Sound healing is a holistic therapy treatment that focuses on the body as a whole. Sound has vibratory effects on cells and organs, emotional effects on the brain and taps into our spiritual aspect. The power of the vibration, or sound is related to the...
I will begin with a quote from the film “Eat, Pray, Love”: If you are brave enough to leave behind everything that is comforting and familiar and set out on a truth seeking journey externally and internally and regard everything along that journey as a...
What is Cacao? The Cacao tree is a native evergreen found deep in the tropical regions of the Americas. The valuable bean comes from the tree's fruit and is used to make cacao solids, cacao butter, cacao nibs and chocolate. Cacao is a sacred,...
Before embarking on my journey as a Holistic Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Cacao Medicine Carrier, I spent several years in the corporate world, working as a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive at Kirklees Council. This role was demanding, with long...
Adho Mukha Svasana (Downward Facing Dog) Facing Dog is another of my favourite postures. I particularly love this posture because I have a tight thoracic spine and I can really feel this posture lengthening in the front and back of my upper torso, especially if...
This delicious green breakfast is packed full of nutrients and contains numerous vitamins and minerals so it's a fantastic way to start your day. It's a great source of antioxidants which help strengthen your immune system by defending cells against free radical damage and help...
Ujjayi (pronounced oo-jai) breathing technique is an ancient yogic breathing technique used for thousands of years to enhance Hatha yoga practice and is suitable for beginners although before practicing it's important that you are able to connect your mind with the beautiful breath in your...
Why Juice? One of the most important aspects of anything we eat or drink is that it is an immensely pleasurable experience and tastes truly delicious. Savouring a home-made fresh juice is just that and it gives you the added pleasure that you have created it...
Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow) is one of my favourite poses as I love flowing from one posture into the other especially whist using Ujjayi breath allowing me to lengthen and deepen my breath and really connect my mind with my breath and also my body by noticing...
Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose) is one of my favourite poses as I find it really lengthens and releases my lower back. I’ve had a lower back injury on the right-hand side ever since I practiced “insanity” on a tiled floor (not sprung and...