Meditation

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

How often do you find yourself walking or running and completely lost in thought? I’ve actually written lectures in my head while walking! I know many people listen to music or podcasts to try to focus their mind more. But how about this for a radical idea… how about turning your attention to where you

It’s all too easy to get caught up in negative chatter at the moment – especially through social media. Since the onset of the pandemic, I’ve noticed this getting worse. Which is so sad when it’s been a time of hardship, lonliness and isolation for so many people. So instead I try to look for