Moodboard: Balearic Beauty

I'm off to Ibiza in two weeks' time for some serious R+R, and neither of those Rs stand for Raving. I have heard such great things about the north of the island - all clear turquoise waters and chilled bohemian vibes, the opposite of the notorious party areas. To say I'm excited is an understatement.
All images below taken from Pinterest.

Behind the Brand: Dana Levy

Dana Levy's beautiful jewellery designs combine a bold bohemian aesthetic with a sense of meaning. Here, Dana describes the ethos of the brand and the love that goes into each and every one of her fabulously feel-good designs. 

How did the Dana Levy brand come to be?

My company was created kind of by accident. I have an art and design background so have always been involved in the industry in some way. In the '90s I relocated to Jerusalem after completing an art and design foundation course at Central St. Martins in London (and 1^st year of a degree in Product design at CSM), and completed a BFA degree in Fine Arts at the Bezalel Academy of Art & Design. Whilst there I began designing pieces of jewellery for myself and friends and taught myself various different techniques. When I returned to London in 2001, I made some yoga bags for myself and my flatmate using stunning silk damask fabrics that I had discovered when I was living in the Middle East to put our yoga mats in as I couldn’t find any decent looking ones, and we were both constantly stopped in the street by people asking us where they were from. My brother in law who runs an amazing marketing company advised and helped me to set up a website to sell them. They immediately received quite a lot of press attention and were featured in magazines such as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. Soon after I added my first jewellery collection to my website with pieces featuring spiritual amulets and talismans such as the hamsa hand and evil eye charms which back then were quite rare. The collection was quickly snapped up by Liberty and I sold my subsequent jewellery collections there for over 4 years. The jewellery range evolved and overtook the initial yoga bag collection and I now focus mainly on my jewellery collections which I love and am really passionate about. Today they are sold in department stores and independent boutiques worldwide, and my complete jewellery and accessories collections are sold via my website. 

How would you summarise the Dana Levy aesthetic?

My jewellery lines are inspired by the exotic sights and traditions from different cultures worldwide. Each piece uses the highest quality materials exclusively sourced from around the world too. They incorporate beautiful symbolic mystical charms, amulets and talismans with spiritual meanings. 

There is always a starting point to my ranges whereby I look at ancient symbols, amulets and charms from different cultures and combine them with contemporary materials to give them a modern twist. The pieces must have a significant charm or spiritual meaning in some way. I never produce anything just for the sake of it. Each piece is hand crafted with love and attention to detail.

Many of these originate from the Middle East. For example, the evil eye, Kabbalah tokens and hamsa hand charms feature heavily in my ranges - these charms can be seen in many places, particularly in Jerusalem. The evil eye has always been considered as a powerful talisman to defy evil forces. It is an amulet believed to protect against the evil eye. The hamsa hand serves as an ancient talismanic way of averting harm by providing a ‘protective hand’ over the 5 senses. The kabbalah tokens I use in my pieces have various blessings (for happiness, Protection against the evil eye, Miracles) in Aramaic code on one side and its Hebrew translation on the reverse. The Aramaic blessings symbolise the 72 names of god. 

How do you set about designing a new collection?

I don’t usually design a whole collection in one go. I always carry around a sketch book with me so I am constantly sketching ideas and notes as and when they come to me. Once I have an idea that I think is worth developing further I usually prepare mood boards with collated images and sketches of my initial ideas. My collections usually come about organically in the sense that I may have an idea for one particular piece and work on that, and whilst designing it and sourcing components to make it, I will suddenly have another idea to create other pieces that relate to the original piece in some way, incorporating a particular detail or colour scheme used in the original piece, and before I know it I suddenly have 20 pieces! I spend quite a lot of time sourcing components for the pieces which is an important part of the business and one that I thoroughly enjoy too. All the pieces are hand crafted in London. 

What inspires you?

Primarily different cultures inspire me and fascinate me. I am always researching different traditions and beliefs in different religions and cultures and discovering their fascinating history and meanings. Places with spiritual energy also inspire me. When I visit different countries that I feel a strong spiritual connection to I feel extremely inspired to express the beauty and culture of the place in my work. Jerusalem is one such place. I think it inspires me in the sense that it’s still modern yet has such strong ties to ancient traditions and symbolism which is what I aim to do with my collections. It was whilst living in Jerusalem, immersed in the city’s rich spirituality, beauty, history and culture, that my inspiration for designing jewellery and accessories was truly established.

