January 19, 2015
The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
Patanjali taught in the Yoga Sutras that the mind can serve as either the gateway or a barrier to spiritual liberation. The mind holds the…
January 12, 2015
Ashtanga Yoga Opening and Closing Chants – My Interpretation
I have been beginning and finishing my Mysore-style Ashtanga practice with the Sanskrit opening and closing chants for quite some while. Although I knew the…
January 9, 2015
Make your own Nakd bars!
Nakd bars are always my go-to snack - they come in so many different flavours, are raw and free of any nasty ingredients, and count…
December 27, 2014
Here’s to a self-centred 2015!
2014 has been a roller coaster of a year for me! From injuries, quitting my phd and my bipolar 'flaring up', to buying my first…
October 21, 2014
Diets Don’t Work
Sick of starting constantly starting a diet, only to give up and overeat, feeling ashamed/disgusted at your lack of willpower or self control? Whether…
October 11, 2014
The ‘All or Nothing’ Trap
A lot of people, when starting to work on their diet or fitness level, rapidly fall into what I like to call the all or…
