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Lotus Health and Fitness was founded by Clare Bannister in 2012

‘I’ve worked in the Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Industry for over 25 years. Throughout this time I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge and skills which I now bring to my studio. 

Why do we offer Pilates, Yoga and Ayurveda? Each practice follows the holistic philosophy of mind-body health and fitness. 

Lotus offers an Ayurvedic approach to health, fitness  and wellbeing, with a focus on activity, nutrition and therapies to suit you whatever your fitness level and goals. 

Ayurveda is a tried and tested, common sense approach to living well; staying in good health, and in harmony with your environment. At Lotus we understand that we are all individual, and our diet, lifestyle, exercise and activity preferences are unique.

We offer a range of physical activities including Yoga, Pilates Reformer, Pilates Tower and Mat based Pilates classes and 1-1 sessions designed to suit all levels.

We provide diet and nutritional therapy and workshops, to support optimal health and Ayurvedic massage therapy for treatment of common ailments and relaxation time for you.

Whatever stage of life you are in, whatever level of fitness you have, Lotus will support and help you feel physically and emotionally well and become the best version of yourself.



The world in which we live and the demands we place upon ourselves can be tough on the body and the mind. Lotus Health and Fitness can help you achieve balance - radiant good health.

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Sweet, Smokey Harissa

Sweet, Smokey Harissa

Sep 28, 2022

You won’t regret making the quantities in this recipe. Unlike shop-bought Harissa. This is sweet, smokey and not too spicy. It’s the perfect condiment to add, to pretty much anything from your breakfast eggs to lentil soup. Ingredients: Serves 6 1 Jar roasted sweet...

Autumn Recipes

Autumn Recipes

Sep 28, 2022

The cooling, bitters greens of summer move towards the warming, earthy tones of Autumn. From an Ayurvedic perspective, Autumn is the season where Vata dosha dominates. The elements that govern Vata dosha are air and space, bringing the characteristics of movement,...

Rice pudding (porridge) with apple sauce

Rice pudding (porridge) with apple sauce

Sep 28, 2022

Both an Ayurvedic staple: Rice porridge and apple sauce. Eaten alone or together are delicious in equal measure. How you make your rice porridge will help balance the doshas. Ingredients: Apple Sauce I used sweet eating apples, so didn’t add any sugar.  1 cinnamon...

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Lotus Studio Highams Park

7 days ago

Lotus Studio Highams Park
With these freezing temperatures it's safe to say that #soupseason is here, so we're sharing another delicious, nourishing recipe to help boost your immunity and keep you warm this #winter. This recipe uses an organic chicken carcass, or whatever organic meat or fish bones you have, so it’s a brilliant way to get the most of out of those Winter roasts. We’ve also got suggestions for a #Vegan option which we’ll share below ⬇It's best to simmer the broth at a low temperature for at least 6-8 hours, but preparation time is minimal. Don’t be put off by the cooking time, it’s worth it. This broth can also be used as the basis of soups, as well as rice dishes like risotto or pilaf. And if you’re not going to use it straight away, you can store it in the freezer for a couple of months.Nourishing Bone Broth - Ingredients:◾ Organic chicken carcass or other organic meat or fish bones.◾ 2 tsp coriander seeds◾ 1tsp fenugreek seeds◾ 4-5 crushed Long peppercorns (pippali) if available, or 1 tsp black peppercorns ◾ A thumb sized piece of ginger, sliced◾ Enough water to cover the bones completely◾ 3-4 Garlic cloves◾ A few sticks of celery◾ 1 onion roughly choppedThe How To:◾ Add all the ingredients to a pot and simmer on a very low heat for 6-8 hours(Alternatively you can use a slow cooker, cook on the lowest setting for about 8 hours)◾ Strain through a muslin◾ This can be used as the base for soups or stews or drunk on its own◾ Tastes extra great with some fresh ginger, lime juice and a small handful of coriander leavesVegan Option:◾ You could try making a vegan broth by using sea vegetables with the above ingredients◾ I like to use a few strips of sea kelp (kombu)◾ This doesn’t take as long to make◾ Add all the ingredients to a pot or slow cooker and simmer for an hour or so◾ Strain and use as the base for a light nourishing soupFull recipe at the link below ⬇lotushealthandfitness.co.uk/winter-recipes-to-balance-the-doshas-nourishing-bone-broth/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Lotus Studio Highams Park

1 week ago

Lotus Studio Highams Park
As we're firmly in the grip of winter, now is the ideal time to take advantage of the warming, stabilising benefits of massage. In massage, whethe#ayurvedicmassagessage at the Studio or self massage at home, oils play a key role, helping to restore balance to the dosh#massagessage at the studio is a personalised experience, with oils specifically chosen to suit your Ayurvedic type or treat specific conditions and imbalances. Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage and oiling the body include:▪️Pacifies Vata and Pitta and stimulates Kapha▪️Nourishes the skin▪️Stimulates the internal organs of the body▪️Assists in elimination of toxins from the body▪️Enhances circulation▪️Lubricates the joins▪️Calms the nervous systemLearn more about this ancient technique and book your consultation with Clare on the website ⬇️lotushealthandfitness.co.uk/ayurvedic-massage/ ... See MoreSee Less

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