Wise choice or ill thought out relativism? On being a ‘flexitarian’

I blogged recently about my food choices as a yogini, where I wondered if acting locally (looking after myself and those closest to me) was as valid a way of practicing ahimsa (non-violence) as acting globally (looking after the ecology of the planet). This blog post attracted quite a lot of attention (what does a 'like'... Continue Reading →

February 28, 2015 2

Is drinking alcohol incompatible with yoga?

Wine is a wonderful thing! And since I started practicing mindfulness meditation I find I enjoy a glass even more. I now drink more 'mindfully', taking time to savour the flavours in the wine, wonder at the alchemical process of winemaking, imagine the sunnier climes the grapes were grown in, and enjoy the company I'm keeping.... Continue Reading →

February 23, 2015 3

Reader, I married a carnivore

I talked about good dietary choices last night over dinner out (yes, I ate veggie) with a runner girlfriend. And we thought about it simply in terms of fuel -- purer fuel burns more cleanly in your body and makes for a better physical experience. She said she could feel the difference if she was eating healthily or if... Continue Reading →