Breathwork and meditation are often confused. Here is the real difference, what each is actually good for, and which to try first.

10 questions worth asking before you enrol in any yoga teacher training in Melbourne, plus honest answers for Summer Healing's own 200hr course.

Nervous about your first yoga class? Here is exactly what happens, what to wear and bring, and how to claim a free pass at Summer Healing in Brunswick.

Key facts A 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) is the standard entry-level teaching qualification, recognised internationally through Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 when completed at a Registered Yoga School. Summer Healing's 200-hour yoga teacher training in Brunswick costs $4,000 upfront, or $4,500 on a weekly payment plan, with a $500 deposit to secure a place. It runs over 10 months, 1 to 2 sessions a week, Saturdays 10am to 2pm, in person at 878a Sydney Road, Brunswick.

Key facts Sound healing, often called a sound bath, is a guided relaxation practice in which a practitioner plays instruments such as crystal or Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and chimes while participants lie down and listen. Small controlled studies show reduced tension, anxiety, and low mood after singing bowl sessions, and measurable changes in stress markers. The sleep evidence is more limited, and looks more consistent after repeated sessions than after a single one.

Key facts Contrast therapy is the practice of alternating between heat exposure, such as a sauna, and cold exposure, such as an ice bath or cold shower, in repeated rounds. The most common protocol is 3 to 5 minutes in heat, then 45 to 60 seconds in cold, repeated for 3 to 5 rounds (roughly a 3:1 ratio). Finish on cold if you want to feel alert and return to activity, finish on hot if you want to wind down. For post-workout recovery, contrast therapy is most commonly done

Key facts Vinyasa yoga is a style in which postures are linked by breath into a continuous flowing sequence. Hatha yoga is a slower style in which each posture is held for several breaths, with a pause between poses. Vinyasa moves continuously with the breath, while Hatha holds each pose for several breaths. Hatha suits beginners and alignment work, Vinyasa suits people who want a moving, cardio-style practice. At Summer Healing in Brunswick, Vinyasa Flow is available fro

Short answer: a sound bath is a guided listening experience where you lie down, close your eyes, and let the sustained tones of instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes wash over you for 45 to 60 minutes. There's nothing to do and no technique to learn, you simply receive the sound. Here's exactly what a session involves, what instruments are used, and an honest look at what the evidence actually supports. What Actually Happens During a Session You arrive