I am instantly in the dirt, sliding down the slope to the cafe on my bum, much to the amazement of our guide. He has doubtless seen hundreds of walkers fall but none before the proper walking had begun and certainly not with such wild abandon. I make a vague attempt to dust myself off […]
The top of the mountain – recovery from ME Read More »
Getting ready to leave Fuerteventura once again, the thought of lengthy layovers, untimely flights, delays, and the serious disturbance of my circadian rhythms was making me anxious. As I write this, I’m more than halfway through my journey home to the West Coast. I left the sunshine in Fuerteventura Saturday night, arrived in Dublin, Ireland
Tips for healthier travel Read More »
I’ve studied and worked with both astrology and numerology for over 20 years. Each year brings a different energetic vibration, which continues over a nine-year cycle then begins again. Thinking about taking a retreat but not sure which direction to go in? Find out how to calculate your personal numerology year to help select your retreat
A personal year guide to your perfect retreat with numerology Read More »
Early in 2011, into my sophomore year of college, elbow deep in work I had no hunger for, following the traditional track toward university and career; soon I would defer my acceptance to Bastyr University, sell my car, quit my job, and buy a one way ticket to the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. I found
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It’s been 13 hours so far. It’s hot and stuffy; busy with aggravated people, crying children, tired bodies and minds. Airport delays – that familiar situation and the accompanying sense of frustration, being trapped under the command of the airline, a continuous wait to embark on the journey ahead. In amongst this chaos – where
A yoga practice in chaos Read More »
Yoga is popular and its popularity continues to skyrocket in the western world, but why has yoga become so popular? For the past two months I have been socialising with Indian people and some days I have been teaching yoga to local Indian people. A few weeks back an old Master who I have known for several
Has yoga lost its touch? Read More »
What on earth is a fruit feast? A three day fruit cleanse, as prescribed by certified Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher, Kristy Summers. This cleanse comes into week four of Baron Baptiste’s 40 Day Revolution (read more of the back story here). Those three days had more of an effect than I originally thought. Here’s a
Fruit feast cleanse + spicy melon gazpacho recipe Read More »
Anyone who has attended my classes will be able to tell you that without a doubt my favourite yoga posture is adho mukhasvanasana – downward-facing dog. Spending a week with me at lotus yoga lodge for sure you will be hitting double figures of down dogs by the time we reach our final savasana of the week.
My favourite pose: downward facing dog Read More »
In this short instructional video, Jo shows how to make a delicious sweet curry dip. Enjoy!
The Azul kitchen: sweet curry dip Read More »
That is what I love about yoga: no matter where my travels take me, with my yoga mat attached to my backpack I can make my practice part of my adventures. I have managed to find some weird and wonderful yoga spots along my travels so far, from breathtaking beaches at sunrise, balconies with snow
SUP Yoga – where the water is your yoga mat Read More »