When you’re not designing jewellery, what do you like to do?

I love travelling but when I am home and have time off I enjoy visiting museums and art galleries which I also find inspiring. I really enjoy watching movies and am a magazine obsessive so spend a lot of my free time reading magazines. I also love spending time with family and close friends. I would love to start painting again but need the space and time. Hopefully one day that will happen.  

What does it mean to you to live a 'joyful' life?

Living a joyful life is to be surrounded by people you love and care about and who care about you. Life is short and unexpected so we need to make the most of every moment of every day as we never know what’s around the corner. Living in the present and experiencing things is really important and enjoying the little things in life creates the fondest memories. You can just be hanging out with your closest friends having a laugh and this can create a most treasured memory, more than anything else. Appreciating what you have is also crucial to living a joyful life. 

What’s your favourite piece from the current collection?

It has to be my enamel hamsa hand and evil eye charm maxi pom pom friendship bracelets as they are just so colourful and fun and put me in a good mood. They epitomise what my brand is all about – spiritual talismans in a fresh and modern style. 

All my Dana Levy jewellery and accessory collections are available to buy at www.danalevy.co.uk

Joie Meets: Libby Limon, Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher

Libby Limon is a health and wellbeing powerhouse. Her genuine love of leading a wholesome lifestyle is infectious and her approach straightforward and attainable. Read on to find out more…  

What do you do for a living and how did you come to be in this field of work?
I'm a degree qualified nutritional therapist and yoga teacher. I started yoga when I was doing my university finals when I was 20. Someone told me it was good for stress and anxiety so I thought I would give it a go. I was instantly hooked, somewhat subconsciously it gradually became a bigger and more important part of my life over 10 years. 6 years ago I became qualified teacher.

From my teenage years to my mid twenties I suffered from severe IBS which lead to hormonal and immune imbalances. At 25 I hit a crisis point ending up in hospital and off work for 2 months. I felt I had to take my health into my own hands - I healed myself through nutrition and discovered my passion and my career happy place. I decided to quit my job and returned to university to retrain taking a degree in nutritional therapy.

What is your nutrition and general wellbeing ethos?
Nutrition and wellbeing have in the past got a bad name, there has been a lot of focus on what you can't do - don't eat this or that etc etc.
My view is the opposite, it is all about putting the good stuff in. Nutrition is about nourishing your body with good foods, not avoiding 'bad'. I also am against extremes, wellness is about balance both from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective. Everyone needs to find their own way, what works for them. I am just the facilitator and educator

Taken from Libby's Instagram

What does a typical day look like for you?
I get up about 6am, have a green tea and breakfast (I can't function with out it) usually egg and avocado on rye toast

7am, I teach early morning yoga class at FRAME studios which handily is right next door. Then I do my own practice either on my own or at Jivamukti yoga.

Mid Mornings I usually have matcha cinnamon almond milk latte made in the milk frother bit of our Nespresso machine.

I then do emails or write plans to nutrition clients.

Lunch I usually eat at home is either a soup or salad with balance of complex carbs, protein, fibre and healthy fats.

In the afternoon I either see clients at my clinic to give one to one individualised advice. Or recipe development for corporate or restaurant clients, host corporate wellness seminars, write articles and blog posts - my schedule always has different interesting projects which I love. Some evenings I teach private yoga clients otherwise it's a tasty healthy supper followed by snuggles on the sofa with my husband and pup. I love a good box set, Mad men and Game of Thrones are my current addictions!


What do you do in the way of exercise, and why? What do you enjoy about it?
Yoga yoga yoga! I love it because it doesn't feel like exercise! Although recently I have felt my body needed a bit of change up so have being adding 20min HIIT sessions mainly with plyometric exercises 2 or 3 times week.

Taken from Libby's Instagram

How would you spend the perfect Sunday? 

Get up and practice yoga. Then with my husband, take the dog for a long walk with a picnic via Regents Canal to Regent's Park, Richmond Park or Hampstead Heath are all our favourites. Head home for nice cup of tea and piece of cake (yes you can be a nutritionist and still have cake!). On a nice sunny day hang outside reading a good book catching some rays for the rest of the afternoon. Then a Sunday evening movie.

