Month: November 2016

Golden paste and Golden milk recipes.

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The main ingredient of Golden paste is turmeric. Recently everyone is talking about the amazing benefits of turmeric, it’s antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, good for skin, great for digestion, blood circulation… the list goes on. The wonders of turmeric have in fact been known about for hundreds of years and is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine.

So firstly here is the recipe I use to make Golden Paste! WARNING: do not make this recipe in your favorite clothes as turmeric stains.

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  • 1/4 cup of organic turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 and 1/2 tbsp raw virgin coconut oil

Method

  1. It’s super simple, place the turmeric, black pepper and water into a pan. Cook until it forms a thick paste.
  2. Take off the heat and whisk in the coconut oil. transfer to a jar (or other suitable container with a lid) and allow to cool before storing in the fridge.
  3. It can be kept for upto 2 weeks.img_9512

Now to the Golden milk which is yummy and great to drink before bed. This is how I like to drink it, you can adjust to taste.

Golden Milk ingredients

  • 1 tsp golden paste
  • 1 tsp coconut nectar
  • Alpro Coconut milk (you can use the milk of your choice e.g almond, soy, cow etc)
  • pinch of cinnamon

Method

  1. Place a tsp of golden paste into a mug with the coconut nectar and blend together.
  2. Gradually add the milk, stirring to avoid lumps.
  3. Heat in the microwave until its hot, I recommend stirring halfway through.
  4. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top, and serve.

you can also make it on the stove but that creates a lot more washing up!

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NB. you might have to keep stirring as the paste can sink to the bottom of the mug if you take a while to drink it.

Enjoy it!

Harri xx

Find your float!

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​Practicing jumping back and forward to find my float in #vinyasa this requires a lot of control and lightness. Going from #ardhauttanasana to plank instead of thinking up, think of the legs shooting back as though you want to hover parallel to the floor to help the feet land gently without a sound. Eventually yes there will be a handstand element but this is a prep stage! Ideally the arms will soften down into chaturanga which is the challenge I am facing!

Going forwards set your #drishti and press the floor away from you. Don’t jump with too much force. Think #float and aim to have a moment in a #presspike before lowering the feet. It’s all bandha work really 😊this is great core stability exercise and fantastic handstand prep. 

Finished my Pregnancy Yoga Training!

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When I started Pregnancy Yoga teacher training, I wasn’t intending on teaching specific classes but more to understand how to integrate pregnant ladies into my usual classes. I wanted to feel comfortable and have enough knowledge to be able to welcome them safely and give them appropriate modifications.

However, after completing the training at Yoga London with the lovely Anja Brierly Lange and Caroline Smith, I am actually quite excited to start both prenatal and Mum &Baby classes.

At times the training was a little overwhelming, and I swung wildly back and fore between thinking I might like kids some day to basically never ever going to happen and back again. I’d not really thought about all the details about pregnancy, birth and the Postnatal time before. The lectures with Verona (An amazing midwife) were enlightening to say the least – I have a whole new sense of amazement at the whole miracle of life and motherhood.

Yoga is fantastic for pregnancy in many ways including preperation in mind and body, useful active birth positions, or movements to strengthen the body, or ease discomfort as well as offering a great community.

Mum and Baby yoga is a great opportunity for new mothers to come to a safe, friendly space and meet others who are going through the experience of having a new baby in the house. Without having to leave their babies or find childcare, women have an opportunity to focus on themselves whilst on the mat. There is time to escape the huge list of things to do and just spend time with the baby without any pressure – only acceptance and a moment to relax, to take some time to feel like themselves again!

for more on the benefits energetically see this post How does Yoga support Pregnant Women Energetically?

I’m planning to start Prenatal yoga and Mum & Baby yoga in the new year. Looking forward to welcoming my first Ladies and Babies, I will keep you posted on classes times etc. as I sort things out. In the mean time, if you are interested in these classes pop me an email!

Pregnancy – from 14weeks -> Birth

Mum & Baby – 8weeks -> Crawling

  • once you have had the all clear from health professionals (generally 6 week check) you may join the class.
  • However I  would recommend from 8 weeks to give you a bit of time. In the case of any complications during birth you may want to wait longer.
  • After a c-section 12 weeks at the earliest and I would need you to have permission from your health professionals.

Harri xxprenatal-teaching

Gem squash, Kale, Carrot and Lentil soup.

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So the weather’s getting colder and its time to start wrapping up and fueling our bodies. I invented this delicious soup today at lunchtime! All organic, clean, healthy produce and 100% vegan too. So easy anyone could do it and only takes 20mins!

Ingredients (serves 1)

  • 1tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 brown onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 carrot, roughly chopped
  • 1tsp vegan bouillon powder
  • Black pepper
  • 35g dry weight split red lentils
  • Gem squash, roughly chopped
  • Handful of kale, large stalks removed

Instructions

  • Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan and add the onions, allowing them to soften.
  • Add the Carrot, Lentils, Black pepper, Stock powder and boiling water. Leave to simmer 10 mins stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Gem squash and continue cooking until the squash is done.
  • Add the kale and stir through. Transfer the soup into a blender and wizz it up until smooth.
  • Serve with a little black pepper to taste and some bread of your choice.

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