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Many of you know my story. In 2012 I decided to leave London and office-life for good. I had a one-way ticket to Bali, with no plan, no job and 900€ in my pocket. I ended up living there for a year, and then longer at other times. Now it's my second home. My
Has your partner ever hit you? Has he* ever tried to control your whereabouts? Has he tried to physically or psychologically manipulate you into doing something you don’t want to do, or believe something you’re not? Maybe he’s even gone further? This year I spoke to two close friends of mine who are in abusive
What did you do last New Years Eve? My evening started off with a sacred cacao ceremony, setting intentions for the year to come, followed by rolling around on the floor from laughter, listening to live music, dancing, setting off colourful lanterns into the dark sky, and finally finishing off with an all-night gong bath
For a few years now I have been very much into simplifying my food. I know you usually see me posting really cool-looking raw food dishes that I make for catering orders, but those are mostly for people who are transitioning into the raw lifestyle and still require heavier foods. After a few years,
At some point during my late-teens, when everyone I knew went the opposite way, I decided that I will no longer say swear words. I’m not entirely sure what brought that on, maybe it’s because my mother never swore, and her boyfriend, who we were living with during my entire teenage-hood was a very well-manered
Are you prepared for your next adventure? My friends jokingly call me a "professional traveller", and I couldn't have put it better myself. When I applied for my Masters degree at UCL, I was asked to write down all of the flights I’ve taken in the last 3 years. That was a fun challenge
Just realised that I haven’t blogged anything in a while, been travelling in India and Nepal for the last 1.5 months, but I found this blog that I wrote a little while back so I had a minute to post it today as I think that the subject is a very important one, so
I'm starting to notice that more and more people are getting curious about tantra, and there has been an increase in workshops and retreats held worldwide. I have previously written about what you can expect from a one day workshop and also posted an introduction to sacred sexuality video, which you can see by clicking on the links.
This is a very random (but important!) post just to tell you that I think you should let go and get crazy tonight!! :) Every day of our lives we try to behave. We hold back our feelings or desires either because we are afraid of people judging us or because it may not
I just recently watched a movie called “Just eat it. A food waste story” and it really got me thinking about how much food is wasted in the world and what we can do about it. Here are some stats presented in the movie (based on US data), but I'd really recommend watching it
Which river to choose? If you are planning a trip to Bali, or you're already there, you don't want to miss going white water rafting!! It's honestly one of the best experiences of being on this beautiful island and I'd like to share some general information with you about what you can expect, as
The inspiration for this post came from a trip I took to the Gili Islands, Indonesia not too long ago. I was sitting on the pier, waiting for the boat that would take us from Bali to the Lombok islands, and there was a couple sitting next to me eating mangosteen. The poor tourists had a
If you have ever been to a group meditation, a spiritual event or any form of mindful workshop, you will no doubt have heard people saying that changes in our lives start happening after you begin loving yourself unconditionally. By doing so, you open yourself to a whole new world of possibilities, and this
One of the questions I often get asked at my raw food workshops is: when is the best time to go raw? My answer is always SUMMER! Whether you're ready to go completely raw or would simply like to add a few raw vegan meals to your lifestyle, summer makes for the easiest transition,
This year is pretty much the first year that I actually began eating salads, and that’s after being vegetarian since 2006 and raw since 2012. I always found restaurant salads pretty boring, and it was only recently that I figured out a way to make them filling and taste amazing, so now I eat
If any of you have ever been to Bali, you have probably heard of the Green School. I was lucky enough to organise a Yoga for Kids teachers training at the Green School not too long ago and would like to write about my experience of the area (yeah this post is way overdue!). It’s
If you're new to the idea of living food, have a look at my beginner's guide. When you tell people that raw food is good for you, many get scared and think they must switch to an all-raw diet immediately, which puts them off. It’s absolutely not necessary to go 100% raw, you can slowly start
Been invited to a party this Christmas? Need to make dinner for your entire family? Can you really stay raw during the festive season? Yes you can - with a few helpful tips below :) Bring food with you to a party It does’t matter if you’re going to a party with lots of
Just a massage or something more - here's a brief introduction to myofascial release therapy. If you haven’t heard of myofascial release therapy, then you’ve really been missing out! Many of us have suffered from some form of pain or discomfort in the body, whether it be back pain, headaches or constipation, but in the
I don't know about you, but when I found myself searching to replace my old food processor, I kind of hit a wall. It's so easy searching for the best blender compared to this, all sources unanimously point to the Vitamix, with the occasional JTC OmniBlend mention (or a Nutribullet for a cheaper and
