Yoga: A Healing Path for Cancer Survivors

By Janina | February 29, 2024

With sadness I am submitting this article for this month’s newsletter because the dear friend I was writing it for has lost her struggle with cancer and is …

Easy Vegan Bounty Slice

By Janina | February 29, 2024

A vegan and gluten free twist on a favourite sweet treat 🙂   Ingredients: 500gm Desiccated Coconut 320gm tin coconut condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 tbs …

Vegetable Ragout with Spiced Quinoa

By Janina | February 5, 2024

Serves 8 Part 1 (cook in a pot): ¼ cup Olive oil 1 tbsp fennel seeds 350gm carrots, peeled and diced 1cm 5 sprigs thyme 3 small sprigs …

The Healing Power of Yoga: Stories from ASMY

By Janina | February 5, 2024

Yoga is not only enjoyable but improves our health. I was reading the other day about a study that showed how a steady yoga practice far outweighed stretch …

Satay Tempeh

By Janina | January 9, 2024

Tempeh is traditionally from Indonesia.  Having a higher protein content than tofu, it is easy to digest & contains iron, calcium & magnesium.  Serve it with a yummy …

Tiptoe Mountain Pose

By Janina | December 4, 2023

Balancing poses hone our ability to focus and concentrate. They provide a wonderful feedback system – as soon as the mind wavers we start to wobble. Because the …

Super Healthy Bread Rolls

By Janina | December 4, 2023

These bread rolls are a winner at our household. It’s so good with a nice warm bowl of vegetable soup 🤗 or can be used to make sandwiches …

Crispy Greek Inspired Lemon & Herb Potatoes with Lemon Aioli

By Janina | November 1, 2023

Serves 2-4 Preparation and cooking time: 1.5hrs For the potatoes: 1kg washed baby potatoes 3-4 tbsp of ghee / olive or coconut oil 2 tbsp Lemon, herb and …

Forearm Side Plank

By Janina | November 1, 2023

The Forearm Side Plank is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, with a particular focus on toning the obliques.  Additionally, it offers the benefit of toning your …

Yoga for Spinal Decompression: A Path to Health and Healing

By Janina | October 5, 2023

In many yoga poses I like to dwell on the feeling of my spine decompressing. It’s a delicious sense of creating space within the spinal column. In our …