#12 MIRA MANEK - AUTHOR, WELLNESS CONSULTANT AND CAFE OWNER

Mira Manek (@miramanek) is the author of Gujarati inspired cookbook, Saffron Soul, and Prajna, Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness. She has designed wellness menus and dishes for various British and Indian restaurants and her chai spice mix has been taken on by various London cafes including, of course, her own cafe in Soho, London. With a background in journalism, Mira has written for Evening Standard, Independent, Red Magazine, Glamour and others.

WE TALK ABOUT

Caring less about the opinions of others /// Visiting extremes to find balance /// Making space in the busyness of life for calming rituals /// The journey of writing a book /// Ayurveda as a way of life /// Yo-yo diets and body image /// Transitioning form travel journalist to Ayurvedic author /// Following an organically evolving path instead of strict five year plans /// Quick fixes vs small positive changes every day

QUOTES

-‘Life is about trying to move back into balance and sustain it in some way.’

-‘I’ve lived a very freestyle and spontaneous life, but discipline and commitment is also important to me.’

-‘I wrote two novels while I was married and haven’t published them yet!’

-‘If you take it a bit at a time and don’t feel daunted by the whole, you can do it.’

-‘Whenever I think of my healing process, it’s writing.’

REFERENCES

-Kundalini yoga and pranayama (breath work)

-Kapalbhati (breathing)

-Alan Watts (philosopher)

-Holborn Dining Rooms / Rosewood Hotel

-Farm Girl restaurant, Notting Hill

-Chai by mira, Triyoga Soho (cafe)

-Pip N Nut (nut butter)

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THE HOSTS

@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’. 

Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.

For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here. 

@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.

For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com