SingingTreeYoga

I appreciate that many people last week saw the snow as a boon. A good excuse to grab a couple of hours extra time in bed sleeping / nay hibernating through the cold weather. But we are not creatures that hibernate. So get back to your exercise routine. Whether that is 10 or 20 minutes Yoga before you go to work, an evening gentle stretch and wind down. However a good exercise routine has proven to work wonders on your Health: Heart, Body, Mind and yes soul. Here at SingingTreeYoga I am collaborating with experienced Yogi's who teach mindfulness and meditation. We are working towards offering you a luxury retreat...more about that soon😄 So today, Monday, back to the old slog and grind. Do your morning walk, get out there, there is no more snow to hold you back. I had terrific fun tobogganing and being a kid in the snow again - see previous blog on 'free-play' but today it was straight back to my HIT High Intensity Training (for teachers have to be very-fit) and s...

We are often, sometimes mostly thinking about food. Nourishing your body and mind is about supplying the system with healthy options. Sugar is a basic boon, but should only be consumed on occasion alongside a healthy balanced diet. I know people who read health reports and suddenly cut out nutritious fruit because it contains sugar! But fruit contains fibre, vitamins and minerals UNLIKE candy, crisps and fizzy drinks...fruit contains Potassium, Vitamin C's, D's, Calcium, Phytonutrients (which helps the body from the detrimental effects of free radicals). It's crazy to not eliminate the bad sugars first. Anyway that's my 2 cents. Stay with fresh fruit and vegetables and feel your energy stabilise and sustain you better. Next focus on exercise and the energy you need to keep you actively exercising. Remember the freedom of running around constantly as a child? If anyone is desperate to avoid fruit, well I think you are crazy, having lived in a tropical hot countr...