What advice would you give for kick-starting and maintaining good eating/ exercise habits in the lead up to summer?
Don't go zero to hero in one stint it will just lead to burn out. Build up slowly with achievable weekly goals. Find exercise that you enjoy and is effective I.e. For cardio it should contains high intensity intervals. Resistance is also important to build strength stability and tone muscle mass for stable body composition.

What is your favourite recipe at the moment?
I love a daily green juice made from celery, cucumber, ginger, parsley, kale and lemon. It is incredibly high in protective antioxidants and supports liver cleansing for hormone balance and healthy clear skin.

Taken from Libby's Instagram

How has focusing on wellness and nutrition enhanced your everyday life?
As it is my job as well as my passion it is my everyday life. I am 35, but I look and feel the best I ever have. My body, my skin, my mood health, my sleep, my ability to deal with stress, my energy levels are all the better than when I was younger. I am not strict I have whatever I want whenever I want, there is nothing (except fast/processed foods) that I don't eat. I don't crave things that don't make me feel good. That freedom of not worrying about my body or health is truly fantastic.

Find out more at www.libbylimon.com

3 Days in Ubud, Bali

I was recently lucky enough to visit beautiful Ubud in Bali. A destination rich in culture, spirituality and positive energy, I instantly fell in love. Luscious green rice paddies and bright blue skies make for a truly stunning backdrop to the established and abundant health and wellness scene. With plenty of cafés and restaurants offering wholesome and nutritionally dense food, open-air yoga studios and spas on every corner it's safe to say I was in heaven. My friends and I embraced all the goodness on offer, indulging in raw, vegan salads, wheatgrass shots, a sweaty vinyasa class and of course a soul-soothing massage. All in all it was the perfect beginning to our holiday - what better way to recover from a 16 hour flight?

There were so many places I wanted to see, but here are just a few of my favourites...

Alchemy

Situated just a 10-minute walk from our amazing apartment, Alchemy Café was our go-to spot for organic cold-pressed juices,  locally sourced raw chocolate delights (the peanut butter cups are to die for), and impressive breakfast and salad bars. This place has such a cool vibe and is frequented by bohemian types and ex pats. Not just a café, this haven of health also has a shop selling everything from superfood powders to jewellery as well as a clinic offering all sorts of alternative therapies. 

Our first breakfast in Bali didn't disappoint - giant green juice, a medley of fresh fruit, raw granola, chia jam and cashew strawberry 'yoghurt' made for the perfect start to day one.

Wise words!

The salad bar was abundant with such healthy and vibrant options, it was hard to choose. This is a combination of courgetti, parsley tabbouleh, sauerkraut and avocado (among other things!) 

Sari Organik

Set deep within Ubud's beautiful rice fields, Sari Organik is an eatery with a view. The menu is mouth-watering with a mix of local delicacies and vibrant salads, juices and desserts. We struggled to decide so opted to share a selection of equally delicious dishes. Their Balinese take on falafels was particularly delicious, as were the chicken satay skewers. 

Colourful and beautifully presented food from Sari Organik. A true feast for the senses. 

Rice fields in Ubud.

Yoga Barn 

At the centre of Ubud's Yoga community is the gorgeous Yoga Barn. We opted for an early morning 90-min vinyasa flow class with Les Leventhal, an enthusiastic and instantly inspiring teacher. Our studio was airy and open walled with a panoramic view of the surrounding rice paddies (a recurring theme in Ubud that never gets old). After a sweaty session we headed straight for Yoga Barn's onsite Garden Kafe and were in for another treat in terms of delicious food and drink. Feeling a little dehydrated, coconut water, brightly coloured smoothies and wheatgrass shots were all sampled in one sitting. 

Coconut water straight from the source - complete with bamboo stick straw, naturally.

Yoga Barn's Tiger Bowl:  brown rice, sauteed bok choy, cashews, steamed veggies, carrots, kim chee, marinated local seaweed topped nori and sesame seeds. Yum!

A selection of beautiful juices.

Wheatgrass shots to put a post-yoga spring in your step. 

All photographs taken by myself and Scarlett Santi Brooks. 

Joie Meets: Emma Peel, Yoga Teacher

The first time I went to one of Emma Peel's Yin yoga classes I cried in savasana. Her intelligent and thoughtfully put-together sequences are the stuff of yoga magic. I challenge you to read on and not book into one of her classes immediately afterwards!

Tell us about your yoga journey...

