At Home: Wellbeing

In these difficult times it’s never been more important to look after your physical and mental health.

In that spirit, we’re bringing you guided yoga, meditation and dance classes, at-home workouts, nutrition advice and everything else related to looking after yourself.

Fitzroy Fave Good Times Pilates Is Launching Online Classes With 10-Minute Quick Hits and Full Workouts

ActiveAfter the success of its online classes, Good Times Pilates is now offering fans of the inclusive, chilled-out studio the opportunity to do a range of workouts on demand.

Feeling Burnt Out and Stressed? Luxe Wellness Retreat Soma, Set in Byron’s Lush Hinterland, Could Be the Answer

TravelBook in for a multi-day retreat to experience meditation, yoga, coaching and stunning rainforest views. Soon it’s going to be TV famous – as the setting for Nicole Kidman’s latest show, Nine Perfect Strangers.

11 Fun Online Exercise and Yoga Classes Your Kids Can Do at Home

ActiveThere are kid-friendly workouts and meditation sessions aimed at all ages, from toddlers through to teenagers. Your family can learn circus tricks, dance around the living room, or find a much-needed moment of zen.

How to Optimise Your Immune System, According to a Doctor, a Nutritionist and a Sleep Expert

ActiveA healthy diet, stress reduction (ever tried forest bathing?), exercise and sleep are some science-backed ways to help your body’s ability to fight infection. But there are also myths to watch out for.

How to Show Your Bike Some TLC Between Services (and Make It Live Longer)

ActiveWhether you’re thinking of hitting the trails or commuting to work, here are some simple tips to make sure your wheels are always at their best.

Nimble Activewear Sale

ActiveGet 40 per cent online and in-store.

Australian Face Masks You Can Buy Online

FashionFace masks weren’t on anyone’s Top Looks of 2020 list. But thanks to coronavirus, here we are. From luxe silk styles to high-vis and DIY, starting at $12.

Nimble Activewear Sale

ActiveGet 40 per cent off the Sydney-born fitness label – while stocks last.

The Australian Ballet Has Launched Free Online Dance Classes

ActiveA new 30 to 40 minute lesson drops each week, and the classes are taught by a former company dancer.

Live List: Online Exercise Classes to Do in Your Living Room

ActiveWorking from home, or self-isolating? These workouts – which include yoga and Pilates, cardio and strength training – can be done at home too. And many of them are free to access.

Aussie Skincare Company Grown Alchemist Has Launched Two New Hand Sanitisers

FashionIt’s the original non-drying antiseptic formula in a fresh new all-white bottle. It now also comes as part of a travel kit with a hand-and-cuticle moisturiser to soothe your over-sanitised mitts. And there are plenty in stock.

Modern, Melbourne-Based Studio Universal Practice Launches Virtual Physio, Pilates, Yoga and More

ActiveClasses are led by qualified physiotherapists, and will take you through stability, strength and conditioning, ante and post-natal, over-65s sessions and guided meditations. And there are specific programs for those working from home.

Nine to Try: Luxe Handwashes to Make Your Self-Isolation More Delightful

FashionAn invigorating cleanser with lemon myrtle and eucalyptus; a fig-scented gel that’ll transport you to the Greek islands; and a sophisticated collaboration between a chic Sydney retailer and a Copenhagen design firm.

Queensland Ballet Has Recorded Online Dance Classes to Help You Pirouette Around Your Living Room

EntertainmentDance like no one’s watching with ballet, fitness and even salsa classes.

Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi are Narrating Online Guided Meditations for Kids

ActiveHaving trouble keeping your kids calm in the coronavirus era? The dulcet tones of these A-listers should soothe them. But get in quick – the six-week free trial offer ends at 6pm today.

How to Cope With the End of Daylight Saving Time During Coronavirus

ActiveIt’s always a bit of a downer but right now it seems even more daunting. Here are some tips on how to maintain mental health when we “lose” that extra hour of sunlight.

