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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 …
The perfect dinner for this Autumnal weather! Dahl is a type of Indian curry, traditionally made from lentils and full of warming spices. I made a big batch of this last week, serving half of it to my friends for dinner and keeping the other half in the fridge for my lunches over the next …
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A couple of weeks ago, I was asked super last minute to create some food tastings for a nutrition talk at a gym. I had an evening full of clients and the talk was on the next morning, so I really didn't have much time! I needed to make something quick, simple, nutritionally dense and …
"Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It is a way of entering into the quiet that is already there - buried under the 50,000 thoughts the average person thinks every day." Deepak Chopra Over the last five or so years in particular, meditation has become more and more popular in Western society; …
I'm a big fan of making smoothie bowls in the summer; they're light, refreshing, packed full of nutrients and, most importantly, so delicious. I made this smoothie bowl yesterday and it's already my new favourite; it's literally like eating ice-cream for breakfast! HEALTH BENEFITS: Mango is a great source of vitamins A and C, folate, …