My journey began in 2008 with a simple Yoga book that I believe was placed in my path at a time in my life when I was looking for some other energy to guide me. I'd come out of a 14 year relationship leaving me feeling really fragile and living alone for the first time.

Initially, there was a passion for the physical practice which could be done in a safe, personal space but this very quickly grew into a love of the inner transformational benefits. 

A method of exercise that I could do in my tiny garden surrounded by pretty plants, lanterns and incense, this daily practice became a specific time when I could go inside and connect with something I didn’t understand. I was able to feel strong on the mat when off the mat, my life felt anything but flowing and I felt the opposite of strong. I practiced every day at sunset. Who knows why… I just decided this and stuck to it. Then one day, I finished a practice and realised something.. I felt peaceful, content. Or rather, I wasn't looking, wanting or lacking. 

When did you decide to become a teacher?

Having felt rocked by the power of a regular Yoga practice, I decided I wanted to learn more and not just someone’s own interpretation of Yoga but true Yoga as it was intended to be understood. My intention was never to teach but to learn… I resigned from my job and signed up to a teacher training in 2011.

There was a continued test of commitment to yoga versus accepting exciting job offers meaning I floated between two lives for a few years before I was caught between two job offers and what my heart was telling me to do… My heart had experienced something so much bigger than my ego nailing another celebrity photo shoot.. It had experienced me, the world, something purer. So I said no to both job offers and instead booked on my second training with The Yoga People in Thailand. 

As a young girl, I had three daily requirements: to cuddle, to laugh until you cried and to see the sunrise or set everyday …now I can and do all three. Everyday feels like Sunday. 

When I returned from Thailand, the change and expectation felt greater. It was scary. Yogarise in Peckham trusted me with some Yin classes and because of them and the response from the classes, the journey has continued unfolding. Yogarise has been a huge influence on a passion becoming something greater. For this, I am eternally grateful to such a wonderful space and studio.

What do you love about yoga?

When you arrive on the mat, as you actually are acknowledging what else has arrived with you, you are there in your purist truest form... As you are. Nowhere to go, nothing to do or be other then you as you are, in your body as it is….with your heart and your own thoughts.

What are the main benefits of a regular yoga practice? 

A regular practice expands beyond any physical benefit as time to recognise and feel your own personal power, to truly feel your body, breath, mind...to appreciate you, to look inside and love what you see. Yoga is a grounding practice, creating a sense there is a place for you in the universe, a time to feel fluid enabling you to embrace that attitude beyond the mat to essentially practice going with the flow.

It’s a time to connect into the loving energy of your heart, current emotional state and feel the truth of YOU, just as you are. To move, breathe and ultimately, meditate.

The more you practice, the more you can see, witness, the more you can learn to love. Our thoughts and the way we feel, change from minute to minute and the energy we create during a Yoga practice directly affects the way we feel and the way we think. It influences our perception of what is important. Feeling without agenda and this is why a regular practice is important. We change, our body feels different minute to minute so get on the mat even if it is for 15 minutes of Sun Salutations a day. Just get inside, feel it and use this information of your body and unconscious mind, to be kind to yourself, to act with humbleness towards your entire being.  Listen to the softening of your heart and mind, listen to the wisdom of your own body... give yourself a break. If you don’t, who will? The question says it all. Practise, practise, practise… Keep practising. Keep trying…Fall down, get up and do it again. Slow down, simplify, observe… Seek the truth from within your own heart and trust who you are.

  

What is Yin Yoga? 

In Yin Yoga, we don’t demand, we gradually open to ourselves, see ourselves in a softer light. A more passive light.

Yin is a journey that begins from a physical perspective enhancing our natural range of movement, creating space. Emotions, memories or trauma can affect us physically and in Yoga, the breath reflects the state of our physical, emotional and thinking layers. Personally, I believe Yin Yoga is a tool for healing especially when physical ailments originate from emotional stress.

During a conscious Yin asana practice, we quietly and securely bring to light unconscious holding patterns that result from emotional holding. We learn what is deeply hidden within the physical, emotional and thinking bodies feeling safe to express these thoughts. 

Yin Yoga enables us to let go and replace negative thoughts with gratitude, kindness and compassion for the self.

Yin marries both meditation with asana where physical space becomes space between thoughts. In Yin, we practice sitting quietly with ourselves completely still without allowing physical distractions to prevent us from meditation.

How does a Yin practice complement other types of yoga?

