Healthy Conscious Living

The ORGANIC INDIA range of herbal supplements have been developed using a combination of the ancient herbal wisdom of Ayurveda- India’s traditional medicine system, and the Western methods of scientific study and clinical testing. ORGANIC INDIA supplements are made with certified organic whole herbs and blended in accordance with traditional Ayurvedic prescribing.   The Heart [...] Continue Reading

If you are a newbie to yoga, you’ll find studios offering many different types of classes with strange sounding names. Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin… but which one is the one for you? While some styles of yoga focus primarily on meditation and breath work, others will allow you to work up a good sweat, so [...] Continue Reading

If you were wondering how I wish I could spend every cold winter’s day – it is curled up, with my hands wrapped around a huge warm mug of hot chocolate. It is so easy to make Homemade Hot Chocolate, so put down that powdery packet, put a handful of real ingredients into a saucepan and you will have [...] Continue Reading

One of my favourite meditation practices is mantra using Mala beads. This practice is called Japa in Sanskrit. Japa practice involves the repetitive recitation of a single word, several words or a longer mantra, such as the lovely Gayatri Mantra. Mala beads are a traditional way of keeping count of the number of times your [...] Continue Reading

By Organic India USA   When Lord Siddhartha, the prince who became the Buddha, was a child, his father did whatever he could to shield his son from the reality of sickness, ageing, and death. If Siddhartha could be spared the negative realities of life, the king thought, then he would remain a devoted warrior [...] Continue Reading

You will probably already be familiar with Chai. That deliciously sweet, spicy tea is pretty well the traditional drink of India, sold at Chai stalls and train stations all over the country. Rather fittingly, Chai came from very royal beginnings. It is said that the original Chai recipe was created by the reigning king of [...] Continue Reading

Little rituals that can change everything. There’s nothing new about the ancient Japanese tea ceremony, but modern life rarely accommodates long, intricate rituals that may take a lifetime to master. That said, we can adapt these principles into our own daily rituals to relieve stress and bring a little calming zen into our lives. The [...] Continue Reading

Winter calls me to turn inwards & as I slow down, I am able to tune into what my body really needs. Here’s how I feel drawn to take care of myself during the winter months; The season calls for more vigorous movement – my morning walks on the beach (perfect in summer) have become [...] Continue Reading

This traditional Ayurvedic dish is super nourishing and very easily digestible. It is also extremely versatile since the grain/pulse combinations and the vegetables can be varied. Kitchari literally means mixture, usually of two grains. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup basmati rice 1 cup split yellow lentils 6 cups Tulsi Turmeric Ginger tea (approximately) 2-3cm ginger root, finely [...] Continue Reading

Tulsi Turmeric Ginger is one of our favourite teas; popular all year round, but especially during the colder months! This blend is so beautifully balanced, it just feels right on ALL levels.  The main ingredients are a dead giveaway as to the potent Ayurvedic power this tea possesses: Tulsi = ‘The Queen of Herbs’ Turmeric [...] Continue Reading

Wake up to sunshine on a plate! Hearty, healthy, and bursting with natural flavour, these nicely spiced muffins have just the right amount of sweetness to kick off the day. With every bite chock full of fruits, veggies and nuts, these wholesome treats are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast and lunch box stuffer. Don’t be deceived [...] Continue Reading

How have you been coping throughout our COVID Autumn? I was doing pretty well but must admit the effects of the rather sudden cool shift in weather here in Northern NSW have certainly made an impact!  It was a good reminder that if you haven’t already been looking after your immune system and general wellbeing, [...] Continue Reading