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THE BENEFITS OF PILATES Here are some benefits of regular Pilates that our clients report: Improved body awareness Better posture Increased spine flexibility and strength Improved joint mobility, resulting in fewer joint aches and pains […]

INTRODUCTION In years dot to four of sobriety, I learned how to do the basics. How to breathe, socialise, date, dance, kiss, go to weddings, do Christmas, do life without alcohol. So here, we’re going […]

If you want to achieve any kind of change in life, whether that be integrating a new healthy habit, getting back on your feet after adversity, or making a bold career move, setting a goal […]

Traditionally, fast-action yeast is used to leaven pizza dough, but I’ve avoided it in this recipe as it can cause digestive issues for some. If you happen to make your own sourdough bread, you can […]

What would your advice be for someone about to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s? There’s a Zen Buddhist tenet, perhaps the central teaching, which goes like this: ‘Pay Attention’ Sounds so simple, and […]

Always trust your mother’s intuition. It is there for a reason. Sometimes we might be wrong, but isn’t it best to check, rather than worry about it on our own? People will force you to question yourself […]

There are different rituals that you can do at home to heal the chakras and either prepare yourself for the day ahead or get ready – mentally, physically and emotionally – for bedtime and sleep. This is […]

Sometimes I wake up and I look in the mirror and think HOLY SH*T, what is wrong with my face?! Who is that? I have big puff y bags under my eyes that could easily do the weekly […]

Why do you think going sober/ drinking less has recently increased in popularity?  I think it was something largely driven by social media. When I quit drinking in 2013, the notion of being ‘out and proud’ […]

This is a beautiful, fresh, summery salad that is packed to the hilt with vitamin C. You can find pomegranate molasses in most supermarkets now, or try your local health-food store. RICH IN: Beta-carotene Glucosinolates Magnesium Vitamin C […]

I think about the desert every day. It might just be for a moment, when my hip twinges and shoots a niggling pain to my still-busted ankle. Or on those occasions when I’m feeling low, […]

Centring gathers your energy and brings your awareness into the moment. Once you are centred you feel more present, calmer and better able to deal with whatever you need to focus on. You centre your energy by […]