Yin and Yang are opposites therefore are complimentary creating a complete practice... a whole. Yang Yoga creates energy through heat, Yin a passive cool method to create energy. Both Yoga systems create energy and I teach from an energetic perspective - how emotions and what emotions are related to individual muscle groups, meridians and Chakras. Practicing both Yin and Yang yoga balances our energy. Balancing engagement with ease, speed with stillness, holding an asana for 5 breaths versus 5 minutes. Cultivating mind body awareness through a Yin and Yang combination allows us to take residence in our own bodies, encouraging a deeper exploration of the individual self. The space we create in Yin can form a purely physical perspective and allow you to embrace Yang asana deeper. Essentially, it is all about moving towards meditation. Being able to sit comfortably or without allowing for physical distraction for a long period of time. The Yin creates this space meaning that the seat may feel easier, your hips may feel more open, the yang builds the meditative aspect, a rhythm taking you to that meditative state where the energies in both practices are combined, released, experienced.

Yin and Yang together can be an incredibly powerful combination that creates a sense of grounding, freedom and harmony leaving you feeling balanced, restored, complete and present. 

What does a typical day look like for you? 

I teach most mornings so I am up at 6am. The first thing I do is sit outside and just look… at the sky, the day, the weather. I listen to the birds - those early morning sounds of excitement as a day is just about to unfold. I just adore watching the unknown day begin. It’s so exciting not knowing what adventure is going to happen today.

Then I make a smoothie with my dad’s berries - he’s an amazing gardener and grows heaps of fruit which I freeze raw and use in desserts and smoothies - some oats, a banana, yoghurt, cinnamon and honey.

Then I shower - I never teach before a bath or shower as I believe it removes any energy so I can be the holder during classes. Also, I love to smell good and I’m a complete products magpie! Neal's Yard, Aveda and John Masters are my weaknesses… with a bit of Palmers coconut butter thrown in for luck!

After class, first stop is Ali Baba juice hut off Rye Lane… Nappi pear, hibiscus and ginger is so refreshing. Once I get home I change and then go out to a class. Continuing to be a student is paramount for growth. I never want to forget what it is like to be a student.. to struggle, to cry in savasana, to fall over with a big bang, to laugh at yourself. After class I’ll go to Small White Elephant Cafe on Choumert Road and have an Almond Milk Cappuccino - The Al Pacino and Nick’s warm coconut bread with butter and maple syrup. I am a normal person and the Yin Yang approach to life definitely works for me! I’m all about wearing high heels on Saturday night, walking barefoot on Sunday. Wine on a night out with my sister and we will drink green juice in the morning. Embracing all aspects of life for me is key, never say you can’t do anything, just ask if you really want to do it…. be honest with yourself.

When I get back home, I am like a whirlwind.. I tidy my partner's trail of annoying bits then it’s down to work. I sit in our conservatory which is my office during the day and write sequences, study and read. I keep to a schedule and have lists in my diary each day of what I need to get done. I embrace teaching yoga as I would any job and structure my days so I can make the most of the time with clear goals. I work mostly in silence as when my partner is home, he’s straight on his vinyl and plays funk, jazz and other loud music so I appreciate the silence, the sound of the birds, mowers, my own thoughts.

I used to do 11 hour days, not moving from my desk, blinds down and not seeing the day. Now, it’s all about balance, living, feeling, seeing and smelling. I’ll take an afternoon walk to the shops with a supper shopping list in mind. Eating is really important to me. As a family we would wait for my father to get home before we ate together and share our days. Food should be exciting, appreciated even if it goes wrong. The evenings are about food and closing the day. Being in it as you won’t have that day ever again.

Who or what inspires you? 

My mother is my biggest inspiration. She is this little Burmese lady who is one of the strongest and most loving people I have ever known. Everything she does is with love and kindness. Her big smile makes me feel safe, that everything will work out just fine, just as it is intended to. Her ability to put things into perspective is immeasurable. We spend a lot of time together, talking, laughing. She  is my ultimate inspiration.

My partner and his drive and creativity of making something out of nothing with only an idea or dream as inspiration. He is definitely my yang with his love of crisps, chocolate and movies. He balances me and is my teacher of learning to go with the flow. Our house is always being filled with some heap of crap off the street which he will sit with and patiently make into some incredible piece of furniture.. He is a gentle soul, so loving, so giving and is my little buddy.

