My Yoga Blog

haramaki, tummy warmer

Haramaki: warmth and strength from the core

As a girl growing up I have memories of my Japanese mother often telling me to ‘keep my tummy warm’ in order to take care of my health. No crop tops for me. It was a natural belief for her and the generations before …

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winter yoga

Winter yoga: keeping the fire stoked

It’s January and the shoots of spring flowers have already popped up in our garden. My yoga practice feels a little like them. I feel a renewed energy at this time of year, bolstered by my resolve and conviction for the year ahead. I want …

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Hearty pumpkin and chickpea tagine

This nutrient-rich, delicious dish is a great autumn-winter warmer. It’s also super-easy to make and provides welcome support to yoga/meditation practice at this time of year. When I shared my tips for autumn yoga I mentioned the benefits and pleasure of eating seasonal foods, and that we …

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autumn yoga, warrior pose

Autumn yoga: what’s best?

As we come fully into autumn, can you feel the change in the air? In your body? Scattered thoughts? How well you sleep? Or in what you feel like eating? I really feel the onset of autumn, that it’s a season of change. Not …

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