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 [...]
Ayurvedic health tonics for wintertime
Written by Brook McCarthy Our immune systems often become compromised in winter as our kapha goes into excess, according to the traditional Indian natural health system of Ayurveda. Leaning how to keep our doshas in [...]
The art of movement – an interview with Judy Krupp
Written by Kara Goodsell Yogic philosophy speaks of a person’s dharma, or purpose in life. Some are born to be teachers, inspiring understanding and change in another’s life. Judy Krupp is one such teacher, whose [...]
Healing the black hole: John Ogilvie’s story
Written by Ana Davis John Ogilvie is one of those rare people you meet with whom you feel an almost instant heart connection. There is a glint in his eyes that tells of an inner-spring [...]
Asana spotlight: Gomukhasana
Written by Brook McCarthy Gomukhasana is an often-underestimated pose which works two of the most important parts of the body – the shoulders and hips. It is particularly appreciated in sequence before or after down-face [...]
Learning to be free: Karma yoga
Written by Brook McCarthy “I wish I knew how it would feel to be free” follows the famous Nina Simone lyrics. In this first of a series of articles exploring the complex subject of karma, [...]
Barley and vegetable soup
Written by Gitam Garden No other food soothes quite like a soup, especially in winter. This hearty soup uses barley, an oft-overlooked ingredient that is high in fibre, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and [...]