Once thought as the seat of emotions and intelligence, the heart has always been a recurring topic of discussion in the search for a better understanding of the body. Here nutritionist and yogi Elisa Pineda looks at the foods we can eat for maximum heart health. We now know that alongside the heart’s real function of […]
There is a cycle to life that’s happening around you and inside of you. Everything is connected and according to Ayurveda, comprised of the five elements: earth, air, fire, water, and space. And so, as the seasons change so do you. Thus, your experience is greatly determined by how in-tune you are with your mind
You’ve probably heard that it’s advisable to stay away from white foods. These are usually highly processed and rich in refined sugars just like white bread, cake and biscuits. However, there are some white foods you should include in your diet that are particularly high in nutrients. These include garlic, onions, cauliflower, and mushrooms which
Unless they’re rushing off, most teachers are happy to hang around after class and chat with their students, but people don’t always take advantage of this. For most of us, yoga is our special ‘me’ time. That time when we put our lives on hold and do something restful that is exclusively for us. On
This is a relaxing dessert and has the added benefit of calming the mind…yes, it’s true! “Kuzu” is a powder made from a strong root vegetable that grows deep in the ground. It is believed to help reduce high blood pressure and stabilize blood sugars. It has long been used to aid digestion and heal digestive
Between 2010 and 2017, celebrity chef and eponymous domestic goddess Nigella Lawson, has gone from a ‘voluptuous’ size 16 to a ‘svelte’ size 12. These are not my words, but the words of lifestyle magazines and tabloids, who have endlessly focused on the way that women in the public eye, like Nigella, look. It’s a
Dealing with an Injury You’ve probably heard of the RICE method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. The RICE method is great to follow right after you’ve suffered from a physical injury and it’s helpful to keep doing it within the first 48 hours. What it exactly means is: Rest by reducing your
Want to know a secret? Nature provides us with all the nutrients we need according to the time of year. As we enter fall, a time of transition from summer to winter, your body requires the right amount of nutrients, antioxidants and minerals to cope with the changes that come with this season. Among the
Overprocessed food products and foods with a large carbon footprint all generate a type of violence in our environment that affects our health. Using the principle of ahimsa to guide our food choices is one way to find balance. There is much more to yoga than just doing the asanas or achieving a perfect hand
There is one thing that you can guarantee all yoga teachers will share: a love of yoga. Apart from that, the only other thing you can guarantee is that they will be entirely different. And that’s what’s so great about them! But, there is a clichéd view that if you’re a yoga teacher you should
