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Ayurvedic teachings observe the 5 basic elements of fire, water, earth, air and ether (space) as being present in all matter. We are viewed as being a microcosm of the universe, so the elements which are represented in the universe are also represented within us, our...

Taking an Ayurvedic approach to supporting the female body as we transition through our life cycles involves balancing the stress and sex hormones through diet, lifestyle and stress management.  If underlying symptoms are present before peri menopause and menopause...

Firstly we will develop a basic understanding of hormones and women’s health and how they are affected by our diet and lifestyle. When we have this understanding and awareness we can begin to make choices that can restore balance, bring health and wellbeing and have a...

Spring Clean(se) the digestive system Spring is the perfect time to cleanse and reset the digestive system and clear the heaviness of winter, although this short cleanse can be done at any time of year. When preparing for your cleanse, it is worthwhile taking a few...

The Power of the Breath   Join the Lotus Teachers as they guide you through some short breathwork and mediation practices. A one minute breath practice is a little you can give to yourself every day or as many times as you wish. It’s a meditation practice if you...

At this time of year the qualities of Kapha increase in our environment as well as our body. What energy does this season bring?  Cold, damp, heavy and sluggish. Kapha types need to ‘lighten up’ and incorporate Kapha balancing foods into their diet.  Foods and spices...

This is a recipe for a winter afternoon when you have time at home to watch over the dhal. It's not a complicated recipe and doesn't call for too many ingredients.   It's based on a recipe from Dishoom: "From Bombay with Love".     If you have tasted...

Simple kitchen ingredients to alleviate cold and flu symptoms Ingredients: 6 limes 150g ginger 150g jaggery or unrefined brown sugar Honey Thalisadee (optional)       The how to: Juice the limes. Scrape and chop the ginger. Add all the ingredients...