My little sister, my best friend and her ability to help people. She is a doctor who with such braveness, has travelled to extremely remote places around the world and trekked for 3 days sleeping in hammocks with face mosquito nets, to travel to an indigenous village to mend, to heal. When she isn’t saving lives, she is cooking with love holding secret venue dinner parties as Love Club Suppers in crazy places like old butchers, pie and mash sops and other funky places. She is such a cool chick and so much fun to be around. 

From a yogic perspective, Dr Hiroshi Motoyama and his view on energy, Taoism, meridians and the Chakras. He is both a scientist, spiritual instructor and author. His books and papers on spiritual self-cultivation, the relationship between the mind and body, karma and reincarnation and the theories of the Chakras are complex and incredible studies of research. Motoyama emphasise the meditative practice of Yoga, is a psychic and the head Shinto priest of the Tamamitsu Shrine in Tokyo and a yogi.

My teachers Jamie & Dulce, The Yoga People. Incredible teachers and such a unique team. A true Yin Yang combination. A complete. I adore them and will be forever grateful for their guidance towards both Yin and Yang Yoga. Animals and children because of their natural curiosity, excitement and adventurous outlook on life… And finally, my students as in all of them I see myself. 

Any exciting plans for the coming months?

Lots of things are vibrating away and I’m excited how life will unfold over the next few months! My partner restored an old building at the bottom of our garden which used to be a Sarsaparilla factory. It's all wooden floors and bare brick walls. He is incredibly talented and patient. He wanted to create a space for me to practice daily, to be able to continue the yoga journey teaching or not teaching.

So was born The Peckham Yoga Den where I plan to hold monthly events called Yin Yang Yum. Yin and meditation workshops along with my sister and Love Club Suppers. A small intimate experience where we Yin Yoga and Meditate in before a meal made with love. 

I am also running a series of Yin Yang workshops with Rocket Yogini, Lizaan Jacobs at Yogarise, Peckham. Lizzie teaches Rocket with huge amounts of love and an energy that you might not usually associate with such a dynamic Yoga practice. Her ability to take you into poses you wouldn't even contemplate is quite incredible, to trust yourself, to fan the inner fire of self worth. The workshops will focus on the energetic qualities of the Chakras taking a journey from Crown to Root, cultivating awareness, grounding us, encouraging a deeper exploration of the individual self. An incredibly powerful combination of Rocket and Yin Yoga.. Move sweat, open, release, the true self, letting go, building courage and releasing fear! 

I also have some exciting new classes beginning at The Light Centre Belgravia and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to work with such a beautiful healing space.

Teaching yoga is a very giving job, how do you make time for yourself? 

Being in a position to give to others is a gift and nothing humbles you more than sharing the little you have. However, I learnt that I can give more if I give back to myself too. I used to be terrible at putting myself first.. I’d give my time and energy anywhere it was asked for. I’d never say no to anything. Since teaching full time, I have realised that I need as much structure in my life as I did when I worked in an office and continuing being a student on the mat everyday is ultimately something I will never let slip. Making time to get on the mat every day is paramount to my own personal growth which I can then share in my classes. If I’m not in a class at Yogarise or the Light Centre in Belgravia, I am on my mat in the den. My teachers Jamie & Dulce told me that if you wanted to practice and cultivate patience, meditate everyday for a year.. So I meditate every day. My other requirement is to bathe in the evening, to cleanse and release the day, to encourage good sleep, to rest and restore!

Find out more at www.emmapeelyoga.co.uk

5 minutes with Jacqueline Alwill

Quick-fire inspiration from the Australian model-turned-nutritionist

My morning routine consists of... meditation, cuddles, breakfast, school drop off and then exercise (cross training, beach running, spin or weights, I need to do more yoga) before getting into work. 

My ultimate nourishing meal is... what I call my Nourish or Balance Bowls, which are honestly usually leftovers combined in different ways to look like a rainbow around a bowl and make me happiest to eat. 

I can't live without... cuddles, human affection is everything to me and my boys satisfy it beautifully. If it were food related then kombucha...confessed addict. 

Every day I make time to... move my body, it's a non-negotiable for my clarity, focus and sanity too! 

I unwind with... meditation at the beginning and end of the day for 20 minutes in each practice.

My favourite mantra is... life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

One of Jacqueline's Balance Bowls 

Find out more about Jacqueline at thebrownpaperbag.com.au