There are many articles on the benefits of daily exercise. There are many different matrices on the best type – 10,000 steps per day, 30 minutes daily, moderate walking, high intensity twice a week, Cross Fit four times a week – you get the gist. Every body is different and every life is different, and depending on the seasons, your physical health, your work and family load, everyone has a different level of opportunity to engage in organised, regular and consistent movement. This is where Incidental Exercise is our friend. This is the exercise and movement you do when you’re ‘living’. You are probably not wearing gym clothes and runners that cost the same price as the GDP of a small African nation, you are definitely unlikely to be taking a #gymselfie while you do it, and no one in very tiny hot pink lycra shorts will be yelling at you down their microphone ‘You can do it now! Give me three more!’ For readers with children, you would get plenty of incidental exercise, the young child ‘squat lift’, the evening ‘pick up toys’ routine, and the pram push/child carry event that happens on a daily basis. Many women are encouraged to do their Kegel Exercises while they sit at their desk or eat their breakfast, and anyone who has done rehab from an injury will be well acquainted with standing next to the wall in some pose extending or lifting a limb. Case in point, as humans we do move most days, and you’ve probably already been doing a lot more exercise than you realised, this article is about recognising what you do and making it an acknowledged habit and movement choice. I am a very big fan of Incidental Exercise – this is how I do it, how I don't take myself too seriously when I'm doing it and how I tweak it to make sure I can get as much of it in my daily life as possible.  Scenes from the Toothbrush Squat SeshBrushing My Teeth When I brush my teeth, I do squats. I do basic squats, I do lunge squats and occasionally (at the insistence of my sister who is a dancer), I do plie pulses. My dentist must be thrilled, because I aim to do 20 to 25 each time, which means I brush my teeth for a considerable amount longer than I used to. Less plaque and better glutes – win/win! Doing the Dishes Calf Raises. Even if it is just twenty while I stand there and wash. Slowly up and with the voice of my Pilates Instructor ringing in my ears, even more slowly and controlled down.
Lift the Shopping Bags When I lift them out of the trolley, and out of the car into the house, I lift and rest them back three times before moving them. A little bi/tri workout with bags full of potatoes? Yes please!
Quick Stop to the Shops I have a specific backpack for my bike, it already has my bike lock, a water bottle, some spare change, a hanky and a towel in it. This means if I decide to take my bike, I walk out and grab my backpack and I’m off. This is very handy on days when I just need a few little things from the shops. On particularly busy days when the palaver of getting a car park takes longer than it does to drive to the shop, I jump on my bike and pedal down to pick up a few bits and pieces. And yes, I look incredibly smug as I pedal off past the traffic jams and back up the hill with my backpack full of apples. It takes me maybe ten minutes longer than driving, but I’ve ticked off exercise for the day.  Overachieving incidental exerciser - lifting the bike over the car to get down the drive...Walk the Dog It seems obvious, but not all dog owners are dog walkers. If you have a four legged friend, use them as motivation to put your runners on and get out the door, regardless of the weather – dogs are all terrain! Charlie would cover a decent 20kms a week in walks, which by extension means the human he is walking also covers the same. As he is a rather ‘strong dog’, I also get quite a few ‘seated rows’ in as I walk him on two leads and often have to pull him back from the human/bird/dog/twig he is about to launch at.
 Charlie - with the infamous 'walk me' face. A fan favourite.
