Blog 6

  • Chant and Be Happy: The Fifth Chakra

    Chant and Be Happy: The Fifth Chakra

    In the way that water needs earth to be carried and shaped by it, sound needs air to travel and be heard. In the presence of ether, sound cannot travel. Many people believe that the elements of sound and ether are interchangeable at the fifth chakra, but they are in fact mutually exclusive, sound depends Read more

  • The Fifth Chakra and Restoring the Primary Curve

    The Fifth Chakra and Restoring the Primary Curve

    In Anatomy, the primary curve relates to the natural curve of the head, neck and spine as found in the faetal position. We develop secondary curves in the neck when we learn to look up as babies, in the lumbar spine when we leanr to sit up and in the legs when we learn to Read more

  • The Chakra of Truth

    The Chakra of Truth

    The fifth chakra is about truth, communication, discernment, judgement and detoxification. Its Sanskrit name Vishuddha means purification (1). The element associated with this chakra is sound, which makes sense given that its locaton, at the throat, is home to the vocal chords from which we talk, sing and speak our truth.  The fourth chakra is Read more

  • namaste 2024

    namaste 2024

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  • Finding Your Voice

    Finding Your Voice

    The third and final moon focussing on the heart chakra really emphasises the need for self care and taking your yoga practice at a pace that suits where you are at this moment. It is no use performing peacock if you end up in tears. With the winter solsitce last Thursday/Friday your energy may be Read more

  • I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken Stew

    I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken Stew

    Since turning vegan, there is one thing I have missed up until now: my Dad’s chicken casserole. I finally decided to take the recipe and replace the chicken with ‘This Isn’t Chicken’ chicken. At 22% protein it is a fantastic meat replacement, and the recipe including all natural ingredients fits in with my whole foods Read more