“From Illness to Bliss” Interview with Nicole Stone published in Natural Health Magazine. Tell us a little bit about yourself… Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up in the UK, just outside of London but for the past 10 years, I’ve lived in Spain on the Alicante coast.… Read more »
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Happy Feet – Look After Your Feet
I must admit to having shoe envy. I love seeing all the new shoe styles; modern or classic, wedges or heels, flats or sky high but I often wonder what some of them do to your feet. Kim Kardashian showed us her swollen feet recently; admittedly she was pregnant at the time but ouch! Your… Read more »
Yoga versus Pilates – What’s the Difference
As some of you may know, twice a year we offer a combined Yoga and Pilates holiday. While walking the beautiful Denia coastline a few weeks ago with some guests on our latest joint holiday I asked how they were finding the two different disciplines. For more information on our Yoga and Pilates Holidays in… Read more »
Yoga Music Playlists
Music is such a personal thing and the choice of music for a Yoga class is a very tricky one. Any music played in a Yoga class should be there primarily as an aid to assist students a) in gaining inner wellbeing, b) to help unclutter their minds and c) to find tranquility. Deciding whether… Read more »
Delicious Spanish Almond Cake
Spanish Almond Cake Recipe This delicious & light cake is very typical of the Alicante region of Spain where Almond trees grow abundantly. It also just so happens to be one of the cakes we make in the Spanish Cookery Workshop on our Yoga Breaks in Spain. But first, lets remember what’s so special about… Read more »
Best Yoga pose for Strong Abs
Even better than Navasana (boat pose) is forearm plank. A great strengthener for the stomach & back muscles and great for posture definition. Read more …. How To: From plank pose, draw navel to spine & lower down onto your forearms ensuring elbows are under shoulders, hips are slightly lower than shoulders & hands are… Read more »
Natural Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray
Every now and again it’s really nice to give your yoga mat a little TLC and a freshen up – especially if have a ‘sweaty’ practice or you use ‘communal’ mats at your local yoga studio / class. I’m not fussy, but you never know who’s feet might have been on the mat before you… Read more »
Make your own Chai Yogi Tea
My Yogi teacher friend makes THE most delicious Chai tea I have EVER tasted! I love to visit her house when she has a ‘brew’ on the go as the smell from her kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! Chai as you probably know, is the name used for ‘tea’ in many parts of the World but… Read more »
Here Comes the Sun!
If each morning you wake up feeling stiff & heavy like a sack of potatoes, then I challenge you over the next 3 mornings to start your day with 4-6 rounds of the yoga Sun Salutations and notice how much better you feel .. into the morning & beyond. There’s plenty of reasons to do… Read more »
So What Does a Yoga Teacher Eat?
Ever noticed how some foods alter your energy? How tired you feel a couple hours after eating a big meal, or how you “buzz” after a strong coffee? As a yoga teacher, my diet is an essential aspect of my daily life. I’m not perfect & do occasionally go off the ‘healthy food’ radar but,… Read more »
