We all know how blissful we feel after a divine massage.

Massage therapy has increased in popularity so much over the years for its proven healing powers that now it's even recognized by the global movement, Massage Makes Me Happy Day.

Personally, we can’t think of a better way to stop and reset your physical and mental well-being any day of the year.

From our Blissful Marma massage that uses chakra balancing to realign your body’s energy, to a Hot Stone massage that instantly releases muscle tension or a Relaxation massage that uses rhythmic movements to lull you into a deeply restorative state, each of our treatments allows you to reconnect on a physical and emotional level.

In the depths of winter, we sometimes forget to prioritise our wellbeing. Most of us are pretty good at remembering to visit our hairdresser and manicurist, but we tend to ignore the upkeep of other vital working body parts, which is where our new Subtle Energies treatments can help. Our Podi treatment relieves muscle tension and re-energises the body, and the Shirodhara treatment rejuvenates the mind. Both sound like the perfect winter remedy, don’t they? Emma McGrady, Director of Crown Spas, says, "These speciality treatments are designed to enhance one’s ability to rest & recover, addressing certain aspects of human wellbeing; the physical, the emotional & the mindful.” So, why not book your visit today and prepare for a spiritual awakening, unlike anything you've experienced before. Both treatments are available at our Melbourne, Perth and Sydney spas.

What is the difference between motivation and discipline? Motivation is a reason for behaving a particular way. For example, “I want to fit into my pre-baby jeans”. Discipline is the practice of training oneself or a group of people to obey rules or a code of behaviour.  For example, “I run three times a week to help ease stress and anxiety”. 

Discipline keeps you going when your motivation evaporates, which it ultimately will when it's pouring with rain in the middle of the winter, and the only thing in the cupboard is a can of condensed milk. So, how do we convert motivation into long term healthy habits? 

When it comes to beauty, it’s true ‘you are what you eat’. So if you’re lusting after healthy skin and shiny hair, there are some foods that can help you get your glow on. So, exactly what is glow food?
 
Try these beauties. 
 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ll have noticed kombucha has become a staple in drinks fridges everywhere from supermarkets to service stations. But what is kombucha, and more importantly, is kombucha good for you?

You can’t scroll far on social media without coming across a wellness devotee waxing lyrical about gut health. The digestive tract, something you probably didn’t think about much until recently, is suddenly getting a lot of attention. But why is gut health important, and what are the benefits of boosting your gut health?

The phrase beauty is from the inside out was coined for a reason. When it comes to shiny hair, increased energy and that envied dewy glow, it’s – at least in part – an inside job.

Got a chair? Then you’ve got a squat… Here’s how to use your furniture to work up a sweat A late night client dinner followed by an early morning meeting doesn’t leave much time to hit the gym.

To avoid the dreaded cold and flu, we often reach for vitamins and minerals in an attempt to keep sickness at bay. But our trusty kitchen spice rack can help too – so we’ve rounded up some of the best spices to support your wellbeing – and you probably already have them at home.

Pack away the blender and ignite the stove top – porridge is back, with a twist Winter is looming (gah) which means soon we’ll be swapping our morning smoothie for warming alternatives, our short sleeves for winter woollies and summer nights for nights by the fire (or heater!).

It’s summer, and that means more hours in your day to create moments that increase life-satisfaction. Trouble is, when you’re confronted with a lot of options it can sometimes be hard to make a choice.

With its pristine blue and white palette and breathtaking art and decor, its no surprise Crown Spa Perth has taken out the award for ‘Best Resort Spa of the Year’ at the World Spa Wellness Awards. The jaw-dropping space—by lauded interior designer, Blainey North was curated around a theme of light refracted underwater.

There’s a reason #GalentinesDay became popular online a few years ago –relationships between your girls are incredibly special. Fact: there are loads of health benefits of friendships that make these bonds worth nourishing.

From coffee and tea to nuts and chocolate – which come out on top when it comes to those between meal tide-me-overs? For a lot of us, snacking is a battle between keeping us going between meals and being tempted by the chocolate cake in the office kitchen.

You’re keen to make 2020 your best year yet, and you probably have some goals you want to nail this year. But given the low success rate of new year resolutions – something you may have experienced in past years – you’ll need to make your goals as failsafe as possible.

If you feel like work dominates your life, you’re in good company. Australians clock up some of the longest hours at work in the developed world, meaning our work-life balance is seriously out of balance. So why is work-life balance important?

Once upon a time, words like ‘manifesting’ and ‘putting it out to the universe’ were associated with incense-burning hippies, but in the past few years these woo-woo ideas have become seriously mainstream. These days, you can’t scroll long on social media without seeing someone – including celebrities such as Miranda Kerr and Oprah Winfrey – gushing about how they’re manifesting goals.

Think summer, think radiant skin (ideally with a little colour, right?). But as we all know, the pursuit of sun-kissed skin can be dangerous if it’s driven by solar power. If you want gorgeous glowing skin this summer, you want to keep safety in mind, too. Here’s what you need to know.

If you want 2020 to be your best year yet, aim to become your happiest and healthiest self. Here, we’ve compiled some ways to help you convert healthy goals into solid new year habits.

The pointy end of the year is almost here (yikes!) which means one thing – events, events and more events. It can be difficult enough to coordinate your calendar, let alone coordinate beauty looks when you have multiple events coming up

Do you feel like your brain is an internet browser with multiple tabs constantly open? Life is so unpredictable and stressful that it can be difficult to focus on any one thing at a time.

Hands up if you’ve eaten something chocolatey in the past month then felt bad about it? You can drop the guilt, says naturopathic nutritionist Reece Carter – the occasional treat is absolutely fine, and doesn’t make you unhealthy.

A night out (or in) with a cheese board is a night well spent, but often they’re loaded with some not-so-healthy ingredients. We’re going to show you how you can nibble on the platter staples you adore, with a few swaps for a healthier (but still as delicious) cheese board.

The clock strikes 5pm and you’re thinking about leaving the office for the night, but on your way home you make a couple of calls, and then ‘catch up’ by replying to those emails after dinner. Sound familiar?