Marlene Watson-Tara

"For over 30 years Marlene has been active in all aspects of health and wellness alongside her ‘day-job’ in sales and marketing and working as a sales agent for Reebok, the sportswear giant.

"Her personal life changed radically after a riding accident broke her back.  Reclaiming her health after years of pain inspired her to move once more into the field of health education with renewed passion and commitment.  Her book, The No Nonsense Guide to Healthy Living is the result of Marlene’s life experience and working with clients seeking to revitalize their lives.

"In addition to her work as a health educator, macrobiotic counsellor and cooking teacher, running women’s health workshops, she teaches and incorporates Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Chi Ball, and deep relaxation into her daily life.

"Marlene has been teaching in various parts of Europe, America and Australia over the last decade.  She has a list of clients ranging from the movies and arts to members of royal families.  In the last 3 years she has been teaching chef’s the arts and skills of macrobiotic cooking.   Her dietary advice draws from the fields of macrobiotic nutrition, her studies in Traditional Chinese medicine and common sense.  Her favourite saying – “If you don’t look after your body, then where are you going to live”

"Marlene teaches alongside her husband Bill Tara. Her new book Living with the Seasons/ The Human Ecology Diet with be available in May 2011."

Affiliations

 * Programme leader, Penninghame House