Our health is always a top priority. But in these last few months, the Covid-19 crisis has made many of us realise how important (and precious) our health is. Those who are physically stronger, at a healthy weight and with a more resilient immune system are more likely to beat the virus if they catch […]
The art of sequencing your yoga classes is to make them work for both your students and you, the teacher. As yoga teachers we give of ourselves, and often those that are drawn to teaching yoga are those who naturally want to share and help others. However, this can come at a cost to your
If you’re reading this blog, the likelihood is you know a little something about mindfulness. That calming sense of here and now – being present within a moment and allowing past and future worries to stay where they’re meant to be. One of the first images when thinking of mindfulness is likely to be that
Blue and purple might be rare colours in your daily diet; but by eating foods illuminated with these colours you can increase the level of antioxidants you consume and even improve your portion control. Why Blue and Purple Foods? The antioxidant power provided by blue and purple foods comes from the presence of two main
We’re not talking about heaven, God or Nirvana here, but how to build a happier society. ~Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama. In 1987 a meeting of great minds saw the birth of The Mind and Life Dialogues, a platform designed to promote discussion between the Dalai Lama, eminent scientists, philosophers, contemplatives and scholars. They
It’s easy to feel SAD at this time of year. And no, I don’t mean actually sad (boohoo), but the mental health condition, Seasonal Affective Disorder. According to the mental health charity MIND, the reasons for why people suffer from SAD during the autumn and winter months is unclear, but a combination of the effects of
My biggest struggle with my personal training clients is having them eat a nutritious breakfast that isn’t boring to them, can easily be made, and can be taken on the go. Doctors have been saying for years now that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this hasn’t changed! For those of
There was a time in my life when a 5-minute shower was a luxury. All the other minutes in a day were filled with caring for a tiny bundle. There was definitely no yoga, no green smoothies or relaxing afternoon teas with friends. Once I finally got in that shower…I felt immensely guilty. I even
Welcome to your e-guide to the chakra system! Here, we will be exploring what the chakras are, how they relate to you and how you can improve your health and wellbeing by giving yourself a chakra check-up. We’ll also look at the many many ways to balance and restore them. But first… What Are Chakras?
Kayleigh Alwill is a multi-talented performer on a mission to take yoga to those suffering with mental health issues. Poppy Pickles speaks to her about yoga and mental health and how we can help her on her quest. Zen Monkey: What brought you to yoga? Kayleigh Alwill: I trained as a dancer, and have always
