Here at Natural Therapy Pages, we believe good health and wellness should be a lifelong endeavour. So we like to steer clear of ranting and raving about the latest trends. But it's also good to see what new techniques and therapies are emerging and finding their place in the industry. Here we look at 5 new wellbeing approaches you might like to try in 2014.
1. Kettlebell Training
I've been lucky enough to give kettlebells a crack, and it's got to be one of the most holistic, all encompassing, addictive workouts in recent years. Find yourself a proper personal trainer who lives and breathes the kettlebell philosophy, so you can get the best results and tap into the "yin and yang" approach of this rewarding Russian-born sport.
2. Animal Flow
Mix martial arts with body weights and you get animal flow. Based on Brazilian martial art Capoeira, mashed up with yoga, dance and gymnastics, the technique is attracting a following in the UK and beyond.
3. Battle Ropes
A little like school jump rope, battle ropes involves rippling a weighted rope for a set amount of time. Apparently it burns more calories than running or a standard gym class. This one's likely to cro up at boot camps throughout Australia in 2014.
4. Flexitarianism
Are you a vegetarian who sometimes eats meat? Then you're a flexitarian! This new eating approach is essentially all veg, with a little meat on special occasions. It's up to you how often you eat meat – from once a week to once a year.
5. Wellness Holidays
Our lives are getting busier and the economy stronger. So chances are, more of us will venture out on wellness holidays. Whether you choose a health resort, silent retreat or detox escape, you're sure to return home rested and rejuvenated.
Originally published on Feb 05, 2014
