Evidence-based + Holistic

Category: Ayurveda

  • Mini Monograph of the Month, turmeric

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    It’s a thing!This is Curcuma Longa, better known as turmeric. From the Zingiberaceae family. The part of the plant used is the rhizome. It has a long history as a therapeutic in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to aid with digestion and liver protection, considered cornerstones of good health. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory which may…

  • How to Include Ayurveda into your Lifestyle for Optimum Wellbeing

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    A little while ago we were honoured to feature a small article contribution to Miiko’s consistently inspiring posts, sharing some of the basic principles of Ayurveda to support your wellbeing this time of year. Find the article on their journal here.

  • Elderberry Fae

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    So it turns out I’ve been walking with quite a few plants this month, this with essays to write and research to process and Materia Medica to study and the plants that visit me of their own accord making their voice loud enough to be heard and seen (love you longtime Rose). Earlier in the…

  • The Three Cauldrons

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    In the belly sits The Cauldron of Warming, low in your gut, as a visceral energy at your base. It encapsulates the wellbeing of your body and could be linked to the lower chakras from Ayurveda or the lower tan tien of Chinese medicine. It rules your sense of being grounded, centered, safe and vital,…

  • Yoga SocialEat

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    I am beyond excited to announce that with the help of a soulful friend, I am launching Yoga SocialEat, and our first date in June! Sunday 23 June, 5pm at Coast. Surf + Moto in partnership with new nourishment food concept cafe Miiko. Read about it below or book on Eventbrite here: Yoga SocialEat Bookings.…

  • A Disco Ball That Packs A Punch, recipe inside

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    Simple to make and full of flavours these energy balls are great to keep in your bag, lunchbox or for when the kids get home. Use them whenever you need that little bit of natural energy boost but don’t want to load your digestive system.  They are moreish though and will patch up energy leaks…

  • Spring Clean Your Energy

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    Spring has sprung early Boundless Energy Class of Spring 2018 Opens for registration How did it start? You know the phrase feel the fear and do it anyway. We are serenaded this idea that we should not bother about the fear factor and just do it already, figure it out later. I guess some of…

  • Food And The Hunger For Connection

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    Queen of quotes as I am, this one is from Jessica Prentice. 👆🏻 Deep nourishment and deep connection are what makes us tick. Human beings are sustained by community and relationships, the sense of truly belonging. And food is such a centre piece in our lives to bring us together and share, nourishing us with…

  • Digestive Aid & Bedtime Libations

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    It’s been a very full & satisfying summer but on the last stretch I was actually craving home, routines and a detox. My body is very clearly signalling that enough of a good thing is enough and the plentiful food plates of French dinners I have over-indulged in are making me feel heavy and sluggish…

  • The Longest Night

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    The Winter Solstice, shortest day of the year, longest night. It had me thinking a little. This time of year the nights are clearly at their fullest and darkest though if you live in an urban area you really wouldn’t notice much. I was reading from a very unlikely source (an ode to black by…