Manduka Yoga Mat Reviews: PRO vs. PROlite vs. eKO Superlite

Manduka Yoga Mat Reviews: PRO vs. PROlite vs. eKO Superlite

Let the battle begin! With this week’s Manduka yoga mat reviews: I talk about the PRO vs. PROlite vs. eKO Superlite.

I review each of these 3 mats' pros and cons, including all the considerations you need to think of before you invest in your next yoga mat. Most importantly: why you'd wanna get either the Manduka PRO, PROlite or eKO Superlite versus a cheap PVC mat.

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What Is An Ayurvedic Retreat, and Which One Is Best For Deep Relaxation?

What Is An Ayurvedic Retreat, and Which One Is Best For Deep Relaxation?

Are you already back from that summer holiday? The best thing to do post-holiday is to start planning your next break! That way you’ll not only have something to look forward to in the next few months, it will also be a good reminder that you need to consistently slow down and plan when you’ll be taking your next timeout…

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A Wellness Expert’s Guide to 6 Best Smoothie + Juice Bars in Amsterdam (July 2019)

A Wellness Expert’s Guide to 6 Best Smoothie + Juice Bars in Amsterdam (July 2019)

Following on from my previous recommendations of the 21 best healthy-ish restaurants as well as the 7 best coffee/ cafés in Amsterdam, next up - we’ve got the best smoothie and juice bars in town.

Firstly, my big dislike with the majority of smoothie places is - there’s too much fruit and not enough greens in…

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Your Guide to the Best Of a Quiet, Mindful Holiday in Sardinia, Italy (July 2019)

Your Guide to the Best Of a Quiet, Mindful Holiday in Sardinia, Italy (July 2019)

I recently got back from a 9-day holiday to Sardinia, Italy. As a few friends have already asked me for my best tips there, I figured I’d put another tidy list together of all the food to eat/ things to see and do so you…

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[ REVIEW ] A Nutritional Therapist’s Guide to 7 Best Coffee/ Cafés in Amsterdam (JUNE 2019)

[ REVIEW ] A Nutritional Therapist’s Guide to 7 Best Coffee/ Cafés in Amsterdam (JUNE 2019)

Ah… Coffee! The one thing that often brings up debate - is it good or bad for you? ...like with most things, I’d say “it depends”. ;) 

Coffee: Good or Bad? 

If you’re using it as a stimulant to get you going first thing in the morning, then you might want to take a look at why. On so many levels…

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[ REVIEW ] A Wellness Expert’s Guide to 21 Healthy-ish Restaurants in Amsterdam (June 2019)

[ REVIEW ] A Wellness  Expert’s Guide to 21 Healthy-ish Restaurants in Amsterdam (June 2019)

As a certified nutritional therapist AND bonafide greedy guts foodie, I often get asked for my recommendations of “which good or healthy places to eat at in Amsterdam?”

I often feel that it’s not great to label your food “good” or “bad”... as this could lead to an unhealthy relationship with food. Also… how do you…

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[SURVEY] What Do You Need? + Bonus Guided Meditation Recording!

[SURVEY] What Do You Need? + Bonus Guided Meditation Recording!

As we’re halfway through 2019, I thought I’d do a little half-year check-in with you, dear friend. I’ve been enjoying writing wellness articles on this site, posting health tips on Instagram and creating yoga videos on YouTube, as well as sending out the 5 monthly tips only my email subscribers get…  but I wanted to find out a little bit about who you are, what you’ve been enjoying so far, and what else I can help you with on your wellness journey.

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14 Best Amsterdam Fitness/ Yoga/ Pilates/ Gyms + Studios 2018

14 Best Amsterdam Fitness/ Yoga/ Pilates/ Gyms + Studios 2018

If you’re new to Amsterdam or just passing through and looking to keep fit, you might like to consider some of my fave boutique fitness/ yoga/ pilates studios. I’ve given a variation of this list to friends and acquaintances over time, who’ve all found some of their favourites from…

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