I often say that Ayurveda is the original self-care system. If there was ever a health or healing syem that subscribes to the idea that "beauty comes from the inside out" it's Ayurveda. 

It will be no surprise that I will preface this little beauty ritual by pointing out that unless your diet, lifestyle, sleep, yoga and exercise no external beauty treatment will get you glowing, no matter how sophisticated, expensive or  cutting edge it might be. 

've been lucky enough to be in Ubud for the last few months and there are soooo many incredible places to eat, it can be overwhelming! Basically you can't go wrong and here are a handful of my freshest, most favourite spots to eat, drink, chat and type.  

Ayurveda is a holistic medicinal, or rather healing system, to maintain balance and well-being in all aspects of LIFE (body, mind, senses and soul) through the use of diet, herbs, lifestyle, movement and meditation. 

I got to spend the summer in my hometown of, Perth and after three months of soaking up the pristine beaches and slow pace I want to share some little gems in the world of organics and ayurveda in Perth! Let me know in the comments your fave spots in Perth! 

I’m not interested in being ‘fearless’ I reckon it has a part to play I’m also not interested in letting it run the show. In contrast to our ancestors, who used fear to protect their life, we still use fear to protect ourselves from the unknown.  Friends and students often tell me that one of the scariest things is silence, being alone with thoughts and feelings. Being Alone.

Knowledge is Power; it’s true, but I’m not talking facts or figures. The kind of knowing that will empower everything you do and say is the knowledge of Self.

Often people tell me “I don’t know what my passion is!” so we are going to unpack what the essence of passion is, why it’s important and how it’s actually part of your Yoga.

We all know that we vote with our dollars these days so choosing products that have a social benefit built into their brand is a no brainer. I’m not encouraging you to buy things that you don’t need, but if you are going to use or consume this kind of product anyway, these businesses do the charitable work on your behalf.

Your digestive fire is strongest in winter, which means you receive maximum nutrition from eating organic root veggies and incorporating warming, energizing spices to your diet. This porridge is the perfect way to start a cozy winter morning.

Every culture and every creature takes time to hibernate, retreat and go inside (either physically or metaphorically) during winter. You do not need to book a flight anywhere to enjoy the benefits of retreating. All you need to do is create a sacred space for your ritual of tending your inner fire.

I came off the contraceptive pill by mistake, it was unplanned and I was in no way prepared. I was on my way to airport when I realized with dread Oh f*ck I’ve forgotten my pill, it was late at night with no pharmacies open and no time to spare to go back home. I was about to embark on a month long adventure through the Moroccan and Libyan desert Oh well, I’ll just have a month off. No big deal, and didn’t give it another thought.

I often struggle with smoothies in winter and getting all the good stuff in so here is a solution that I've been loving of late. 

This ancient practice actually changed my life. 

We all know that Seminyak, Bali hosts some seriously world class eats and jaw dropping beautiful spaces, but when you just want some healthy food that isn't going to put you in a food coma, I've got you covered. This is for all you dairy free, gluten free, vegan, organic lovers. 

After spending the last couple of weeks in the lush land of Sri Lanka I notice that the peeps here are all yogis, whether they practice asana or not.  Just being here and absorbing the deep wisdom of this Buddhist island that sits just below the southern tip of India has anchored a inner peace that has nothing to do with what is being thrown my way externally. 

If you are blessed to live coastal, getting in the ocean is an essential summer

practice, its incredibly grounding and soothing for an overworked nervous

system....

This cooling tonic is a superfood elixar to balance excessive Pitta (the dominant energy in summer and specific constitutions)  it hydrates, purifies and soothes both the digestive and nervous system which tend to get acidic and out of balance through the celebration season. Sweet and simple!

How to clean out your wardrobe and beyond with ultimate loving-kindness.

5 ways to cleanse your body, mind and life Ayurveda style 

Some of the highlights from our immersion in Hawaii this August. A journey through the elements, from Banyan tree forests, waterfalls, black sand beaches, witnessing the ceremony of live flowing lava and some of the most pure air on the planet. I am so grateful to have shared this powerful place with such a open hearted and couragous group of yogis. Truly honoured.