Ultra-Hydrating Creams to Repair Your Dry, Over-Sanitised Hands

FashionThese lush Aussie lotions will help rehydrate your skin and provide a few moments of soothing respite. They’re packed with hardworking oils and native ingredients, and come in a range of sizes and prices.

These Aussie Distilleries Are Now Making One of the World’s Most Sought-After Products: Hand Sanitiser

Food & DrinkDisinfect your hands and smell like gin botanicals at the same time. Pre-order now.

How to Find Calm When It Feels Like the World Is Falling Apart

ActiveWhether you’re self-isolating, worrying about the future or just trying to look after your health, here are some expert tips to cultivate calm and mindfulness in the time of coronavirus.

Chris Hemsworth Wants to Keep You Fit and Sane in Self-Isolation – So He’s Offering His Health App for Free for a Limited Time

ActiveThe middle Hemsworth’s fitness and wellbeing app, Centr, is usually a subscription service. Register now, though, and you’ll get six weeks for free.

How to Spring Clean Your Mind

ActiveTake a deep breath. In part three of our spring-cleaning series, we ask Mindful in May founder Elise Bialylew how to pause, reflect and stop being a slave to our mind.

A Beginner’s Guide to Long-Distance Running

ActiveSome tips from a local expert that’ll help you in the long run.

Beer: Is Low-Carb or “Light” Worth It?

Food & DrinkIn our no-nonsense series, nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett separates fact from fiction.

Is it Wise to Alkalise?

ActiveAlkalising products and diets are everywhere, but what do they do for you? Our nutrition specialist gets to the bottom of them.

Gluten Free: Is it For Me?

Food & DrinkIn recent years, the amount of people avoiding gluten has skyrocketed. But without a diagnosis, is a gluten-free diet helpful or harmful?

Apple Cider Vinegar: Winner or Torture?

ActiveFans of apple cider vinegar claim it can “blast fat, improve blood sugar and reduce appetite”. Can it be true, and is drinking vinegar worth the effort?

Organic Food: How Good Is It, Really?

Food & DrinkIs it worth its premium price tag? And does it actually taste better?

Chlorophyll: Clean, Green … Healthy?

ActiveIt’s green and plant-based so it must be good for you, right?

Eggs: How Good Are They, Really?

ActiveIs raw really better? And why cartons are so important.

Is Charcoal the New Black?

ActiveIt's now found in burger buns, smoothies, and supplements. Does charcoal live up to the promises, or is it just another fad?

Skim Milk vs Full Cream: Which One Should You Be Drinking?

Food & DrinkWhat’s actually the difference, and does it matter which milk you put in your coffee?

Antioxidants: Hero or Hype?

ActiveWhat even are antioxidants? Do they live up to the hype? In our no-nonsense new series, nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett separates fact from fiction.

To Tea or Not to Tea?

ActiveFrom helping you lose weight to fighting cancer, we’re constantly sold on the power of tea. In the first of a new series, nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett separates fact from fiction.

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The Australian Ballet Has Launched Free Online Dance Classes

Live List: Online Exercise Classes to Do in Your Living Room

Aussie Skincare Company Grown Alchemist Has Launched Two New Hand Sanitisers

Modern, Melbourne-Based Studio Universal Practice Launches Virtual Physio, Pilates, Yoga and More

Nine to Try: Luxe Handwashes to Make Your Self-Isolation More Delightful

Queensland Ballet Has Recorded Online Dance Classes to Help You Pirouette Around Your Living Room

Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi are Narrating Online Guided Meditations for Kids

How to Cope With the End of Daylight Saving Time During Coronavirus

Ultra-Hydrating Creams to Repair Your Dry, Over-Sanitised Hands

These Aussie Distilleries Are Now Making One of the World’s Most Sought-After Products: Hand Sanitiser

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Chris Hemsworth Wants to Keep You Fit and Sane in Self-Isolation – So He’s Offering His Health App for Free for a Limited Time

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