I love autumn because it invites me to slow down, look inward, and reconnect with myself. And the kitchen becomes my sacred space, where I transform ingredients into care, into medicine, and into love. It’s during this season that I draw the most inspiration from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which reminds us that every food has an energy, an effect, an intention.

This month, I want to share recipes and knowledge to nourish your body with warmth—to comfort and strengthen you from within, just like a good soup on a chilly afternoon.

In a world that’s growing louder and more divided, it’s easy to confuse tolerance with indifference, or freedom with passivity. But allow me to say that true tolerance is not about staying silent in the face of injustice — it’s about standing firm for the kind of world where everyone has the right to exist, to speak, and to be heard without fear.

From early childhood, many women have been taught to be useful, available, and good for others — not defined by what they feel or dream, but by what they do. Over time, this becomes their identity. And there hasn’t been much choice, because choosing otherwise often feels (or is labelled) selfish.

A few weeks ago, we had a total blackout here in Spain. No electricity. No internet. And no clue what was going on. Everything just… stopped.

At first, it felt strange – uncomfortable, even. But then, something shifted. In that unexpected pause, something became very clear: how disconnected we’ve become – not just from technology, but from ourselves, from others, and from the present moment.

For years, I thought the tension in my jaw was just stress or poor posture at the computer. What I didn’t realise was that the tightness I felt from clenching my teeth was closely connected to another part of my body that also stored a lot of tension: the pelvic floor. Yes, that part we rarely talk about, but which literally holds much of our vital energy.

Yoga props are tools that help us modify, deepen, or access poses in a way that supports our body’s needs. There are many available, including blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, zafus, pillows, yoga wheels, and even chairs.

My love for food is well known among those who know me, and I just realised that I haven’t shared a blog post about my favourite recipes in a while. So tonight, feeling inspired, I’m excited to bring you more of my favourite dishes.

In my last food-related post, I confessed my addiction to weekly markets and my love for buying seasonal greens. At home, we never eat pre-cooked meals or anything that comes in a package—I always choose fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Last month I read the book Healing Collective trauma, and in this blog I want to explore collective trauma through this book. The concept of collective trauma, as explored by Thomas Hübl in his book, invites us to recognise and heal the wounds we have inherited as a society, especially those that relate to oppression, violence, and dehumanisation.

Fear is a theme that has come up repeatedly in my life, and for a long time, I’ve wanted to explore its many facets. As a universal and profound experience, fear has been studied and contemplated across philosophical and spiritual traditions. In this post, I’d like to delve deeper into the nature of fear and how we can engage with it both on and off the yoga mat.

The journey of yoga is about connecting with our body and mind, often through breath, postures, and meditation. But have you ever considered how taste can enhance your yoga experience? Today, we’ll explore how mindful eating can be a powerful addition, deepening your connection to the present moment.

Over the past three years, I’ve rekindled my love for reading. I’d forgotten how much I missed it until I started again—there’s something so calming about settling into my favourite corner with a book in hand, sipping tea or coffee as I turn each page.

Recently, though, I discovered audiobooks. I had always avoided them because I loved the ritual of holding a physical book. But with a 50-minute commute each day, my husband suggested I try Audible, an app where you can download and listen to books.