Vedic meditation is a methodology that arose in ancient north India around 10,000 years ago. It is the oldest technique still alive in the world today and stems from the incredibly advanced Vedic civilisation that gave birth to so much knowledge and wisdom in India and beyond. I got up-close with Will Williams who is …
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Set aside a weekend to nurture yourself, spring clean your goals and re-ignite your passions and plans. There are times when we all need to take a step back from our lives to recharge our energy, replenish our motivation and re-evaluate our goals. This is an ideal time to look back on the year so far …
This is what life is about and I intentionally try to bring these feelings into my day to day life by focusing on what I can control – simple pleasures that remind me of my own rules for creating everyday magic. When I remember these rules – I am comforted. I am bliss. I am …
Practising some regular self-nurturing is a great way to help you feel better about yourself, rebuild your confidence, sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Though it is amazing to be looked after and nurtured by others, don’t rely solely on them for nurturing – you need to take responsibility for yourself. “You’ve got to Nourish to Flourish …
With the added pressures of stories in the media, digital advances at the click of a button and social media supplying us with idyllic food photos, it can leave us overwhelmed trying to live up to high expectations, preventing us from making any positive change at all. The most important thing is to get to …
Summer is coming to an end and my favourite season is on its way… It’s time to slow down. Sometimes, it seems as though we spend much of our time searching for peace and serenity in our lives. So this month, I’ll be focusing on cultivating serenity and calmness as we are transitioning into Autumn …
In our society, there’s an underlying expectation to go, go, go. Rest is considered indulgent, and most people feel guilty when taking a minute for themselves – I know I feel guilty when I am not productive and doing stuff. Making time for rest can recharge your ability to deal with commitments, relationships and impact …
Daily rituals… things you can add to your everyday routine aimed to calm the senses, lower anxiety, relieve stress, and improve your mood. Routines practised daily, help to ensure you’re integrating the rituals that nurture and support optimal health, mind, body and soul. You can develop rituals to support changes you want to make in …
Most of us know that self-care is essential for happiness. But do we take the time to think about what self-care actually means for each of us? Exercise, sure. Eating well, yes. Then, of course, there’s hydrating, sleeping sufficiently, meditating and doing whatever other relaxation rituals work for you. I caught up with Jacqueline Pirtle; …
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Today, I’d like to talk about the importance of gratitude. Feeling grateful for what you have in your life can lead to a tremendous number of other positive feelings. One tool to help you harness the power of gratitude is a journal. About a Gratitude Journal A gratitude journal is a place where you write …
