Each of us is familiar with the Yin-Yang black & white symbol, but did you know that its origin lies in the Tao tradition? This ancient philosophy and system of life teaches us how to live in balance with the source of everything that exists, harmonising with the nature by balancing Yin and Yang energy.
The Baoli was [...]
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Master Mantak Chia: Tao for daily life
May 10th, 2012 No Comments
Tags: ayurveda · exercise · health · holidays · wellbeing
Riverford’s James MacGregor: Know where your food comes from
April 18th, 2012 No Comments
As the ancient wisdom goes, you are what you eat. We all know the importance of healthy eating, yet it’s not always easy to make it our daily habit. Hunting for a high quality, fresh organic produce can be time-consuming. Thankfully, there are companies like Riverford who make access to good food simple and easy.
James [...]
Tags: diet · food · health · nutrition · organic food · wellbeing
Wari Ananda: Uniting all yogis of the world
March 16th, 2012 No Comments
5 days by the sea. 50 world renowned yoga teachers. Up to 100 workshops. Over 450 participants from all over the world. And this is just the beginning. The first Barcelona Yoga Conference last year was a real success and the organisers are already busy with this year’s programme…
If you’re still unsure where to escape [...]
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Louise Allen: My job starts with tasting 200+ cups of tea per day
February 19th, 2012 No Comments
Heard of wine tasters? Our guest is a different kind of taster and can offer you a great alcohol free alternative to help you raise your spirits. Meet Louise Allen, a co-founder of Teapigs and a trained tea taster.
Why Teapigs? What makes it unique?
Teapigs is all about real tea, whole leaf quality teas and infusions. [...]
Tags: diet · food · health · nutrition · organic food · wellbeing
Imelda Burke: Wellbeing to me is a state of contentment
December 18th, 2011 No Comments
CONTENT is a peaceful state of happiness and things held or included in something. These are not just dictionary definitions. This is the ethos behind a beautiful 3-in-1 place in London: a boutique organic skincare store, naturopathic clinic and beauty salon. Imelda Burke, the founder, is sharing with The Baoli her passion to organic skincare and [...]
Tags: health · natural cosmetics · wellbeing
Kate Hamilton-Hunter: People love the fact that something creative can come out of ‘rubbish’
November 23rd, 2011 No Comments
Kate Hamilton-Hunter’s daily job is all about reincarnation. She gives rebirth to things that would have otherwise been thrown away. But that’s not all: the new life is always more beautiful than the previous one, a “frog-turned-princess”; delicate and exquisite. An old biscuit tin becomes…a piece of jewellery!
How did you get into jewellery design? Is [...]
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Jo Manuel: I would like to see yoga being part of the curriculum at schools
October 22nd, 2011 No Comments
From a yoga practitioner, to a yoga teacher, to teaching children’ yoga, to specializing in teaching children with special needs to setting up a truly special yoga centre in North-West London and aiming that every UK child had the chance to receive the gift of yoga. Meet Jo Manuel, Founder and Executive Director of Special [...]
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Maya Fiennes: Make the most of who you are, rather than try to be who you’re not
September 17th, 2011 No Comments
Music and yoga go hand in hand for Maya Fiennes. A professional pianist, Maya brings the sound of music and the joy of mantra into her yoga practice. She is a passionate advocate of yoga for everyone and chose Kundalini as her yoga style for its ability to deliver strong and immediate effects to the [...]
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Rapanui’s Rob Drake-Knight: We want to make it fashionable for people to go green
August 22nd, 2011 No Comments
Surfing in the Isle of Wight can make you stronger and fitter. It can also inspire you to make a positive impact on the world through fashion. This is exactly how the idea of Rapanui was born.
With £200 in the pocket, two university graduates, brothers Mart and Rob Drake-Knight spotted a business opportunity in the [...]
Tags: ethical clothing · sustainability · wellbeing
Deepa Apté: Wellbeing is mind over matter
August 2nd, 2011 No Comments
For Dr Deepa Apté, working 7 days a week without a break - teaching, healing, speaking at events, travelling, running a business, looking after the family – and staying balanced and calm at the same time - is a natural thing. It’s all thanks to Ayurveda, which is her business, philosophy and lifestyle. Ayurveda has been [...]
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