Abhyanga is a self care warm oil massage ritual to nourish mind and body from the stresses of daily life.
Abhyanga – a perfect winter wonder
read more
Pelvic pain
Whether it’s adenomyosis, endometriosis, fibroids, perimenopause, or post surgical recovery – pelvic pain can create a debilitating cycle of inflammation, immobility, restriction, more pain, and more inflammation. Yoga therapy can open up the possibility of fuller breath, subtle pelvic floor and diaphragmatic activation and the movement required to minimise back pain, pelvic tension, and bladder weakness.
Silverbeet mallung
If your winter silverbeet, or spinach is starting to bolt as the ground warms up try this delicious light, fresh, spicy, tender coconut and chilli silverbeet curry for an antioxidant, vitamin boost that can help your body release toxins and build healthy red blood cells.
Indian green apple chutney
Green apple chutney deliciously livens up any meal. I love it alongside an earthy daal, poppadom topping, or a surprise flavour addition to a platter or grazing plate.
Complete decongestive therapy
Clear accumulated ama (waste products and unmetabolised compounds) from your body-mind with complete decongestive therapy. When we combine manual lymphatic drainage with diaphragmatic release, breathwork, and specific movement practices the natural waste disposal and cleansing functions of your body-mind can be optimised, or given a kick start into doing what they need to do with more ease.
The 6 tastes – Ayurveda
Learn about the 6 tastes of ayurveda & how to include them in every meal to stay well, balanced & energised.
Lime & coriander hummus
When the limes are flinging themselves from the tree, bursting with juicy flavour and a neighbour harvests a carrier bag full of fresh coriander for you to rescue it from seeding – there’s a delicious hummus waiting to be created!
Daal Tadka | a cleansing reset
If you’re feeling the effects of different, or excess foods and drinks that tend to come with social, holiday, and away from home times; this simple tempered daal recipe is a great soother, cleanser and reset for body-mind-digestion.
Ayurveda explained
Understanding Ayurvedic principles, dosha type (elemental constitution), and the specific signs of balance and imbalance for you can help you to chose the ‘right’ path to optimal health, and a supportive lifesytyle to avoid dis-ease. Read on to learn about Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha and the elemental qualities that can guide self-care and wellbeing strategies.
Post viral recovery
Viral ilnesses like covid, colds and flu deplete our metabolic resources and can leave us feeling slow, sludgy, bogged down and in need of quick sources of energy from our food and drinks. However, the crash that comes after high energy foods enhances the abundant qualities of Kpaha dosha that can hang around, sapping energy levels and motivation. Learn how to restore energy balance by eating well.