By Hanan In 2014, I found Yoga. Or perhaps I should say… Yoga found me! It was a few months after I had broken my right foot while I was running and as a result, I couldn’t exercise for several months. Before the accident, I would go running regularly with my colleagues and after weeks of pushing myself without proper nourishment, I fell over and … Continue reading How My Yoga Journey Started
Andrea is passionate about holistic therapy and the benefits of natural cosmetics and skincare. She lives in the South West of England with her daughter, Isabel and here she touches on her experiences and background in massage and beauty therapy. I remember when I visited a spa for the first time after I had been given a voucher for my 21st birthday. As soon as … Continue reading The Women Behind Unity; Meet Andrea…
Being Moroccan and born in France has provided Hanan with a vibrant and cultural upbringing surrounded by beautiful landscapes and nature. Get to know Hanan and how Ayurveda has inspired her… In the 1970’s, my parents emigrated from Morocco to a very small village in the North East of France in the Alsace region. I have a large family with 5 siblings, 7 beautiful nephews … Continue reading The Women Behind Unity; Get to know Hanan…
Rose is rich in antioxidants and commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine for its moisture retaining properties. Hanan is a big fan of rose which she uses to create facial spritzers, masks and her favourite rose body scrub! We look at where rose is farmed and Hanan shares her recipe for her divine rose scrub… The scent of rose takes me back to the Rose Valley … Continue reading Making Time for You; Rose Body Scrub
Through Unity, we plan to feature the tips and experiences of those we have met and this month we welcome 38 year old Alejandra from Colombia. Alejandra explains how she makes time for herself amidst her busy life, something many of us with families struggle to do. She also shares her recipe for her favourite natural face mask… Originally from Colombia, Alejandra has lived in … Continue reading Making Time for You; Honey and Turmeric Face Mask
Whilst travelling can open up opportunities for meeting like-minded people from all walks of life; the two women who founded Unity would never have believed that their love for yoga and natural health would bring about a meeting of two like minds to create a blossoming friendship for which borders are no obstacle. Andrea, a massage and beauty therapist (UK) first met Hanan, an Ayurveda … Continue reading The Start of Unity
