Category: 2018
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Easy Honey & Turmeric Winter Wellness Tonic
Ayurveda is abundant with tonics and teas to help balance and invigorate the body and mind. Living with an awareness of Ayurvedic principles can not only help when it comes to discerning beneficial foods, activities, herbs and anything from scents to colours to help you feel your best, but also opens the doors to a…
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Ginger & Turmeric Cold and Flu Elixir
Not for the fait-hearted, this concoction is a powerful way to prevent an oncoming cold, or rid the body of a chesty cough and blocked sinuses. Along with making sure you pay extra attention to preventing stress and saying ‘no’ when you need to, this is one of the keys to speeding up recovery during…
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Festive Spiced Spelt Biscuits (vegan)
Whip these up to have on hand for guests, for yourself, or for healthier edible Christmas gifts! These festive little bites are made with easy – to- digest spelt flour, Christmassy mixed spice and minimal sugar. The sweetness comes from organic pureed apples and molasses, meaning these biscuits could be a welcome break from the…
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Blog Roundup: Last Month’s Articles For Your Yoga Inspiration
If you missed any of November’s published articles, have a read of the pieces below for some yoga, health and wellbeing inspiration. Feel free to share with anyone who would benefit from reading too! ∇ November Intention: Using Energy Wisely & Living Life Fully ∇ Meaning Behind The Posture | Trikonasana: Triangles & The Power…
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Coffee, Cocoa & Hazelnut Muffins
Using small petit four cases (I suppose the ‘small’ is already implied in the word petit….), these muffins are enough to satisfy any chocolate or cake craving, without totally ruining the ‘I’m being good before Christmas’ diet…. With literally one teaspoon of mixture in each case, the ingredients are transformed into a light and chocolatey…
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Calming Chamomile Skin Balm (For dry skin, eczema & psoriasis)
During Autumn and early Winter, the air tends to be drier (despite the rainfall….), causing skin to also become dry and prone to irritation. Add to that the fact that many of us are spending lots of time inside with central heating, we’re exposed to dry air a lot at this time of year. This…
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Vegan Gingerbread Men
These gingerbread men are easy to make, and suitable for anyone following a vegan, vegetarian and lower sugar diet, as well as being nut free and high in fibre! The ginger and cinnamon in this recipe can help cut through sinus issues, head colds and congestion, and the essence of baking gingerbread biscuits is comforting…
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Blog Roundup: Catch Up With Last Month’s Articles For Your Yoga Inspiration
Each month I write for a a few different websites and magazines, including Breathe Magazine, Ekhart Yoga, and Yogamatters UK. If you missed any of them, have a look at the list below and take your time reading through. There’s a mixture of philosophy, mindfulness, yoga postures, yoga tips, and lots more to choose from.…
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Easy Apple & Pear Chutney (V + low sugar)
Spice up these seasonal fruits and serve them along side a warming curry or festive platter of cheese and wine! (is it ok to say ‘festive’ in October?) Easy to make and with no refined sugar, this chutney will keep in the fridge for roughly a week, and will taste best a couple of days…
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Not-Quite-Thai Green Curry Paste (vegan + low sugar)
A recipe with the salty, zingy, satisfying flavours of a traditional Thai curry paste, but with ingredients you’re more likely to have on hand at home. Consider this the quick, mild and family-friendly Thai curry paste. Adapt this curry paste recipe to suit your own taste buds, and experiment with using different herbs and spices!…
