Author name: Ann Lund

With school holidays fast approaching it can be challenging to think of new and original things to do. But it doesn’t have to be a costly experience. Going for a walk or bike ride in a park may sound a bit boring at first, but you can make it fun by getting kids to do […]

We recently we went to the Sunflower Festival in the Scenic Rim area of Queensland. I just love sunflowers! I mean, who doesn’t – they are happy and bright – how can you not love them? The weather forecast, until a few days before our visit, had been excellent. But on the day it was

You might be preparing to wear something green this Friday (March 17) to celebrate all things Irish as part of St Patrick’s Day. But did you know it’s also World Sleep Day? It’s a global awareness event held annually and is hosted by the World Sleep Society. Intended to be a celebration of all things

I’ve been very lucky to have had some very strong, supportive women in my life. But sadly, like many of us, I have also experienced bullying and a total lack of support in the workplace. In my last job I was on the same grade from 2008 until 2021 when I left. Despite constantly raising

I recently attended an online meditation retreat and as part of our morning break we were invited to take 15 minutes to be in nature. There’s so much written about the health benefits of being in nature, but there is also a lot of solid research being done in this area to back-up these claims.

We recently went to see the movie Avatar: The Way of Water and, without giving away any spoilers, there’s a scene in it which focuses on breathing. Tsireya of the Metkayina clan teaches Lo’ak a technique to slow and deepen his breathing. Courtesy of YouTube/20th Century Studios It’s based on an actual yoga breathing technique

Valentine’s Day means different things to different people. For a lot of people it brings up feelings of sadness and lonliness, which is why it’s worth thinking about it before you brag all over social media about your extensive cards, gifts or bunches of roses! My husband and I decided many years ago we’d just

Breathwork and meditation are very similar, in fact you’ll often hear people talk about a ‘breathwork meditation’. But there are subtle differences between the two. Meditation is more mentally focused, you are observing your thoughts, your body, or your breathing. What are you experiencing in this present moment? You observe your breath just as it

Grounding (or earthing as some people call it) is a technique that helps you focus on the present moment. It brings you into the here and now, so you can notice the reality of what’s happening around you. It can be incredibly helpful, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, experiencing anxiety or panic attacks.

A participant at my community meditation session this week was interested to know why people had come to the group. Why did they want to meditate or learn more about it? It’s a great question, and the simple answer is, for many reasons. Usually it’s because they want to learn how to relax more, or