You are not what you eat, but what you digest
The science of Ayurveda & yoga teaches as that stability is so much more than physical exercise and stress relief. To be stable, is to be balanced and to be balanced your mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing also need to be optimised.
Awakening the feminine, taming the masculine
Have you ever really stopped to think about the natural make up of masculine and feminine energy in your being? Take some time this week to observe these energy play out during your day - don’t try and judge yourself as good or bad but curiously observe what energy seems be do your dominant expression and remember the only rule in this exploration is to know that the opposite expression will bring you balance. This blog has some helpful hints.
Laugher is the best medicine
Did you know that laughter yoga is a ‘thing’? This week, on the home practice platform we explore the theme of ‘playfulness’ in our classes. Join me in setting an intention to find more playfulness on the mat and in our daily life.
The magic of rest and recovery
Rest is where the body does its best healing. Constant ‘on the go’ patterns of living life eventually result in burn out or feeling of losing your ‘mojo’. This week’s class is themed around rest and recovery, tune into this blog post to explore small gentle lifestyle changes that boost your mood, cognitive function and support healthy sleep.
Two nutritious breakfasts for newborn mothers!
Two breakfast ideas for newborn mothers that only take a jiffy and are super nourishing on the body.
What does it feel like to be a mother?
What does it feel like to be a mother? When we find out we are pregnant so much energy goes into preparing for the birth, which is super important, but what society doesn't tell you is that the baby gives birth to a mother. This is a new identity for you as a woman emotionally, physically and spiritually.
How to have a euphoric birth
Giving birth to a child is, at its basic level is the closest we ever become with other animals in the mammalian kingdom of which we share the same primal instincts with when it comes to labour and birth. We all have the same hormones driving the physical process of labour and birth. In this blog post, I will introduce you to the stars of the show and share my top tips for getting yourself in the right hormonal state for childbirth whether it is a natural birth, inducted birth or caesarean birth.
Five ways to reduce anxiety in pregnancy
Anxiety in pregnancy is a normal emotional response to the nature of bearing a child and coming to terms with pending parenthood – but debilitating anxiety that has prolonged feelings of worry and obsession is not normal and may be a sign of an anxiety disorder that may require professional treatment. There are things you can do in your pregnancy to keep anxiety at bay and this blog shares what to do.