The concept of wu wei enters most of the yoga classes I teach. When I guide my yoga students into a pose, I often ask them to make an “effortless effort.” This has an amazing effect. My students lower their shoulders, their faces relax — and miraculously — the pose become easier to rest in….
Author: Nova Milesko
NOVA SAYS..
I teach because i love it, and i that is what i want others to feel too. You will never continue to do something just because you should, you will do things for la little while for duty or out of habit but you will never continue it unless you love it. So i try make it as much fun as i can.
I think there is a lot wasted energy in yoga, trying to make things look a certain way externally, when what really needs to happen is on the inside. So I offer a space to drop away from the judgements and grasping mind, and just play like a kid again, fully embodying the moment, with playfulness and pure joy.
Like a Meteor
Like a meteor hurtling toward the Earth, each of us hurtles through the years being worn of all that doesn’t matter. Like a meteor that shines brighter the more it casts off, each soul shines brighter as the body that carries it is slowly cast off over a lifetime. This is the same process our…
Ratatouille like the Rats make!
Ratatouille, Occitan: ratatolha, is a French Provençal dish of stewed vegetables which originated in Nice, and is sometimes referred to as ratatouille niçoise. Wikipedia I have copied the pixar film version which is a layered baked version which is more photogenic then the stew and is considerably less work and you will get way more…
Chocolate Log GF/VG/NF
Is time for a super quick dessert to impress, hell yeah. Okay then grab your blender, put in GF biscuts of choice 200g, vegan butter melted (a block), coco powder 2tbs, Vanilla extract 1ts, some dates, date water, vegan milk (by eye), and blend thick enough to form into a roll. place on a piece…
Opening Your Heart
In these times of very confused emotions, should I be happy or sad? how can I celebrate while others suffer? Or when you might be struggling to fine to meaning in any of it, why not sit for just a minute and get reconnected. Try this little meditation
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
A rare treat, I completely forgot how much I loved this. So It started when I accidently made too much mash the other day. I thought I was about to make some potato cannilelli bean fritters but for some reason the cabbage was out suddenly, I remembered the stuffed leaves. Leaves I used one large…
Ways to eat yourself healthy
1. Move Your Bile Chia and flax seeds are loaded with essential fatty acids that lubricate the intestinal wall and nourish the microbes that support intestinal health and function. These seeds are also high in fiber. High fiber foods create bulk that puts pressure on the intestinal wall, resulting in an urge to move the…
Cauliflower Chana Dal
A firm favourite in our house, this one is great if you are in need of some soft comforting soul food to made the days a little warmer and melt into yourself with kindness. It is super simple too, which is a major bonus too. 200g Chana Dal Lentils Two cubed potatoes One white onion,…
Moroccan inspired vegan wraps GF
This is for the hunger pains. When you have left lunch to last minute and have to eat now. Grab the veg you have like mushrooms, peppers, courgette, tomatoes and onions. Fry them with harrissa and coriander, garlic. Place in wrap with vegan cheese of you choice or yogurt. Serve with a harrissa and yogurt…