Some people hear “mindfulness” and immediately think of sitting on a meditation cushion. But is that all it is?  As Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh explains in “Happiness,” we can embrace mindfulness anywhere. We can do very much the same things we always do—walking, sitting, working, eating, talking—except we do them with an awareness of what we are doing. Mindfulness is less about the action and more about the state of living in the present moment. Arts and crafts like colouring can become mindful if we want them to, carrying the many benefits of this intentional practice. It ..read more

On 1st January, you may have been one of the many people who made New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, get fit, do a course to increase your knowledge about something which interests you, relax more, etc. These are all well and good, but do such New Year’s resolutions address what you are here for? They fill the time, avoiding your real purpose.  Most of us spend our lives filling it with ‘doing’ – work to make money, play to relax from work, cleaning the house, buying stuff to fill the house and so on. This doing takes up a lot of time; it can take a lifetime, in fact. A life c ..read more

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When we set a positive intention for ourselves or for others at the beginning of a yoga class, we are focusing our minds and looking to something bigger. Contemporary psychology often talks about the benefit of having a positive outlook, in regard to mental health. It teaches us to be optimistic and grateful.  When this has a devotional element, we transcend all religions and get in touch with our higher self/consciousness. Yoga has ancient roots. Patanjali, dubbed the father of yoga, prescribes four Bhavani’s  (qualities) for the spiritual seeker: There’s service with compassion&nbs ..read more

In recent days there has been much talk of how Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life to service. As we become healers, many of us start to feel that this is something we would like to do – to serve others through healing, acts of kindness, etc. Why is this? What changes for us spiritually so that service to others is something we now want to do in our lives? (though it must be said that for some, this has always been the case). A long time ago, I remember having a conversation with somebody who explained to me how desperate they were to help others. ‘I have SO MUCH love to give’, it was exclai ..read more

What is Spirituality? Spirituality is a definitely a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than us; and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. It is a universal human experience that touches us all. People often describe a spiritual experience as sacred or as a deep sense of being and interconnectedness. Spirituality speaks of the feelings we carry, our belief in or connectedness we feel to that which is beyond the tangible world.  It can describe the meaning we attach towards social groups, places, ou ..read more

As healers, being welcoming and open-minded is an important quality and one we all recognise and no doubt strive to create.  There are specific things we can do to ensure we adopt an inclusive approach when working with clients one to one or in healing centres, in person or online. Adopt inclusive language This means not using gendered words or hetero-mono-normative vocabulary. In other words, don’t assume you know the gender of the person you are talking to. Avoid assuming they are heterosexual and monogamous. They may not be. An easy way to greet people, especially in a group setting ..read more

I have recently re-read a book by Dr Ulla Sebastian entitled Growing Through Joy. I first read this book when I met the author while living and working in the Findhorn Community. I was struck by her vibrant energy. I read her book then (2010) and found myself in a space of ‘seeking’ a desire to ‘find the joy’ as though ‘joy’ was my goal. Today (2022) 12 years later, I read this book through a new lens. My perceptions of emotions and their value has shifted since that time. I recognise the growth I experience and the aliveness I feel from allowing all feelings to be valid. Releasing the judgmen ..read more

April is my birthday month and I am celebrating with a few friends where there will be cups of tea, snacks and probably cake while we enjoy each other’s company. Food is often a ‘hot topic’ and can be a ‘button pusher’ for most people in one way or another as strong opinions tend to emerge as so much of our culture is surrounded by food. Social gatherings, advertising, family, friends, the media and our health are intrinsically linked to food and our relationship to it. I felt to offer a reflection about how I see food closely connected to my spirituality. Traditionally, throughout many religi ..read more