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The Secrets of Ikarian Longevity: A Life Rooted in Community, Movement, and Calm

The Secrets of Ikarian Longevity: A Life Rooted in Community, Movement, and Calm

by Julia K | Sep 23, 2024 | Healthy Living & Longevity

I recently returned from a transformative 7-day Vitality and Longevity Retreat on the Greek island of Ikaria, known as the island where people live longer, healthier than most Europeans. This small Aegean island has captured global attention for the remarkable...
Nutrient-Packed Summer Salad with Mackerel and Chickpeas

Nutrient-Packed Summer Salad with Mackerel and Chickpeas

by Julia K | Jul 28, 2024 | Healthy Living & Longevity, Healthy Living Recipes

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. This Summer Mackerel Nutritional Salad is not only quick and easy to make, but it’s also packed with health benefits. Mackerel provides a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for heart and brain health. The fresh...
Longevity in a Bowl: Shiitake Mushrooms Risotto with Tempeh and Spinach

Longevity in a Bowl: Shiitake Mushrooms Risotto with Tempeh and Spinach

by Julia K | Jul 12, 2024 | Healthy Living & Longevity, Healthy Living Recipes, Recipe Bank

For over three years, we’ve been perfecting our Arborio risotto recipe, allowing room for creativity and experimentation with plant-based ingredients. While tofu has long been a staple in our dishes, this is our first venture with tempeh. Its drier, firmer texture...
The Importance of Drinking Water for Bone Density in Perimenopause and Menopause

The Importance of Drinking Water for Bone Density in Perimenopause and Menopause

by Julia K | Jul 12, 2024 | Healthy Living & Longevity, Julia K Yoga & Healthy Living

Last weekend, I was on a group walking weekend in the South Downs, and I noticed that some of us hadn’t had enough water to drink during our 3 days walking of around 28-miles. This observation inspired me to write about the importance of drinking water, especially for...
Uniting in Mindfulness: Retreat Moments of Shared Presence and Reflection

Uniting in Mindfulness: Retreat Moments of Shared Presence and Reflection

by Julia K | May 6, 2024 | Healthy Living & Longevity, Yoga & Mindfulness

In the serene surroundings of West Lexham surrounded by lush nature and tranquil waters, our mindfulness hour was a true retreat from the chaos of daily life. Last weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting my 3rd consecutive year retreat at the magical location in...
The Art of Growing Young: Essential Lifestyle Choices for Healthy ageing and Longevity

The Art of Growing Young: Essential Lifestyle Choices for Healthy ageing and Longevity

by Julia K | Apr 21, 2024 | Healthy Living & Longevity

Aging is a natural part of life, often associated with decline, but it doesn’t have to be. Recent advancements in science and a deeper understanding of human health have revealed that aging can be a vibrant journey, filled with vitality and renewal. As Pablo...
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Caught in the rain on my way from the studio — a Caught in the rain on my way from the studio — and what a blessing! 🌧️ 

After days of heat, this little thunderstorm felt like life itself. Water is everything — essential, powerful, beautiful. 

Soaking it in - literally, and reminding myself to enjoy both the rain and the sunshine. 🌦️

See you at the Proms tonight for more music and magic! 🎶☀️⚡

#rainywalk #summerstorm #grateful #rain #natureishealing #rainandshine #lifeessentials #studiotostage #proms2025 #musicianlife #stormyvibes #rainydaymagic 🌦️
Hey and happy Friday!☀️✨ Here are my Top 5 Hey and happy Friday!☀️✨

Here are my Top 5 Favorites to Stay Hydrated this summer – and I am inviting you to try  them too!

1. Watermelon 🍉 – Over 90% water and full of lycopene – great for skin and inflammation.

2. Cucumber & Celery 🥒 – Both super hydrating. Cucumber is juicy, and celery adds fiber – perfect picnic snack with hummus!

3. Peach 🍑 – Sweet, juicy, and loaded with vitamins C, A, and fiber – great for digestion.

4. Strawberries 🍓 – Antioxidants, vitamin C, water, and fiber – love these homegrown ones!

5. Coconut Water 🥥 – Packed with electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium – a must after being in the sun or exercising. Choose the one without sugar. 

💧 Bonus: Filtered water with fresh mint and cucumber from the garden – keeps me sipping all day long!

What’s your  Summer hydration favorites ? 🌿☀️ 

Happy Hot Summer & Stay cool, hydrated and playful! 😀☀️✨

#hydration #simmer #top5 #watermellon #cucumber #celery #peach #strawberries🍓 #coconutwater #electrolytes #minerals #replenish #healthyliving ✨
🧊 Cooling Down Ritual in Just 3 Minutes ( Start 🧊 Cooling Down Ritual in Just 3 Minutes ( Start with 3 mins, then add a minute every time you practice… Magic happens from 20mins onwards… ☺️🙏) 

As the heat rises, so does our need to pause, soften, and hydrate.
This reel offers a glimpse into one of my favorite ways to cool down and reset:
a cooling, supportive Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) using bolsters.

✨ This asana can help:

✔️ Cool the nervous system
✔️ Reduce swelling in the legs
✔️ Calm the mind
✔️ Promote deep rest
✔️ Even invite moments of quiet euphoria or blissful release

Yes—it’s possible to feel a gentle wave of euphoria or deep well-being after restorative yoga. Long-held, supported poses like this one activate your body’s relaxation response and can naturally boost serotonin, inviting a peaceful and elevated state of calm.

🩵 This 3-minute reel is just a sneak peek—
Curious what I’m sipping on to stay cool in this heat?
🍋🌿 Join me on Facebook for the full 16-minute cooling down ritual, where I share my favorite cooling drink and guide you through the complete practice from start to finish.

Or, even join me for a full an hour calming practice - on Wednesdays 18:30 Evening Harmony, Verve Studio, Bedford Heights. 

Let yourself be supported.
Let gravity help you let go.
Let this be your time to truly cool down.

Happy July 🌼
Stay cool. Stay kind. Stay hydrated. ☺️

#coolingdown #viparitakarani #coolingasana #restorativeyoga #restorativeteacher #legsupthewall #yogaforsummer #minireset #yogawithprops #selfcarepractice #hydrationritual #yoga #euphoria  #july #own #yourpractice ✨
This is what Sunday Mornings are for… Cool Breat This is what Sunday Mornings are for… Cool Breath, Warm Hugs & Sunday Grounding… on the grass. 🌿

Gentle arrivals, soft smiles, moving together — this is more than yoga. It’s a community of women supporting each other, holding space, and choosing presence over pressure.

Cooling pranayama, hip opening, and quiet connection… with a surprise guest appearance by a sweet 5-year-old lifting a bolster like a pro! 💚 A little reminder that movement, joy and curiosity live in all ages.

Thank you for showing up.
For yourselves. For each other.
For the magic of slow, intentional summer mornings. ☀️

See you outside next Sunday, 10am! 🧘‍♀️☀️✨

#yoga #outdoors #yogainnature #slow #intentional #movements #embodiedyoga #cooling #pranayama #soothing #supportive #joyful #curiosity #live #anyage #embrace #playfullness #summer ☀️✨😀🙏🧘‍♀️

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