30 OCTOBER 2013 | INSPIRATIONS

As a one of UK’s best respected and most well known yoga teachers as well as an all round expert on a holistic

approach to health and life, Nadia Narain is a woman that the likes of Kate Moss, Liberty Ross, Rachel Weisz and Gwyneth Paltrow have all turned to when they need a bit of calm. A certified yoga maestro known for her down to earth approach, she has also recently launched her own collection of candles, designed to elicit a little calm from hectic lives. Here, she shares her five easy ways to improve our quality of life and take a little time out. 

Nadia Narain’s Five Easy Steps to improve your life: 

The five simple ways i keep myself feeling my best are down to:  food, gratitudesleepexercise and relaxation

Food: I love eating well. Last week I did a 3 day juice fast and although it was a bit challanging at times, it felt amazing. I cut out all sugar, caffeine and just stuck to my juice delivery every day. I felt so light and full of energy with no more 4 pm slump and now that I’m back to eating, I still haven’t had any tea or chocolate! 

Gratitude: I’ve been doing a practice for the last few years which is to wake up every morning and be grateful for everything I have and do the same thing every night. Sometimes when I’m down I find it more challenging, but I still do it anyway, starting with the most simple things; a warm bed, a home, friends, family and the list always grows. It’s a great way to wake up and to go to sleep every night.

Sleep: I love my sleep, but I do notice that if I go to bed by 11, I have a much better nights sleep and always wake up feeling good. Of course, that can’t always be the case when you go out or to dinnersbut when I’m home, if I get to bed by 10.30 I’m in heaven with a book and a cup of camomile tea!

Exercise: As a yoga teacher I move my body often,
but one of my favourite things is going for a walk in the morning around the park. I love it, especially this summer in london…….its been so beautiful.  Now it’s getting cold and wet again, its more indoor yoga! I also go to an Xbar class once a week and that always puts me in a good mood.

Relaxation:  It’s hard for me to find the balance, and I’m always doing so much, so sometimes to just sit and look at a magazine or watch a show is good for me. I try and meditate every morning and one of my favourite things at the end of a day of teaching is my bath. I light my peace candles, put my oils in and soak. I usually get my best inspiration in the bath so I also keep a little piece of paper and pen on the floor to write any thoughts down.

www.nadianarain.com 

Portrait by Christina Wilson www.christinawilson.co.uk

Bonus: Mind + Body yoga video 

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