Ella Annaheim Photography Energy psychology is based on the meridians, the energy pathways used in acupuncture. It stems from negative emotions being the result of disruption in the body’s energy system and how to unblock the flow. Our body’s immune system has two complementary aspects at an energy level known as the triple warmer and … Continue reading The Triple Warmer & The Strange Flows
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A Disco Ball That Packs A Punch, recipe inside
Simple to make and full of flavours these energy balls are great to keep in your bag, lunchbox or for when the kids get home. Use them whenever you need that little bit of natural energy boost but don't want to load your digestive system. They are moreish though and will patch up energy leaks … Continue reading A Disco Ball That Packs A Punch, recipe inside
The Hawaiian Way of the Adventurer
If you're in my entourage then you are well acquainted with my (other) odd fascination with all things Hawaiian, and for everybody else this is me coming clean. Magnum PI had a lot to answer for in the early years but as I have supposedly become a grown-up so have surf legends, the appeal of fierce … Continue reading The Hawaiian Way of the Adventurer
Abracadabra!
Not long ago I read and chuckled at a post by Mammasaurus where she lashed out at the word ritual and its "all-trendy" status making it the rage these days. Now, I love the word ritual. I loved it all the way back when it was not the hype and puff it is now, blame the Owens … Continue reading Abracadabra!
Make it a habit
Working on my online course today, I am writing about evolving and creating new healthy habits, starting by considering our "crimes against wisdom" or Pranjapradha as Yoga and Ayurveda calls it. It sounds very serious and scary but basically why do we continue to do what we know is not good for us? All this … Continue reading Make it a habit
Ojas: the essence of life
The word Prana has become somewhat mainstream if not for the famous yoga clothes brand also for its actual Sanskrit meaning of life energy. A word you may not be so familiar with from the yogic world is Ojas which describes the essence of immunity and vitality in the body. Ojas is closely related to Kapha … Continue reading Ojas: the essence of life
Start the year with a fresh palate
I am slowly waking up from my deep winter hibernation to wish you all a happy new year. And so you'd have guessed I'm not referring to a new colour scheme for your wardrobe but mouth hygiene. Where's the glamour in that? Better health begins this January. If we want to start the year the way we mean to carry on … Continue reading Start the year with a fresh palate
Liquid gold
I'll keep this post real short with having a mad dash week (haven't we all) but that doesn't make this advice any less important. Sip. Hot. Water. All day. Ayurveda has a different view to drinking water to the one we have all grown to in the West. One that naturally agrees with me but … Continue reading Liquid gold
When life throws you lemons
This beautiful picture of organic Bangalow Bush lemons is my inspiration this week and it comes credit to Lorien Waldron from Wholesome Loving Goodness all the way over the pond in sunny Byron Bay, Australia. I absolutely love this picture and from now on it will be my blog profile picture and a banner on … Continue reading When life throws you lemons
The Art of Eating Well
"The quality of digestion is a major factor in promoting vital biological energy" Deepak Chopra A few weeks in and I'm really laying out my panoply of Ayurvedic instruments already. Healthy digestion is the foundation of healthy bodily tissues. From proper food assimilation and the elimination of toxic impurities the layers of our body are … Continue reading The Art of Eating Well
