Stretch and let go of stress duo asana practice
A gentle duo asana practice to stretch and let go of stress together. When it comes to asana practice, we should never feel pressured to accomplish anything. It is ultimately a personal sadhana (spiritual practice) that when done with devotion, love and commitment, it can help us to realise our true self, beyond the body and mind. Although this is a...
Simple traditional Ayurvedic dal recipe
This simple traditional Ayurvedic dal recipe is by far my go to meal and I prepare it several times during the week. In Ayurvedic cooking, dal is one of the most important and commonly used ingredients. It is known for being easy to digest, nourishing and supporting agni (digestive fire). There are different kinds of dal which differ in taste, texture,...
7 reminders for staying joyful
A list of 7 reminders for staying joyful and content with life and its moments.Life is certainly a rhythm of events that go all sorts of ways. We might understand it better if we allowed ourselves to trust and to flow with all that comes. But of course we have been conditioned from a young age to certain beliefs and...
Asana practice for monthly cycle
A gentle asana practice for monthly cycle.During our monthly cycle, a lot is happening in the body. Our system is cleansing itself, therefore during this time, according to Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga), we can focus on doing less/more gentle physical or external effort in general so that we don’t disrupt the flow of apana prana. WHAT IS APANA PRANA?Apana...
Delicious Ayurvedic inspired cookies
The festive season is approaching and this means lots of delicious treats in the making. These Ayurvedic inspired cookies are not necessarily the sweetest because as most of you know, most of my recipes have no added sugar. But to give them a sweeter taste, I used dates and cinnamon. And for a dessert type aroma, I used cardamon. Dates are...
4 Relaxing Yoga asanas to practice before sleep
Relax with these 4 beautiful yoga asanas to practice before sleep. Sleeping well is so important for our overall wellbeing. When we get a good night quality sleep, we naturally wake up feeling more calm, balanced and ready for the day. Practicing some gentle or restorative yoga asanas can help to calm the mind and create a harmonious state between body,...
What is Santosha in Yoga Philosophy and how can we practice it in life?
In Raja yoga, the 8 limbs of yoga are the steps Sri Patanjali suggests to take for those longing for Moksha/liberation from the ego and attachment to the physical self. The second limb, known as the Nyamas refers to the personal behaviours that we should practice according to Patanjali on the spiritual yogic path. The 5 Nyamas are:Saucca - cleanlinessSantosha - contentmentTapas -...
How to discover and understand your primary Ayurvedic dosha
Ayurveda is a beautiful life science that resembles a holistic lifestyle of wellness and maintaining health. This is done by understanding our natural cycles, behaviours, tendencies, digestion type and much more. These all come down to the primary Ayurveda dosha of a person. According to Ayurveda, every person has a unique Ayurveda constitution from birth, which is called Prakruti (nature)...
3 Ingredients relaxing DIY body exfoliator
A lovely skin treat with this 3 ingredients relaxing DIY body exfoliator. I’ve been making my own body exfoliation/scrubs for a long time. I know there are many great products out there, but I love the idea of customising my weekly exfoliation routine based on how I feel. In general, I use raw brown sugar as my base ingredient and then...
3 Delicious and nourishing smoothie recipes
Start your day with one of these 3 delicious and nourishing smoothie recipes.Smoothies are a good choice for loading up on vitamins and minerals. They’re ideal as a quick breakfast on the go or for a healthy energy boost during the day. Although according to Ayurveda it is not ideal to blend food because this can deplete its prana, smoothies...