Once a year people from many different faiths and religious backgrounds come together to engage in the unique spiritual event of Wesak. This is the time of year when the moon is at its most powerful; a time to harness huge amounts of energy in blessing the Earth and every sentient being on it so that we can better serve others and ourselves; a time of good karma touching every one of us. But how did Wesak begin? Well, Wesak is also known as the Festival of Enlightenment, since it marks the birth, life and death of Lord Buddha, one of the Great Beings, who, much like Jesus, came to our planet t ..read more

Many of us mark the advent of spring with the equinox. Innately our body clocks know that it’s time to step back out into the world in harmony with a new rhythm, especially if we’ve been hibernating for too long. Extended daylight lures us from the temptation of procrastination when it comes to fitting in a daily stroll in the fresh air, and the evidence of new life is plentiful and all around us – from daffodils displaying their golden crowns, to newborn lambs dotting the fields, not to forget the sweet sound of birdsong that seems to carry us through the day, putting a literal spring in our ..read more

As daylight extends a little more every twenty-four hours and our evenings get longer and brighter, naturally it feels as if we can fit more into our lives… and that means there’s no better time to indulge in a spot of decluttering. Far from being a luxury though, ‘emptying our cup’ and cleaning up is a necessity. The art of tidying using techniques taught to us in the popular Japanese consultant Mari Kondo’s books and her television programmes are one level of spring cleaning. Certainly, these handy tips for a minimalist home will have a positive impact on our mental health too, especially as ..read more

Physical wellness is something we all strive for whatever our age and fitness, along with strong emotional and mental health. Many physical challenges often stem from stress and anxiety and we are constantly working in “fight or flight” mode. For many of us, this is the reality of life today as working parents, full time carers and busy career makers. There has long been discussion about the mind, body connection and research now proves there is a connection – emotions affect the physical body. How often have you felt sick (physical) with nerves (emotional)? How often have you had a headache ..read more

Are you making New Year’s resolutions to be healthier? Did you honour them this year… or the previous years? Are you fed up with the annual diet and fitness fads that seem to change as frequently as the weather? Would you like to know about an easier and truly inspiring way to keep body and mind in tip-top condition in 2022 and beyond? ‘Living your best life’ has become a popular quote over the past few years and just about everyone seems to be bandying it about on social media. Health is understandably part and parcel of that dream. But whilst good health is high on most people’s wish lists w ..read more

Party season is coming up and the one thing we all dread is that random person who will corner us and tell us about the magic pill they took to get on top of an ailment or life situation they think we are suffering from too! Have we not all had some version of that experience? Where the other person shares information or a suggestion they think might help, in the most well-intentioned manner, but given our unfamiliarity with the subject, we dismiss it and rush to top up our glass of wine? Arguably set in a different context but with a conclusion relevant to ours here, a 2010 study from the Uni ..read more

Self-care is a buzz word at the moment – for good reason. In today’s hectic merry-go-round of work life, family life, home life, social life, exercise regimes, technology distractions and other pressures, it’s absolutely a must to put ourselves first sometimes, so we can rest and recover our bodies and minds. Living such full and busy lives can often leave us physically depleted, emotionally drained, or mentally fatigued, so it’s vital to build resilience, before it gets to that stage.  Self-care helps us to help others. As Pranic Healers, we strive to serve where we can, to help others a ..read more

It’s become increasingly easy in our modern and fast-paced world to feel ever more cynical about the commercial side of Valentine’s Day. Red roses and cute teddy bears festoon the shops; greetings cards get bigger every year, boxes of chocolates more luxurious, and the pressure is on to dine out with everybody else and their other halves to prove your unwavering affection to your spouse.   Whilst it’s wonderful to be on the giving and receiving end of romance and its gestures, there are a multitude of ways we can celebrate love on our planet in February – and beyond. Sometimes we need to ..read more

As we hit the first monthly milestone of the year, one question on a lot of minds is how we are faring on our resolutions for 2022? Are we actually keeping to them, making progress, or have we given up? And, if we have given up, what may we want to do differently to achieve different results? What were your resolutions and 2022 goals? For a lot of us, they tend to focus on a variety of areas like getting fitter, finding love, career progression and, also, financial goals. In a world full of distractions – yes, doom-scrolling social media, binge-watching Netflix, and closely following all the l ..read more

Have you got a health niggle that you want to be free of in 2022? Or a number of things going on physically you want to tackle head on? Are you feeling ready to do things differently? Physical challenges, niggles and ongoing illness can cause us to feel worried, anxious, nervous, irritable and more. It’s often a daily battle, which can result in a spiral of negative thoughts – it’s hard to stay in a positive frame of mind when your body is poorly. Perhaps it’s time to do things differently? It’s the start of a new year and a great time for a renewed set of goals – make good health one of them ..read more