It seems like we barely had time to enjoy the summer and now we are halfway through fall. I was with friends the other day and one mentioned that she was almost done with her holiday shopping. This news sent our other friend into a frenzied panic. Somehow one friend’s achievement dealt a personal blow...
Being in a Yoga class for the first time can seem a bit daunting. Your teacher is calling out random pose names, you don’t know which way to turn and your focus is so set on trying to keep up you’re not allowing yourself to reap all the benefits and...
The sun is setting earlier, we are starting to feel the cold, Autumn is in full swing but there is a positive side. The seasonal festive lights are coming up, creative hot chocolate recipes, and Christmas is the next fun holiday to look out for. It’s time to continue to...
Long days at work can be very testing. When the day ends even the most zen individuals may need a bit of time to unwind. Stress can affect you both mentally and physically which is why it’s so important to learn to disconnect and hit the restart button when you...
A busy life can be rewarding as you are spending time with lots of friends and family, countless hours of hard work is paying off in your career or you’re managing a home renovation that you can’t wait to live in. But for it to be sustainable, you need to...
Summer seems to be officially over. With the rainy season in full swing and woolly socks coming back. It’s time to settle back to work, and get into the swing of your routine, but saying it is a lot easier than doing it. To make the transition as easy as...
They say you are what you eat, but what’s equally true is that you are what you think. Whatever you consciously and repeatedly focus on will eventually embed itself into your subconscious and begin to form the foundation of your belief system – what you believe about yourself and the...
Aromatherapy Rituals to help you sleep: essential oils are best for deep sleeping Are you struggling to switch off after a busy day at work? Or are you just looking to bring a deeper level to your sleep? Carrying out evening rituals where you switch off your technology and indulge...
Hearts beat, eyes blink, lungs breathe. With everything that flies at us on a typical day, it’s actually rather nice that there are certain things we just don’t have to think about. But some eyes need glasses, hearts need love and so it's only natural to suggest our lungs may sometimes...
Most of us have experienced a smell that immediately serves up a powerful memory. Does the smell of fresh-cut grass bring you back to your childhood? Does a certain perfume or cologne remind you of a grandparent? Does the smell of fresh-baked bread bring you back to that trip to...
Picture the most “Zen” place on the planet and Times Square NYC probably doesn’t pop into your head. But there I was, sitting in my corner office on the top floor of a skyscraper overlooking the New Year’s Eve Ball, neon lights flashing to the beat of the ever-present sounds...
“Positive culture comes from being mindful, and respecting your coworkers, and being empathetic.” ― Biz Stone Much of our time in daily life is made up of work, and whether we see this work as a way to progress in our career, or to simply make enough money to support...
“For me, conscious parenting is staying attuned to your child, being really open and in the moment. It means staying as present as possible in your own breath for the betterment of your whole family.” ― Anna Getty When was the last time you enjoyed uninterrupted family time? Throughout history,...
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ― John Lubbock The weather in the UK over summer...
7 tips for encouraging mindfulness in children “One of the great things about children is that they have no other concern than to be simply interested in things. It is considered by some the height of mindfulness to approach the world afresh like a child.” - John Dickerson Mindfulness is...
“Yoga teaches you how to listen to your body.” - Mariel Hemingway For many of us, yoga is a form of meditation. It's a way for us to stop, focus on our body and our breath, and be present in the moment every once in a while. But it’s not always...
“Self-care is the non-negotiable. That's the thing that you have to do. And beauty is the thing that can be the benefit of the self-care. Beauty is not the point. Beauty is just a cute side-effect from self-care.” ― Jonathan Van Ness The term “self-care” has exploded into the mainstream...
“Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish, and loneliness.” - Indra Devi, Yoga Teacher We’ve already covered the best essential oils for your yoga practice, but you may be wondering how to incorporate these into your regular yoga routine. After all, it’s...
“Yoga is equal parts strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.” - Mandy Ingber, Yoga Instructor There are so many ways to enhance your regular yoga practice, and adding essential oils to the mix is a great way to encourage your body to feel more relaxed, focused, and generally in-the-moment as you practice...
“In truth, yoga doesn’t take time – it gives time.” - Ganga White Many of us have tried and failed to incorporate a regular yoga practice into our daily lives, hearing all about its wonders from celebrities who praise its healing powers, and seeing endless images of influencers on beaches...