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Ashtanga Yoga for Life
One of the things I love most about this practice is how it evolves and changes as you do. I have practiced Ashtanga yoga as a young adult, through pregnancy, with young children, and now as I approach perimenopause. And it’s not only about changing the poses, it’s about making the practice fit into your life.
What is Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga?
In a Mysore class, each person is taught individually, so everyone may be working on something different. At the same time, they’re bringing their breath and energy into the room to create something powerful together.
Raspberry Bakewell cake
I love a recipe that’s simple enough to throw together in the middle of a busy day but still feels like a real treat. This raspberry Bakewell cake is adapted from a Fay Ripley favourite and it’s the kind of bake I often make for family or friends.
Tahini & Apricot Energy Balls
I love playing around with new ideas for energy balls, and this one is fresh from my kitchen. The inspiration came after our recent trip to Turkey, where the dried apricots and dates were incredible. Since coming home, I’ve been making dates drizzled with tahini and sprinkled with sea salt as a quick and indulgent snack, and that flavour combination has found its way into this recipe
Indulgent Chocolate Tiffin
One of my favourite parts of retreat day prep is flipping through my recipe books and choosing something to bake for the end of the day. My retreats are all about self-care—taking time for yourself, giving yourself a little gift—and for me, finishing with something homemade is the icing on the cake (pun absolutely intended).
The Hard Part
"When you are utterly fed up with getting up in the early hours every morning, how do you keep doing it? How do you keep dragging yourself out of bed and onto your mat every day? What do you do at those times when each morning feels like such a challenge?"
Warming Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
Nut Free Cinnamon and Raisin Energy Balls
How Yoga Makes me a Better Mum
I am so grateful to have my yoga practice. It helps me with the challenges parenting brings, it helps me to be a better mum. The thing is that yoga is so much more than making shapes on your mat. It is as much about what happens off the mat as on it. Yoga can help you move through life more mindfully, with less stress, and feeling better both in and about yourself.
Apple & Blackberry Crumble Slices (vegan and gluten free)
The King and Queen of Yoga Asana
Headstand (sirsasana) and shoulderstand (salamba sarvangasana) are called the King and Queen of Yoga Asana. But why are they so important?
Cinnamon and Raisin Energy Balls
Orange, Date & Apricot Cake (vegan and gluten free)
Top Tips for Dark Mornings
How are you adjusting to the longer nights and darker days? Do you find it a struggle to get out of bed in the morning?
The Ashtanga Opening Chant
Vegan Courgette & Lemon Cake
Lime and Ginger Energy Balls
Yoga Christmas FUN with your little (or not so little) one(s)
Looking for some ways to have fun with your kids over the festive season? Here are some of my favourite Christmas yoga games and activities.
Lion Pose - Release Tension and Find Your Roar!
Lion is a wonderful pose to channel the energy young children have. It helps you stay cool, calm the mind and release stress.
