During this uncertain time, more than ever, our yoga practice has a LOT to offer us. The challenges we’re facing are various and different people will, of course, be suffering in different ways and to different degrees.
But if you practice yoga, or are interested in it, now is a really good time to find new ways of taking your yoga off the mat and integrating it into your way of life. Really, that’s what yoga is — it’s never just postures on a mat. Sometimes, we need the motivation of new challenges to make us see that.
International Women’s Day is upon us once again, which gives us a chance to reflect on the progress made and challenges remaining when it comes to women in society. But it’s also a chance to reflect on your own well-being.
As 2023 approaches, you may have mixed feelings – I know I do! On the one hand, it’s a time to celebrate with loved ones and welcome a symbolic fresh start. On the other hand, with the new year comes the quickly approaching end of the holiday season and diving back into your usual busy routine.
The good news is that no matter what your 2022 was like, you have a chance to start 2023 in a meaningful way to set the course for a calmer, happier, and healthier year ahead.
When you get caught up in the day-to-day busyness of your life, it can feel impossible to find the time to step back, reassess, and figure out what is and isn’t going well.
Every once in a while, it’s crucial to ask yourself if you’re truly living the life you want. After all, before you can make changes, you need to understand what’s not working!
Whether you’re looking to make big changes or small adjustments to your life, read more…
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like a holiday once in a while? Probably not. But I’ll bet that even though you may love the idea of taking a trip, you may not realise when you desperately need to take one!
That’s why I want you to be aware of these five signs that you need a holiday and give you some ideas for a holiday that can leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised.
If you had to post your relationship status with yourself on Facebook, would you be able to happily say “in a relationship”, or would it be closer to, “it’s complicated”? If the latter, you likely have some work to do on nurturing your relationship with yourself.
It’s easy to focus on your relationships with others- your romantic partner, children, friends, and coworkers. But there’s another extremely important relationship that you might be neglecting. The longest and most important one of all: your relationship with yourself.
Sunday, April 7th, is World Health Day. The goal of this annual global campaign is to promote access to good health and healthcare for all people, all over the world.
Part of the campaign is focused on helping individuals and health care providers understand more about protective factors for good health, including nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and stress reduction.
Do you catch yourself humming absent-mindedly while you’re walking round a shop, or filling in paperwork? Studies show that the sounds in our environment have a direct impact on our stress levels — so it’s no surprise that lots of us make sounds to soothe our own stress, or aid our concentration.
Bhramari Pranayama is a breathing which does exactly that. It uses the creation of sound in the throat, combined with closing off the ears to external sounds, to calm the nervous system and settle the thoughts.
How Bhramari Could Help You
The steady, bee-like humming sound you create during bhramari pranayama has an instant soothing effect on the mind. It’s an ideal practice for you if you ever feel anxious or overwhelmed because its effects are so immediate.
You can use it to calm down at any time.
As well as this wonderful, speedy anxiety relief, the benefits of bhramari include:
