Category: 2016
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Raw Summer Strawberry Shortcake
Something to watch Wimbledon with if you’re in the UK this week, or to celebrate Independence day with at a picnic if you’re in the US. Perfect for get-togethers, desserts on warm evenings and paired with tea; these are easy to make and easier to eat…. Ingredients (makes approximately 25) 2 cups oats 10…
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Sat – Chit – Ananda. Consciousness – Awareness – Bliss.
Sat ~ Consciousness Chit ~ Awareness Ananda ~ Bliss These three words show us a direct path we can practice. The two definitions of conscious are: ‘aware of and responding to one’s surroundings’ and ‘having knowledge of something’. The two definitions of awareness are ‘knowledge or perception of a situation or fact’, and ‘concern and…
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Carrot Cake & Coconut Energy Balls
Oats: Help to boost mood levels and provide sustainable, slow-release energy Grated Carrot: Great for removing toxins from the liver and providing an abundance of vitamin A Cashews: Natural mood-boosters Cinnamon: A powerful antioxidant and blood-sugar balancer Raw Honey: Full of antioxidants and helpful for maintaining digestive health Dates: High in fiber and potassium, and…
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Yoga Luxe Blog Re-Post: Is ‘Wellness’ Making Us Un-Well?
As a regular contributor to Yoga Luxe, I recently published what could be one of the most controversial topics I’ve written upon so far. After attending lots and lots of ‘wellness’ events, reading books as well as recent articles in the press, conducting interviews, and being inspired by various workshops over the past few months,…
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Vegan Coconut & Vanilla Panna Cotta
Traditionally made using milk, cream, gelatin and lots of sugar (the dessert is Italian, and the translation is literally ‘cooked cream’); panna cotta is probably the last thing on your mind if you’re looking to eat healthy for yourself and the planet. This one however, is free from animals, refined sugar and actually uses a…
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LookFantastic June Beauty Box #LFJetSetter
#LFJetsetter Whether you’re spending the coming weeks somewhere exotic or you’re staying home for the good old British Summer, there are plenty of natural, luxurious and reliable products to use this season. From the garden to Granada, the park to Portugal, and Brighton Beach to the Bahamas; the June Beauty Box from Look Fantastic…
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Imiam Bibaldi (Stuffed Aubergine) – A Recipe From Turkey
When my parents returned recently from a trip to Turkey, what they commented on most was how kind the people there had been. Taxi drivers inviting them back to their houses for lunch, offering them freshly-picked lemons and tomatoes from the garden. Elderly men on the street picking fresh apricots for them to try, and…
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Cultivating Inner Strength & Being Your Own Authority
How much do we seek approval from things outside of ourselves? Comparing the physical body to the ones we see in films, magazines and advertising. Measuring our own happiness against the happiness we perceive others to have. Wondering if our lives are as good as the snap-shots we see of other people’s lives on social…
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Raw Chocolate + Avocado Mousse
If there was ever a dessert that was honestly, truly, 100% good for you, then this would be it. In fact, you could definitely have this for breakfast and call it healthy too. Healthy fats, antioxidants and a secret helping of greens make this a real treat that your body and brain will thank you…
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Self-Acceptance As The Key To Self-Transformation
One of the major aspects of a Yoga practice is the journey from ‘darkness’ or ‘ignorance’, to ‘light’ or ‘realisation’. The transformation from believing all we are is a body and a brain full of whirling thoughts, to knowing that we are infinitely more and that there’s so much more to life than we often…
