Blog 6

  • Seafood and Eat It Pasta

    Seafood and Eat It Pasta

    Indulgent seafood pasta in the spirit of some non vegan dishes I enjoyed when I ate fish, but this is minus any animal products. It can be made with your choice of pasta and is surprisingly quick and easy for something that tastes so rich (serves 4) 2 – 3 cloves garlic chopped finely 1… Read more

  • Abhinivesha: Fear of Death

    Abhinivesha: Fear of Death

    When I first leaned to meditate, it wa s a profound experience. I learned to develop a new relationship with myself on a breath by breath basis. I would observe the inhale, and I learned that if I welcomed it with openess and kindness, I was able to create a positive, gentle attitude towards myself… Read more

  • Self and Other

    Self and Other

    This moon I am working purely on the second chakra, and find it quite fitting that the peak pose is Turtle. Meek, mild turtle that likes to introvert when things get difficult. Ironic that this is a pose associated with the second chakra as we work on our ability to connect with others. Perhaps for… Read more

  • Lentil and potato pot

    Lentil and potato pot

    For those days when you just want a simple thick nourishing soup, this one is easy to eat with melt in the mouth potato, and lentils smooth, thick curry laced with spices and herbs, beans for extra protein, and greens for iron. Serve in a bowl, suitable for all ages, serves 4-6 dice red skin… Read more

  • Asparagus and black beans dressed in lemon, with olive, watercress and blueberry salad

    Asparagus and black beans dressed in lemon, with olive, watercress and blueberry salad

    Bursting with flavour this makes a light, nutrient dense dinner, serves 2-3 Potatoes (3 medium, cubed, skins on) Black beans (one can, cooked and drained) Asparagus (one bunch cut into 2 inch batons) Paprika 1-2 tsp Bay leaves  Salt and pepper Lemon and mustard dressing (use a fork to whisk lemon juice with wholegrain mustard… Read more

  • Knowing the Self Through the 5 Klesas

    Knowing the Self Through the 5 Klesas

    अविद्यास्मितारगद्वेषाभिनिवेशाः क्लशाः avidyāsmitā-rāga-dveṣābhiniveśāḥ kleśāḥ PYS II.3 The kleśas are said to be the key obstacles to samadhi, bliss. If you can surmount these then you are good to go as an enlightened being. Ha! Easier said than done. There are quite a few lists, tips and tricks in the yoga sutras of Patanjali, and the… Read more