Writings
Curated insights and articles on wellness, nutrition, yoga and practices to nurture balance, energy and resistance
You Don’t Need a Retreat to Feel Better.
The destination of a retreat is not the medicine, yet there is something undeniably restorative about stepping away from everyday life. Changing your routine, habits and environment can give you perspective and create space to think with clarity.
The destination is not doing the healing; it is what the destination is allowing you to do.
What Your Cravings Are Really Telling You
Craving certain foods is not necessarily a bad thing or a lack of willpower. It is simply our body signalling that we are in a state of internal imbalance, driven by a combination of psychology, biology, and environmental factors.
Food cravings are deeply connected to our brain chemistry, blood sugar regulation, stress hormones, and nutrient signalling. When we look at cravings through the lens of Ayurveda, they indicate an imbalance in our doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and a disruption of our digestive fire (Agni).
As soon as we recognise and understand our cravings correctly, we can stop fighting them and start decoding them. Far from being random, they are driven by four key biological systems.
Breath as a Tool: and Why it Matters
The breath is one of the most direct ways to influence the autonomic nervous system, which regulates stress and recovery in the body.
When breathing becomes fast and shallow, the body shifts into a sympathetic (“fight or flight”) state, leading to increased heart rate, muscle tension, and heightened stress. When breathing slows, the opposite occurs—heart rate decreases, relaxation increases, and the body moves into a parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) state that supports recovery.
Why Stretching Doesn’t Always Relieve Muscle Tension
Muscle tension is often treated as a mechanical issue, addressed through stretching and mobility work. However, current research in motor control and neuroscience suggests that tension is frequently a product of nervous system regulation rather than tissue limitation. The body adjusts muscle stiffness in response to perceived threat, load, or uncertainty, prioritising stability over range of motion.
Burnout in Hospitality
Burnout is increasingly recognised as a global occupational phenomenon. The World Health Organisation defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.
While burnout can affect any profession, hospitality workers are uniquely exposed due to the combination of physical demands, emotional labour, and unpredictable schedules.