India runs on chai. It’s everywhere! There are chai wallahs on every corner, on every train and you are offered chai in just about every shop you visit. It’s best never to turn it down as it’s one of the best things about India. If you are lost, too hot to know what to do … Read more
Self care isn’t something that comes easily, like anything that is good for us, it’s one of the most difficult practices to start and maintain. Earlier this year, I had to go home for a short but intense spell because my darling Dad was unwell. When I arrived home I had added another patient to … Read more
HOW AM I EATING AND HOW DOES IT MAKE ME FEEL? There are two parts to this question: 1. How am I eating? The Hatha Yoga Pradipika states that the yogi should fill two parts of his stomach with food, the third part with water, leaving the fourth part free for the digestive process. And, … Read more
WHAT am I eating? If you do practice yoga regularly, chances are you will be relatively in tune with your body. The magic of yoga is that it helps you to slowly become more aware of how you feel; from the gross, physical sensations to the subtle, energetic nuances occurring within the body. You probably … Read more
Yoga and food is an emotive topic. There are so many opinions surrounding what people who practice yoga should eat, that we tend to place a lot of expectation on ourselves. It easy to become confused by conflicting information, and feel both judged and guilty when we perceive that we aren’t following the stereotype of … Read more