Whether we are practicing or teaching yoga, what sets the physical aspects aside from mere exercise is the quality of attention that we bring to focus. The mindful attitude that brings us towards embodiment – inviting our mind to where … Continued
Did You Know… Evidence shows that we have been making yogurt for around 5,000 years and its benefits to digestive and immune health long acknowledged. Live Greek yoghurt contains living bacterial cultures long associated with life extension through a robust … Continued
We humans have an interesting relationship with energy. We can expect so much of our resources, often underplaying the recovery time we really need and viewing ‘good energy’ simply as the ability to keep going, no matter what, which is … Continued
For humans, how we use our hands has shaped how we work, express and play as an extension of our big frontal lobes. Recently, the rise in use of keyboards and smartphones has led to a rise in hand, wrist … Continued
Our ability to concentrate is often defined by how able we are to stay on task, but let’s face it, we humans can tend to come in and out of focus continually throughout the day. How motivated we are by … Continued
Did You Know? In Central and South America 40g a day of peppers are eaten, research in Mexico has even found that daily pepper extract may halt cancer cell formation. Main All members of the capsicum family like red pepper, … Continued
Our relationships with what we put into our mouths – and therefore our bodies – is set from a young age. Many of us may be able to trace back some more obvious links (like being drawn to biscuits for … Continued
Research shows that around 75-85 percent of the American population experience back pain in their lives (Neurol Clin.,2007;25(2):353-7). Contrary to much investigation into inflammation (such as arthritis) and more serious conditions, most of the root cause is understood to be … Continued
Stress is a common factor in everyday life, but it is important to not define this as simply bad, but rather examine our responses to challenges and the number of things ‘to do’ that we may habitually take on – … Continued
Did You Know? There is evidence of humans growing almond trees from 3000-2000 BC and more was found in the Egyptian pharaoh Tutenkhamun’s tomb dated 1325 BC. Main Almonds are the perfect anti-ageing food, full of the protein, fibre and … Continued