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 …

Gate Latch Pose (Parighasana)

By Janina | October 5, 2023

Benefits Opens hips Stretches shoulders Lengthens side body Strengthens back Opens chest Cautions Kneeling may be contraindicated for people with knee tenderness Herniated discs Hernia Late pregnancy. Moving …

Cranberry, Date and Fig Bliss Balls

By Janina | October 5, 2023

These Cranberry, Date and Fig Bliss Balls are a definite crowd pleaser!   Ingredients: Dried pitted dates 200gm Desiccated Coconut 200gm Dried Figs (remove the stalk) 150gm Craisins …

Spring Lentil Tabbouleh with Smashed Avocado 

By Janina | September 5, 2023

This dish was a favourite of my mum’s, I hope you love it too! Serves 2   For the salad: 2 cups cooked green lentils (see method) ½ …

The Science Behind Stretching Fascia: Benefits and Techniques

By Janina | September 5, 2023

While most people are familiar with the benefits of stretching muscles, a lesser-known aspect of flexibility lies in stretching the fascia. Slowly the understanding of the role of …

Quinoa Upma with Veggies and Cashews

By Janina | July 24, 2023

Upma is a savoury dish using grains/seeds, veggies and spices. It is served as breakfast, snack or a side dish. You can use rice, rice flakes, millet or …

The Vagus Nerve: Unraveling the Wonders of the Body’s Superhighway

By Janina | July 24, 2023

The human body is a complex marvel of interconnected systems that work tirelessly to maintain balance and homeostasis. At the core of this intricate web lies the vagus …

The Essence and Meaning of Namaste

By Janina | June 29, 2023

Namaste is a traditional greeting that we often hear in the yoga community. It is usually offered with the palms held together, lowered eyes and a bowed head. …

Pumpkin Miso Soup

By Janina | June 29, 2023

Pumpkin soup is firm favourite winter warmer!  This recipe has a twist of a difference with Miso Paste and is super easy to make, using ingredients you probably …