This healthy & refreshing summer salad is prepared using fresh nectarines, wild rocket, earthy quinoa and toasted almonds to provide plenty of crunch and flavour. It’s ideal for serving as a light lunch or, alternatively, you can leave out the quinoa to create a tasty side-dish.

For adults, taking up ballet for the first time is a big deal, even if you’ve been dancing for a while. Although more and more adults are being inspired by the wonderful benefits that ballet exercises offer, there is still a certain stigma behind it. Once you practicing ballet, it becomes a part of your personality and improves your life in so many ways. Let’s take a look at some tips to keep in mind as you begin your journey.

Success is a goal we all strive for. But the thought of the enormous effort it requires can be overwhelming.

This often stops many from taking the plunge. And of those who do, some lose their way along the journey because the path looks daunting. To ensure that you do not hesitate to take the first step and go all the way, you need to cultivate the mindset of taking one step at a time. Let's take a look what happens taking this approach:

As soon as something starts to hurt or you start to feel discomfort when moving, the common phrase that comes to mind is “I’m getting older”. Our body is a unique and sophisticated instrument that controls an incredible number of processes and works intensively around the clock without interruption. Wouldn’t it be wise to make life easier for it instead of taking everything for granted or even abusing it in some cases? This is where self-love, mindfulness and general awareness come in. In simpler terms, how can we look and feel better, how do we contribute to our aging and how can we slow it down?

We all know that ballet is a beautiful art, practicing it as a form of exercise brings you closer to explore your own artistry, inspires aspiration, overall harmony as well as a sence of confidence. Let’s take a closer look into a brief ballet history and the origins of ballet, from the 15th-century Italian renaissance courts to what ballet dance looks like in the 21st century.

Most New Year’s resolutions work by creating a habit. Considering some of the most popular resolutions — saving money, starting or learning someone new, lowering stress, exercising more — each one requires a sustained behavioral change. 

December is here and its almost the holidays – time to get started on the festive snacks. Why not to try some delicious gingerbread cookies – crunchy, chewy and, most importantly of all, sweet, these are the perfect festive treat!

When you think of Ballet, what comes to mind? Classical music, buns, tutus, old traditions, and French words, right? But did you know that some football players take Ballet classes to improve their agility, posture, and movement? 

Sedentary or a physically inactive lifestyle became a modern day issue, leading to a risk of several health problems. So what does sedentary lifestyle do to our body?

Super quick and easy, this recipe makes for a flavourful and very healthy lunch option which is packed with protein, fibre, healthy fats and lots of good-for-you nutrients. I like to enjoy my stuffed avocados with sweet potato wedges, fresh leafy salad and a sprinkling of dairy-free cheese!

Many think of ballet as a beautiful fantasy reserved for little girls or the physically gifted, but ballet technique offers amazing benefits that can lift your fitness level to new heights, regardless of your age.

Self-love is a crucial part of your health and happiness. It can be hard something to carve out “me-time” in our demanding schedules or social interactions, however when we treat ourselves with affection and understanding we give others a possibility to appreciate us more too.

Exercising every day has plenty of benefits and can have a cumulative effect on your life, transforming what you believe you’re capable of. Coming from the professional world, moving actively every day seems very natural for me, as over many years it simply became a habit. Hence I would like to share with you some most obvious benefits and hopefully get you inspired to enjoy the movement more often.

To be able to grow & gain new experiences we need to break out of the cocoon.

Most people associate comfort zone with feelings of psychological safety and security. However you only have to step outside this comfort zone and expose to unfamiliar settings to realize how vulnerable and apprehensive you feel.

Morning oats are an incredibly nourishing way to start the day, especially when paired with antioxidant-rich-turmeric and black pepper. Great nutritious start will allow you to stay active during day, enjoy exercise classes & any other sport activities you may undertake.

If you ever had to experience back problems, chances are you have come across some advice about how to manage these issues. There are many myths that float around when you start getting older, if you have joint or specifically back problems.

Let’s take a look at these false beliefs in more detail.

Looking for a delicious festive dessert that isn’t chockfull of sugar? Packed with nuts and fruit, not only do they taste great, but are super healthy too.

If you are relying on cups of coffee or cans of energy drinks to get you through the day, then it might be time to consider some healthier alternatives to boost your energy naturally.

Regardless of your age or abilities, ballet is for everyone, and it is never too late to start learning ballet as an adult. Before you come up with any excuses in your head or think you just couldn’t possibly embarrass yourself in front of everyone in ballet class, read through our top 10 reasons why you should consider ballet as a great form of exercise.

Most people love to feel good about themselves but often find it hard to actualise it. And the reason is easy to understand. You are the only person who knows yourself completely — with your set of strengths and weaknesses, pluses and minuses and that’s where the trouble begins.