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Holistically Anne Harrison, Main Road, Exminster (2026)

26/08/2026

Kefir Overnight Oats

Looking for a breakfast that is simple, nourishing and can be prepared the night before?

These kefir overnight oats are a great way to combine fibre, protein, healthy fats and fermented foods in one easy breakfast.

Oats provide soluble fibre, including beta-glucan, which can support healthy cholesterol levels, digestion and a steady release of energy.

Kefir is a fermented food containing live microorganisms. Including fermented foods regularly can help support a diverse and healthy gut microbiome.

Pea protein adds protein to help keep you feeling satisfied and support muscle maintenance and repair.

Chia seeds provide fibre, plant-based omega-3 fats and minerals. They also absorb liquid, helping to create that lovely creamy texture.

Almond butter adds healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin E and a little extra protein to help make breakfast more satisfying.

Banana brings natural sweetness, fibre and potassium, as well as making these oats taste delicious!

I particularly like this combination because it makes breakfast balanced rather than simply protein-focused. You’re getting a mixture of nutrients that can support energy, satiety and digestive health.

And the best bit? Make it the night before, pop it in the fridge and breakfast is ready when you are.

Would you try these?

25/08/2026

Why should you come to my yoga class?

There are plenty of yoga classes out there.

And there are also thousands of yoga videos you can do from your living room.

So I don’t want to simply tell you that my classes are “good for you”.

I want you to know why you might choose to spend an hour on your mat with me.

For me, yoga isn’t about getting into the deepest version of a pose or trying to make everyone look the same.

It’s about understanding your body.

Learning how to adapt.

Knowing when to challenge yourself and when to back off.

Using props because they help, not because you’ve “failed”.

And leaving class with something you can actually take into everyday life.

I keep my classes small because I want to teach people, not just demonstrate poses at the front of a room.

Over the next few weeks, I’m going to explore some of these ideas in more depth, because I think they’re the things that make a real difference to your yoga practice.

So if you’ve ever wondered what makes my classes different, this is where I’d start.

Yoga classes in Exminster & Topsham

Small groups • Hatha-based • All abilities welcome

Booking link in bio

24/08/2026

Food-first fixes

When it comes to supporting your health, you don’t always need to start with another supplement. Sometimes, the most powerful place to begin is with what you’re putting on your plate.

A few simple food-first habits can support multiple areas of wellbeing:

Balanced blood sugar
Start your day with a breakfast containing protein and fibre to help provide sustained energy and reduce those mid-morning crashes.

A healthy gut
Fermented foods such as kefir and fermented vegetables can provide beneficial microbes and add variety to your diet.

Heart & brain support
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, walnuts, chia and flaxseeds, play an important role in cardiovascular and brain health.

Supporting a healthy inflammatory response
Extra-virgin olive oil is rich in beneficial compounds, including polyphenols, and is a cornerstone of a Mediterranean-style diet.

And remember: it’s the overall pattern of your diet that matters most, not one individual food.

Rather than asking “What supplement do I need?”, perhaps start with:

“What could I add to my plate?”

Small, consistent changes can build a nourishing foundation for long-term health.

21/08/2026

Could yoga make you a better swimmer?

Swimming might look effortless, but it places significant demands on the body — particularly through the shoulders, upper back, spine, hips and core.

Yoga can be a useful complement to time in the pool, helping swimmers work on the areas that support efficient movement and recovery.

A swimmer-specific practice can help develop:

- Shoulder mobility & stability
- Functional strength & core control
- Thoracic spine & hip mobility
- Balance & body awareness
- Breath awareness & control
- Recovery & nervous system regulation

And it isn’t about becoming more flexible for the sake of being flexible.

It’s about developing controlled mobility, strength and body awareness that you can actually use in the water.

For competitive swimmers, open-water swimmers, triathletes or anyone who swims regularly, yoga can complement your existing training rather than replace it.

I’ve written a new blog exploring Yoga for Swimmers, including how yoga can support shoulder health, mobility, recovery, breathing and movement quality.

Read the full blog via the link in my bio.

20/08/2026

Did you accidentally fast today?

“I didn’t have lunch because I was too busy… but that’s okay because I’m fasting.”

I hear variations of this quite often.

But missing a meal because you’re too busy to eat isn’t necessarily the same as intentionally fasting.

Fasting is a deliberate eating pattern with a reason behind it. And before deciding that skipping meals is a healthy habit, it’s worth asking what your body actually needs.

If you’re regularly rushing through the day, missing meals and then relying on coffee to keep you going, you may not be giving your body the nourishment it needs.

And if you’re trying to support your energy and blood sugar balance, regularly going long periods without eating may not be the best place to start.

On the other hand, if you’re eating a nourishing diet, your energy is stable and you naturally prefer a longer overnight break between dinner and breakfast, a 12–14 hour overnight fasting window may be perfectly reasonable for some people.

The important distinction is intention.

Fasting because you’ve consciously chosen an approach that suits your health is one thing.

Missing meals because life is hectic and telling yourself “it counts as fasting” is something else.

And if your goal is weight loss, remember that fasting isn’t magic. If it helps you lose weight, it is largely because it makes it easier to reduce your overall calorie intake.

So rather than asking:

“Does missing this meal mean I’m fasting?”

Perhaps ask:

“Am I actually nourishing myself in a way that supports my health?”

Fasting can be a useful tool.

But being too busy to eat isn’t a nutritional strategy.

Read my full blog on fasting to explore the different types of fasting, why you might consider fasting, and when it may not be appropriate. You can find the link in my bio.

18/08/2026

Plant based protein

Vegetarian or vegan? Let’s talk about “complete” proteins

One of the things I hear quite often is:

“But how do you get a complete protein if you don’t eat meat?”

