Pancakes!
/Breakfast has to be my favourite meal of the day, so many options so many flavours... These pancakes are inspired by a simple Sri Lankan recipe, they have a refreshing island vibe
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Breakfast has to be my favourite meal of the day, so many options so many flavours... These pancakes are inspired by a simple Sri Lankan recipe, they have a refreshing island vibe
Read MoreAutumn equinox yin is here, with a focus on the stomach and spleen meridians to help nourish the earth element in the body and keep us grounded at this time of seasonal transition.
Read MoreCumin is the ubiquitous underlying flavour that is the source of all deliciousness in cuisines across the globe, from Morocco to Mexico. A gently warming spiciness that is deep and earthy, you can go easy and make it the star of the show in a simple jeera rice or take advantage of its ability to hold its own in a massaman curry paste.
Mudras have been used in the Eastern world for thousands of years, their purpose is to channel and redirect energy within the body to achieve optimal health and vitality. The word mudra translates as "seal", it is used to describe a physical gesture made with the body or the hands.
Read MoreIf you practice yoga regularly, you may have a few favourite poses that you really enjoy practising and perhaps a few that you don’t enjoy so much. Maybe there’s one pose that you just can’t stand and you inwardly groan whenever it comes up in class?
Read MoreThe term ‘Bodhicitta’ in Sanskrit means a mind that strives towards awakening for the collective wellbeing of all. Beyond surface-level stress reduction, mindfulness-based meditation practices and ways of living can bring us closer to that sense of profound comfort and ease within ourselves that exists whenever we are thinking and acting out of our innate sense of compassion and connection with other beings.
Read MoreThis month Helen Watkins introduces you to the story of Hanuman the Money God, which is the story that accompanies hanumanasana the full splits pose.
Hello and welcome to September. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor
Read MoreMany people think that buying organic produce is all about the individual health benefits, but there are actually also huge implications for our wider environment, and the organic movement can play a crucial role in protecting our wildlife and landscapes
For the last couple of weeks, Lauren’s been hooked to listening to Second Life, a podcast from MyDomaine, with Hilary Kerr interviewing inspiring women who’ve made radical professional sidesteps.
Read MoreChia seeds give this a jam-like feel whilst giving your body a swift omega 3 hit. Loaded with antioxidant carotenoids, it’s also a fantastic way to use up any aging peppers in the fridge.
Read MoreMudras have been used in the Eastern world for thousands of years, their purpose is to channel and redirect energy within the body to achieve optimal health and vitality. The word mudra translates as "seal", it is used to describe a physical gesture made with the body or the hands.
Read MoreVoice is more than vocal chords – it’s what we say, how we say it and the influence that has on both our inner and outer worlds. Phoebe shares a yoga practice that focuses on developing the depth and resonance of your voice as a powerful way to becoming your authentic self, making real in the world, what you envisage internally. “the voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls” ― Friedrich Nietzsche
Read MoreWatermelon is so incredibly refreshing in the heat and I tend to buy a large half at a time, so in the days that follow I eat it in all sorts of ways. Here are three of my favourite simple watermelon recipes.
Read MoreNatalie takes a look at how preventing waste in our own internal world can have a lasting impact the way we treat external resources. She offers the practice of Mindfulness as one potential solution to the economy of waste that we find ourselves in. This is meditation and activism all rolled into one.
Read MoreAugust already, here’s our latest news from Jasmine our editor
Read MoreEveryone has a half used jar of mustard lurking around in the kitchen somewhere, right? It’s a store cupboard staple that adds a warming zing to a plethora of dishes.
Read MoreLast month we discovered the story behind the Warrior poses, and this month let me introduce you to the beautiful story of Astavakra, which inspired the Eight Angle Pose.
A lot has been written on the virtues of a cold press vegetable juice, but did you know that it can also be a very good temperature regulator? Blanka, who has to spend some time in Summer working from her boss’s home office space ‘under a hot tin roof’, shares her strategies for cooling it down when you have no access to air conditioning.
Read MoreThis month, Lauren’s been reading ‘The Mirror Within: a new look at sexuality’ and is here to share what she’s learnt. From appreciation of your physical body, to acknowledging the erotic in everyday life; what can we do as friends, lovers, sisters and mothers to help ourselves and other women better connect with their sexual selves?
Read MoreJoin one of our seasonal workshops to harmonise your inner rhythms with the outer rhythms of the natural world.