What’s on in April in NSW
FROM acroyoga and ANZAC Day running for the big kids to a museum sleepover for littlies, heaps is happening in NSW.
Wellbeing
‘We have no time for intimacy’
IT’S time to talk about sex, more specifically, your married sex life. Has your marriage become asexual? body+soul sex expert Dr Gabrielle Morrissey answers the tough relationship questions and gives advice.
Activewear, to wear or not wear, that is the question
LIKE sportswear on steroids, the athleisure trend has proven a fashion force to be reckoned with. But is gym wear suitable streetwear?
Elyse Taylor’s model life in active wear
AUSSIE model Elyse Taylor tells us about her daggy gym-fashion past, why juice fasts are “stupid” and how having her daughter transformed her approach to health.
How healthy was yesterday?
RATE your nutrition by putting your eating habits to the test.
Mish’s pram bam workout for mums
IT’S hard getting to the gym when you’re a mother so here’s an energising workout where your bub gets to join in, mum and personal trainer Michelle Bridges says. Here’s her solution.
Creative discipline for kids
IT’S NOT 1974 anymore, so washing mouths out with soap isn’t on the agenda. body+soul searches out the alternatives.
Getting down with Dr Chris Brown
BONDI Vet and television host Dr Chris Brown talks candidly about being single, his sex symbol status and how he keeps buff.
Women warriors deliver knockout blow
MEET the Aussie female fighters who are smashing the gender stereotypes, and paving the way for a new wave of women to take up combat sports.
Sydney’s best (and coolest) yoga spots
SEASONED practitioners and newbies alike will enjoy striking a pose at one of these standout venues — especially left-field alternatives that feature cats and hanging from the ceiling.
How to talk about sex with your kids
ALEXANDRA Carlton looks at the four major sex scenarios parents can face and outlines the best way to handle them.
Improve your sex life today
SEXPERT Cyndi Darnell shares her best advice on how to have great times between the sheets — and it’s not just about the orgasm.
Sex lives of Australians revealed
WE surveyed about 4000 Aussies about their sex lives. How often are they having it? Do they want more? Here are the results.
Now try this … Doga
THE latest yoga fad entails using a pooch for an exercise buddy. Our new columnist Emma Markezic couldn’t wait to give it a go.
The best healthy eats in NSW
NUTRITIOUS nosh is now more accessible than ever. All over the state there are restaurants and cafés serving up organic, ethically sourced and totally delicious fare. Here are some of the b+s team’s faves. Enjoy!
‘People finding out is my greatest fear’
EXCLUSIVE: Australian ex-Muslims are operating in a secret online community, living in fear of being shunned by the families and friends.
Babies, boobs and Bridges’ new body
TRAINER Michelle Bridges — the newest member of the body+soul team — chats about motherhood, fitness and why she’s not “bouncing back” from pregnancy.
‘I want to empower people to look after themselves’
MOTHERHOOD and fitness really do mix according to trainer Michelle Bridges, who is writing a new fitness and nutrition column which launches in The Sunday Telegraph’s body+soul section this weekend.
Aussie and Muslim? No worries, mate
SHE’S young, Australian and has been told she doesn’t belong. But this 19-year-old isn’t going to let the bigots win.
New dad’s hangover shame
HIS wife had just given birth, yet Chris Appleford forced her to drive home from the hospital because he was hung-over.
11 things your bucket list is missing
FORGET skydiving and getting a tattoo, these are the things that should be on your bucket list but most likely aren’t.
How to stick to new year’s resolutions
RESEARCH consistently shows that within a week 25 per cent of people have already given up on their resolutions.
The best celebrity smiles
THESE celebrities are proof that it doesn’t just take talent to break into the industry, sometimes a memorable smile can help seal the deal.
The science of a smile
SMILING is undoubtedly the world’s most powerful human gesture. Here’s a look inside the power of a smile and what it can achieve.
How to keep your smile happy this summer
SUMMER is nearly upon us. Just because you’re taking a break from work, doesn’t mean you should take a holiday from caring for your teeth.
Lorna Jane’s Hindu blunder
POOR old Lorna Jane. The popular activewear brand has come under fire again — this time from a Hindu organisation.
PC madness: Yoga canned due to ‘cultural oppression’
THIS is political correctness gone mad. A popular yoga class has been cancelled due to “cultural issues” surrounding “oppression” and “genocide”. Huh?