You may have been told that plant proteins are “incomplete” and that you need to carefully combine foods such as rice and beans at every meal.

There’s a little more to the story.

Protein is made up of amino acids. There are nine essential amino acids that our bodies can’t make, so we need to get them from our food.

Plant foods contain these amino acids in different proportions. Some plant foods, however, contain all nine essential amino acids in sufficient amounts and are often described as complete plant proteins.

These include:

- Quinoa
- Soy foods such as tofu and tempeh
- Buckwheat
- Amaranth
- Chia seeds
- H**p seeds

And then there are lots of other wonderful plant proteins — beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, nuts, seeds and wholegrains — which can all contribute to your overall protein intake.

You may also have heard about combining foods such as:

Beans + rice
Lentils + wholegrains
Peanut butter + wholegrain toast

These foods have complementary amino-acid profiles, but here’s the important bit:

You don’t need to eat them together at every meal.

Your body has an amino acid pool, and eating a varied diet throughout the day allows those amino acids to be used where they are needed.

So if you’re vegetarian or vegan, the goal isn’t to worry about whether every meal contains a “perfect” protein.

It’s much simpler:

Eat enough. Eat a variety. Eat a range of plant foods.

And remember that protein isn’t the only thing those foods are bringing to your plate.

Beans, lentils, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and soy foods also provide fibre, minerals, vitamins and a whole range of beneficial plant compounds.

Variety is your friend.

17/08/2026

Daily Energy

Steady energy isn’t about pushing harder, drinking more coffee or reaching for a quick sugar fix when your energy dips.

Often, it comes back to the simple foundations we practise every day.

Start with a balanced breakfast to give your body a steady supply of fuel.

Stay hydrated throughout the day, even mild dehydration can leave you feeling tired and foggy.

Include a source of protein at your meals to support energy, satiety and blood sugar balance.

Eat the rainbow, a variety of colourful plant foods provides fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to support your gut, blood sugar balance and overall health.

And perhaps the one we overlook most… prioritise rest and downtime. Your body needs time to restore, not just time to perform.

You don’t need to change everything at once. Choose one habit that feels achievable and build from there.

Because lasting energy is less about finding the perfect quick fix and more about giving your body what it needs, consistently.

15/08/2026

Soulful Sunday Sessions

Rest. Restore. Realign.

A beautifully curated Sunday morning designed to give you space to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.

Created and led by three experienced practitioners, Soulful Sunday Sessions brings together Restorative Yoga, Crystal Healing and Sound Therapy in one immersive morning of relaxation, reflection and self-care.

And the experience begins before you even arrive…

Before the session
You’ll receive a guided meditation to enjoy at home, giving you the opportunity to slow down, set an intention and arrive feeling present and prepared to receive the morning.

During the morning
Move gently through a deeply restful restorative yoga practice, explore the grounding qualities of crystals and surrender into a beautiful sound bath — allowing each experience to complement the next.

A little something to take home
Your morning doesn’t end when you leave. You’ll take home:
- A small crystal chosen as a reminder of your intention
- A sample of essential oil
- A copy of the restorative yoga practice to return to whenever you need a little more calm and stillness in your life.

This is more than a yoga class or a wellbeing session. It is time intentionally set aside for you — to pause, breathe, restore and reconnect.

Spaces are intentionally limited to create a calm, intimate experience.

Kiva & Zen Studios, Topsham
Sunday 6th September, 10:00-1:00
£100

Go to the booking link in Anne’s bio or http://tr.ee/SoulfulSundaySep

The morning is designed as one complete experience and is booked as a whole.

Come as you are. Leave feeling restored.

14/08/2026

Yoga for Surfers

Could yoga make you a better surfer?

Surfing asks a lot from your body — paddling, popping up, balancing, rotating, generating power and constantly adapting to the movement of the ocean.

Yoga can be a fantastic complement to time in the water, helping you develop:

- Better balance and body awareness
- Functional strength and stability
- Hip and spinal mobility
- Shoulder mobility and resilience
- Stronger, more controlled movement
- Recovery and nervous system regulation
- Breath control and the ability to stay calm under pressure

And it isn’t about becoming super flexible.

For surfers, yoga is about developing the mobility, strength, control and awareness you can actually use on the board.

A well-designed practice can also help counter some of the repetitive demands of surfing, particularly around the shoulders, upper back, hips and spine.

I’ve written a new blog exploring Yoga for Surfers and how a sports-specific yoga practice can complement your time in the water, whether you’re an experienced surfer, a weekend wave chaser or preparing for your next surf trip.

Read the full blog via the link in my bio.

12/08/2026

Ayurveda - An eclipse evening ritual

In Ayurvedic traditions, an eclipse can be seen as a time when the usual rhythms of nature are temporarily disrupted, creating an opportunity to pause and turn inward.

As the solar eclipse approaches, you might use this evening as an invitation to slow down, turn inward and reconnect with yourself.

In Ayurveda there is a beautiful emphasis on living in rhythm with nature, creating moments of pause, reflection and awareness.

Why not create your own simple evening ritual?

Take a gentle, grounding yoga practice. Think slow movements, hip openers and longer-held restorative postures.

Spend a few minutes with your breath — perhaps a slow, steady breathing practice to help you transition into the evening.

Light a candle, make a herbal tea and step away from your usual evening distractions.

Journal — What are you ready to let go of? What would you like to make space for?

Or simply sit quietly for a few minutes and notice how you feel.

There’s no need to make it complicated. Sometimes the most nourishing ritual is simply giving yourself permission to pause.

Holistically Anne Harrison

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