Smile and the World smiles with you

If You Just Smile! Being happy is not all about glossing over the reality of life or ignoring important or serious issues, it’s about the attitude we have that helps us face reality and work through issues more positively. Smiling helps, try it. You have 43 muscles in your face please use them and smile… Read more »

The Power of Raw Food

When Nicole started telling me about the catering on her new Get the Glow! Yoga Detox Retreats I suspect I reacted as a lot of people might and said “raw food, isn’t that just eating salad?”. How wrong was I as she went on to tell me about a yummy raw lasagne and some delicious… 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 »

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 »