‘I got naked with a bunch of strangers’
THERE’S feeling self conscious about your yoga pose, and then there’s doing it nude. WARNING: This story has bums.
Why pay $2500 for a photo with Oprah?
TICKETS for Oprah’s Australian tour, including a group photo? $2500. Living the life you want? Priceless. Why Oprah’s marketing cult has gone too far.
How Hillsong gets you hooked
IT’S a tiny church from Sydney that has become a global phenonmena. As Hillsong opens its Europe spectacle, here’s why the business of faith is booming.
Inside the world’s most expensive rehab centre
IT BOASTS penthouses by the mountains, lakeside villas and even a castle. But this isn’t a Ritz-Carlton – it’s a $130,000-per-week rehab facility.
How to conquer your inbox
EVER felt overwhelmed looking at all your unread emails? We know how you feel. Here’s what to do.
Is social media really ruining yoga?
IT’S International Yoga Day, and yogis everywhere will be sharing photos of their sun salutations to celebrate. But is narcissism ruining this ancient practice?
That time I had lunch with the Dalai Lama
THERE was an incident with a bowl of soup when Meshel Laurie sat down to eat with the Dalai Lama. She was running late and His Holiness wasn’t having any of it.
Could you spend 100 days trusting others?
HOW much do you trust the people in your life? One woman has engaged in the ultimate social experiment to open her self up to being closer to others. But will it work?
Things we should reclaim from childhood
THERE are some sweet pursuits where you step out of your head and focus on hands and heart. Here’s the some stuff we grown-ups should be stealing back from childhood.
What in the world is a ‘cuddle club’?
SOME participants charge $1 per minute and offer up to 50 different positions. But this isn’t sex. It’s Australia’s ‘cuddle party’ scene where there’s only one catch.
Three things to help you live longer
IF YOU want to live to 100, scientists have discovered a few things everyone needs to do…
Inside Australia’s wealthy Hillsong church
IT’S the Australian mega-church that rakes in millions and counts Justin Bieber as a fan. Now one ex-member has revealed what it’s like inside Hillsong.
Life lessons: 20 things you need to know
WE’VE all stuffed up in our lives, but the best part about growing up? Knowing not to look back. Here are a few things Melissa Hoyer has learnt along the way.
When someone writes a book about your divorce
IMAGINE finding out intimate details of your personal life had been used to promote a bestselling novel, without your consent. That’s what happened to Elizabeth Lowrie. Here’s how she fought back.
How to be a motherless mother
LEIGH lost her mum to cancer when she was 32, and a mother to three young boys. Now she’s written a book about coping with grief and a family when you’ve lost the woman who created you.
The lowdown on chemical nasties in food
BODY+ SOUL nutritionist Lisa Guy looks at eight common foods and identifies the chemical nasties we should avoid.
Your whole life is based on a dirty lie
SHOCK! What you thought was your star sign is almost certainly not and it’s because of the way the planets have moved in the last 2000 years.
The woman who turned prison into profit
FOR some, the road to success is paved with gold or graduate degrees. For Lucinda Cross, it started in a jail cell, and is now covered in glitter and cardboard.
Doubt cast on famous blogger’s cancer diagnosis
FIRST, the company she founded was accused of failing to pass on charity cash. Now popular health blogger Belle Gibson admits she may not have had multiple cancers after all.
The Whole Pantry denies charity donation wrongdoing
SHE beat brain cancer to build a wellness empire. Now the company founded by Belle Gibson, The Whole Pantry, has been forced to deny some damaging claims.
How to find your ‘happy place’
WHERE is the happy place and how do you get there? Is it by taking a jog around the park? By going to work? Is it spending time with family?
Boy thinks he’s a reincarnated woman called Pam
WHEN Luke Ruehlman began talking about ‘Pam’, his mother assumed it was just an imaginary friend. It turns out, it wasn’t.
Doctor explains ‘what heaven looks like’
A DOCTOR in the US says she’s been to heaven and back and that spirits predicted the death of her son. He was dead 10 years later.
What being a Muslim in Australia is really like
WE speak to four Aussie women — a comedian, a fashion blogger, a TV content producer and a social worker — about what being Muslim means to them.
What I learned from not drinking
WHAT happens when a self-confessed booze enthusiast breaks up with alcohol? For Caleb Hulme-Moir, it proved more sobering than he expected.
Billboard causes a stir
A PROVOCATIVE billboard has been erected on one of our busiest motorways that is likely to ruffle the feathers of religious Australians.
