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Yoga for when you’re REALLY tired

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

You know when you’re so tired, you can barely think straight? Even the idea of getting your yoga mat out is beyond you. That’s when I most love restorative yoga poses: simple positions, supported by props such as chairs and … Continue reading →

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Seven ways to beat the winter blues

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

With Christmas party time a distant memory and summer still a long way off, it can be a tough old time of year. Here are my suggestions for seven ways to beat the winter blues – originally published in Brixton … Continue reading →

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100 calorie cooked breakfast

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

After a thoroughly self-indulgent Christmas, I’m back on 5:2 fasting (eating normally 5 days a week and restricting my calories to 500 on the other two days). But that doesn’t mean I’m forced to munch on chilly salads, which is … Continue reading →

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Your yoga challenge for 2013 – a home practice

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

Students often tell me they try to practise yoga at home in between classes – but when they get to their mats they can’t remember what to do. So from January, I’m going to be giving my regular students 10 … Continue reading →

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Detox Yoga, 2nd Jan 2013

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013 10am -11.30am Yoga Point, 122 Dalberg Road, Brixton SW2 1AP Start the new year as you mean to go on. For one day only, I’m turning my usual Wednesday morning yoga class in Brixton into a … Continue reading →

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Feeling stressed? Science says yoga can help

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Earlier this month I saw findings of a scientific study of 25 Australian veterans of the Vietnam War who had suffered decades of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – the mental illness with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, flashbacks and … Continue reading →

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5:2 fasting for a longer life

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Inspired by the BBC2 Horizon documentary, Eat, Fast and Live Longer, we’ve been trying out 5:2 fasting in our house. This means for two days each week we fast (500 calories for women and 600 for men) – and the … Continue reading →

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My top plum recipes

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

Our elderly plum tree is dripping with fruit – and a good month later than last year, thanks to this summer’s weird, wet-hot weather. What to do with them all? My favourite recipes are hazelnut plum crumble, sugar plum tart, … Continue reading →

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Best little family festival

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

On Saturday morning I was in the midst of dappled green light in a beautiful wood, listening to dance music through headphones, whilst watching my youngest son play in the stream with two new friends. Trill Summer Festival, 1-5 August … Continue reading →

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Fun for a day – with no computer, Wii or TV

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

30-plus ideas for a screen-free day indoors My children’s addiction to screens – computer, Wii and television – is a frequent source of conflict in our house. It’s all they want to do. And although I don’t want them to … Continue reading →

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