There was a time when spirituality was regarded as a bit “airy-fairy” and conjured up images of someone wearing a flower crown and dancing hippy-like in a field (which sounds fun by the way – no judgement), but I am pleased to say we have come a long way since then. Spirituality is a prettyContinue reading “What is Spiritual Wellbeing and why it isn’t woo-woo!”
Category Archives: Self Care
Mindful Breathing
Ok, so we can all breathe, we do it without thinking, but how can we train ourselves to pay attention to it? Commit just a few minutes a day, or even a week, to practice mindful breathing and you will feel the benefits of a calmer mind. 🧘Get Comfortable – Find a position, sitting or lying,Continue reading “Mindful Breathing”
Chakras – What are they and how do you balance them
The word chakra is sanskrit for wheel or disc which illustrates how the chakras are spinning energy centres of the body. When your chakras are aligned and spinning evenly, your body is in harmony. There are apparently many of these spinning energy centres located in and around our body, but there are seven main chakrasContinue reading “Chakras – What are they and how do you balance them”
The How and Why of Diaphragmatic Breathing
The diaphragm is a muscle below the lungs and heart and above the abdomen, which contracts as we breathe in and out. It also applies pressure when we need to go to the toilet or vomit, so it’s a pretty important muscle which gets little to no attention! The benefits of working this muscle canContinue reading “The How and Why of Diaphragmatic Breathing”
Self Care – The Act of Nurturing Yourself
If you are feeling under intense stress or not managing your mental wellbeing, it is important to try out some coping strategies and practice self care. Self care can put you in a place where you feel more able to manage your emotions – and if you are managing your emotions, you can function better,Continue reading “Self Care – The Act of Nurturing Yourself”
What are Mudras?
Mudras are most commonly positions of the hands and fingers, it means “seal”, “gesture” or “symbol”. They help with your body’s energy flow and can be seen used in traditional Indian dance, yoga and meditation. Why Use Mudras? Using mudras helps deepen the mind / body connection and can improve mood, focus or vitality. TheyContinue reading “What are Mudras?”
The Basics of Meditation
Have you ever tried to meditate? It can take practice, so don’t give up if you have been struggling to switch off the mind chatter. Meditation is such a powerful tool to help calm the mind and body and there are many different ways to get started. If you search online you will find manyContinue reading “The Basics of Meditation”
The Keys to Wellbeing
If you’re feeling out of balance, it may well be that one area of your life is in need of attention. We can break down these areas into eight key points that keep us stable, we can start to see quickly where you might be experiencing lack. Feeling like one area is out of balanceContinue reading “The Keys to Wellbeing”
Julie Rae 