An aspect of health that gets little airplay is the eighth pillar of health, which is fun and purpose. This is doing things, which we enjoy but which also serve a purpose and in some way benefit others. It can be as simple as tending a garden or can be running a...
Many people trip up on their eating plans because they get cravings. They resist and resist but then finally give in. This can result in binging on all the “wrong” foods and set you back on your quest. It makes more sense to allow yourself small treats as you go. This...
Whilst words have certain meanings they also can have connotations. For many the notion of meditation is sitting in a cave dressed in something orange chanting ohm. The dictionary defines meditation as both the act of contemplating or reflecting and contemplation of...
Meditation is a simple process. However many of us do not know where to start. Here is a guided meditation which you can do in 15 minutes. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBbf8SvM2Bw&list=UUncn6hzC1QbqCnUqllUZwSg[/youtube]
Humans are a totally interconnected reality which Ken Wilber would call a Morphogenetic field or consciousness. Our bodies are then one dimension to our reality which is capable of reflecting and expressing the other dimensions of our reality. In modern medicine we...
There is a human tendency to focus on small rather than big issues. This is for a number of reasons. Firstly life is made up of small things and we can all relate to everyday tribulations better than big picture issues. Also we feel more that small things can be...
Wind chimes produce a lovely soothing sound. This short video features the calming effect of giant wind chimes. Simply sit back and relax [youtube]http://youtu.be/Q4cVLAbRVDc[/youtube]
Usually, one will first come to yoga for the physical benefits of the practice. In itself that is a good enough reason, yet there is also a more enduring purpose. Hatha yoga can become a moving meditation practice by bringing the attention inward and moving...
Apparently in penalty shots in soccer, the goalkeeper will lunge to the left or right over 80% of the time. However in roughly 80% of penalty shots the striker aims for the middle of the net. The latter makes sense as it allows the greatest chance of getting a goal....
Mindfulness is a thing of beauty and simplicity. It is about focusing on one thing at a time. Eating mindfully means focusing on the food not the TV. When breathing mindfully we focus on our breath. Enjoy this inspiring video with the bell sound serving as a...
