Shiitake Tea

Shiitake Tea

Shiitake Tea by  Anna Mackenzie Shiitake Tea   by  Anna Mackenzie To me the shiitake mushroom is a beautiful mushroom. The joy of Aveline Kushi teaching us how to make shiitake tea, with the heart felt appreciation that she had for the effect of the preparation of all...
Three lovely chant sounds to practise

Three lovely chant sounds to practise

Three lovely chant soundsto practice by  Anna Mackenzie Three lovely chant soundsto practice   by  Anna Mackenzie Three lovely chant sounds to practise daily or weekly indoors or outdoors. Sitting where we choose, a daily 3 minute chant of peace, grounded-ness,...
Gentle, Thoughtful, Fasting

Gentle, Thoughtful, Fasting

Gentle, Thoughtful, Fasting by  Anna Mackenzie Gentle, Thoughtful, Fasting   by  Anna Mackenzie “Change, but start slowly, because direction is more important than speed”Quote from Paulo Coelho   In the air is that magical time between seasons, so tangible...
Learning, Stories, Activities

Learning, Stories, Activities

Learning, Stories, Activities by  Anna Mackenzie Learning, Stories, Activities   by  Anna Mackenzie The power of profound meaning is found in blue……………………… Blue is the ‘heavenly’ colour. The ultimate feeling it creates is one of rest. Supernatural rest, not the...
Late Summer Musings

Late Summer Musings

Late Summer Musings by  Anna Mackenzie Late SummerMusings   by  Anna Mackenzie Three quotes from Rachel Carson who wrote Silent Spring.  “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have...
Nature in every Breath

Nature in every Breath

Nature in every Breath by  Anna Mackenzie Nature in every Breath   by  Anna Mackenzie The magic of breath; taking in precious oxygen to nourish ourselves and letting go of the air that has served us, every second of our life. We watch the rise and fall of the side of...
The Wreath

The Wreath

The Wreath by  Anna Mackenzie The Wreath   by  Anna Mackenzie The wreath always represents the circle of eternal life, a circular or spiralic formation used since life began.  Most living beings are entirely made from aspects of this shape. It is miraculous that green...
MA Spotlight: Lara Holmes

MA Spotlight: Lara Holmes

MA SPOTLIGHT: Lara Holmes with  Anna Mackenzie MA SPOTLIGHT: Lara Holmes   with  Anna Mackenzie Questions for MA Newsletter Spotlight Lara, you are a full time Mum and cooking teacher in one of the UK’s most established and respected Macrobiotic schools, please can...
MBA Spotlight: Emma Cunis

MBA Spotlight: Emma Cunis

MBA SPOTLIGHT: Emma Cunis by  Trish Dent MBA SPOTLIGHT: Emma Cunis   by  Trish Dent Emma Cunis is interviewed by Trish Dent Emma, Thank you for joining us today. How did you first hear about Macrobiotics? “It was my mother! My mother became a vegetarian and...
MBA Spotlight: Anna Mackenzie

MBA Spotlight: Anna Mackenzie

MBA SPOTLIGHT: Anna Mackenzie  by  Marion Price MBA SPOTLIGHT: Anna Mackenzie   by  Marion Price 1) Anna, you are one of the UK’s most experienced Macrobiotic practitioners, please can you tell us where and when you first heard about Macrobiotics and what attracted...
MBA Spotlight: Chris Dawson of Clearspring

MBA Spotlight: Chris Dawson of Clearspring

MBA SPOTLIGHT: Chris Dawson of Clearspring  by  Marion Price MBA SPOTLIGHT: Chris Dawson of Clearspring   by  Marion Price It’s A Family Affair! We are so fortunate here in Europe and around the world to be able to go to our local supermarket or health food shop and...
Macroschool Special Offers

Macroschool Special Offers

SPECIAL OFFERS ON JUNE & JULY COURSES   by  The International Macrobiotic School SPECIAL OFFERS ON JUNE & JULY COURSES   by  The International Macrobiotic School We have 3 events coming up, and are making special offers for combining them with Bed &...
MBA Spotlight: Michael Rossoff

MBA Spotlight: Michael Rossoff

MBA SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL ROSSOFF   by  Trish Dent MBA SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL ROSSOFF    by  Trish Dent Michael Rossoff is a highly respected and renowned international Macrobiotic teacher and counsellor who has lived a macrobiotic lifestyle for the past 49 years. After...
MBA Spotlight: Lu-Ma

MBA Spotlight: Lu-Ma

MBA SPOTLIGHT: LU-MA CAFE MBA SPOTLIGHT: LU-MA CAFE Lu-Ma is a whole food cafe in Wimbledon where healthy eating is made convenient and tasty by the mother and daughter team Lucy and Maria. We interviewed Maria Jessiman about their health journey and the holistic...