Energising weekend

Start the day with a salt massage bath, but use cool water instead of warm. Enjoy a good breakfast. Try muesli (or porridge oats soaked overnight in soya milk). Add some dried fruits and nuts. Drink a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and eat a couple of slices of wholemeal bread with honey. Spend the rest of the morning de-cluttering and clearing your home. Clearing your home will enhance your energy levels enormously.

Energy mudra
Eat scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast plus some fruit for lunch and then go for a brisk walk, breathing deeply (you can try the ujjayi energy breath while walking but you may need to slow down if you aren't used to it).

On your return, drink a cup of peppermint tea - it invigorates both body and mind. Then try the Apan Mudra - a yoga posture you do with your hands! It is also known as the Energy Mudra as it brings balance and calm, focused energy to you:

1. Place thumb, middle finger and ring finger together and extend the other fingers. Do this with both hands.
2. Sit comfortably and rest your hands in this Mudra on your lap. Sit quietly for about 10 minutes or more.
3. Do this whenever you feel tired and in need of energy.

If possible, book yourself a massage this afternoon. Ideally, go for a dynamic form of bodywork, such as Indian rope massage (chavutti thirumal), shiatsu, tui na or Thai massage. These all work on the inner energy systems of the body and will balance and re-energise your entire being.

Evening meal
In the evening, eat a light protein-packed meal of grilled tuna plus a salad.

Get ready for a Sunday of exotic energising exercises!