack of self-confidence at the core.
Let’s face it — we far too often put our attention to fitness & wellness aside, until : "we have more time”, “loose a bit of weight”, “spring starts”, “ holiday finishes” and many more important excuses that fundamentally lead nowhere. Don’t get caught in this trap! Take some flexibility and begin today. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.
Read MoreWith all upcoming Nutcracker ballet workshops as well as long waited holiday season, we’d like to take a closer look at the history of this magical ballet beloved around the world. For many people, attending a performance of "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition and an introduction to the world of classical ballet and music.
Read MoreGoing vegan provides not only health benefits, but also a great way to lose weight. Almost every woman has tried some sort of diet in their past, and many even go so far as to starve themselves in order to lose weight, only to realize that they gained all the weight back once they started to eat “normally” again. Here are a few ideas on how to improve your health and to sculpt your perfect ballet body:
Read MoreBallet can help you burn a tremendous amount of calories and subsequently lose weight. Ballet involves total-body rhythmic movements that elevate your heart rate, breathing rate, circulation, and muscular activity. In fact, ballet elevates your metabolism 3-6 times above your resting metabolism. In other words, you’ll burn 3-6 times more calories when you’re dancing versus resting.
Read MoreWondered if ballet could help you to loose weight? Here are some straight forward tips for how to engage your ballet practice to reach your weight loss goals.
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