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The Double Helix Reveals Itself

Last moonth, I was focussing purely on the first chakra. After a warm up of pawanmuktasana around the feet and legs, foot massage and basic poses, I moved into more demanding stretches and dynamic sun salutations. In the standing postures I began to notice how energy moves around the body in Spirals.  I have alwaysContinue reading “The Double Helix Reveals Itself”

All Are One

7 – 1 The final in a series of fourteen practices, this moonth’s routine is all about activating sushumna nadi – from the tips of the toes to the crown of the head. Reclining hero and tiptoe fish help overcome fear of opening up your aura to the world… A few days ago, I wasContinue reading “All Are One”

The Seventh Chakra and Karma Yoga

Unlike the popular use of the term Karma, which means ‘what goes around come around’, Karma yoga strictly means yoga in action. The world karma derives from the root Kr in Sanskrit meaning ‘to act’, ‘to perform’, ‘to sacrifice’. Another Sanskrit word that I use in a similar context to karma is seva, which meansContinue reading “The Seventh Chakra and Karma Yoga”

Cashew Nut Curry

This creamy recipe made with lots of greens can be made mild or spicy depending on your preference. I personally enjoy mild food, and this curry makes for light comfort food, easy to munch with rice or couscous. Serve with leafy green for an extra vitamin boost. Drizzle of oil Fennel sliced Broccoli (small) choppedContinue reading “Cashew Nut Curry”

Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

A super simple recipe, just needs a hot hot oven! Makes 12 puddings 200g self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 50ml water 150ml soya milk 12 drizzles of oil Blend the flour, baking powder, water and milk to create a batter. Pour into a jug, cover and out in fridge for 1 hour. PreContinue reading “Vegan Yorkshire Puddings”

Universal Consciousness and Bliss

The Yoga Upanishads describe five sheats, or five bodies: annamaya, pranamaya, manomaya, jnanamaya, and anandamaya. These equate to the food body, the energy body, the mind body, the wisdom body and the bliss body. Just like the chakras, the koshas (Sanskrit for sheath/body) are on a spectrum of subtlety. The lower the body (the earlierContinue reading “Universal Consciousness and Bliss”

Om and Om

April has raced by and I am bringing this blog to you rather late in the day. As we spend our final moonth on the sixth chakra and start to focus on the seventh, we begin to approach the sea of universal consciousness and bliss The primordial sound, Om, is a bridge between the worldContinue reading “Om and Om”

Veg Bolognese

Simple and easy, this nutritious dish brings some of my favourite flavours together: black beans, tomato and mushroom. If you don’t like soya mince this recipe uses whole, vegetable ingredients only. The greens ensure you have a portion of iron and the black beans up the protein content. It takes an hour on the hobContinue reading “Veg Bolognese”