by Clare Bannister | Sep 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
When choosing foods to balance the doshas we consider the Gunas (or qualities) of the dosha and the food. You can find out more about he doshas here. Vata dosha is light, mobile, sometimes erratic, creative, dry and rough. Autumn is Vata season. There is lots of...
by Clare Bannister | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
To balance the heat of Pitta we’ve incorporated the cooling tastes of sweet, bitter (purifying and anti inflammatory) and astringent throughout these recipes: Green vegetables, chard, radicchio, chicory, green tea, rice, barley water, pulses and coconut are all pitta...
by Clare Bannister | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The fabulous teachers at Lotus have compiled their favourite soundtracks to accompany your home practice. Karren’s Happy Flow Karren’s Self Care Sunday’s Karren’s Yin for Sleep Karren’s Yin for forgiveness Karren’s Appreciate ...
by Clare Bannister | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Coping with social distancing, uncertainty, worry, isolation…(I’m sure you can add lots more to the list) is creating many different physical and emotional responses in all of us. Ayurveda teaches us that we are all unique individuals based on our doshic...
by Clare Bannister | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Pancakes shouldn’t just be for Shrove Tuesday. Here’s some savoury and sweet alternatives to try out over the weekend if you’ve got a little more time on your hands. Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup Ingredients: 350g Self raising...
