Wellbeing

Thu 26 June, 2008

A healthy dose of Soya

In China, the soya bean has been cultivated and used in different ways for thousands of years. Soya was considered as one of the five holy crops, along with wheat, barley, millet and rice.

 
Tue 27 May, 2008

Ayurveda - an introduction

Ayurveda is the traditional medical lifestyle system derived from India. It is translated from Sanskrit as ‘science of life' and encompasses a set of values as to ‘how to live wisely', and according to individual constitutional make up.

 

 
Thu 22 May, 2008

Yoga for jet lag

If you have plans to fly long haul, you'll probably have to contend with the unpleasant symptoms of jet lag.  A few simple yoga asanas and breathing can help keep you energised and stretched - before and after the flight.

 
Thu 8 May, 2008

Problems sleeping?

Chinese medical practitioner Claire Donaldson comes to the rescue of a reader struggling with insomnia.

 

 
Wed 30 April, 2008

Six essential Superfoods

In the run-up to the launch of his new book, David Grotto, president and founder of consulting firm Nutrition Housecall, tells Yoga Abode about his six favourite Superfoods.

 

I'm a little biased about my favourite ‘Superfoods', though I prefer to call them 'Power House foods'.

 

Asana of the Month

Wellbeing

Around 250,000 people in the UK are living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many have been given little help by doctors. Fiona Agombar, now recovered from the condition, explains how yoga can help.

Practice

Simple tips on beginning a meditation practice.

Yoga Bites

Everyone loves a good listener. Give whoever you are speaking to your full, unbiased attention.