Spring exists to remind us that everything can begin. There is something about the arrival of spring that gets me in motion and out of winter hibernation.

Yesterday’s equinox couldn’t be a more intentional sign from nature that it is time to slow down and honour the changing seasons.

Late Summer begins around the third week of August and runs through to Autumn Equinox. In August, nature is undergoing its last burst of growth before winter and the energy of this season corresponds to the nurturing Earth element.

When it comes to beauty “it’s what’s inside that counts” and this is especially true for our digestive health and the relationship it shares with our skin. So, in order to look and feel our best it is crucial that we look after our digestive health.

A visual diary of a weekend yoga retreat on the West coast of Scotland that I had the honour to attend in June.

Mudita is a Buddhist term that loosely translates to sympathetic or unselfish joy and encourages us to find happiness in the wellbeing of others. Mudita is described as an inner wellspring of joy that is always accessible. It extends to all beings, not just to those close to us and may be the antidote to jealousy and comparison.

Journaling prompts to spark contemplation and writing inspiration. Get to know yourself better by asking a few simple questions in the morning.

In my five years of practicing yoga I have accumulated quite the collection of yoga gear, and whilst you really don’t anything more than a mat and a set of comfy clothes to practice yoga asana. I have found these things to enhance or bring more joy to my practice, by adding comfort, accessibility, or inspiration.

Eating seasonally is essentially when you are eating foods that are ready to harvest at the same time of year that you are eating them, which often translates to tastier, more nutrient-dense, and generally cheaper produce. Not only that but eating seasonally is great for the planet as the produce will have traveled fewer miles and it is less likely to be wrapped in plastic packaging. To help you find what is currently in season, I’ve collated a simple month-by-month guide to all the fresh fruit and veg on offer each month in the UK.

We are beginning to see a glimmer of normal life again (thank goodness). However our day-to-day experiences are still limited and we may find our mood dipping more often than we would like. To help combat this, I’ve made sure to prioritise self-care, finding simple but effective mood-boosting rituals to implement into my day, to help reframe my mind and live with as much contentment as possible.

What you eat not only nourishes you, it also nourishes the bacteria living inside of you, with some foods fuelling the ‘good’ and others fuelling the ‘bad’

So what foods should we include and what foods should we reduce to create a healthy happy gut environment?