Blog 6

  • Isometric contraction: working with the tensegrity of the body

    Isometric contraction: working with the tensegrity of the body

    Lots of fancy words in the title of this post, but what do they all mean? Tensegrity is a portmanteau (oo there’s another one – it means combination!) of tension and integrity. It’s what makes the body parts move in tandem with each other. The foot bone is connected to the leg bone, the leg… Read more

  • Bean Soup

    Bean Soup

    Looking for a low calorie, high nutrition soup, I designed this beauty, which is high in calcium, iron and protein. Prep time: 1hr, serves 6. Onion (large) garlic chopped (4 cloves) Celery chopped (6 sticks Mixed herbs, bay leaf (3 teaspoons) Tinned tomatoes (2 cans) Kale chopped (200g bag) Butter beans (2 cans drained) Hot… Read more

  • Take Back You Power

    Take Back You Power

    This moon I am working on the third chakra:the Ego, straight up. The solar chakra is home to the ego self, which drives us forward. Sometimes it does not know what to do; it reverses, or takes short cuts, avoiding what is being presented to us, determined to go down a path of our own… Read more

  • Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Scrumptious creamy pasta with a zesty salad, quick to cook, serves 2 Drizzle oi oil 2-3 cloves garlic chopped or crushed 10 medium mushrooms quartered Bag of spinach Oatly creme fraiche (or other vegan substitute) Spaghetti Salad leaves Lemon, oil, wholegrain mustard dressing (whisk together in small dish with a fork) Salt and pepper Add,… Read more

  • Lentil Soup

    Lentil Soup

    A classic lentil soup, accented by the celery and tomato. You can play with different spices and herbs. Makes a batch of 8 portions – perfect for your lunch time protein hit, and freezes well Bag of lentils (500g) Onion 1 finely chopped Carrots 2-3 diced Celery – 1 bunch diced Potatoes x 3 medium… Read more

  • Feel The Body: Yogrrr

    Feel The Body: Yogrrr

    This moon I am focussing on the intersection between the second and third chakras. Our watery, emotional relationship with the Other comes into contact with our fiery, self serving ego. This lesson is all about embodiment boundaries and is particularly worthwhile for anyone who has ever felt like a door mat, or a people pleaser.… Read more