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 Over the years, I have sent so many of my beautiful clients off with little pieces of paper covered in wisdom, home reinforcements and suggestions of books to read, things to watch and crystals to buy to support their wellness. Whilst I will always send you off with little pieces of paper and wisdom, I have written this guide so when you are ready you can choose to empower yourself! Think of it like a big, enormous poster sized piece of paper with my love and committment to your health written all over it! Please do note - there are so many wonderful resources out there - this is a collection of those in my network and those used and loved by The Basic Elements Kinesiology. We are always looking for new and wonderful wellness things and look forward to you sharing your discoveries with us! Kinesiology Practitioners There are a lot of superb & caring Kinesiology practitioners in Melbourne – we are super lucky! The following is a list of those whom I see personally and know very well. I trust them to take care of my clients the way that I do – and even better, they bring their own talents and skillsets to your care – win/win! Bron Evans Kinesiology Bianca Jewell Kinesiology Rebecca Richards Kinesiology Ed Faust - at Kinesiology Connection 03 9819 6835 Reiki & Tissane Megami The beautiful Bec at Megami works out of our room in Reservoir, and in Macedon where she offers a gentle, peaceful and supportive space for you to heal. Yoga & Pilates Pilates Body Centre Pilates I have been engaging my core weekly and enjoying my Pilates practice with Body Centre Pilates since 2005. The beautiful and highly qualified team offer 1:4 sessions that focus on a combination of mat & reformer work, as well as many other exciting pieces of equipment that assist you to strengthen and realign! Online Yoga Yoga with Adrienne My daily online go-to for yoga at home and when travelling, Adrienne is beautiful, gentle, puts together great yoga sequences for various needs and requirements and always encourages you to find what feels good! Yoga Mats Bliss and Balance These mats are made by my fellow Kinesiologist and wellness guru Laura – who has put her heart and soul into creating an ethical 100% natural tree rubber mat with a vegan suede top to keep you comfy! I love mine. Every time I lay down on it, I feel at peace with the world. You will love yours too.  Food Organic Food Shopping There are a wealth of wonderful places sourcing high quality organic produce in Melbourne, these are two of our faves that we frequent weekly! Terra Madre The Mecca of Organic Food in the North! Everything from vegetables to red lentils to vegan eye liner can be found here! La Manna Organics Owned by two of my old school buddies - this Sydney Rd set up is full to the brim of my favourite organic brands and goodies, served with a big smile from the girls! Sandy Lane Farm (UK) Our beautiful friends at the family owned Sandy Lane Farm greet us by name every Thursday when we pop into the farm shop to stock up for the week. They also host amazing seasonal dinners twice a year which showcases their delicious produce. Farm Shop is open Thursday 11am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. The Willow Basket (UK) The beautiful Jane is our chief supplier of nuts, figs, cereals, tea, beans and other dry goods essential to our diet. And should you ever be tempted she also has some very, very delicious ice cream! Low GI/Diabetic Friendly/Paleo Bread and Buns No Grainer Jo & Sally are the brains behind No Grainer - locals, and Kinesiology lovers themselves, they make the most delicious bread and scrolls and hot cross buns and vegan pizza bases going around. Check our their website, insta feed and Facebook to find stockists and their new list of creations! Cafes & Vegan Ice Cream Serotonin The one place in Melbourne I can eat everything on the menu, and most days I want to eat all of it in one sitting. Amazing breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks and a huge range of alternative milk based lattes! Girls & Boys The sidekick of the famous Brunswick St mecca Vegie Bar, Girls & Boys makes the best vegan soft serve (and other flavours of course) in the land. Miinot Gelato A changing menu daily, homemade creations full of flavour and deliciousness - and half of them are always vegan options! The Happy Place One of our fave Melbournians, Lola Berry, started a smoothie cafe. That was it. We want to live here. And she sells crystals here as well! Black Waffle If only this was here when I was at High School... providing Gluten Free and Vegan Ice Cream options in High St, Northcote! The Peanut Butter Oreo is worth the visit alone! Smith & Daughters Need to find somewhere to take a vegan for dinner? Smith & Daughters have you sorted! Seasonal menus and amazing fair, if you didn't know... you wouldn't know it was vegan! Chocolate Pana Chocolate As they say on their website, the source organic, they trade fair and they may some of the best damn chocolate you are ever going to eat! (PS they also have a Pana Cafe... with desserts... you've been warned!) Loving Earth Search for your favourite flavour and your nearest stockist on their website! Organic, Raw and Delicious! Cookbooks Full disclosure - I own over 80 cookbooks. Probably more but I've stopped counting. This is a (very) short list of the ones I find myself returning to time and time again, they've got splatters of olive oil and cacao powder all over them, with recipes I know off by heart. They are a worthy addition to any library! The Happy Life & The Happy Cookbook - Lola Berry Simplicious - Sarah Wilson Simplicious Flow - Sarah Wilson I Quit Sugar & I Quit Sugar for Life - Sarah Wilson The Healthy Life - Jess Sepel Deliciously Ella, The Plant Based Cookbook - Ella Woodward Crystals It is a well known fact that I am a lover of 'rocks', you would have seen a huge collection floating around in our practice space, and often received notes from me to go and source some for yourself! We shop at all of these places, and their collections are amazing, different and diverse. Trust your intuition - you'll know where to go and what you need! She Earth Alliz Trading Nature’s Workshop Moonstone Gypsy Crystal Universe - Wholesale Only, You'll need an ABN to shop here. Shaman's Crystals (UK) The Lodestone (UK) Crystal Jewelery Lotus Beads She Earth Soul & Whimsy Embella Ellurah (Crystals & Jewelery)  Astrological Planners & Notebooks The Magic of I Planners and Notebooks like no other - incredible day by day astrological guidance, beautiful vegan covers, and stunning, stunning layout and high vibration creations. Everybody needs one of these! Incense & Palo Santo Resonant Aromatics Incredible local and intuitively created collection of incense and resins that you can use to clear your home and work space. Psychics & Mediums Psychic Psychic Fotini Fotini offers a range of personal and business services, including house clearing and business clearing. We have used her before to clear our workspace - she is incredible! Psychic Julia George Providing a wealth of online resources to assist you in stepping into responsibility for your life, and your spiritual health, Psychic Julia George also offers face to face and phone consults. She is one amazing human! Medium Susanna Isabella Susanna visits Melbourne several times a year to work for a week at Kinesiology Connection in Burwood. She has worked with several of our clients who have had profound experiences. Follow her website or contact KC to be placed on the mailing list to learn when she is visiting again. Home, Car & Electronic/WiFi Harmonisers Orgone Effects Whether you need stickers for your mobile phone, iPad or laptop, devices for your car or the magnificent Geocleanse to protect your home from Electromagnetic Radiation and Geopathic Stress - Geri and Amanda from Orgone will have a product for you! We have used these products in our practices, homes and all devices over many years and they test up sensationally well. Aromatherapy and Hand Crafted Skin Care Jewell from nature Qualified Aromatherapist Julie Richards makes hand crafted skin care and aromatherapy blends to order. These include special blends for pregnant women and blends for acne prone skin. Essential Oils Recommended and used by our friend and Qualified Aromatherapist and oil guru Julie, these companies are focused on providing high quality essential oils and products which you can use with confidence. Ahisma The Oil Garden Earthyard In Essence Flower Essences Findhorn Flower Essences These are my buddies in Scotland, and you will have used some of their essences when in a balance with The Basic Elements Kinesiology. If you are making an order – send me an email and I can share our 15% off family & friends code! Australian Bush Flower Essences Developed by Ian White, the Australian Bush Flower Essences are a system of healing that can be used to support you as you move from dis-ease to wellness. Bach Flower Essences The original flower essences were developed by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930s in Brightwell cum Sotwell in Oxfordshire. Since then, the training and knowledge of these original 38 essences has become the hallmark of the wellness world. This site gives you some information about Bach himself as well as offering products for purchase. You can also find Bach Flowers from Australian distributors online. Supplements GNLD We personally take GNLD supplements & these are the little dudes in our test kit which you may have seen in your balances. To order these, send through an email to The Basic Elements Kinesiology and we will get them delivered to your doorstep! Metagenics High quality supplements that are available through a practitioner only - visit our friends at Terra Madre for more information or find a practitioner through their website. iHerb iHerb is a hub of many different supplement suppliers. The two that test up often in practice for us is Life Extension, California Gold and Now Foods, they both have a wide range of high quality options. Probiotics Nuferm Organic wholefood probiotics made to support your gut and intestinal health - we have taken these for years to support our system. Founder Don Chisholm has done a mountain of research about digestion and it's links to our general health - and developed a range of products to support this research. Henna Hair Colour The Henna Tree The beautiful Jodie creates sensational Henna blends in a wide range of colours that nourish and care for your hair. The bright red of my long locks has been coloured by The Henna Tree for several years! Based in Broome, WA - it is worth ordering a few packets with different shades as you begin your Henna journey!  