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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 dependsContinue reading “Chant and Be Happy: The Fifth Chakra”

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 toContinue reading “The Fifth Chakra and Restoring the Primary Curve”

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 isContinue reading “The Chakra of Truth”

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 beContinue reading “Finding Your Voice”

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 foodsContinue reading “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken Stew”

Loving Kindness

This moon is all about balancing the heart chakra, a classic yoga focus. If you;ve got things going on for you in your love life it will likely show up in your practice. Are you feeling hurt, or are you free to express your self? The body is a reflection of the mind, and whatContinue reading “Loving Kindness”

Enlightened Activism: Love Doing What You Do

Another moon, another theme! As the third ego merges into the fourth chakra, the heart, we begin to see a magical combination. When loving kindness influences all our actions we are said to be liberated, or enlightened.  What is enlightenment? For me, it is freedom from pain thrugh a deeper appreciation of each moment. ContradictingContinue reading “Enlightened Activism: Love Doing What You Do”

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,Continue reading “Creamy Mushroom Pasta”

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 mediumContinue reading “Lentil Soup”