A Holistic Approach to Healthy
Hello Yogis! It's a very weird, uncertain time at the moment for all of us. I'm a freelance yoga teacher which means, like many others, I have lost almost all my work within a very short space of time. However, I am staying as positive as I can (with the support of my wonderful family, …
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Everyone goes through mental health struggles to a greater or lesser extent. We all have darkness within us, we all go through periods of our lives when it feels like the world is against us. A few years ago, I went through a particularly challenging time; I felt such insufferable sadness that for a while …
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I was listening to a news report the other day about how this self-isolation period is affecting people’s mental health...it wasn't particularly positive, surprise surprise. We are a busy society; we have information coming at us left, right and centre and we tend to fill up our time with as many things as possible, perhaps …
I made these little bites of heaven a few weeks ago for one of my workshops; they were the perfect sweet treat to have with a cup of tea. Since most of us are now stuck at home, I feel like it is more important than ever to spend time making comforting food... YOU WILL …
Literally translating as "circle" in Sanskrit (the ancient language of India), Mandalas are geometric designs which have been used as spiritual symbols for thousands of years, primarily in Buddhism and Hinduism. In their simplest form, Mandalas are concentric circles (usually within a square) which are centred around a single point and dissected into sections. These are …
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Firstly...what is a chakra? Literally meaning "wheel" in Sanskrit, a chakra is an energy point located in a specific area of the subtle body. There are seven in total, moving from the base of the spine up to the crown of the head. In ancient Hindu and Buddhist teachings, it is said that these seven …
What most people don't realise when they first start yoga is that there are a variety of styles within the practice. Although it's great to have so many types to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming at the beginning, so I have put together a guide for you to explain some some of …
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As the weather starts to turn in, I begin to crave more warming meals like soups and stews made from root veggies. Beetroot is one of my favourites, partly because of its rich, vibrant colour, but also because of it's sweet, earthy taste and how versatile it is. It is also jam packed with a whole …
It's so easy to get blinded by darkness. Particularly when life doesn't go to plan, or when we're struggling with inner demons, we tend to automatically tune into the negativity around us. From an evolutionary perspective, it makes sense...our ancestors needed to be constantly on the look out for danger. These days, this innate behaviour …
