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If like me you are finding February a grey, grizzly month, its time to pull in some tropical power. Air miles aside, I find pineapple one of the best ingredients to use in my smoothies. There is no pleasure in making your smoothie so green it’s a chore to drink, being healthy is also about being happy - so put some tropical zing into your body with this easy recipe.

Recipe:

1 handful of kale or spinach

1 handful of fresh mint (if you have it, pop some dried mint in otherwise)

1 banana

1 cup of chopped pineapple

½ lime – juiced

½ inch of ginger

a glug of coconut water

1 cup of water

1 cup of ice 

This powerhouse of a drink will give you 2 servings.

Nutritional Notes: Pineapple and ginger boost digestion and fight inflammation. Banana has high levels of potassium and fiber. The green stuff – well its just brilliant on so many levels, so keep in it there.

 

 

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According to this recent article in the Times:

'...peer pressure can provide the motivation to stick to our fitness resolutions when willpower is not enough.

Scientists have found that having a “fitness buddy” has such a galvanising impact that fewer than one in 10 drop out of a new exercise regime after a year.

The findings will encourage those who failed to get past January 12, the second Friday in the month, which sees the single greatest drop in keep-fit activity, according to data collated by Strava, the fitness app for cyclists and runners.'

Link to Sunday Times Article: (Nicholas Hellen, Jan 21 2018)

So if you haven't quite got into gear this year, buddy up with a friend and get your lovely feet through the door and into the hot room!

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Whether its your first hot yoga class, or whether its just been a while since your last practice, here is a little list of top tips to ensure you have a great class!

  • Turn up in good time so you aren't rushing.
  • Drink 1.5 litres of water 2 hours before class. 
  • Don't eat much in the 2 hours before class.
  • Sit down whenever you feel like it and keep breathing through your nose. 
  • Please tell me before class if you have any injuries. Do not push through pain. 
  • Wear close fitting lightweight sports clothing.