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Welcome to the Harmony Inspired Health Blog
Take a seat, make a cup of herbal tea and enjoy reading our articles that cover a range of interesting & inspiring topics including Ayurveda, women’s health, wellness, wealth & business. You might even find a delicious healthy meal recipe to suit your needs.
What is Ayurveda?
The word Ayurveda can be translated to “The Science of Life & Longevity” or the “The study of Life & Longevity” ‘Ayur’ in the Sanskrit language translates to ‘Life’ or ‘Longevity’. ‘Veda’ translates to ‘Science’, ‘Knowledge’ or ‘Study’. The Basic Principles…
Discovering Ayurveda with Harmony Robinson-Stagg
I was recently interviewed by the team at Amrutam & they wrote a wonderful article on how I discovered Ayurveda. I would like to share it with you here; Meet Harmony The story of her life begins with snapshots of young…
Christmas Chai & Raspberry Slice
Are you looking for a healthy treat to take to your Christmas party? Try this family-approved delicious ‘healthy chai & raspberry slice’, it will be a party hit. Ingredients: Base 1 cup, dates 1 cup, almond meal 1/2 cup, almonds 1/2…
What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse?
Ayurveda has been offering specialised cleansing techniques for thousands of years, they have been tried and tested by millions of people with great effect. Why Cleanse? Day in, day out our Mind-Body attempts to “digest” the accumulation of thoughts, unprocessed emotions,…
How to Reduce Stress & Anxiety
We have all been through a lot over the last two years, people are tired, everyone is wanting answers and the constant disruptions have severed our flow state. It is no wonder that I have seen an increase in clients suffering…
The 4 phases of your Menstrual Cycle & the Ayurvedic Doshas:
Everything in nature has a cyclical rhythm of growth & expansion, rest & retrieve, and we are no exception. We are cyclical beings. We ebb and flow. When we connect to our self we begin to understand our own cyclical nature….
Beetroot Brownies
Enjoy a delicious healthy treat 2 cup beetroot(2 large beetroots), blended 2 eggs 3 tbsp maple syrup 1 cup nut butter 2 tbsp cacao powder 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 180g dark chocolate, chopped Prepare the baking tin and set the oven…
Mechanism of Nasya
Nasya is a Sanskrit word that means “related to nose”. Nasya is the application of oil drops in the nose. It lubricates and protects the nasal passages from airborne irritants and germs, soothes and cleanses the tissues, promotes awareness & concentration,…
The 6 Ayurvedic Stages of disease manifestation.
If you have looked into Ayurveda, chances are that you have heard of the doshas. Perhaps it was the concept of the doshas that got you intrigued and wanting to learn more about Ayurveda? The Doshas The doshas are a concept…
5 Hormone Balancing Herbs
I get asked about Hormone Balancing herbs a lot! Herbs are fantastic at helping women regulate their hormones, but there are so many other factors that come into play too, such as stress management, circadian rhythm and eating right for your…
What is Endometriosis? Can Ayurveda help?
How do you know if you have Endometriosis? Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women in their reproductive years, that is 10% of women! This statistic could be far greater, as many women may not even know that they have…
How to create a successful business in the Health & Wellness space.
Business is built on 3 things: Purpose Connection Solving Problems It is important to get clear on these 3 building blocks so that you can expand and grow a soulful business that fulfils your dharma & serves your clients. Without…
Non-Attachment, Non-possessiveness, Non-Greed (Aparigraha)
Aparigraha ~ is the Sanskrit word for non-attachment, non-possessiveness, non-greed. One of the Yamas/ethical code for “right living” is Aparigraha. I feel this is one of the Yamas that is proven to be a difficult conquest for the modern-day human. For…
Root down to Rise Up!
oot down to rise up! A tree has to grow its roots before it can be in full bloom… Sometimes, a solid foundation takes many years… With the patience & perseverance, even when it storms a tree trusts that the universe,…
The Ayurvedic Clock
Our mind & body responds best when it is pacified with a natural routine that enhances our qualities so we can put our best foot forward and thrive in life. The ayurvedic clock is a 24 hr guide that aims to…
8 Tips to reduce Overload & Overwhelm, and instead create a more balanced life!
One thing that I have realised is that Overloading every part of your life doesn’t create balance… It’s a recipe for disaster. I get it, iv been there (multiple times ). Our goal through Ayurveda is to create balance in our…
Endometriosis & PCOS – A naturopaths perspective
Harmony Inspired Health Podcast Blog In this episode, we speak to special guest Kate about all things endometriosis and PCOS. We hear about Kate’s personal journey growing up being really sick and being told she had a short life expectancy. Kate…
An Ayurvedic Perspective On Hypothyroidism
Whether it is an Ayurvedic perspective or a modern medical perspective, we can agree that Thyroid health is imperative for our overall health & wellness. What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that sits just below…
Declutter Your Life
Declutter your life with Michelle Anderson is the podcast episode that I released today! In this episode, we speak to special guest Michelle about all things decluttering. We hear about Michelle’s personal journey and how she went to London to study…
How Do I Reach Enlightenment?
A common question asked amongst Yogi’s is how do I reach enlightenment? According to the Vedic scriptures, Patanjali has the answer. Let me elaborate… The word ‘Yoga’ has come from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, which means ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’….
Tulsi Tea ~ Why you should drink it.
As we enter the winter months there is nothing more comforting than sipping on a warm tea in front of a crackling fire, dressed in an over-sized jumper and soft Ugg boots. If this sounds appealing to you than I have…
Balance Your Metabolism – The Digestive Fire (Agni)
Most of us associate our metabolism with weight loss and weight management. We also know that our metabolism plays a vital role in our bodies breaking down the food we eat so that we can feed our tissues with the micronutrients…
Why is an Ayurvedic approach to yoga practice is important and how does it benefit the practitioner.
An Ayurvedic approach to yoga practice can help the practitioner create more balance in their day and life in general. The Ayurvedic approach is to recognise the gunas and how they are playing out in your mind~Body and current situation so…
Stress & Overwhelm…. How do we deal?
Stress… it has a way of sneaking up on us. As we knowingly or sometimes unknowingly add more and more to our plate until our schedule is full, rushing from one task to another, being over contacted via variable means such…
Quiz
What’s Your Ayurvedic Dosha
There are three different Ayurvedic mind-body types, known as Doshas, that can help you discover how your body functions and heals. Discover what your Ayurvedic Dosha is by taking a quick online quiz.