Category: 2014
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Happiness On A Plate
A good mood is determined by many aspects, but what’s going on within us physiologically and chemically determines whether or not we’re even able to feel positive. The ability for our brain to function properly, our cells to communicate productively, our oxygen levels to remain balanced, and our hormones to stay in check basically decides…
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Practice: Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Setu = ‘bridge’ or ‘dam’ Bandha = ‘lock’ or ‘bind’ Asana = ‘posture’ or ‘pose’ Backbends are brilliant for counteracting our habits of slouching, collapsing the chest and generally closing ourselves off from the world all day. Having our bodies and hearts open is something which can often be subconsciously a little scary. To open…
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Saluting the Sun – Surya Namaskar A
Surya = ‘sun’ Namaskar = ‘Salutation’ from the word namas, meaning ‘to bow’ If you’re new to yoga, the sun salutation sequence is likely to be one of the first sequences you’ll learn – depending upon the style of yoga you choose to practice of course. If you’ve already been practicing for a long…
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Practice: Urdvha Prasarita Eka Padasana (Standing Splits)
‘Urdvha’ = ‘upward’ in this case ‘high up’ Prasarita = ‘extended or spread out’ Eka = ‘One’ Pada= ‘Foot’ Asana = ‘Pose’ In this asana – one foot is extended up high, creating a splits-like action with the legs. There are certain words which…
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Thoughts on the Thyroid….
When it comes to our health, our hormones play a much more significant role than we may assume. Our hormones are responsible for communicating messages from the brain throughout the body; when that connection is working well, we feel more emotionally stable and vital, and our bodily systems run smoothly. When there’s an error in…
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Practice: Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
Often categorised as one of the ‘baby back bends’ (along side salabhasana, bhujangasana and urdhva mukha Svanasana), Dhanurasana or ‘bow pose’ opens the front of the body while simultaneously strengthening the back. A great shoulder-opener and a powerful way to open the chest, this asana can be taken as strong or as gentle as you…
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Healthy, Vegan Chocolate Spread
Did you try the Raw Chocolate Brownie recipe from this weekend? Well, here’s what to do with any left over ingredients…. If Nutella is your staple breakfast spread in the mornings (or you just seem to find yourself eating it straight out of the jar regularly), choose a delicious AND nutritious way to keep chocolate a part of…
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Vegan, protein-packed brownies
Welcome in the weekend by indulging (guilt free!) in some wholesome, healthy brownies…. These nutritious bites are great for re-fuelling before or after exercise, as dessert, or you could have a couple of them as an on-the-go breakfast. Ingredients: ½ cup Quinoa Flakes 1Tbsp Hemp Seeds 5 Dates ½ Cup Broken Walnuts A few chunks…
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Practice: Phalakasana (Plank Pose)
Anyone been joining in with the 30 day plank challenge?…. Phalakasana or ‘plank’ is probably the most recognisable position for most people when they enter their first yoga class. A brilliant core and upper body strengthener; this asana builds inner strength and willpower as we build up to being able to hold this posture regularly…
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Source Of Inner Strength: Balancing The Manipura Chakra
Whether you believe in or understand this the concept of chakras doesn’t matter – as it’s not about what a chakra is or isn’t; it’s about what it represents. The Manipura Chakra, located at the solar plexus (just above the navel center) represents the element of fire, and links to ‘transformation’, digestion, and a feeling…
