welcome summer!

Summer is Here!
Summer  fills our lives with; warmth, light & a feeling of expansiveness! I love sitting out-side on barmy summer nights & hearing the sounds of the crickets chirping as the sun goes down.  In Summer I also find it much easier to get out of bed in the morning to do my morning yoga routine, or go for a walk.   🧘‍♂️🌳🌹

It's the time of year to; connect with friends & family. To get outside & do  fun activities, that brings  you joy! And ideally, the best time of the year to get up earlier & eat lighter! Which is often a bit tricky with all the festivities & functions at this time of year! 😊🥂🎇

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Summer is related to the Fire Element. It is said that  if we are not living in harmony with the season, or if our Fire Element is out of balance, we can feel overly;  scattered,  confused,  Irritable or an underlying feeling of nervousness.
​If we are out of balance we can also experience; 

• Poor circulation
• Memory loss
• Depression
• Sleep issues 

A Good Night's Sleep
Creating a good "bedtime routine" can help you get a good night's sleep, to wake up feeling more refreshed & ready for the day.  There are tonnes of good advice & tips on this very important topic, but here my top tips;

• Try cutting down on caffeine & having none after 2pm.
• Sip on Chamomile tea in the afternoon or evening, to help you relax & unwind.
• Avoid, or limit simulants in the evening; caffeine, alcohol, sugary foods, desserts (I know that sounds really boring... but   what's more important that a good night's sleep & waking up feeling rested & ready to  enjoy your day!) 
• Limit screen time (computer, ipad, mobile phone) an hour before bed.
• Aim to get to be before 10pm.

According to Ayurveda, TCM & other medical research, the ideal time to go to bed is before 10pm.  If your normal bedtime is quite late, try winding back 15 mins earlier for a week, then another 15 mins the next week. Repeat until you are at the desired bedtime & then try & keep that bedtime as consistent as possible to help keep your circadian rhythms in balance. 

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Simple Summer Salad
Summer is  the best time to eat less & lighter!
Here is a delicious, nutritious, salad recipe you may want to try on a hot day.  🥗

​Watermelon & Rocket Salad

• 120g rocket
• 3-4 slices of watermelon (cut into bite sized pieces)
• 1/2 small red onion  (halved & sliced thinly)
• 60g of toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds (walnuts work    too!)
• 100g of crumbled feta 
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint (roughly chopped)
• Drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Combine all ingredients into a serving bowl, drizzle with balsamic vinegar & enjoy!  😋

For more delicious & nutritious, simple recipes, click on button below...​

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Summer Yoga Routine
I've created a short 20 min Yoga Routine, to help boost energy & vitality!

This routine is based on the Fire Element, in TCM, which is connected to feelings such as; energy, warmth, love & joy!  ❤ 

If you're keen to give it a go... 
Click on the button below...​

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SUMMER YOGA ROUTINE

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"Just one small, positive thought in the morning, can change your whole day"
(Dalai Lama)