Stephen Fry calls out ‘evil, stupid’ God
STEPHEN FRY is making the most powerful of enemies. When presented with the image of his creator, Fry has enlisted every pejorative imaginable.
‘There ain’t nothing lucky about that’
PEOPLE go to a life coach for a multitude of reasons. They hate their job, relationship, or they’re crippled by fear. But what are the three things that can help you succeed?
‘I saw my first dead body at 6’
SIXTH generation funeral director, Ian Allison, 34, is acutely aware of how fragile life can be and he has these life lessons for the rest of us.
What happens when women accept compliments
WHEN Gweneth Bateman began a social experiment replying to compliments she received from men online, she had no idea the reaction it would cause.
More leave to help with ‘work-life balance’
SENIOR staff a Sydney council could be getting an extra 10 days holiday a year to help their “work-life balance”. Yeah, we’re jealous too.
‘You are beautiful in every way’
ANTI-bullying organisation Champions Against Bullying have put together a powerful 46-second video comprised of teenagers reading messages sent to peers after they committed suicide.
What really happens in a massage
IT’S not uncommon for a massage to be given as a gift around Christmastime. But is it really beneficial, and what is it actually supposed to achieve?
Want to lose weight in 2015?
HOW many times have you made a New Year’s resolution? And how many times have you actually stuck to it? This is how you can keep your promise.
How to spend the whole year on holiday
HOLIDAYS are expensive and time-consuming. But if you can’t afford one this year, worry not. There’s a way for you to enjoy a year-round vacation without spending big or quitting your job.
Is self-hatred a cause of auto-immune disease?
ONE and a half million Australians suffer from the disease that has dogged author Sarah Wilson. Here she reveals her personal battle with herself.
My week living as Gwyneth Paltrow
SHE unashamedly shares her words of wisdom with millions. But what actually happens when you spend a week living like Gwyneth Paltrow?
10 reasons my parents’ divorce made me better
WHENEVER I hear the words “broken family,” I get a little pain in my chest. Here’s how my parents’ divorce helped me grow, and why I wouldn’t go back and change a thing.
The letter we all need to write
ANGELA Mollard is sick of reading letters people have written to their teenage selves. What’s the point? So she has come up with a much better idea.
Who are all these people?
WHY all the people, Melbourne? A mass influx of visitors have descended on the culture capital this weekend, but what for?
Can we be mindful in a connected world?
YOU don’t have to ditch your smartphone or switch off from life to achieve inner peace. Experts say we can be mindful even when we’re checking Facebook.
Meet the Anglo Aussies who converted to Islam
SARAH is a proud Anglo blue-eyed Australian woman. She’s also a proud Aboriginal and a Muslim. Her message to us is she’s still the same person, just with a scarf.
Why it takes balls to be happy
YOU say you want happiness. We all do. But the truth is, most of us wouldn’t know happiness if it appeared on our doorstep. Why are you so scared?
The best life advice from Lena Dunham
LENA Dunham has finally unveiled her collection of essays and advice, and here are eight of the best.
The ABC of stress reduction
IS THERE really just one simple technique to help conquer fear and stop the anxiety cycle? According to this healer, yes.
Six figures, Chanel and enlightenment
THESE corporate hippies have partied hard, worked hard, shopped hard and now they’re exploring inner health and spirituality.
Sydney’s best five spas for summer
WHERE to enjoy the ultimate pamper sessions and rejuvenation treatments in designer locations – and harmonise your body and soul in time for summer.
‘This is an insult to all women’
SENATOR Eric Abetz’s comments linking abortion with breast cancer are an insult to all women, says acting Greens Leader Adam Bandt, who has demanded he apologise.
#IfIWereABoy: What would you do?
BUY a drink, no strings attached? Put the toilet seat down? These women have shared what they’d do differently if they were treated the same as men.
Cafe offers discount for what?
ONE cafe owner is offering a 15 per cent discount when customers do something which she says is too often practised behind closed doors.
Why hating people can be good for the soul
IT SEEMS counter-cultural, but can hating people really improve your life? Apparently, the answer is yes…
Homeless man moved to tears by students
THREE German students surprised a homeless man by asking to borrow his bucket. What happened next will warm your heart.
Why yoga could help you thrive at work
YOGA gurus wants us to get our zen on at work, all in the name of improving our work-life balance and being more mindful. But does it work?
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