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Here on Illuminated Health we discussed in a previous post on self care just how imperative it is to put a premium on taking good care of yourself. One of the most effective techniques we [...]

Here is a warm up exercise to do in preparation for your yoga practice. Spider Movements are a set of 8 exercises that help stretch your back, legs, arms, neck, and shoulders. Enjoy! Health and [...]

I always encourage my yoga students to practice yoga at home. Here is my first of many videos to come. This video explains what Surya Namaskar aka Sun Salutations are, its benefits, and I go [...]

14 years ago, I took my first yoga class. 12 years ago, I learned to meditate. And since then, I have taken the initiative to take good care of myself. Over the years, I have realised the [...]

Its that time of the year where air travel and hotel stays are the priciest. We are officially in travel season. Travelling is fun because not only is it time for yourself, family and/or friends, [...]

I have been nominated to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. You can watch the video here. And I have made my donation. But in addition to doing the challenge, I thought that I should also [...]

The 2012 Olympics are over and the city of London will never feel the same again. I am, for one, definitely missing the atmosphere of the Olympics. All the athletes, volunteers, and organisers [...]

What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? For majority of the people out there, hitting the snooze button is the first thing you do. The second thing is to tell yourself [...]

Last Tuesday, I gave an extensive introduction to sports nutrition. Before I go into exactly what to eat, it is important to understand what ergogenic aids are and how they help or take away from [...]

I just read an article on BBC Health on why some people never get depressed. It is definitely worth thinking about how some people can remain happy and optimistic regardless of what life throws [...]