The Health Benefits of Ginger
Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it – either way we could all benefit from a little or a lot more ginger in our lives! The humble yet powerful root is the cheapest and most accessible superfood you can find. The health benefits of getting your daily dose are almost endless. If ever we […]
Why a Digital Detox?
‘Addictions are always an attempt to escape from stress. The more stressed people are, the more addictively they are going to behave.’ Dr Gabor Maté. The world we live in today is so far removed from our original tribal setup and so demanding that we are currently experiencing stressors, such as raising children without a […]
Summer Trifle Recipe
With the new season fast approaching and after enjoying a few weeks of delightful sunshine, we have been feeling extra inspired by lots of yummy fruits, barbecue vibes, social gatherings and general summertime joy! With this in mind, our fabulous chef Nicole has been a busy bee in the kitchen, crafting some delicious, light, […]
Meditation to Clear Past Emotions
“Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.” – Yogi Bhajan. We’re constantly told to ‘live in the moment’, ‘be present’ and ‘stay mindful’. All of these are important things to remember, but knowing how to ‘remain present’ doesn’t make it any easier when past emotions or feeling surface. How often have […]
Are you being kind?
“Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” – Parker J Palmer. It’s a given that we should be nice to one another. It usually comes naturally to us to be gentle with others, to […]
Escaping the Fear Factor…
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain. Fear is a tricky one. It’s a natural human response and it’s something that we all feel from time to time. Feeling fear has been essential in our evolution and ensuring our survival, protecting us from dangerous situations. But what […]
Befriend your body
My own healing path has taught me that befriending the body and cultivating a non-fearing relationship towards the sensations that arise within it, is one of the most liberating and health-giving actions you can do for yourself. From my own experience I can see that whilst Buddha had a point when he stated that ‘it […]
The Art of Finding Bliss
“Never forget the importance of living with unbridled exhilaration.” – Robin Sharma. When we talk about losing control, what connotations does that conjure up? We’re willing to bet that they’re negative ones! Actually, the very art of allowing yourself to lose control and surrender is tricky business, especially in our conservative Western world. We’re taught […]
Being Supportive this Exam Season…
It’s exam time! Are you the parent of a somewhat-frazzled teenager or student? Have exams turned your house into a place filled with anxiety and stress? Exams may be an unavoidable aspect of the schooling system, but there are definitely steps you can take to dial down the stress levels and help everyone to handle […]
Take a moment to heal yourself
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is also sometimes a matter of opportunity…” – Hippocrates. We are all in the process of healing, in one way or another. For some, the source of the trauma is emotional, for others it’s physical. The pain might have been caused by yourself or another. It can be […]
