You’ve probably heard people complain of winter solstice for being the shortest day of the year; as ‘the bleak midwinter’ in your GCSE English lessons; and the setting of a number of horror movies (is it Halloween again yet?).  As boring as the prospect of long cold nights may be, this yearly occurrence marks a deeply significant spiritual moment across countless cultures. Stonehenge was precisely arranged to frame the winter solstice sunset; pre-Christian Scandinavian countries celebrated it with the festival of Juul; and Dongzhi takes pride of place each year on the Chinese traditional ..read more

You’ve probably heard spiritual gurus and your favourite Instagram Shaman telling you the importance of feeling aligned and raising your vibration… But these feel-good phrases have way more weight than live-love-laugh – they’re evidence-based practices that can lead you to living your best life. The idea that each of us has some sort of energetic body aside from our physical one exists across almost every culture apart from Western medical practice. Traditional Chinese medicine calls this energy qi; ayurvedic medicine separates energy patterns into three doshas; and the use of vibrational, ene ..read more

On November 24th this year, millions of people across the world will dedicate their day to giving thanks, eating everything in sight, and getting up early the next day to shop the best offers they can find (oh, hey Miss Patisserie Black Friday sales...). But why do we practise gratitude? Amidst the tragedy of colonisation, Thanksgiving marks a time of peace. When the Wampanoag leader, Massasoit, successfully negotiated a peace treaty with the Plymouth settlers, the allies came together for a whopping three day feast with no weapons, war or conflict – but with an opportunity to express gratitud ..read more

There’s nothing quite like a shower to invigorate your senses - they can set you up for the day or be the perfect wind down in your bedtime routine. I’ve not been feeling well this week (we’ve had lots of sickness bugs here at Miss P!) so we’ve been needing some extra self care. We’ve been chatting in the office about how we’ve improved our bathrooms - as you can guess here at Miss P HQ we spend lots of time in our bathrooms! - so we thought we’d share five of our top tips.  1.Organising & refreshing your bathroom space  There’s never a truer saying than tidy space, tidy mind. If ..read more

Aromatherapy is one of those things that we all probably lust over when reading the menu of spa treatments. But do you really know what it means and what the benefits are - other than being left feeling totally blissed out? As part of Aromatherapy Awareness Week we’ve pulled together an introduction that will have you floating through life in no time.  What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is a holistic healing therapy that is used to improve physical and psychological health. It comes in all different shapes and sizes, from massages to diffusers, face masks, body oils and bathing products ..read more

High vibes, crystals, new moons, smudging, the law of attraction... what does it all mean!? Sure, some of these have kind of become buzzwords, but we aren’t about to go and shun them and their magical powers for anything.  To keep it simple, every month a new lunar cycle is entered when the sun and the moon align. The new cycle brings a refreshing energy and chance to take stock and prioritise yourself in all senses. If you’ve ever been curious about how to harness the energy of a new moon but not known where to start, we’ve got you! Grab your witches hat babe, you’re about to make magic ..read more

 Need more balance and relaxation in your life (who doesn't?) You may have heard of Chakra Baths and trust us, they are the next level of bathing. It is known that water is a great way of cleansing your chakras and balancing your energies so a bath is a perfect place to start. To make the experience extra spiritual, infuse your bath with gemstones as they are known to vibrationally enhance your body and mind. A few drops of your chosen essential oils and herbs will also enhance the chakra experience as well as benefit your skin. @mamamedicine Chakra-Balancing Ritual Bath Fo ..read more

You’ve probably heard people complain of winter solstice for being the shortest day of the year; as ‘the bleak midwinter’ in your GCSE English lessons; and the setting of a number of horror movies (is it Halloween again yet?).  As boring as the prospect of long cold nights may be, this yearly occurrence marks a deeply significant spiritual moment across countless cultures. Stonehenge was precisely arranged to frame the winter solstice sunset; pre-Christian Scandinavian countries celebrated it with the festival of Juul; and Dongzhi takes pride of place each year on the Chinese traditional ..read more

You’ve probably heard spiritual gurus and your favourite Instagram Shaman telling you the importance of feeling aligned and raising your vibration… But these feel-good phrases have way more weight than live-love-laugh – they’re evidence-based practices that can lead you to living your best life. The idea that each of us has some sort of energetic body aside from our physical one exists across almost every culture apart from Western medical practice. Traditional Chinese medicine calls this energy qi; ayurvedic medicine separates energy patterns into three doshas; and the use of vibrational, ene ..read more

On November 24th this year, millions of people across the world will dedicate their day to giving thanks, eating everything in sight, and getting up early the next day to shop the best offers they can find (oh, hey Miss Patisserie Black Friday sales...). But why do we practise gratitude? Amidst the tragedy of colonisation, Thanksgiving marks a time of peace. When the Wampanoag leader, Massasoit, successfully negotiated a peace treaty with the Plymouth settlers, the allies came together for a whopping three day feast with no weapons, war or conflict – but with an opportunity to express gratitud ..read more