For the last five years I have been deepening my yoga practice and learning more through my teacher training courses. Alongside this, I began to study and practice Ayurveda, in particular Ayurvedic Nutrition. This is an ancient Indian system of medicine which runs parallel to yoga. Ayurveda body type analysis is used to characterise individuals … Continue reading What is your ayurveda body type?
Tag: Health coaching
Why self esteem is important for improving your health
In today's post I want to share why self esteem is important for improving your health. As someone who has struggled with low self esteem most of my life, I have observed how it impacted my own health and wellbeing. Through my coaching practice I now want to help other women believe in themselves so … Continue reading Why self esteem is important for improving your health
Feeling cold all the time? Here’s how to fix it!
Sometimes feeling cold is a natural response to the environment you are living in. But what about if you are feeling cold all of the time, even if you are in a relatively warm climate? Feeling cold all of the time, especially feeling cold in your hands, feet and nose is a sign that your … Continue reading Feeling cold all the time? Here’s how to fix it!
How have a healthy autumn season
In today's post I want to share my top tips for staying healthy during autumn season. I am back in the UK after a year living in Greece and it is clear that autumn has arrived! Fresh mornings, mild, dry days and dark, cold nights are fast approaching. Actually, although I love the summer energy, … Continue reading How have a healthy autumn season
Self-compassion on your path to better health
How would you rate your self-compassion on a scale of 1-10? What even is self-compassion? Self-compassion has been defined as: "the capacity to comfort and sooth ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail or feel inadequate." Chris Germer from the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion “being kind and understanding when confronted with … Continue reading Self-compassion on your path to better health
Change talk: identifying with the change you want to make
I had an experience this week which got me thinking about the importance of change talk and truly identifying with the change. This is such an important change to make if you want to be successful in reaching your goals. For anyone who didn't know, I am currently shifting away from one career path into … Continue reading Change talk: identifying with the change you want to make
Non-diet approach to health coaching vs. dieting
Today's topic is Dieting vs. Non-diet approach to health coaching! How many here have ever been on a diet to lose weight? Weight-watchers, Slimming World, low-calorie, low-carb or low-fat... how many have you tried?? In 2016, Huffington post shared an article claiming that 57% of British women had been on a diet to lose weight … Continue reading Non-diet approach to health coaching vs. dieting
What is health coaching? How a health coach can help you reach your goals
Health coaching is becoming more and more popular but what exactly is a health coach and how can a health coach help you to reach your goals? This year I have been training to be a women's wellness coach and I have learned a lot about the health coaching practice and how to best support … Continue reading What is health coaching? How a health coach can help you reach your goals
To change your habits, first change your mind
Yesterday I shared about how taking consistent, simple actions can set you on the road to success when it comes to reaching your health goals. But we all know we are creatures of habit and often in the beginning behaviour change is hard! Our brains are designed in such a way that all of our … Continue reading To change your habits, first change your mind
Lose weight easily by keeping it simple!
Following on from yesterday's post on perfectionism, today I wanted to talk about how simplicity can be the way to reach your health goals with minimal effort. I'm not telling you you can lose weight easily by sitting on the sofa eating cookies all day. But you don't have to be following some elaborate diet … Continue reading Lose weight easily by keeping it simple!