This beautiful poem is taken from ‘A year with Rumi’. If we are not together in the heart, What’s the point? When body and soul are not dancing, there is no pleasure in colourful clothing. Why have cooking pans if there is no food in the house? In this world full of fresh bread, amber,Continue reading “Sour, Doughy, Raw and Numb”
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Are you loving Autumn?
How do you feel about Autumn? ‘Nights drawing in?’ ‘The end of Summer?’ Rather than think of the negatives associated with autumn, concentrate on the fantastic changes that our new season brings. Think of ways to LOVE AUTUMN The wonderful colours of the leaves; the opportunity to say hello once more to our wooly jumpersContinue reading “Are you loving Autumn?”
A Taste of Summer
Gather yourself an array of summer fruits and make a delicious compote… I used plums, gooseberries and black currants. Buy what’s in season from the supermarket or pick fruit from your own garden. Simmer with a little water for about 5 minutes then add honey or sugar to taste. Leave to ‘stew’ (not on theContinue reading “A Taste of Summer”
Enjoy a Day Trip to Norfolk
We are very lucky in this area to be close enough for a day trip to the coast. Norfolk is just 1 and a half hours away and since the lockdown has been eased I have been trying to get away once a week for a change of scenery. I like to take this handyContinue reading “Enjoy a Day Trip to Norfolk”
Take a break – Yoga for Summer 2020
Treat your body and mind to a fun yoga course that takes off on holiday to a far flung destination. Yoga for summer 2020 is all about THE GREAT ESCAPE. Picture sandy coves, turquoise seas, cloudless blue skies, and wall to wall sunshine. In each weekly class, we will focus on things you may doContinue reading “Take a break – Yoga for Summer 2020”
Success for Yoga for a Good Nights’ Sleep
“Just to let you know that I did the Yoga for a Good night’s Sleep class last night and it was brilliant! I managed to stay awake and felt very chilled out afterwards. I never sleep for more than two hours at a time but got nearly six hours straight sleep last night, more thanContinue reading “Success for Yoga for a Good Nights’ Sleep”
Observing a Cosmic Pause
On Saturday it was the longest day. The Summer Solstice. The word solstice comes from Latin meaning SUN (sol) and BE STILL (stitium). It’s as if the sun has stopped in the sky and our daylight just goes on and on! The sun is our own radiant star and this ‘cosmic pause’ should be worthyContinue reading “Observing a Cosmic Pause”
Ujjayi Breath – a beginners guide
Ujjayi Breath is a great practice for relaxation – calming for the mind and soothing for the body. It is also great treatment for anxiety and insomnia. Please be patient with yourself when learning this practice as it’s not the easiest practice to do. Sit in a comfortable position, the spine erect and theContinue reading “Ujjayi Breath – a beginners guide”
The Benefits of a Pair of Yoga Toe Socks
Besides the obvious – THEY KEEP YOUR FEET WARM – yoga toe socks are very good for your feet. More specifically the ones with the awkward little individual toes and the sticky bumps on the bottom. This type of sock gives each toes their space and helps to correct all of those years of crushingContinue reading “The Benefits of a Pair of Yoga Toe Socks”
Warrior Works Wonders for Anti Ageing!
Yoga keeps the mind and body young, 22 clinical trials show (Reposting of Article Published Tuesday 4 June 2019 in Medical News Today) A review analysing the results of 22 randomized clinical trials has found that yoga practice can improve many aspects of physical and mental health among older adults. Yoga can be an effectiveContinue reading “Warrior Works Wonders for Anti Ageing!”
