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Lifestyle: Les Miserables an epic and pertinent film
I watched Les Mis with Liam Neeson directed by Bille August last night in which Jean Valjean, a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a police officer named Javert. The pursuit consumes...
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Yoga: One consciousness, one love… finally academics catch up
I am a massive fan of the RSA. It’s the kind of place that, if I’d heard about whilst I was at uni, I probably would have camped on their doorstep until they gave me a job. I first discovered them when...
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Biodanza: the physical embodiment of one love
In addition to teaching yoga, my other role was in caring for a young lady (24 years old) who has cerebral palsy. This young lady is one of the most beautiful souls I have had the fortune to come...
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Lifestyle: Film review of Departures
This is one seriously beautiful film in both story line, acting and cinematography. A stunning piece that presents death in a dignified, tender, new light. It is a shame that our traditional treatment...
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Lifestyle: Once upon a time, kid’s tv used to be inspirational – The Clangers
I was at my lovely friend’s RazzleDazzleIce’s today and we were talking about knitting when Darrelle mentioned that her best knitting achievement was making one of the Clangers. “Who are these...
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Yoga: The endless winter brings creative opportunity – tell capitalism to...
With the seemingly endless winter, it would be easy to succumb to misery. With increasing fuel bills and a greater need as the cold temperatures drag on, the desire to stay indoors and huddle up gets...
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Lifestyle: Don’t want GM? Buy local
This week, I took up the challenge of boycotting the supermarkets – partly due to the inception of GM and partly because of their domination. Since I’m always preaching about the impact we have as...
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Lifestyle: Recipe for the weekend, coconut, beetroot, mint and basil soup
To send you off on your weekend with a bang, try this delicious and easy recipe perfect as either a starter or a main. 3 large beetroot 1 tin coconut milk 3 medium sized potatoes 2 sticks celery 1...
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Yoga: Lessons in letting go – knitting is a surprising tool
I started knitting an Icelandic jumper at the beginning of a relationship break up around 4 months ago and I have so far, only knitted just below the neck line. It’s the first time I’ve picked up a set...
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Yoga: Brand stands up for the greater whole
The reason I have never voted… the reason I will continue to abstain from voting, here elicited eloquently by Russell Brand.
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Life before yoga: Was I petite Nicole? 4
The American Geordie Despite the setbacks I’d encountered, I trudged on in my search for a life in Paris, with Alex’s words of encouragement ringing in my ears, “You’ll be ok Nic!” However, given the...
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Ibiza Yoga Retreat: Yin and Yang – five days of learning to balance self...
A yoga retreat with a difference practicing both self discipline and indulgence. If you’re looking for a holiday this year, why not consider one where the benefits extend beyond feeling relaxed and...
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Lifestyle: Celebrating the West Country with a serious cider, carrot and...
Take a bunch of carrots and some celery and roast them till glazed and sweet. Fry an onion in a little oil with a clove or two of garlic. When softened, add the pre- roasted veg, some water and a stock...
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Life: Forget about the election, you have power in every decision you make
Chalice Root vessel in sunset salmon is a hand blown glass vessel by Bernard Katz. Let’s stop complaining about the Tories – focusing on the negatives – and recognise the part that each and every one...
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Lifestyle: Coping with conflict at Christmas
Unbelievably it is that time of year again. Now I’m not a Christian, I’m a yoga teacher but I do observe the holiday because everyone else on the planet does too and I enjoy many of the rituals it...
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Did you know that the cure for cancer, epilepsy and a whole host of other...
But it’s not one size fits all and it will always take more effort than just dropping a pill. Healing is complex and must involve mind as well as body but we can always seek help from nature’s plants...
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