Mudras

By discovering the magical world of yoga mudras, holistic health and harmony really can be found at your fingertips.

It's no new phenomenon that actions can speak louder than words, particularly when it comes to the use of hands. Different religions and nationalities throughout time have instinctively used hand gestures to silently externalise inner thoughts and feelings, or as a vehicle for facilitated healing.

Eastern traditions have told entire stories with delicate hand positions through traditional dance or energy-replenishing exercises such as Tai Chi and qigong, and used corresponding acupressure points to restore health and vitality. Many religions, particularly Buddhism and Hinduism, use the hands in various Ways to demonstrate piousness or prayer.

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LEEK AND ONION PIZZETTAS

Makes 8 Pizzettas

If the dough and toppings are cold, remove them from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before the party starts.

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EASY PIZZA DOUGH

Makes 450g Dough

1/4 cup warm water, 40°C

1 teaspoons dry yeast

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CHICKPEA AND ROASTED CAPSICUM SOUP

Makes 8 servings

Roast capsicum on a baking sheet in a 200°C oven, turning frequently until skin is evenly browned, about 40 minutes. Cool completely before peeling and seeding. Two 260g jars of chargrilled capsicum also work well here, so feel free to substitute.

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Find Your Power

This confidence-boosting flow practice works to release blockages in your chakras.

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ORANGE, FENNEL AND OLIVE SALAD

Makes 8 servings

You can easily increase or decrease this salad by a few servings depending on the number of quests: just allow one orange per person.

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Power of Plants

The science is stronger than ever a plant-based whole-foods diet is your ticket to overall good health Read on for news about the healthiest foods you should be eating.

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Water could be the elixir of youthful looking skin

A huge percentage of our body is made up of water, and it’s this internal hydration that plays a major role in ensuring skin is hydrated on a deeper, cellular level. Understanding this, it makes perfect beauty sense to ensure that water levels, both internally and externally, are flush so that skin has a fighting chance of remaining plump and luminous every day, at any age.

The alternative is not pretty: dehydration is a major contributor to ageing, as any loss of water promotes a reduction in the elasticity of the skin, resulting in less fullness, radiance and the onset ofcreping skin and fine lines. To keep dehydration at bay, it is important to stay internally hydrated by drinking enough water. According to the Australian Medical Association, about 1.5 to 2 litres of water each day is sufficient for fit adults.

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Yoga Keeps trail runners in peak condition

When you’re running on trails, you’re continuously adjusting your stride to accommodate
rocks, dips and turns. Your yoga practice helps you navigate uneven terrain with control and agility, and protects you from injury. Standing poses improve balance and coordination and encourage the development of even strength throughout the leg, a key to preventing injury. “The more you can strengthen all of the muscles around your joints, the less vulnerable those areas are,”

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