Tag: seasonal
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Blog Roundup: January, February + March
Catch up on the blog posts I’ve written for YogaMatters over the past couple of months, and send on to someone who might benefit from reading! Ekagrata & Essentialism: 5 Steps To Focussing The Mind ∇ Using Kapha Season To Build Strength In Mind, Body & Immunity ∇ A Day In The Life Of…
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Springtime Parsley & Basil Pesto
As we welcome the Spring Equinox this week, it seems appropriate to make something green and full of life. The beginnings of Spring are very much a transitional time of the year in terms of living with nature. After the heaviness and hibernation of Winter, it’s important to recognise whether there’s a need to re-set…
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Bloat-No-More Sauteed Fennel & Spinach
If you often experience bloating, it can be frustrating to locate the cause of the issue when it crops up (or rather, blows up at the most inconvenient times….). Raw foods, certain nutrients or intolerances, eating quickly, and particularly stress and improper breathing can all cause bloating and discomfort. Thankfully, there are a few natural…
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Warming Walnut & Ginger Spelt Biscuits
February is very much Vata / Kapha season in terms of Ayurveda, which basically means many of us are likely to waver between feeling cold and fragile, with dry skin and unpredictable energy levels, or heavy and lethargic, with digestive issues and low mood levels. (To find out what Ayurveda is, read this post, or…
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Simple Balsamic & Honey Brussels
OK, so you may have had enough of them by now, but if there’s one festive food you can definitely include in a January health-kick, it is of course the humble sprout. High in antioxidants, fibre and vitamin K, they’re also incredible versatile, suitable for a host of different meals. Brussels sprouts also give a…
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Post-Gym Apple Pie, Vanilla & Hazelnut Muffins
Hello 2019, and hello healthy new year’s resolutions! Make these snacks on a Sunday, and you’ll have a few delicious and protein-filled muffins to replenish your energy post-exercise. Apple puree is a useful ingredient to have in the cupboard when the time comes to make a dairy or egg-free dessert, cake or vegan biscuits. Easy…
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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…
