Entries by Julie Bladon

Book Review: You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha

In our uncertain times and rapidly changing world, ‘You Are Awesome’ is a real tonic.  Luckily for me this book arrived several weeks ago and I’ve been devouring the book’s wisdom. ‘You Are Awesome’ is all about resilience and Neil uses his life experiences and research to highlight the secrets to developing resilience in an […]

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Sri Lankan Potato, Coconut and Chard Curry

An intensely flavoured curry with the recipe to make your own Sri Lankan curry powder.  The curry has a twist with the addition of preserved lemons.  If you don’t have preserved lemons you can substitute with a whole lemon sliced thinly and salted with half a teaspoon of sea salt. If you are short on […]

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Ras el Hanout Roast Chickpeas with Halloumi

A tasty twist for cooking chickpeas.  Using ras el hanout, a north-African mix, to spice up the recipe.  An alternative way of cooking halloumi and vegans can substitute the halloumi for a block of firm tofu and skip the honey.  Serve the dish with a drizzle of honey and flatbreads. Serves 4 Prep: 20 mins […]

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Asparagus Traybake with Mustard & Orange Dressing Recipe

A tasty recipe for Spring using seasonal asparagus, radishes, spring onions and peas.  The mustard and orange dressing gives the dish some zing!  Serve with wild rice, fresh bread or new potatoes. Serves 4 Prep: 15 mins / Cooking: 20 mins Ingredients 4 eggs 250g asparagus, woody ends snapped off 1 bunch of spring onions […]

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Book Review: Awakening The Spine by Vanda Scaravelli

‘Awakening The Spine‘ is one of my favourite yoga books and I revisit the book frequently.  Each time I dip into the book I am reminded of useful information and at the same time I see new information.  The beauty of this book is that it goes well beyond the physical body and can open […]

Chickpeas with Swiss Chard Recipe

A super quick dish to prepare and perfect comfort food.  Serve with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt, chopped coriander leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and rice. Serves 2 Prep: 10 mins / Cooking: 30 mins Ingredients 60ml olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped […]

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Book Review: The Path of Practice by Bri. Maya Tiwari

“An extraordinary book . . . [that] illuminates the wonderful truth of who we are. . . . As a result, we heal our bodies and our lives on the deepest levels.” ~ Christiane Northrup, M.D., Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom We are busy preparing for our 2019 Menopause, Wellness & Vitality Workshops.  The […]

Beetroot and Ginger Soup Recipe

Seasonal food is fresher and tends to be tastier and more nutritious.  Eating seasonal food helps us to reconnect with nature’s cycles and can help us lead a more eco friendly life by reducing the airmiles of our food. This Beetroot & Ginger Soup is a perfect winter warmer.  Beetroot is high in betacartotene and […]

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How To Choose A Yoga Teacher Training Course

You may be getting a calling to book a Yoga Teacher Training Course.  Maybe you don’t want to be a teacher but you would like the opportunity to explore your practice more deeply or perhaps you would love to teach and are looking for a suitable course. Here are a few useful steps to help […]