Most of us associate Goa with sundowners, too many cocktails, time spent in the pool and a whole lot of partying. While that sounds just about right, I feel like you haven’t done Goa right if you haven’t spent time surfing, learning yoga and eating delicious food. If you have the luxury to take two […]
The beginning of March sees a surge in renewal of gym memberships, people rushing to the supermarket over the weekend to buy healthy groceries and a conscious effort to avoid bingeing. Longer days and shorter nights means summer is around the corner and you want to be able to feel and look your best, especially […]
A few days post Diwali when Delhi started to look like it was covered in a thick blanket of smog and everyone around me was heaving and complaining of stinging eyes and breathlessness- the government issued warnings. Schools were closed and the streets were empty and while Delhi started to look like a ghost town […]
Anyone who has ever seen ‘Eat Pray Love’ would know that Bali has an inherent mystical quality about it that draws thousands of people to the island every year. With healthy food cafes, yoga immersions, affordable housing and a holistic approach to wellness- you can see why the place is full of wellness professionals and […]
It turns out the father of medicine was right about this too and scientists and doctors are finally studying the gut in grave detail in an attempt to understand chronic disease and inflammation. Do you feel too bloated or uncomfortable after a milkshake or a cold coffee? Do you get allergic rhinitis, a stuffy nose […]
Written by Mikhail Adam Motala Photographs by Mikhail Adam Motala It was Saturday, the 17th of September, which also happened to be my last day in Bali. I didn’t have the heart to say bye to her. She had entrapped me with wholesome food, good vibes, breathtaking vistas and her mysticism. As luck would have […]
I love spending more than a week at a place so that I can immerse myself completely and open myself up to local cuisine, experiences and traditions. This two week long stint in Bali in September had me bring back so many stories of new friendships, chance encounters with healers, gorgeous sunsets and delicious local […]
If you’ve been following my blog and my instagram long enough, you’d know by now that Canggu has occupied a special place in my heart. I was bowled over by Ubud on my previous trips but theres something about the vibe at Canggu and the people that I haven’t quite been able to get over. […]
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” ― Amy Bloom I spent the last few months asking women from different walks of life to describe their relationships with food and their bodies and to talk about how they look after themselves. Here are some of the responses below. I personally define […]
Ever feel like you are logging 6 day gym weeks, eating clean and still not seeing results? We’ve all been there and it can be extremely frustrating to not see results when you are working hard. If you continue to do the same workout day in and day out- your body gets used to it […]
