Latest Blog Posts
Buckwheat Banana Pancakes (The Best Pancakes Ever)
The first time I made these pancakes, my boyfriend said they were some of the best pancakes he'd ever eaten. I don't generally think of myself as a competitive person, [...]
Self-Promotion for Yoga Teachers
(Hint: It’s not about you) Is self-promotion necessary for yoga teachers today? Does making a living as a yoga teacher mean you need to invest in professional photo shoots; post [...]
Meditation: Benefits and Advice for Beginners
I was recently invited to contribute my top piece of advice for people new to meditation to an article on cleveryoga.com. As well as my input, the article contains advice [...]
Sprouted Lentil & Watermelon Salad
I try to travel light, but one thing that always comes with me is a nut milk bag. Not because I’m likely to be making nut milk (oh, to have [...]
Wrist Conditioning for Yogis
During yoga we spend a lot of time weight-bearing on our hands. A traditional yoga practice doesn't offer much to build strength the wrists and the supporting muscles of our [...]
My Four Top Tips for New Yoga Teachers
Early days as a yoga teacher can be overwhelming, and even a little scary. Here are my four key tips for new teachers, new-ish teachers, and honestly for all yoga [...]
“Marita, I cannot thank you enough for encouraging me to do your yoga teacher training course. I went into it hoping to deepen my yoga practice but it’s done a lot more than that. It’s given me the tools to live my life with compassion and gratitude.”