How often do you take time to do the things which truly replenish you? The kind of things which leave you feeling both relaxed and revived; less stressed and more energised? We all have different things which make us just feel better. For me it’s my yoga and meditation practice, going for a walk …
My name is Becky Pell and I am an anomaly. I’m a sound engineer, and I’m a woman. It’s an unusual combination, but I’m rarely conscious of it until someone points it out. Usually the conversation goes something like: ‘wow, a female engineer, you don’t see that very often’. Me: ‘No, there aren’t many of …
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If you follow me on Facebook, you’ll know that I’ve recently returned from a month of advanced teacher training on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali (I know, tough huh?) I’ve chosen to do my trainings as intensives like this because of touring commitments – my lifestyle means I can’t be in one place at …
I’m in Bali doing further yoga study at the moment (life doesn’t suck it’s fair to say!) So inspired by the wonderful food here, I thought I’d share some of my favourite Asian recipes with you. Asian salad The flavours in this are alive, zingy and refreshing… I can eat this stuff by the bowlful …
Being a professional gypsy can be a lot of fun, but let’s face it, it’s not always conducive to optimum health. I lived a really unhealthy life when I first started touring – in fact I had every bad habit going – but over the years I’ve figured out ways to love life on the …
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Oh Dhaling, You Shouldn’t Have… …well actually you should, because this baby is nutritious, yummy and a perfect weeknight dinner. Like most of these recipes, it works brilliantly for a leftovers lunch too. Serves 4 hungry people. Ingredients 2 medium aubergines, cut into 1-2 inch chunks 1 medium butternut squash, cut into 1-2 inch …
Have you seen the film “Quartet”? Set in an English stately home and featuring some of Britain’s finest actors (Billy Connolly, Dame Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins), it’s a wonderful story about a group of retired classical musicians who create a retirement home for themselves. Much like conventional retirement villages, they each have their …
You can now get your yoga fix with me wherever you are! Here’s a lovely gentle practice to get you started – suitable for all levels of yoga experience, it will stretch and revitalise your body and calm and refresh your mind, and you don’t even need a mat. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds_4SVDq2zE
Sometimes most crew get a bit of jaded roadie syndrome, and we get grumpy and we get homesick and dammit if we hear that song once more….. Here are some of the great things I remind myself of from time to time. You get to travel the world and get paid for it. And you …
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These are my current favourite breakfasts – super healthy, delicious and filling, and they’re all portable too – I like to take them with me to rehearsals. All these quantities serve 1. Hot blueberry smoothie Get in there with the Omega 3s! Ingredients 300 ml unsweetened almond milk Generous handful of blueberries (frozen is fine) …
