Christmas Cake
Written by Gitam Garden Christmas is coming, the Poinciana tree is flowering... Enjoy the indulgence of a a lovely rich and moist Christmas cake that is egg and wheat free! Soaking time: overnight at [...]
The Journey Home – Christine’s story
“Be in this world as if you are a traveller, a passer by…for this is not home.” - the Prophet Mohammed Byron Yoga Centre's Retreats Manager, Christine Lines, has enjoyed travelling throughout her life. “My [...]
Tofu Bake
Written by Gitam Garden Preparation time: 45 minutes (not including marinating the tofu) Serves: 3-4 The cherry tomatoes are practically exploding from the bushes this month, and the silverbeet is still looking good, so here's [...]
The secrets of the Japa Mala
Written by Ana Davis These days in yoga and meditation circles, and even in the broader community, it’s almost become a fashion statement to adorn oneself with Japa beads. Attractively fashioned from a variety of [...]
A sweet pill: yoga as medicine
Written by Pete Jackson If someone told you there’s a new drug on the market promising a path to a life free of pain and suffering, how would you react? Would your logical and suspicious side immediately [...]
Baby Beets with New Potatoes and Snowpeas
Written by Gitam Garden Preparation time: 30-40 minutes Serves 4 – 6 Searching for a therapeutic recipe for the southern spring, Gitam Garden walked around the Byron garden and was able to harvest the essential [...]
Laddoo prasad
Written by Gitam Garden Prasad is food which is first offered to a Deity before eating. Prasad is considered to have been tasted by the Deity and is therefore blessed food, to share among family [...]
Kundalini rising
Written by Brook McCarthy Hindu mysticism believes that the body has a system of energy channels called nadis, through which prana, or life force, flows. The many practices of yoga help cultivate prana to flow [...]
The spirit of togetherness – an interview with Stephan Kahlert
Written by Kara Goodsell During the course of an interview, the Dalai Lama was once asked if he ever felt lonely. He answered no and said that he realises he is no different to anybody [...]
Black-eyed bean and vegetable curry
Written by Gitam Garden Nothing beats a warming curry on a cold winter's night. The spices in this curry are healing, nourishing, and delicious, giving you plenty of good reasons to stay in. Ingredients 1 [...]