When we are attempting to pursue a health-conscious life, there is much to consider! What we are eating is always the most important consideration to pay mind to, but there are many other things we need to keep in mind. The focus of this article is: where we get our food. It is easy to eat well when you know the right places to shop. Some businesses are simply more attuned to quality than others; […]
On five consecutive mornings we meet up before work and duties for a full practice of Hatha Yoga, Fresh Kefir and Nutrition Tips. We will focus solely on immune-boosting yoga practice. On each day every praticipant will receive a water based kefir – dairy and gluten free. Water kefir is a fermented beverage teeming with beneficial probiotic bacteria which help to boost the immune system. 26th-30th of September Venue: Douglas Yoga Centre, Maryborough Woods, […]
When considering what to eat, one of the more important things to be mindful of is: the ratio of macronutrients we are consuming. ‘Macronutrients’ are fats, proteins, carbohydrates. Most in my part of the world have very carb-heavy diets. High-protein diets are also very common in a country like Ireland. But, often stigmatised unfairly are diets that are unusually high in fat; saturated fats in particular. Although we always want to be calculating in how […]
I have found myself in many conditions over the course of my life: obese, underweight, sickly, vital. From the time I found my way into this world, I seemed like a passenger in many senses, being a passenger to my state of health was one of them. It seemed to just happen, how I felt. As a child, I assumed I didn’t have a lot to do with it. I figured my state of well-being […]
Let this week be your inspiration to a daily morning practice and healthier eating habits. On five consecutive mornings we meet up before work and duties for a full practice of Hatha Yoga, Freshly Pressed Organic Juice and Nutrition Tips. There’s no better way to start the day! Venue: Douglas Yoga Centre, Maryborough Woods, Douglas, Cork Cost: €60 (€20 non refundable deposit to be paid before 22nd July) Booking: 089 418 7147 innerlightyoga@gmx.com €20 […]
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea: 1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric root or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root or ½ teaspoon ginger powder pinch of black pepper (to increase turmeric’s bio-availability) juice of ½ lemon 1 cup filtered water If you don’t have a greater handy or powder version of the root, you can simply slice it. Benefits: body and liver detoxifier reduces symptoms of cold and flu cleanses and purifies the […]
5 steps to a better health 1. Drink more water! – Have you heard this dozens of times? There is a reason for it. Roughly 60-70% of the body is made of water. It is one of the most essential elements to health. The human brain is made up of 95% water, blood is 82% and lungs 90%. Water regulates body temperature and serves as a lubricant in digestion, and other body processes. It is […]
BIG THANKS to six beautiful ladies who joined me for 5 Day Yoga Challenge. It was such a pleasure to meet you every morning and practice Yoga. I got used to it so much that I can’t believe I am not getting up 5am on Monday 😉. I love how everyday we got more and more comfortable with each other and the beautiful energy all of you brought to the room. Thank you for your […]
This practice is suitable for all levels and can be used as a warm up for more advanced session. We will focus on Pawanmuktasana Series I (anti-rheumatic exercises ), Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat –Cow) and mindfulness.
This yoga sequence includes postures which require engagement of the abdominal muscles, arms and legs. It is energetic, strong and enjoyable practice. All you need is 10-min and a yoga mat 🙂