Essential oils, also known as aromatic oils have been used for centuries by many different cultures around the world. Records of their uses can be traced back from the times of ancient Egypt, China, India, Greece, The Roman Empire , Persia and during the Crusades period in Europe. Continue reading
1. HIGHER LEVEL OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Eat primarily plants and you will likely enjoy a higher level of health and wellness, thanks largely to the amount of vitamins and nutrients within foods in this particular group.
For instance, eating carrots supplies your body with a fairly high level of vitamin A, biotin, and vitamin K. And if you eat almonds regularly, your body is getting a decent amount of biotin, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, and more.
All of these nutrients are critical to the efficient and effective functioning of your body and all of its organs. In other words, eating a wide variety of plant-based foods can give you the nourishment you need to get and stay as healthy as you can be. Continue reading
Digestion begins in the mouth. Chewing your food well and eating slowly helps to release enzymes in your mouth which begin the breakdown of food nutrients.
Spend a minimum of 20 seconds for each bite (time it if you need to). Chew your food until it becomes liquid and there is nothing solid left in the mouth.
It takes up 20 minutes for your brain and stomach to register feelings of fullness. Therefore, through slow eating, you can avoid overeating.
Stay healthy over the holiday season. Cherish each mouthful, and be thankful for the food you have on your plate. Especially around this time of the year when we are surrounded by friends and family, take a moment to be grateful for everything and everyone in your life. Be mindful of the food you are eating and enjoy each bite like it’s the last. It’s beneficial to practice this not only around the holiday season but of course throughout the whole year. Continue reading
The food that you eat has an important role in improving the quality of your yoga practice both on and off the mat. This is why we should be mindful of the dietary choices we make on daily basis.
Being an instructor at an yoga retreat, I am not only preparing yoga classes but also taking into consideration other factors that will make the retreat experience even more beneficial for those who participate. And one of these is of course diet. Luckily I have teamed up with the wonderful Lucia Yoga Retreats, who have ensured that the choice and quality of food ingredients used to prepare their daily meals is the best.
I recently wrote an article for Lucia Yoga on the health benefits of having a balanced and nutritious yoga retreat diet, which aims to help you not only make the most of your yoga retreat experience but to also encourage you to implement this habit in your everyday life. You can read the full ‘6 Benefits of Wholesome Yoga Retreat Diet’ article here.
Also, take a look at the yoga retreat that I will be running in Andalucía, Spain on September 18th – 23rd, 2016 and book your place for what promises to be a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I look forward to seeing you there!
We have all heard the expression ‘a breath of fresh air’, but have you thought about how good for your health fresh air can literally be? Continue reading
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