It is Enough

  To know that the atoms of my body will remain to think of them rising through the roots of a great oak to live in leaves, branches, twigs perhaps to feed the crimson peony the blue iris the broccoli or rest on water freeze and thaw with the seasons some atoms might become a…

Research Proves Yoga Is More Then Bending

“At Special Yoga Ltd we are passionate about research into our approach, which informs our service and directs our future planning. We believe in evidence-based practice and have strong links with the Institute of Education (IOE), University College London (UCL) and Swansea University. Whilst much research has been done into yoga’s benefits for the adult…

Coriander and Romano Pepper Ice Cream

  First thing to do here is ignore everything your head is telling you. I was bored and had bought a glut of double cream and too many Romano peppers on special. I had not attempted ice cream before, but being me, and this being Ice-CREAM I didn’t really think a recipe would be of much…

When it rains……

Why I haven’t learned this sooner, god only knows! But I have been wondering around metaphorically and quite literally shouting, crying, and trying my hardest to change the most ridiculously external things this way. So this is my plan, Only do things that make sense, starting with these; Be grateful for what you have right now. Give up all…

Mother of all Salads

Well, well, well, Now I have had it with the whining, “its not filling enough for dinner!” Not filling you say, well no more! From now on you will be asking for half portions and struggling because you are too full to finish it. Well maybe not, but you will be full, and you’ll darn…

Past Affinity Yoga Graduates’ Thoughts

HERE’S WHAT SOME OF THE 2014 GRADUATES SAID ABOUT THIS TRAINING …. “Nova and Florence offer a very thorough and well structured course while supporting and guiding the students to find their own voice and style so that they can unfold in their own uniqueness. They share a deep commitment to give the best of…

A Retreat to Remember in Italy 25th April till 2nd May 2015

The retreat includes Ayurvedic routines, Pranayama and Kriya practices, strong and steady Vinyasa flow practises, Meditation techniques and Yin. There will be three teachers guiding you through the week so triple the knowledge :)) Massage and reiki treatments are also available all week. This retreat is suitable for people who want to delve a little…

Beowulf, Retold (Hint: Grendel is the Grinch)

Originally posted on The Heretic's Mirror:
Every Scylding in Heorot liked mead a lot, But Grendel the beast, roaring outside did not. Grendel hated Scyldings, the whole Danish clan. Can I say why? I don’t think I can. He spied on the Scyldings, he fumed and he wailed. He watched as in Heorot they…