Relaxing through the ups and downs of this divorce has been a process like no other. As a yoga guide, meditation practitioner, and a believer in prayer - I have all the tools at my disposal to make a graceful exit from this Boeing jet. Still, there are days after I’ve gone though my morning routine that I still feel wound up. Hello anxiety, depression, anger ... my long lost friends. Where have you been?!!
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Weekly Issue No°3 – Water Guns and Wu wei as Weapons of Choice
Happy New Year (again). It’s Songkran in Thailand, a festival celebrating the traditional Thai New Year, held in April and marked by the throwing and sprinkling of water. On Koh Tao island it was thankfully limited to one-day, during which I voluntarily sequestered myself. I know what you’re thinking--girl, that’s extreme; or you’re just getting old(er). The latter is true - we are all getting older; the former, not so! The epidemiologist in me will not allow myself to be splashed with water from random, suspect water sources. Fleeing the water guns led me to a day of sea-gazing, reconnected me to the practice of Wu wei, effortless action.
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Banana Nut Breakfast Smoothie
Here is a great breakfast smoothie idea! If you are looking for a meal replacement smoothie then this recipe is for you. The rolled oats make it easy to add fiber to your smoothie without a ton of calories. I like to soak mine in a cup of water in the fridge before blending to soften them and give my smoothie an even smoother texture. I’m a peanut butter fanatic as always you can ditch the peanut butter, or replace with cacao or some other flavor that will make this breakfast smoothie yummy to you. With the rolled oats and flax seeds hunger is guaranteed to miss well until the afternoon.Trust your body, it reacts to right and wrong more than your mind does. It’s speaking to you~ Rupi Kaur
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Weekly Issue No°2 – What the Cat on my Terrace Taught Me About Setting Boundaries
I'm settling into my flat and have a regular visitor whom I call Cat. This week I practiced boundary setting with Cat who at first thought he could barge his way into my chambers and roll around on my yoga mat without consequence. I coronated Smoothie as the seventh food group and am geeking out on flax seeds.
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Apple Avocado Kale Lunch Smoothie
Hi from the hot, steamy Koh Tao Island. The last thing I want to do is cook, yet I want a fresh and healthy lunch. I've opted for a lunch smoothie to satisfy me. This smoothie recipe is one of my absolute favorites and is made with kale, avocado, apple. It's nutritious and tastes great!
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Weekly Issue No°1 – Hi from Koh Tao Island
Hello from Koh Tao Island, Thailand. I’ve been struggling to find a way to keep all of my friends, family and readers up to date with what’s happening in my life. I’ve decided to publish a digest with the coolest things that I’ve found or pondered upon in the previous week. In Weekly Issue No° 1 you will see that my nomadic wanderings have considerably slowed down. I now live on Koh Tao Island, in a nice flat cooled by ceiling fans. It backs up to a jungle-like area and I'm still not sure why I don't have mosquitos. I motor bike everywhere and keep island time. Although the island is small, there is so much to discover. This week I conquered my fear of going down steep hills, found a zero waste store, and got addicted to peanut butter kale smoothies.
Lisa London
Koh Tao Island, Thailand
Welcome to my journey of discovery, healing and radical self love. I’m in the process of divorce and I’m using this blog to share my experiences through all the places, things I see around the world. So far I have traveled to more than 50 countries on four continents, and counting. I am a 500 HR Yoga Teacher, and Strala Guide trained by American yogi, Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga. I received a master’s in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and a master’s in Anthropology from the School of Oriental & African Studies. I now live on the island of Koh Tao, Thailand, where I guide yoga and seize opportunities for personal growth that I willingly share with those around me. Follow my blog and discover my renewal through food, travel, and yoga.
