Gut health has become a ‘health trend’ in the past few years. More and more people are interested in maintaining a healthy gut, and for good reason! Our digestive tract not only helps with the … Continue reading Fibre & Prebiotics for Gut Health: Feeding the Gut Bacteria
Just in time for Bowel Cancer Awareness month, I thought I would start off my first blog series on gut health – specifically, the gut microbiome (or gut bacteria). Did you know that bowel cancer … Continue reading Microbiota (Gut Bacteria) and Bowel Cancer: what’s the link and how can we reduce our risk?
It’s definitely been a while since my last food post… But some things never change (like my cooking skills), so we’re still keeping it simple with this banana, cinnamon, nut & seed loaf. Using Rachel … Continue reading BANANA, CINNAMON, NUT & SEED LOAF
Christmas is just around the corner, which means… It’s time for a Christmas promo! This year we will be running a challenge throughout November and December with up to $160 worth of prizes to be … Continue reading Christmas Challenge 2018
A couple of months ago I was kindly asked by Jack of Practical Wing Chun to write an article for their 5th Anniversary magazine. I have been teaching weekly group classes for their students for … Continue reading Introduction to Yoga Philosophy: Feature Article in PWC
Refreshing smoothie bowls are one of my favourite breakfast/brunch foods. Super easy to make and one of the best ways to incorporate your daily serves of greens! This Green Monster is one of my go-to … Continue reading GREEN MONSTER SMOOTHIE BOWL
A juicy hip-opener that can become quite intense, goddess pose is great for opening the hips, groin and knees, and strengthening the thighs, buttocks, calves and ankles. SANSKRIT NAME Utkata Konasana ALIGNMENT & VARIATIONS Beginning … Continue reading POSE OF THE MONTH: GODDESS POSE
Flu season has just passed, but many of us are still suffering from the last symptoms. This chunky vegetable soup with a tomato base will help to replenish the fluids and many much needed vitamins … Continue reading CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP
SANSKRIT NAME Prasarita Padottonasana ALIGNMENT & VARIATIONS Standing with legs wide, toes pointing forward, hands on hips Inhale spine long, draw belly button back towards spine Exhale, fold forward, chest leading forward Palms down on … Continue reading POSE OF THE MONTH: WIDE LEGGED FORWARD FOLD
SANSKRIT NAME Utthita Parsvakonasana ALIGNMENT & VARIATIONS Begin in Warrior II Rest the right forearm on top of the right thigh, palm facing up – avoid dumping weight into forearm (should just be lightly touching) … Continue reading POSE OF THE MONTH: SIDE ANGLE POSE
