Amy’s Chick Pea Dip

By Madya Lila | February 23, 2016

  Raw sprouted chickpea dips are a much appreciated addition to our meals.  Here are two recipes I have called on countless times as a wholesome snack, entree, …

Gardening with Stu – The Virtues of Comfrey

By Gayatri | February 22, 2016

  This month, let’s cast our eyes over the wonderful virtues of Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). This poster girl of the permaculturists has a lengthy history of use throughout …

Yoga Q & A’s – Easing Pressure in The Lower Back

By Madya Lila | February 20, 2016

Arm Garland Pose – Malasana Every now and then heavily pregnant ladies come to our classes wanting to ease the pressure in their backs. This squatting pose helps relieve …

Balance Your Dosha With Ayurveda

By Madya Lila | February 20, 2016

  The great thing about Ayurveda is that when it comes to nutrition, you generally receive information regarding which individual foods and spices are best for your dosha …

Focus on the Digestive System

By Gayatri | February 18, 2016

An Interview with ASMY Yoga Teacher Amby on Yoga Asanas and Digestion Q: Namaste, can yoga practice help digestive functioning and if so, how? Ambi: Yes, yoga asanas can …

5 Poses To Keep You Cool

By Gayatri | February 2, 2016

  Beat the heat this summer with this calm and cooling yin flow. Heart Opening Camel: Kneel on the floor with your knees aligned under your hips and …

Lemongrass Tofu

By Gayatri | January 1, 2016

  After all that rich, heavy Christmas food, we decided to give you a nice light dish to help you detox for the new year. Ingredients 2 blocks …

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

By Gayatri | November 25, 2015

  Pie Base: 1 1/4 cups brown lentils (soak in water for a couple of hours first to increase digestibility) 2 litres water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 …

Camel Pose – Ustrasana

By Gayatri | November 25, 2015

  Camel Pose Stretches the entire front of the body Key Benefits Opens the chest and shoulders Stimulates the nervous system Stretches and strengthens the spine Lengthens the entire …

Haupia

By Gayatri | November 5, 2015

  Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian sweet.  These days it is often used as a cake topping, being a healthy alternative to western style icings.  It is light …