Defining Prana
Prana is life force. […]
Shiny Shiny!
If you are like me, part magpie, you adore shiny things. […]
Learning to Cry
When you are feeling a bit blue, let it out. When you are feeling frustrated, tap into the root cause of that anger and realize it. When you are feeling overwhelmed with joy, express it with laughter, dance and a smile. […]
Never Stop Learning
The process of developing your yoga practice entails self learning. […]
Happy New Year
In this time of new beginnings, choose Love for yourself. Even when you have tonnes of obligations and ideas on who you are and should be; remember to take some time to smell the roses and remember your favourite things. […]
Add a little scent to your practice
Cold and flu season is here again. If you’ve been hit by a virus – take it easy in your yoga practice. […]
Time to start thinking about a New Years Resolution!
I love coffee. I’d like to say it’s not a habit, but… Coffee is a part of my daily ritual – I turn on a pot before I shower and take my yoga practice […]
Staying Vital With Yoga
There are a lot of clichés on age and aging. Wrinkle creams are being targeted to 20 year olds. Botox, hair dyes, ointments and all methods of surgery are being used to augment bodies and minds into believing that we are younger (and perceivably better?) […]
Slow Down
But, you need to do this and have to do that and should and will and could and and and…
We put so much stress on our minds and bodies that it is a wonder so many of us suffer from chronic pains and illnesses. When […]
Choose Breath of Joy over a Smoke Break
Take care of yourself over the next few months, to ensure you get enough exercise and ‘outdoor’ time. Even when it is cold and blustery out, getting into a regular habit of breathing fresh air can wake you up and brighten your mood. Smoking may not be a wise decision for your health – but, […]
Sprain versus Strain
Yup it happens. We try to be as mindful and in the moment as we can, but sometimes even the most careful of us can get an injury. Sprains and strains are two very common and different forms of injury. As yoga practitioners it is […]
For nutritious and sustaining nibbles at work – prepare some tasty granola to carry you through the day.
Here is a basic recipe that you can modify to create your own granola from your favourite ingredients. […]
Yoga for weight loss?
No matter how many times people ask me if they can lose weight doing yoga, the answer never gets easier. Yes it is a form of physical activity, but certainly not the vigorous cardiovascular training that we would associate with weight loss. Most of the poses are gentle openings that simply ask your body to […]
Possibly the most delicious snack EVER
I just HAD to share this recipe with you. I made it the other day at home, to keep in my fridge for when I need a delicious yet healthy snack, and I […]