Books to Expand Your Awareness Over the years, I have read these books. At times when I needed them, at times when I didn’t realise I needed them but I did, at times when I was just curious. There are so many books out there that work to expand your consciousness and understanding of our existence and our world – this is a collection of my personal favourites. You will have yours, just as I have mine. But if you’re starting off or looking to expand – pick one from here and begin your journey. You will pick exactly what you need. I promise. Changing Habits, Changing Lives - Cyndi O'Meara You Can Heal Your Own Life – Louise Hay The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Than Wishes Fulfilled – Wayne Dyer The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - Robin Sharma Power vs Force – David Hawkins Letting Go – David Hawkins Witch – Lisa Lester Rising Strong – Brene Brown First We Make the Beast Beautiful – Sarah Wilson The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle The Secret Language of Your Body - Inna Segal Online Subscriptions to Expand Your Awareness Ever wondered what I’m talking about when I say ‘Oh yes, there is excellent energy this week for a job change’? We are all blobs of vibrating mass (energy) and we are influenced by shifts in our world and universe that we often don’t notice. Subscriptions to both of these channels will give you the day to day support and knowledge you need to better understand how to harness the opportunities and ride the waves the universe is making. Gaia The Tip Off Instagrammers to Follow “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” - with this in mind, your thoughts are probably the sum of the 5 most loved Instagram accounts you follow. This is a small list of positive, well balanced and love based people on the gram who always aim to lift the vibration of the (electronic) world. Add them to yours! The Basic Elements Kinesiology (yes follow us!) Lola Berry Psychic Julia George Mystic Mamma Forever Conscious Sarah Wilson Gabrielle Bernstein Melissa Ambrosini Nomadicfitfoodie Rebecca Richards Kinesiology The Merrymaker Sisters Rebecca Campbell Jessica Sepel Pete Evans Healthy Is The New Skinny George Eats Mari Andrew The Awkward Yeti Miinot Gelato Videos, Movies & Online Media to Watch The Magic Pill - Pete Evans (Netflix) Heal - feat, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson & Bruce Lipton (Netflix) The Call to Courage - Brene Brown (Netflix) What The Health - (Netflix) Dr Joe Dispenza - YouTube Channel Deepak Chopra - Website/Podcast Websites & Communities for Women Moonsong Angel, Oracle and Energy Card Decks Universal Symbols I met Kylie and Ken at Eumundi Markets several years ago, and felt compelled to buy their cards to use in practice. These are the black and white ones, I often hold very close to your nose and say 'let this go fuzzy'. They have shown incredible results working with the subconscious in many balances and I continue to carry them around the world with me to work with! Work Your Light What a deck of cards lovingly created by Australian born, Glastonbury based Rebecca Campbell. Intuitive, exploratory, deeply connected to the energy of our Earth and conductors of the light within us. Essential for any collection. Nature's Whispers Incredibly beautiful and powerful illustrations by the wonderful Josephine Wall. Cards for any stage of life. Earth Magic Miracles Now & The Universe Has Your Back Incredible and intuitive cards perfect for daily affirmations and supporting positive change and choices in your life! Healing & Intuitive Artists Josephine Wall One of our absolute favourites! Josephine's artwork features on the Nature's Whispers cards, and can be seen in our practices across the world. The depth of detail, and connection to the earth and it's beings depicted in her art is truly stunning. Soul Stories The beautiful Tams creates intuitive soul based artwork and stories to reach out to your heart; printed on card, bags, and calendars. The calendars are a particular highlight - as mentioned in our blog on Spiders! Susan Seddon-Boulet An incredibly talented artist, Seddon-Boulet's work is now most commonly seen used on Mystic Mamma's website. Her work displays strong shamanic links and representations, that interweave with an innate understanding of the relationship of the energies that underpin our world and existence. Simply sublime. Spiritual Holiday Destinations
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - Byron Bay, Australia Enormous crystals, tranquil gardens, aura readings and photos, the crystal cave and the only World Peace Stupa in the Southern Hemisphere. It will take the whole day, and every minute is worth it! Preseli Hills - Pembrokeshire, Wales Home to Preseli Bluestone, which make up inner circle of stones at Stonehenge. It is only site in the world where you can find these magical stones. The stones have been scientifically tested and found that one in five of them has a musical resonance! These hills are open, full of sheep (very fit sheep!) and the walks are self guided - as is the expansion you experience there.  Chalice Well - Glastonbury, England A stones throw away from Stonehenge and the Avebury Henge and Stone Circles, the Chalice Well is one of Britain's most ancient wells, it is arguably also it's most famous. A renowned healing well, it is set amongst peaceful gardens and invites all visitors to spend a few hours enjoy the peace and healing powers of the landscape and the waters. Also home to the Chalice Well Essences! There are so many resources out there to help expand and enhance your life - this list is just a snapshot to get you started! I will continue to add and change as new and exciting things cross my path. In the meantime - enjoy your expansion! xo  Are you ever curious or confused about messages that are given to you about your health? On the journey to wellness, you will be told a lot of things. This is right. This is wrong. This won't work. Don't listen to them. You'll get sick if you do this. This will give you cancer etc. It is your life, and your body. As a kinesiologist, my priority is your health and wellness and how you achieve these things is completely your choice, I am here to support you on your journey. There will always be a lot of information out there and often it is hard to know what is truthful and beneficial for you, and what is simply driven by money and mass marketing campaigns. Whatever you decide - make sure you take the knowledge from this TED talk with you every time you consider something new or read an article on Wikipedia! |
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