Winter sickness seems to be particularly bad this year, right? Every second person seems to be sniffling, down with a cold or case of the flu. And we know there’s nothing that puts a damper on your exercise or yoga routine than getting sick. Luckily, studio owner and health-expert Jacqui …
It’s the first day of winter! We’re pretty excited about the cold weather because, let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than getting home from work and cooking up some hot and tasty comfort food. Yep, we’re talking about soup. We’ve gathered up some of our favourite soup recipes to keep …
If you’ve never been to a heated yoga class before, you’re probably wondering what all the hype is about. Bikram yoga and other styles of hot yoga classes have become increasingly popular in recent years. We even have two on our own schedule! Practising yoga in a heated room has …
In case you missed the memo, we’ve recently added a BoxFit class to our schedule! We’re pretty stoked about this new class, not only because it’s So Much Fun, but also because of the loooong list of benefits of incorporating boxing into your exercise routine. Need convincing? Here are 5 …
What was the intention behind opening Empowered Centre? What kind of space were you hoping to create? When I opened it I wanted it to be a place that was friendly, where people could meet and chat, where people felt welcome. I wanted people to feel like they didn’t have …
Welcome to Week Six of “Yoga for…” here at Empowered Centre! This week we are exploring the ways in which we can harness the energy of the full moon in our yoga practice. You might be familiar with Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation, but have you ever practiced the lesser …
Welcome to Week Five of “Yoga for…” at Empowered Centre! This week we are preparing ourselves for the cooler weather and focusing on yoga for immunity. We’ve crafted a flow of twists, forward folds and gentle heart openers to help boost and strengthen your immune system in preparation for cold …
Welcome to Week Four of “Yoga for…” here at Empowered Centre! This week we’re exploring yoga for low back pain. These days, lots of us have jobs where we are sitting or standing for extended periods of time which can put excessive pressure or strain on the lumbar area of …
Welcome to Week Three of “Yoga For…” at Empowered Centre! This week we’re bringing you some yoga to improve your concentration. This is perfect for you if you want to improve your ability to focus and stay present, at work or at home. We’ve also concocted a green smoothie recipe …
Welcome to Week Two of “Yoga For…” at Empowered Centre! This week we bring you Yoga for the Office, including a yoga flow you can practice while sitting in your desk chair and some healthy snack ideas for when you need an energy boost but don’t want to reach for …