Hibernating mammals have got it worked out. Once the golden leaves of Autumn have fallen, they then spend the winter curled up in their cosy cave, re-emerging only when the green shoots of Spring unfurl. Migratory birds do the other sensible thing and migrate to warmer climes – like the swallows to Africa. What do […]
We are right in the middle of the holiday season! That time of year when yoga studios close down and personal practice is SO hard to come by. But, yoga is the perfect antidote to family gatherings and office parties. How does a yogi keep practicing when the festive spirit takes hold? Yoga can be
Arthritis is one of the most widespread diseases in the western world, so yoga teachers routinely find that some of their students suffer from the condition. The condition presents itself in different forms and intensities, and it is essential to know some of the basics about the condition, so that those with arthritis can be
In terms of nutritional advice, there’s one top tip that I believe to be impossible to argue with: have a breakfast of champions. It doesn’t have to the biggest, most elaborate meal, but whether you’re off to a work out, taking on a busy day at work, or just chilling, a good breakfast sets you
There is lots of information out there about what healthy eating is. Some of it might be helpful but sometimes the information you read could be biased, not well-researched or manipulated. Here is the raw truth about five myths related to what we eat. 1. Drinking for Your Health A glass of wine or a
I made the most delicious root veg chocolate brownies at a Christmas market this weekend… and everyone loved them…even before I mentioned how healthy they are. I used chestnut and tiger nut flour. This gives the brownies a subtly sweet flavour and a lovely gooey texture. The dates and coconut sugar serve as the low glycemic sweetener. There’s also great
To celebrate International Falafel Day, we’re paying homage to those little balls of delicious flavour with our two favourite healthy falafel recipes. We’ve all seen pots of falafel in the supermarket and you may think that purchasing a pre-packed pot is the easier option, BUT these recipes are not only cheaper, they also have fewer
When Kilted Yoga hit YouTube in February this year, life changed for Finlay Wilson, the 30-year-old yoga teacher whose idea it was, and whose tartan-clad buttocks it stars.Besides almost instant internet fame – views hit 17million within a day, and are currently over 52million – the video has spawned some exciting new developments for Wilson. He
Everything is subjective. Yoga is highly subjective. Words are subjective. Even left and right is subjective. I know that ‘traditionally’ left is, well, on the left and right is on the other side. But if you stand in front of a mirror, then magic happens. What was left is now right. So it’s wrong, because
Good dietary habits can revolutionize the way we eat and have an impact in our health and quality of life. But why is it so hard to keep them up and what do we need to form them? Think of a dietary habit that you would like to form. Maybe you want to eat more
