A Niyama Practice for Self-Love
The Niyamas of yogic philosophy are one of the most approachable yoga topics. They can guide us in our daily lives, encouraging inward reflection and growth, and showing up better in the world as a result of this.
For the past 30 days, I’ve been doing a daily niyama practice for cultivating self-love, which inspired me to share some light and my interpretations on this yogic wisdom. I’ve felt so connected and nourished by my daily practice, that I’ll be extending it as an ongoing daily ritual. I’ll be sharing how you can do this practice for creating self-love within…
Self-Inquiry & Journalling as Tools for Healing
You are your strongest healer. Our conscious mind can trick us into thinking otherwise, but the subconscious always knows the way. It holds our trauma, our limitations and our shadows. Through giving ourselves the space to explore these, we can start to transform them.
When we start to tune in and inquire into this hidden realm, deep healing and growth can occur.
Journalling is the perfect tool for this self-inquiry. Your pen is the self-inquiry magic wand and your notebook is the container…
What are antioxidants and why are they so important?
From my research, most articles on antioxidants don’t dive deep enough into the structure and science behind the body’s make-up. My aim here is to give you a clear, fresh explanation on how antioxidants protect your body and the importance of ensuring we have enough of them through understanding our cells first.
School-level science taught us that the body is made up of cells, which are made up of atoms, which have protons and neutrons at the centre and electrons orbiting these (along circular shells). The protons have a positive charge; the electrons - negative. Neutrons have no charge as the name suggests, they’re neutral.
What this creates is an opportunity for our cells to either be stable, or unstable. You can probably already guess that unstable cells are those the we don’t want. This is where antioxidants come in…
The Health Benefits of Drinking Cacao
Cacao is one of the world’s healthiest foods! Some would say it’s the healthiest food. Often called ‘Food of the Gods’, it has a wide range of benefits to our physical and mental health.
From a high antioxidant intake and skin protection, to decreased neuroinflammation and heart health, cacao is a superfood.
But not all cacao is created equal…
How to Boost Your Immunity This Year
When someone asks me for advice on boosting their immunity or recovering from a cold, the first questions I ask are:
Are you resting when you need to?
Are you managing your stress?
These questions are important starting points because of this simple fact: Our body’s natural immune response functions best when we create a safe and calm environment that supports those functions…